Christian singer-songwriter Jason Gray has released his second book, Words & Music by Jason Gray: Devotional Essays and Stories From a Life in Songs, a 468-page hardcover collection exploring the personal experiences, faith struggles, and moments of grace behind every song he has released throughout his 21-year career.
Available to order through the Jason Gray Official Webstore, the book features 134 devotional essays, each inspired by one of Gray's songs. Blending personal storytelling, spiritual reflections, and insights into his songwriting journey, Gray invites readers to explore themes of faith, doubt, hope, surrender, and learning to receive God's love.
Rather than simply explaining the meaning behind his lyrics, Gray shares the real-life experiences and questions that shaped his music. Through stories of heartbreak, personal struggles, and unexpected grace, he reflects on how God can bring strength through weakness and turn painful experiences into opportunities for growth and renewed faith.
Gray spent four years working on the book, describing it as a deeply personal project created with readers in mind.
"It's the lyrics and the story behind every song I've ever released and a little of what I've learned along the way about being human," Gray shares. He describes the collection as part devotional, part memoir, part music book, and part career retrospective.
Featuring a foreword by retired Centricity Music president of A&R John Mays, Words & Music also includes a topical index to help readers explore its devotional themes.
Several of Gray's best-known songs carry particularly personal stories. "With Every Act of Love," his first No. 1 Adult Contemporary hit, emerged during a season of professional success and personal heartbreak, including the breakdown of his marriage. Meanwhile, "Nothing Is Wasted," his first No. 1 inspirational radio single, reflects his lifelong struggle with a severe stutter and his belief that God can redeem even the most difficult experiences.
Other songs offer equally vulnerable reflections. "Remind Me Who I Am" addresses the struggle with shame and insecurity, while "I'm Gonna Let It Go" explores surrender and trusting God amid circumstances beyond one's control. The latter was influenced in part by his son's recent life-threatening battle with leukemia. "Sparrows" draws from Gray's experiences with anxiety and worry, while "Blessed Be" reflects on how feeling like an outsider helped shape his sense of calling.
The book also inspired Gray to revisit his musical catalog through his Greatest Hits album and Greatest Hits (Acoustic), featuring newly reimagined versions of 12 of his most recognized songs. The original recordings of these tracks, including several highlighted in the book, have collectively earned more than 131 million streams.
A special bundle featuring Greatest Hits (Acoustic) and Words & Music is also available through his official webstore.
Songs Featured in the Book and Greatest Hits Albums:
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Blessed Be
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More Like Falling In Love
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I Am New
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Remind Me Who I Am
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Good To Be Alive
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Nothing Is Wasted
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Not Right Now
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With Every Act of Love
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Glow In The Dark
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Sparrows
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I'm Gonna Let It Go
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The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In
Beyond the book and music releases, Gray will bring his songs and holiday favorites to audiences across the country during eight Christmas tour dates with Point of Grace as part of The Comfort & Joy Tour.
The Comfort & Joy Tour with Point of Grace:
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December 3 - Hartville, OH
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December 4 - Warminster, PA
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December 5 - Ocean City, NJ
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December 6 - Macomb County, MI
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December 10 - Anniston, AL
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December 11 - Blairs, VA
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December 12 - Franklin, NC
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December 13 - Lugoff, SC
Gray also continues to connect with listeners through Acoustic Storytime, a popular writers-round radio show heard on SiriusXM The Message every second Friday of the month at noon ET.
Since his 2007 nationwide label debut, All the Lovely Losers, Gray has become a respected songwriter in Christian music, earning multiple ASCAP Performance Awards and achieving radio success with songs including "Remind Me Who I Am," "I'm Gonna Let It Go," "Sparrows," "With Every Act of Love," and "Nothing Is Wasted." His 2025 Christmas duet with Point of Grace also reached No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
His latest album, Land of the Living, continues his tradition of exploring the complexities of human experiences through thoughtful, accessible songwriting.
For more information about Jason Gray's music, upcoming appearances, and latest releases, visit his official website and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify.
About Jason Gray
Since his debut with Centricity Music in 2007, Jason Gray has built a career marked by heartfelt songwriting and honest reflections on faith and life. He has shared stages with Christian music artists including Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, TobyMac, and Lauren Daigle. In addition to his music, Gray previously released the children's hardcover book Sparrows and hosts Acoustic Storytime on SiriusXM The Message.
About Centricity Music
Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company founded in 2005. Recognized for its artist development and relationship-driven approach, the label represents artists including Andrew Peterson, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Natalie Layne, Rachael Lampa, and Unspoken. Its history also includes helping develop artists such as Lauren Daigle and Aaron Shust. For more information, visit Centricity Music.
