Belle Frantz Releases He Walks With Me

Belle Frantz has released He Walks With Me ahead of her debut album Hymns From A Barstool, which will be released on November 6. Produced by Gena Johnson, the 17-track album features contributions from Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, and Ashley Monroe. The project to revisit childhood gospel songs turned into a full album with Wynonna's involvement. He Walks With Me was the first song recorded for the project.

Reba McEntire contributed to the album by reading an audio Bible passage explaining that God is always present. Frantz's mother plays piano on both the opening and closing of the album. Frantz recorded Amazing Grace at Paine Memorial and Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus at Paine Memorial accompanied only by piano at her hometown church. She also traveled to the historic East Tupelo First Assembly of God Church in Mississippi to record two tracks. Elvis Presley attended the East Tupelo church as a child, learned guitar there, and developed an interest in gospel music.

Dolly Parton personally chose Frantz to open her concert series in Las Vegas. During her debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage, Frantz received a standing ovation while singing Where No One Stands Alone.