Irish modern-day hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty bring together their best-loved hymns for the first time with the February 27 release of In Christ Alone, available exclusively through Family Christian Stores. As part of Family’s “Inspired Heart … An Artist’s Story” series, the three-month exclusive includes the album, along with a 30-minute DVD of performances and interviews with the couple.

In Christ Alone features 10 of Keith & Kristyn Getty’s most popular hymns. Filled with memorable melodies and timeless lyrics that make the music accessible to all generations, the album showcases the Gettys’ most renowned hymns, “In Christ Alone,” penned by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, and “The Power of the Cross.” Additional highlights include the hope-filled lyrics of “There Is a Higher Throne,” the intimate “Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer,” and the call to action of “O Church, Arise.”

“We believe in creating modern hymns for two reasons,” Keith Getty explains. “First, they can teach us our faith in a fuller way through what they sing, and secondly, we want to attempt to create a more ‘timeless’ art form— music that people of every generation can sing now, and perhaps at best, can last throughout their lifetimes— art that transcends time and generation.”

“To finally have an opportunity to record all these songs that we have been presenting in churches was such a privilege,“ says Kristyn Getty. “We are excited to have a project which represents what we do Sunday to Sunday.”

“In Christ Alone” has claimed the #3 spot on the United Kingdom’s Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) chart since October 2005 and has been recorded by artists including Natalie Grant, the Newsboys, and Avalon, among many others. On BBC Television’s “Songs of Praise” Top Ten hymns list, “In Christ Alone” is the #9 most popular hymn of all time.

Hailing from Northern Ireland, Keith & Kristyn Getty are committed to creating and presenting modern hymns to impact today’s Church. The Gettys are currently living and touring in the United States to introduce their hymns in churches and at universities, conferences and events around the country.

Kristyn Getty is an acclaimed vocalist and songwriter. In addition to composing songs recorded by Clannad's Máire Brennan and the African Children’s Choir, she has written children’s musicals, appeared regularly as a featured artist on the BBC in the UK, and recorded the New Irish Hymns series with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg. An accomplished instrumentalist, Keith Getty has also composed, orchestrated or produced music for more than 200 projects for recordings, concerts, theatre, television and film, including selections on recordings by Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman and Tim Hughes, among others.