STATE OF GRACE III is the highly anticipated third installment in the beloved series that debuted in 2000. Like its predecessors: STATE OF GRACE and STATE OF GRACE II, this collection of songs blends vocal, with live choral and orchestral elements with creator Paul Schwartz's trademark deep, ambient grooves and rich melodic texture. Based on traditional religious texts, the album is a uplifting collection with a contemporary sound and once again features the ethereal vocals of Lisbeth Scott.

Paul Schwartz has developed a uniquely cross-demographic cult following. Since his recording debut in 1997, ARIA, he has attracted listeners of all ages and backgrounds who are drawn to the beautiful and emotionally gripping sonic pallet of his recordings. With the subsequent release of ARIA 2 in 1998, and STATE OF GRACE in September of 2000 Schwartz consolidated his position as a highly individual voice. His subsequent discography includes STATE OF GRACE II, ARIA 3, and EARTHBOUND, all of which have garnered international attention. Most recently, a theatrical production based on all three ARIA recordings premiered in Denmark, and will be touring Europe in 2007.