Hymns (Loretta Lynn album)
Hymns is the fifth solo studio album and first Gospel album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on November 15, 1965, by Decca Records. The album consists of 12 gospel and inspirational songs that were either popular over the years or were written by Lynn for this album. Well known Christian songs such as "How Great Thou Art" and "In the Sweet By and By" appear on the album. Critical reception. In the issue dated November 27, 1965, "Billboard" published a review of the album, saying that "Loretta Lynn proves once  again that whatever she does, she does to perfection and that's exactly what this glorious program of heartfelt performances contains. "Where No One Stands Alone" and "Peace in the Valley" are two exceptional examples of the feel and tenderness she has for this all too important music. Destined for a high spot on the LP chart. Commercial performance. The album debuted at No. 16 on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Albums chart dated January 22, 1966. It peaked at No. 10 on the chart dated February 12. The album spent a total of 17 weeks on the chart. The  album's only single, "Everybody Want to Go to Heaven", was released in November 1965 and did not chart. Recording. Recording of the album took place on June 3, 7 and 8, 1965, at RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Personnel. Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca recording session records.