Craig Whittaker, Creative Soul Records Christian Music Artist

Standing On The Promises
This timeless classic is one of my favorite hymns. The truth contained in the message is simple, we stand not on our own ability, but by the power of God who not only created us, but promises us eternal life with Him in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ.

You're My God
A song of praise to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He has given us the freedom to choose who and what we will serve. The choice is ours to make but if you consider all that He has done and is doing, the choice is obvious.

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Don't Look Back
Mistakes...wrong turns...regrets...we all have them and they seem to become a part of who we are and sometimes even an excuse as to why we can't move on to a brighter future. Our loving God gives us this promise, that when we put our faith in Jesus, He will cast our sins as far as the east is from the west. If God chose to love us just as we are and to send His Son to be a perfect sacrifice for our sins, then we are able to live this day and beyond as a new creation in Christ! Don't look back, Love is here today.

Not A Day Goes By
When it feels as if the whole world is spinning out of control and you can't find the time to get everything done, just remember this one truth...you are not alone in the chaos. Even when we get so wrapped up in living that we fail to remember the One who gave us the very breath of life, He never forgets about us and is always there...no matter what.

Little Things
No matter how small or insignificant you may feel, God can use what you may think of as little and turn it into something grand for His glory. In John 6:8-9 Andrew says to Jesus "Here is a boy with two small fish and five loaves but what good is that for this large crowd"? Turns out there was only enough to feed thousands of people and more left over than they started with! Just remember the mighty oak began as an acorn, but it had to get into the soil. Put your works into God's hands and He will provide the increase.

Until You Found Me
Even while we are lost, running from and even hiding from God, He continues to search for us and to knock on the door of our heart. He doesn't need us...He wants us.

Blessed Assurance
Jesus is mine! Now that's something to sing about!

Manger of Love
One small village, two people, a feed trough for animals. Enter God into the picture and suddenly these ordinary things became significant for the entire world! You could call this a Christmas song and true it does describe some of the events of that most amazing time when God sent His Son into the world. But it also highlights the fact that once again God can and does lift up and build up what the world would view as insignificant into an amazing and never to be forgotten picture of His love for all of mankind.

What About Them
It's so hard to understand why so many choose to reject the perfect peace and love that Jesus freely gives. You know in your heart that He can change their outlook and as believers we long to see everyone come to a knowledge of His love. Never give up on sharing His love with others and let your heart hurt for the lost. Pray as if a life depends on it...because it does. His love can set them free.

I've Seen Jesus (Jarrett's Song)
I wrote this song in honor and memory of Jarrett Lee Lane, a wonderful young man who was killed during the tragic events at Virginia Tech in April 2007. I was honored to share it at his funeral and later at a dedication service where a bridge was named in his honor. Such an incredible Christian man who inspired all who knew him. The family continues to inspire us all as well and while the song was written as a message to his mother, she and I both believe that Jarrett would want everyone to be encouraged in the fact that all is well when you place your faith and trust in Jesus.

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Credits for “Standing”

Produced by Eric Copeland for Creative Soul, Nashville, TN

Executive Producer: Craig Whittaker

Recorded by Steve Dady at Sunset Boulevard Studios, Brentwood, TN, and The Attic Studio, Franklin TN.

Vocals recorded by Dave Dilbeck at Area 52 Productions, Arrington, TN

Mixed by Ronnie Brookshire at Area 52 Productions, Arrington, TN

Mastered by Randy Leroy, Final Stage, Nashville, TN

Musicians:
Drums and Percussion: Steve Brewster, Ken Lewis
Bass: Mark Hill, Matt Pierson
Electric and Acoustic Guitars: Mark Baldwin, Scott Dente, Gary Burnette
Piano, Organ, Keyboards, and Programming: Jason Webb, Eric Copeland
Cello: John Catchings
Background Vocals: Sabrena Cox

Photography and Design by Erick Anderson, Nashville, TN

Craig would like to thank: MY LORD AND KING JESUS, THE BEAT IN MY HEART, THE SONG IN MY SOUL, THE ROCK ON WHICH I STAND. MY WIFE AND DREAM COME TRUE, CLARA SUE, NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU. I AM BLESSED AND INSPIRED BY YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY. SUSANNE, AMELIA AND LUKE, MY AMAZING KIDS. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND CANNOT IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT YOU. KEEP LIVING FOR GOD AND REMEMBER THAT LOVE RULES! MOM, YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE IN ME IS UNPARALLELED, YOUR STRENGTH MAKES ME STRONGER AND I LOVE YOU. MY CHURCH FAMILIES AT MOUNT ZION AND PEARISBURG CHRIST FELLOWSHIP, I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO BE PART OF SUCH GENUINE AND LOVING FORCES FOR GOD. THE NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND VENUES THAT HAVE ALLOWED ME TO SHARE MY HEART IN SONG, YOUR TRUST AND SUPPORT HAS ENCOURAED ME MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. MY DAYTIME FAMILY AT THE COUNTY, YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO CHARLES HENDERSON, PASTOR GREG AND SABRENA COX, PASTOR JAMIE HYDEN, PASTOR DANNY SHORTRIDGE, TRACEY LANE, RICK PRUETT, ROCKIN RON CORINO, THE COMMON GROUND EVENT COMMITTEE SERVANTS, I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR AND A BLESSING TO CALL YOU FRIENDS. ERIC COPELAND FOR YOUR HEART AND HONESTY AND AMAZING CREATIVE SKILLS, YOU ARE A DEAR FRIEND AND TREASURE. RONNIE BROOKSHIRE AND DAVE DILBECK, YOU GUYS ARE SIMPLY THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO…LET’S HIT ‘EM AGAIN. SABRENA COX, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING VOICE AND FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL DEDICATION TO JESUS. THANKS FOR MAKING THE TRIP.

THIS PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MY DAD, DALE WHITTAKER, WHO DEPARTED FOR HEAVEN ON FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 21, 2009. I MISS YOU SO MUCH…BUT I JUST BET YOU ARE TAPPING YOUR FOOT ON A CLOUD!

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Standing On The Promises This timeless classic is one of my favorite hymns. The truth contained in the message is simple, we stand not on our own ability, but by the power of God who not only created us, but promises us eternal life with Him in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ. You're My God A song of praise to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He has given us the freedom to choose who and what we will serve. The choice is ours to make but if you consider all that He has done and is doing, the choice is obvious. Listen Here Don't Look Back Mistakes...wrong turns...regrets...we all have them and they seem to become a part of who we are and sometimes even an excuse as to why we can't move on to a brighter future. Our loving God gives us this promise, that when we put our faith in Jesus, He will cast our sins as far as the east is from the west. If God chose to love us just as we are and to send His Son to be a perfect sacrifice for our sins, then we are able to live this day and beyond as a new creation in Christ! Don't look back, Love is here today. Not A Day Goes By When it feels as if the whole world is spinning out of control and you can't find the time to get everything done, just remember this one truth...you are not alone in the chaos. Even when we get so wrapped up in living that we fail to remember the One who gave us the very breath of life, He never forgets about us and is always there...no matter what. Little Things No matter how small or insignificant you may feel, God can use what you may think of as little and turn it into something grand for His glory. In John 6:8-9 Andrew says to Jesus "Here is a boy with two small fish and five loaves but what good is that for this large crowd"? Turns out there was only enough to feed thousands of people and more left over than they started with! Just remember the mighty oak began as an acorn, but it had to get into the soil. Put your works into God's hands and He will provide the increase. Until You Found Me Even while we are lost, running from and even hiding from God, He continues to search for us and to knock on the door of our heart. He doesn't need us...He wants us. Blessed Assurance Jesus is mine! Now that's something to sing about! Manger of Love One small village, two people, a feed trough for animals. Enter God into the picture and suddenly these ordinary things became significant for the entire world! You could call this a Christmas song and true it does describe some of the events of that most amazing time when God sent His Son into the world. But it also highlights the fact that once again God can and does lift up and build up what the world would view as insignificant into an amazing and never to be forgotten picture of His love for all of mankind. What About Them It's so hard to understand why so many choose to reject the perfect peace and love that Jesus freely gives. You know in your heart that He can change their outlook and as believers we long to see everyone come to a knowledge of His love. Never give up on sharing His love with others and let your heart hurt for the lost. Pray as if a life depends on it...because it does. His love can set them free. I've Seen Jesus (Jarrett's Song) I wrote this song in honor and memory of Jarrett Lee Lane, a wonderful young man who was killed during the tragic events at Virginia Tech in April 2007. I was honored to share it at his funeral and later at a dedication service where a bridge was named in his honor. Such an incredible Christian man who inspired all who knew him. The family continues to inspire us all as well and while the song was written as a message to his mother, she and I both believe that Jarrett would want everyone to be encouraged in the fact that all is well when you place your faith and trust in Jesus. Listen Here Credits for “Standing” Produced by Eric Copeland for Creative Soul, Nashville, TN Executive Producer: Craig Whittaker Recorded by Steve Dady at Sunset Boulevard Studios, Brentwood, TN, and The Attic Studio, Franklin TN. Vocals recorded by Dave Dilbeck at Area 52 Productions, Arrington, TN Mixed by Ronnie Brookshire at Area 52 Productions, Arrington, TN Mastered by Randy Leroy, Final Stage, Nashville, TN All music and lyrics written by Craig Whittaker, BMI. Copyright 2009 (except for Tracks 1 and 7) Musicians: Drums and Percussion: Steve Brewster, Ken Lewis Bass: Mark Hill, Matt Pierson Electric and Acoustic Guitars: Mark Baldwin, Scott Dente, Gary Burnette Piano, Organ, Keyboards, and Programming: Jason Webb, Eric Copeland Cello: John Catchings Background Vocals: Sabrena Cox Photography and Design by Erick Anderson, Nashville, TN Craig would like to thank: MY LORD AND KING JESUS, THE BEAT IN MY HEART, THE SONG IN MY SOUL, THE ROCK ON WHICH I STAND. MY WIFE AND DREAM COME TRUE, CLARA SUE, NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU. I AM BLESSED AND INSPIRED BY YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY. SUSANNE, AMELIA AND LUKE, MY AMAZING KIDS. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND CANNOT IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT YOU. KEEP LIVING FOR GOD AND REMEMBER THAT LOVE RULES! MOM, YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE IN ME IS UNPARALLELED, YOUR STRENGTH MAKES ME STRONGER AND I LOVE YOU. MY CHURCH FAMILIES AT MOUNT ZION AND PEARISBURG CHRIST FELLOWSHIP, I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO BE PART OF SUCH GENUINE AND LOVING FORCES FOR GOD. THE NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND VENUES THAT HAVE ALLOWED ME TO SHARE MY HEART IN SONG, YOUR TRUST AND SUPPORT HAS ENCOURAED ME MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. MY DAYTIME FAMILY AT THE COUNTY, YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO CHARLES HENDERSON, PASTOR GREG AND SABRENA COX, PASTOR JAMIE HYDEN, PASTOR DANNY SHORTRIDGE, TRACEY LANE, RICK PRUETT, ROCKIN RON CORINO, THE COMMON GROUND EVENT COMMITTEE SERVANTS, I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR AND A BLESSING TO CALL YOU FRIENDS. ERIC COPELAND FOR YOUR HEART AND HONESTY AND AMAZING CREATIVE SKILLS, YOU ARE A DEAR FRIEND AND TREASURE. RONNIE BROOKSHIRE AND DAVE DILBECK, YOU GUYS ARE SIMPLY THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO…LET’S HIT ‘EM AGAIN. SABRENA COX, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING VOICE AND FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL DEDICATION TO JESUS. THANKS FOR MAKING THE TRIP. THIS PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MY DAD, DALE WHITTAKER, WHO DEPARTED FOR HEAVEN ON FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 21, 2009. I MISS YOU SO MUCH…BUT I JUST BET YOU ARE TAPPING YOUR FOOT ON A CLOUD! To find out more about Creative Soul and how this CD was made, check out www.CreativeSoulOnline.com up scroll* Pause or Play down