The Heart of Me is the twelfth studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Kathy Troccoli. It was released on September 24, 2002, by Reunion Records. The album earned Troccoli her third Grammy nomination (her first since 1988) for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 45th Grammy Awards. The Heart of Me debuted and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
Contents
Track listing
Note: (*) - tracks produced by Christopher Harris; all remaining tracks produced by Nathan DiGesare.
Personnel
Kathy Troccoli – vocals
Nathan DiGesare – synthesizer programming, arrangements, string arrangements
Bernie Herms – synthesizer programming, string arrangements
Mike Lorello – synthesizer programming
Kent Hooper – keyboards, programming
Pat Coil – acoustic piano
Gary Burnette – guitars, resonator guitar
David Cleveland – guitars
Jerry McPherson – guitars
Mark Hill – bass
Chris Kent – bass
Craig Nelson – bass
Jackie Street – bass
Dan Needham – drums, hand drums, percussion
Scott Williamson – drums
Eric Darken – percussion
Taylor Harris – percussion
Craig Alea – string arrangements
The Nashville String Machine – strings
Alisa Gyse – backing vocals
Leann Albrecht – backing vocals
Matt Baugher – backing vocals
Lisa Cochran – backing vocals
Chris Harris – backing vocals
Felicia Sorensen – backing vocals
Justin Unger – backing vocals
Production
Matt Baugher – executive producer
Dean Diehl – executive producer
Jason McArthur – A&R
Nathan DiGesare – producer (1, 4–7, 9), engineer
Christopher Harris – producer (2, 3, 8, 10)
David Schober – engineer, mixing
Kent Hooper – engineer, mixing
Todd Robbins – engineer
Dave Dillbeck – engineer
Kevin Pickle – assistant engineer
PJ Heimmernman – production coordinator (2, 3, 8, 10)
Critical reception
Trevor Kirk of Cross Rhythms rated The Heart of Me 9 out of 10 saying that "throughout the album, every song is a strong one. Kathy has several songwriting credits, notably on 'Heaven Knows' and the closer, 'You're Still God,' a five minute-plus paean of praise to her Saviour. Definitely recommended."