Fans have been eagerly waiting for the latest CD from Michael English, which is his first studio project in eight years. The result is a #10 listing on iTunes Christian in the first week of release for The Prodigal Comes Home.

The majority of the album was produced by Mark Miller (Sawyer Brown, Casting Crowns) and Dale Oliver (Bucky Covington) and showcases such top songwriters as Neil Thrasher (Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney), Matthew West (Natalie Grant), Sam Mizell (Point of Grace, Avalon), to name a few.

“Michael put his heart and soul into this album and we are thrilled to be able to work such a great project,” says Bryan Stewart, Vice President, Curb Records.

Early reviews on the project include ChristianMusicToday.com, “….the years out of the spotlight have been remarkably kind to English's voice, which sounds as impressive as ever—a surefire contender for Male Vocalist at the 2009 Dove awards.” CMCentral.com, “….’The Only Thing Good In Me.’ Written by Ronnie Freeman and Tony Wood, this track reigns as the album centerpiece, full of heart, and also showcases the still strong vocal powers of English.” More reviews and features are coming up in the near future.