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Six-time Grammy nominated, nine-time GMA Dove Award winning Karen Peck Gooch says she believes New River’s song “Be Ready” is a song of hope.

“I think with everything that’s happening in the world, we can see that there’s so much division and now more than ever, we need to get the message out of hope and our only hopes through Jesus,” she said.

This is the theme of the group’s new song, Be Ready. Speaking on that theme, Karen said, “If we will make sure that we know Jesus and make sure that everyone’s saved, we just wanna make sure that everyone knows that the word says that the only way we get to heaven is through the blood of Jesus.”

The lyrics are a strong point of the song, but that’s not to diminish the music. The group has evolved throughout the past 30 years together and continues to deliver a progressive Southern Gospel Music sound mixed with traditional styling that has made them a fan favorite.

Listen for Be Ready by Karen Peck and New River throughout the day on Texas Gospel Canada!