The Gospel According to Marcia

The Gospel According to Marcia is the fifteenth studio album released by Australian musician Marcia Hines, released on 3 November 2023 through ABC Music. The album was announced in August 2023 alongside the release of the first single, a cover of Bill Withers's "Lean on Me".

The album will be supported by a TV special, airing on ABC TV on 24 December 2023.

Background and release
In 2022, Hines performed several live shows titled The Gospel According to Marcia Hines alongside a rhythm section and a 12-member choir. In April 2022, during the promotion of the shows, Marcia told news.com.au of fond early memories growing up in the church saying, "I learned a lot of stuff just from sitting in church and listening. In the churches I grew up in, there's a rhythm section and a kick-ass choir. It's not a morbid thing; it's a joyous thing." These shows received positive reviews inspired Hines to record a gospel album. Upon announcement of the album in August 2023, Hines said "This album represents a coming home for me. My childhood life in Boston accompanying my godmother, Flo, to church on Sunday mornings gave me joy and happiness. That same joy and happiness surrounds every song, old and new, that I've chosen for this album, and I am so proud to introduce it to you."

Charts
The Gospel According to Marcia did not reach the ARIA top 50, but peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Australian Artist chart and at number 2 on the Australian Independent Label Albums chart.