The Preacher’s Wife (Original Soundtrack Album)

The Preacher’s Wife: Original Soundtrack Album is the soundtrack to the 1996 film, The Preacher’s Wife, performed by Whitney Houston, who also stars in the film. The album was nominated for “Best R&B Album” at the 40th Grammy Awards, held on February 25, 1998.

The album’s lead single, a cover of The Four Tops' “I Believe in You and Me,” was released on December 10, 1996. It was nominated for “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” at the 40th Grammy Awards alongside the album itself. The song became a top five hit in the United States, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 1, 1997.

The album’s second single, a cover of “Step by Step” by Annie Lennox, was released on February 24, 1997. Though not as popular as the album’s lead single, “Step by Step” still made the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #15 on March 22, 1997.

“My Heart is Calling,” the album’s third and final single, was released on June 10, 1997. Despite being the least successful single from the soundtrack, the song still charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #77 on July 19, 1977.

“Lay Aside Every Weight”, covered and performed by Whitney Houston and Georgia Mass Choir, appears in the film, but not on the soundtrack for unknown reasons.