Ace Records are delighted to release Candi Staton’s new album “Back To My Roots”. The soul legend has recorded a sensational set of songs that draw heavily upon her gospel roots.
It is best to let this great lady of soul speak for herself: “This album was recorded over several years. We took our time. I planned for it to be my last full album, so it was a labor of love and a family affair. My son Marcus produced, mixed and mastered it. My daughter Cassandra runs our label and kept all the business straight.
“My son Marcel came up with the bass line for ‘1963’. My sister Maggie Peebles joined me for two songs we sang as kids. My British bandleader, Ernie McKone, cut ‘Shine A Light’ in London, which is only right considering it’s a Rolling Stones classic.
“Mark Nevers, who produced some of my past Americana albums, stepped in to do some sweetening on certain tracks. Guitar great Jonathan DuBose Jr gave ‘I Missed the Target Again’ new life. Blues great Larry McCray added some zing to 'Hang on in There'.
“My longtime friend William Bell was the perfect person to sing ‘My God Has A Telephone’ with me. I’d just like to thank my other sons, Terry and Clarence Jr for their support.”
Staton’s voice has always been a powerful and emotive instrument and it has never sounded finer. No wonder “Back To My Roots” was nominated for Best Gospel Album at the 2026 Grammys, her first nomination in 40 years.
It’s time to go back to church. God’s Candi store is open.
It is best to let this great lady of soul speak for herself: “This album was recorded over several years. We took our time. I planned for it to be my last full album, so it was a labor of love and a family affair. My son Marcus produced, mixed and mastered it. My daughter Cassandra runs our label and kept all the business straight.
“My son Marcel came up with the bass line for ‘1963’. My sister Maggie Peebles joined me for two songs we sang as kids. My British bandleader, Ernie McKone, cut ‘Shine A Light’ in London, which is only right considering it’s a Rolling Stones classic.
“Mark Nevers, who produced some of my past Americana albums, stepped in to do some sweetening on certain tracks. Guitar great Jonathan DuBose Jr gave ‘I Missed the Target Again’ new life. Blues great Larry McCray added some zing to 'Hang on in There'.
“My longtime friend William Bell was the perfect person to sing ‘My God Has A Telephone’ with me. I’d just like to thank my other sons, Terry and Clarence Jr for their support.”
Staton’s voice has always been a powerful and emotive instrument and it has never sounded finer. No wonder “Back To My Roots” was nominated for Best Gospel Album at the 2026 Grammys, her first nomination in 40 years.
It’s time to go back to church. God’s Candi store is open.
TRACK LISTING
SIDE ONE
1. I MISSED THE TARGET AGAIN (RADIO EDIT)
2. IT'S GONNA RAIN
3. HANG ON IN THERE
4. SHINE A LIGHT
5. THE LORD WILL MAKE A WAY
SIDE TWO
1. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE VALLEY
2. 1963
3. REACH DOWN AND TOUCH HEAVEN FOR ME
4. LOVE BREAKTHROUGH
5. IN GOD'S HANDS WE REST UNTROUBLED
7”
SIDE ONE
1, MY GOD HAS A TELEPHONE
SIDE TWO
1. GOD'S GONNA USE ME ANYWAY
