For Every Kindred, Tongue and Nation features 11 of the most beloved hymns of all time. From soft melodies played by symphony orchestra and strings, to exciting and energizing Irish flute, every hymn is unique and beautiful.

Kris and Larry are joined by legendary country singer Connie Smith, mandolinist extraordinaire Marty Stuart, Danny and Linda Shelton, and the finest recording session players that Nashville, Tennessee, has to offer. These hymns are not only the familiar melodies that we have loved for years, but soundscapes that paint musical pictures of inspiration and imagination.

1. His Eye Is On the Sparrow
2. This Is My Father's World
3. How Great Thou Art
4. Softly and Tenderly
5. The Old Rugged Cross
6. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
7. In the Garden
8. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
9. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
10. Ivory Palaces
11. It Is Well With My Soul

Kristin Wilkinson has composed, orchestrated and conducted music for several film scores, TV shows and numerous record productions.

With Marty Stuart and Larry Paxton,Kristin was nominated for a Golden Globe award for best musical score on the movie ALL THE PRETTY HORSES.

She orchestrated and conducted on top chart record releases for various artists including Neil Young, Sixpence None the Richer, Alabama, Jimmy Buffett, Indigo Girls, Melissa Manchester, Patti Griffin, Nancy Griffith and Roy Orbison, to name but a few. Most recently, Kristin has orchestrated on the film release "Daddy and Them", and composed "Animal Planet" network ID’s and "Video Postcards".

Her accomplishments are as diverse as arranging ten number one hits for the group Alabama to playing viola on Jewel’s 7-million-selling album called "Pieces of You". In addition, she has collaborated with jazz artist Bela Fleck and fiddle virtuoso Mark O’Connor for performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra.

As a violist and violinist, Kristin has played on the David Letterman Show, MTV Movie awards and the last eight Country Music Association award shows.
In addition, she has performed on recent record releases by Neil Young, Elton John, Sixpence None the Richer, Patty Loveless, Matchbox 20, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Leanne Rimes, Whitney Houston and Vince Gill.

Kristin has produced her own instrumental albums: The A Strings "Home for Christmas" (Warner Bros.), "Western Swing", a retrospective, a Classical Piano album (Green Hill Records), "Music for String Lovers" (Provident Records) as well as the new 3ABN release..."For every Kindred,Tongue and Nation".

A resident of Nashville since 1979, Larry Paxton is one of Music City's first call session bassists. In addition to his work on recordings by Alabama, George Jones, George Strait, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Jackson, Willy Nelson, Dolly Parton, and many others, Larry has also worked as staff bassist on TNN's Music City Tonight, and Prime Time Country television shows. Other T.V. appearances include Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, CMA awards, and Grand Ol' Opry Live. Equally comfortable on electric bass, acoustic bass, guitar, and tuba, Larry is also in demand as a session leader, working with artists like Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, and John-Michael Montgomery.

Larry, along with wife Kristin Wilkinson and Marty Stuart, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for composing the score to the film "All the Pretty Horses." Other film credits include "Prancer Returns," and "Waking Up in Reno." In addition to his composing duties, Larry was also involved in arranging and recording the soundtracks, performing on bass, guitar, and tuba. Recently Larry teamed up with wife Kristin to arrange the strings on projects with Kenny Chesney and T.V. legend Andy Griffith.

Larry and Kristin have also co-produced two instrumental albums, "Western Swing" on the Green Hill label, and "For Every Kindred Tongue and Nation" on the 3ABN Music label. The latter is the first in a series of Classic Orchestral Music, and they are currently beginning work on the next CD in the series.