Van Zant Releases Acoustic Version of ‘Speak His Name’ Following Viral CCM Magazine Performance

(NASHVILLE, TN) —
Southern rock icons Van Zant have released a live acoustic performance of “Speak His Name.” The original studio version is featured on their new album, Always Look Up (Frontiers Music SRL), and the new acoustic single and music video follows the release of an official music video as well as a viral live performance video from CCM Magazine. Taped in Nashville in November, the CCM performance video has garnered over 1.7 million views on Facebook in just over 3 weeks.

The new album is Van Zant’s first studio effort in nearly two decades, and their first foray into Christian music. Released in November 22, 2024, Always Look Up debuted at #1 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart and #3 on the Current Country Albums chart, as well as Top 10 debuts on the Independent Current Albums and Current Rock Albums charts (per Luminate – formerly known as Soundscan).

Viral CCM Magazine Performance:

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.