Carrie Underwood’s faith shines through on church hymns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Carrie Underwood has long made hits that speak directly to her faith starting with “Jesus Take the Wheel.” Now she’s releasing her first album of gospel music called “My Savior” just in time for Easter. Underwood said she’s been making spiritual music all along her career, but the global pandemic was the right time to release a full album of gospel hymns. Underwood brings a fresh sound to the classic hymns and includes a duet with gospel icon CeCe Winans. A standout track is her version of “Softly and Tenderly.”