' Bridges finds Anderson abandoning her popish appeal in favour of a more sympathetically country backing which brings out a warmer (and more plaintive) feel of the songs,' he commented. The album was reviewed positively by Hallels writer Timothy Yap. Ultimately, Bridges became Anderson's final album release in her career.

One month later, on July 31, 2015, Anderson died from complications of pneumonia. It was Anderson's first project in five years and 37th studio project in her career. The album was officially released on June 9, 2015, via Center Sound Productions. Prior to the release of the album, ' Drift Away Gospel' was released as the first single in May 2015. He’s written so many big hits.' Release and reception Professional ratings Review scores Anderson recounted her appreciation for Reid's writing: 'It’s a great song that was written by Mike Reid, who is one of my favorite songwriters in Nashville. Also included is the track, 'Heaven Has a Human Touch,' which was co-written by singer-songwriter Mike Reid. The album also features vocal harmonies from groups The Oak Ridge Boys and The Martins. Although her mother had died prior to the album, Anderson stated she enjoyed putting her mother's compositions into her record projects. The album's eighth track, 'My Guardian Angel,' was penned by her mother Liz Anderson. The congregation loves it, and I hope our audience loves it,' Anderson reflected. We’d been singing it in church for a couple of years. 'He rewrote it for our little church in Taos, New Mexico.

The song was a gospel reworking of the original track first recorded in the 1970s. One song, 'Drift Away Gospel', was penned by Anderson's domestic partner Mentor Williams. Content īridges featured a collection of 12 country gospel tracks. Anderson also enlisted her daughter, Lisa Sutton, to create the artwork for the project. Anderson stated in 2015 that she enjoyed working with VornDick on the project, praising his mixing capabilities. Bridges was produced by Bill VornDick, who had previously produced her 2004 album, The Bluegrass Sessions. 'You never know where your next deal might come from,' Anderson said in 2015. Instead, her producer bought the tracks and helped her finish the album. Anderson had recorded several gospel tracks for an independent label, but the album's manager got fired. Bridges was created from the failure of another album project.

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