The Preacher's Wife (soundtrack)

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Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album is the soundtrack to the 1996 film of the same name and features songs performed and produced by American singer Whitney Houston, who also stars in the film. The soundtrack was released on November 26, 1996, by Arista Records and BMG Entertainment. The album has sold 6 million copies as of 2016, and over 10 million to date, making it the best-selling gospel album of all time.[1] The soundtrack and film cemented Houston’s status as a pop culture icon.

Reception

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Music critics saw a more emotionally engaged side of Houston, particularly with the soundtrack's gospel offerings. “For the first time in her 12-year recording career, Houston sounds genuinely moved by her material. Early on she stumbles through the Annie Lennox-penned "Step By Step," but the presence of the Georgia Mass Choir on six subsequent tracks melts her frosty reserve,” People magazine wrote.[2]

Commercial performance

Released on November 26, 1996, The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on the issue dated December 14, 1996, selling 90,500 units in the first week.[3] On its second week, the album jumped to number four on the chart with the Greatest Gainer mark, and the following week reached number three which was the album's peak position, with reported sales of 330,000 copies that week, producing the highest first-week sales of a gospel release in history, a record it holds to this day.[4][5] The album also debuted at number eight on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and in three weeks later, peaked at the number one and remained there for two weeks, becoming her fourth number one album on the chart.[6][7] It stayed for a total of 43 weeks and 49 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and the Top R&B Albums chart respectively.[6][8] In Europe, the soundtrack became the first and only gospel album in history to sell a million copies in the continent.

In addition, the soundtrack was more successful on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. It debuted at number one, becoming the first album by a female solo artist to do so. It spent 26 consecutive weeks at the top from December 14, 1996, to June 7, 1997. It remained on the chart for 117 weeks during its initial run.[9][10] It has since returned to the Top Gospel Albums chart for 45 more weeks, bringing its total to 162 cumulative weeks. The album was the number one gospel album on the 1997 Billboard Top Gospel Albums year-end chart.

Prior to the album's release, music industry insiders had expected The Preacher's Wife soundtrack to "do at least as well as" Waiting to Exhale's soundtrack, which sold 5,100,000 copies in the United States.[11] The album was the Best-selling Gospel Recording by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) in 1996–1997.[12][13] It was certified 3× Platinum for shipping 3 million copies in the United States alone by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 30, 1998.[14] According to Nielsen SoundScan, as of 2012, the album has sold 2,627,000 copies in the United States alone.[1]

Singles

The lead single, "I Believe in You and Me" (originally by The Four Tops), became a top five hit in the U.S.[15] and was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 40th Grammy Awards, where the soundtrack overall was nominated for Best R&B Album.[16]

"Step by Step" was another hit single, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "My Heart Is Calling" became the soundtrack's final single release.

Promotion and appearances

Pacific Rim Tour

Chart success of the soundtrack and its hit singles, "I Believe in You and Me" and "Step By Step", the singer further promoted the album and singles touring across Asia, Australia, and in North America. Known as the Pacific Rim Tour, Houston played shows in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia and Hawaii. The setlist featured tracks from the album, as well as duet performances of "Count On Me" with singer CeCe Winans and "In Return" at select shows in Japan.

Date Title Details
December 13, 1996 Rosie O'Donnell Show
  • Houston is interviewed by Rosie O'Donnell to promote The Preacher's Wife film and her soundtrack album.[17]
December 14, 1996 Saturday Night Live
  • Houston performed "I Believe in You and Me" and "I Go to The Rock".
March 15, 1997 UK National Lottery Show
  • Houston performed "I Believe in You and Me" and later followed by a brief interview broadcast live on the BBC in the United Kingdom.

Track listing

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Charts

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Certifications and sales

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Accolades

American Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album Favorite Soundtrack[35] Nominated

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Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album Favorite Female, R&B[36] Won
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Essence Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 Whitney Houston (herself) The Triumphant Spirit Award[38][39] Won

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GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 Special Award Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music[40] Won
1998 "I Go to the Rock" Traditional Gospel Song of the Year (with Dottie Rambo)[41][42] Won

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Grammy Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album Best R&B Album[43] Nominated
"I Believe in You and Me" Best Female R&B Vocal Performance[43] Nominated

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NAACP Image Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album Outstanding Gospel Artist (with Georgia Mass Choir)[44][45][46] Won
Outstanding Album[44][45][46] Won

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The NARM Best Seller Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997 The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album Best-selling Gospel Recording[13] Won

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People's Choice Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Whitney Houston (herself) Favorite Female Musical Performer (tied with Reba McEntire)[47][48] Won

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Soul Train Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Special Award The 1998 Quincy Jones Award — for Outstanding Career Achievements in the field of entertainment[49][50] Won

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Trumpet Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Whitney Houston (herself) The Pinnacle Award[51][52] Won

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See also

References

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External links

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