The Way Home (Russ Taff album)

The Way Home
A sepia-toned photo of Taff's face
Studio album by
Released1989
Studio
GenreCCM, roots rock, country rock
Length47:51
LabelMyrrh Records
ProducerRuss Taff
  • James Hollihan, Jr.
Russ Taff chronology
Russ Taff
(1987)
The Way Home
(1989)
Under Their Influence
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Way Home is the fourth studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Russ Taff, released in 1989 on Myrrh Records.[2] Music videos were made for "Winds of Change" and "I Cry" to promote the album. The Way Home was ranked at number 11 on CCM Magazine's 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.[3] The album includes a one-minute version of the traditional gospel song "Ain't No Grave" – Taff later recorded a longer version on his 1991 album Under Their Influence. In 1990, The Way Home won Rock Album of the Year and the song "The River Unbroken" won Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 21st GMA Dove Awards. Taff was also nominated for Best Gospel Performance, Male for the song "Farther On" at the 32nd Grammy Awards. The album topped the Billboard Inspirational Albums chart.

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Russ Taff: The Way Home. Myrrh Records. 1989.
  3. ^ Granger, Thom, ed. (2001). The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. Harvest House. p. 32. ISBN 0-7369-0281-3.