The Dawn of Grace
2008 studio album by Sixpence None the Richer
The Dawn of Grace is the fifth studio album and first Christmas album by Sixpence None the Richer. The album was released on October 14, 2008.
Background
The Dawn of Grace was produced by Steve Hindalong and consists of eight traditional Christmas songs, including "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Silent Night", featuring guest vocalist Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay, and two original Sixpence Christmas tunes called "The Last Christmas Without You" and "Christmas for Two". The subtitle on the cover reads: A Collection of Original and Traditional Christmas Songs. Although one single were released from the album, two animated music videos were released for "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Silent Night". The album reached No. 47 on the U.S. Christian Album Chart. After spending three years apart, the band reunited for this album.
Deluxe version was released in November 15, 2024, with the songs remastered and two new songs.
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