She has always been an old soul. From her recording debut at age 14, Bethany Dillon was one of those rare young singer/songwriters who did not fit the status quo. Her songs possessed a lyrical depth that belied her age. Her carriage, sense of composure and way of looking at the world revealed a certain maturity, disarming for one so young. ...show more

She has always been an old soul. From her recording debut at age 14, Bethany Dillon was one of those rare young singer/songwriters who did not fit the status quo. Her songs possessed a lyrical depth that belied her age. Her carriage, sense of composure and way of looking at the world revealed a certain maturity, disarming for one so young.

So it almost seems a given, seven years later, that 21-year-old Bethany Dillon--now married and living in Dallas with her husband, Shane Barnard (Shane & Shane)--would be officially grown up. That she has something even more complete and compelling to say is a given, too. Major life moments have a way of doing that to anyone. "The last year has been the sweetest year of my 21..." Bethany says, "There are so many layers to it, and I don't always feel like a grown up, but it's been a really sweet time of learning.

I can see the grace of God in it. So much has come to the surface." Stop & Listen, Bethany's fourth release on Sparrow Records, reveals a young woman coming to terms with God's grace in a new season of becoming. "This record is probably the most confessional record I've ever made," Bethany says. "These songs feel a little more raw to me than usual. ...show less