 "CCM Magazine"'s David McCreary called the album a "brilliant new offering".Furthermore, McCreary wrote that "as long as his robust baritone and poignant lyrics rule the day, Norman’s forays into new facets of his craft will continue taking him to newheights.In the meantime, "Big Blue Sky" upholds the standard of sincerity, sensibility and prime musicianship his fans have come to expect."