About this episode
The Van Zant musical dynasty built its foundation firmly on family. Donnie Van Zant co-founded .38 Special and brother Johnny Van Zant is the current lead vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd after the passing of their brother Ronnie Van Zant, who fronted and co-founded the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band. But throughout their four decades of climbing the southern rock and country charts together and separately, faith has stayed just as important of a factor in the equation, so much so that the guys decided to finally share their inspirational side with the upcoming new album. “This has been on our bucket list for quite some time to do a gospel record,” says Donnie of the sessions that started during the pandemic. “We’re both big believers in Jesus Christ, so that’s really how it started.” In spite of their enormous successes, much of what makes Van Zant so relatable is the fact they’ll be the first to admit their flaws and struggles. Southern rock icons Van Zant have reunited and released their first new album in nearly two decades. Always Look Up is the duo’s first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. Available on CD, vinyl and streaming, Always Look Up is available everywhere today from Frontiers Music SRL. vanzantband.com @vanzantband christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys