Country artist Rhett Walker released a new album that covers many aspects of his life, including his faith in God.
Days that We Dreamed Of was released by Walker on August 9, 2024, and has 10 songs on it, including a single titled 'Man on the Middle Cross,' meaning Jesus.
“My first record came out in 2012 and that was my testimony, from teenage pregnancy to trying to figure out my senior year of high school … to getting a job, all of these things,” said Walker in an interview with The Christian Post. "I was looking at this new record and thinking about me and her, we've been married for 20 years this past July 3, and I was like, ‘Man, this, this has been a journey for the past 20 years.’ Just all the things that God's brought us through, all these potholes that you've driven through in life, and you're like, ‘Man, every time, He's been faithful and brought me through these things.'"
Walker grew up going to church but in his teen years, he rebelled and got his girlfriend pregnant at just 17 years old. Fast forward to today and Walker and his wife April have been married for 20 years and have four children together.
"We were sitting on the back porch, and April said, 'We’re living in the days that we dreamed of,’” he said. “I was like, ‘Yeah, like, we really are.’ I don't think for anybody that it's just a smooth ride. Life can be hell to walk through, and some go there and back many times. … But if you really are looking at your life and what God has set up, man, these are the days that we've dreamed of."
Walker has received a Grammy nomination as well as three GMA Dove nominations including one for this years awards show for his song 'Man on the Middle Cross.'
“It's not about what your house looks like, the car that you drive, the money in your bank account. If you have a family that loves each other and is excited to see mama come home from work and daddy come home, and you're living life with each other all while looking at Jesus and trying to push forward and going, ‘God, whatever you have for us,’ that's a beautiful life.”
Some songs share deeply about Walker's faith and others talk about his relationship with his wife, including the song 'Young Love.'
"My relationship with my wife is the most important to me. Celebrating 20 years of marriage this past July, we’ve seen God’s hand in every aspect of our lives. I want people to look at their environment and be thankful for their life, no matter their circumstances. This record is about life, my journey with April, and our kids. I hope it helps people see their lives through a lens of gratitude and faith."
Originally from Georgia, Walker is thrilled to have his music played on both country and Christian radio stations across North America.
"God is good," says Walker. "I woke up this morning with breath in my lungs. There's joy to be lived in."