Van Zant brothers on new Christian album: ‘Singing about Jesus is cool’

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Published Dec 1, 2024

Legendary rock stars Donnie and Johnny Van Zant join “One Nation Under God” host Adrienne Bankert to discuss their new Christian album, “Always Look Up." Donnie is best known for fronting the band “.38 Special” while Johnny is best known for taking over as lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987 following his brother Ronnie's passing. The duo are now reunited under their name, Van Zant, for the first time in two decades.

The pair talk about how their father's homespun preaching and the childhood faith that has stayed with them, culminating in a desire to write faith-centered music. Johnny opens up about dark times in his life and how if it was not for his faith, he would not know where he would be today. Johnny also discusses grief, sharing how he was able to not stay mad at God after the death of his eldest daughter.

The brothers also share the inspiration behind their new album and offer advice for up-and-coming artists looking to break into the music business.

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Host: Adrienne Bankert
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Senior Producer: Susanna Pinto
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Editor: Maria Morales-Salazar, John Nock

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Chapter Summary:
00:00-00:28 Open
00:28-1:50 Intro/welcome
1:51-3:02 Johnny Van Zant on staying connected to God while being in the music industry
3:03-3:55 Van Zant brothers on their first album together in two decades
3:55-6:34 The brothers explain why they made a Christian album
6:35-9:54 The faith revival in country music; Johnny talks about his relationship with Jelly Roll
9:55-11:50 The brothers share their favorite song on the album and how they decide which tracks make the album
11:51-16:02 Johnny Van Zant opens up about grief and staying connected to his faith
16:03-17:54 The brothers share the importance of community they find from church
17:55-19:09 The brothers share their favorite Bible verses
19:10-20:20 The brothers share what they have planned for fans this holiday
20:21-22:22 Johnny Van Zant opens up about a health scare in his family, and how he keeps his gratitude
22:23-23:54 Johnny Van Zant shares the origins behind his Sunday Instagram posts
23:55-27:35 The brothers on what advice they have for the younger generation of musicians and what they wish they knew when they were younger
27:36-End What the Van Zant brothers want for the holidays