Southern rock icons, Van Zant, have released a video for ‘Speak His Name’, featured on the band’s first new album in nearly two decades. Titled Always Look Up, the album will also mark the duo’s first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. Available on CD, vinyl and streaming, Always Look Up will be available everywhere on November 22 via Frontiers Music.
Van Zant, made up of .38 Special co-founder Donnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant, has reunited and returned to the studio for what will be their first new album in nearly two decades.
“I think that this one probably means more to us then what we’ve done in the past and it’s very different,” says Johnny about the new music. “It’s probably not what people may expect from us, which I think is kind of cool. There is stuff that’s real pop and commercial. There’s stuff that’s heavy with, of course, Christian lyrics and values. Me and Donnie have got a saying that if we touch one person with this music, our mission for Jesus Christ is done.”
Van Zant released the first single, ‘Jesus Christ,’ in August, followed by ‘There You Are’ in September.
Pre-order/pre-save the album here, and watch the new video below:
Van Zant – “Always Look Up” Track List
1. Awesome God
2. Stand Up
3. Warrior
4. There You Are
5. Speak His Name
6. Why God Brought Me Here
7. Praying
8. It’s Up to You
9. Holy Moment
10. Leaning on the Cross
11. Jesus Christ (video)
Line Up:
Johnny Van Zant: Lead Vocals
Donnie Van Zant: Vocal, Guitar
Mark Matejka: Lead Guitar, Rhythm, Slide
Carl Lindquist: Lead Guitar, Rhythm, Slide
Jimmy Carter: Bass Guitar
Shawn Fichter: Drums & Percussion
Jeffrey Roach: Keyboards
Chris Hurst: Keyboards
Dennis Wage: Keyboards