It was released by the EMI Christian Music Group on January 13, 2009 in the United States, following Headley's transition from RCA Records.

It is a collection of cover versions of popular gospel hymns as well as original songs, chiefly produced by Keith Thomas.

[2] The Washington Post's Sarah Godfrey wrote favorably of Headley's performance on the album and stated, "Audience of One lifts its voice to the heavens.

"[5] However, Metro Spirit writer Frazia Lee viewed it as "redundant with slow-paced songs", but commended Headley for her intent with gospel themes.

[6] It marked Headley's lowest opening for a studio album up to then and was a considerable decline from her previous effort In My Mind (2006).