Category: THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS

As requested, here’s last year’s reissue, Expanded Edition of THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS 2016’s self-titled debut album. This ”THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS [Expanded Edition +4]” includes bonus tracks and new artwork.
Bringing out the best of Petra and WhiteHeart, The Union Of Sinners & Saints offers something brand-new, yet surprisingly familiar. Soaring rock vocals from Petra’s John Schlitt meet production, vocals and instrumentation by Whiteheart’s Billy Smiley, evoking a distinctive echo of what fans have loved for years.
Smiley also secured an all-star cast of musicians including the always great Dann Huff on guitar, Brian Wooten (Whiteheart, Trace Adkins) on guitar, Michael W. Smith on B-3 organ, Bob Hartman and John Lawry (Petra) on guitar and keys, Phil Keaggy on guitar, Peter Furler (Newsboys) on drums & vocals, Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) on bass and other guest appearances on selected cuts…

Few artists have been more influential in defining CCM than Petra and Whiteheart. With over 16 million in album sales, 27 #1 Songs, and fifteen Grammy nominations between them, John Schlitt (lead singer of Petra) and Billy Smiley, guitarist, singer, and founding member of WhiteHeart, joined forces some years ago in THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS for fans of these bands rejoice.
They are releasing a new full album 2022 titled “One More Shot” featuring brand new songs ranging from melodic rockers to smooth ballads, there’s a completely re-imagined medley of Petra & WhiteHeart songs, plus covers from others like the awesome AORish ‘I Still Believe’ (a The Call original, also done in the past by Russ Taff), ‘God of Wonders’ (The Choir), and more.
Schlitt sounds amazing as always, Smiley provides a pristine guitar / keyboard work, and production is crystal clear…