What makes Knowin' You're Around by Twila Paris notable?

This album is notable for helping to popularize contemporary Christian music in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It received positive critical reception and helped set the stage for Paris's successful career, influencing future Christian pop artists with its sincere lyrical content and melodic structure. Released in 1980, 'Knowin' You're Around' was Twila Paris's debut album, marking her entry into the contemporary Christian music scene. At this time, Paris was establishing herself as a significant voice in Christian pop, emerging from a background of church music and worship.