Gma week interview biographies
SUNDAY
EOWYN -- From her hypnotic vocals, to her melodic lyrics, to her commanding stage presence, Eowyn is one Independent Artist you won't forget. Though truly called an independent artist it is hard to see her as such with the amount of industry success she has already had. In the past year this artist makes it difficult for you to see her as anything but a proven national artist. Eowyns radio success is just the beginning. She has had radio play in over 200 cities and has had two Top Twenty National Christian rock singles on the R&R charts. Her first single Take Me Away ranked at number 18 and her second single Hold Me went up to 15. With two full-length albums under belt and a third album in the works Eowyn continues to amaze her listeners with honest lyrics and hard hitting vocals. Nashville's Embassy Music took notice of this and awarded her Grand Prize winning songwriter for her song Break Free. She also caught the attention of some of the top producers in the industry including veterans Kevan Cyka (Lifehouse, R.E.M., Hillary Duff), Dan Needham (Stacie Orrico, Steven Curtis Chapman) and Matt Bronleewee (Plum, Joy Williams). Eowyn sums it up best in her online journal when writing "I may be an independent artist, but I am not independent from God."
THE SONFLOWERZ (Independent) -- Dove-Award winning Producer Don Koch to produce New Album for Christian Duo The Sonflowerz - Popular Sister Act to Release New Single in February 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2007) –Dove Award-winning producer-songwriter Don Koch will produce the next album for The Sonflowerz, the popular Christian duo that was named the Best Over-All Vocal Group at last summer's GMA Music in the Rockies competition. During our travels in the U.S. andU.K., and we've come in contact with a lot of young people who are hurting," Becca said. "More than ever, people are searching to fill a void. We want the songs on this new record to point the way to Jesus."
MATT BROUWER (Black Shoe Records formerly with Reunion Records) -- Music Legend Michael Omartian to produce next cd Grammy Award-winning producer Michael Omartian has been tapped to produce the next CD for hit CCM recording artist Matt Brouwer, Nashville-based Indie Extreme has announced. Brouwer will record his third studio album in Nashville in early 2008. The self-titled CD of original songs is set for release in May 2008 on the newly established Black Shoe Records. http://www.myspace.com/mattbrouwermusic
Steven Curtis Chapman Induction to the Walk of Fame -- In his iconic musical career, Chapman has won five GRAMMY© Awards, most recently in 2005 for his release All Things New. Chapman has sold over 10 million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and seven RIAA certified gold albums. Along with his Dove and GRAMMY © awards, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 44 No. 1 US radio hits as well as receiving numerous other honors. Chapman has also been awarded 51 Dove Awards, more than any other artist to date. Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded sixteen projects with Sparrow Records. He has performed at the White House and has appeared on: CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, FOX News, Hallmark, E! as well as the CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, among many others.
On a personal note, in a response to the miracle they saw in their own family through adoption and with a desire to help eliminate the obstacle of finances for families they knew, Chapman and his family established the Shaohannah's Hope ministry in 2000. In 2002, as opportunities to financially assist families ready to adopt far outpaced the Chapman's personal abilities to fund, the ministry began accepting donations to raise further financial grants for willing families. In 2003, Shaohannah's Hope became an official 501c3 non-profit organization. Arriving at a milestone in October 2006, Shaohannah's Hope announced the 1,000th grant awarded. To date, they have impacted over 1600 families with grants and receive approximately 125 adoption assistance applications a month, and with current funding capacity awards 30-40 grants each month with an average amount of $3,000.
Chapman has become a voice for this cause, with fans, and strangers, and has mobilized hundreds of donors giving to the foundation, with a great need for thousands more. His message has impacted others, and a web of influence has been created through the ministry. For more information, please visit www.showhope.org.
MONDAY
OMEGA -- Not only does this East African Diva burst on the world music scene with a unique name, but she also blazons into the industry with a fantastic new sound. Omega Bugembe Okello, who just goes by the name Omega, is blessed with a powerful vocal range and the international ability of singing in various languages and dialects. The songstress who hails from Uganda has been described as "having a voice that touches the soul," "bursting into song at birth," and having "a beautiful voice." If you listen to her music you will undoubtedly agree. She definitely has the kind of voice that pleasantly, but hauntingly seeps into one's soul and her upcoming album, Kiwomera Emmeeme, embodies this every essence.
At the tender age of four, she was enrolled into the internationally acclaimed African Children's Choir. Upon her return from touring with the ACC, Omega spent the next several years growing up in an orphanage, which her mother, who raised over 100 orphans, opened in Uganda. Surrounded by the suffering that characterized her country for the next 10 years of her life, Omega's experience in the orphanage became one of the strongest foundations of her work ethic and continues to motivate her to give back to her society through her music.
Omega's latest 2008 album Kiwomera Emmeeme, which in Luganda means "it is sweet to the soul," is an explosion of ethnic and western sounds. She will be there interviewing about her African story and struggles and her upcoming album.
CALI -- Levity Record's R&B flavored pop artist Cali is working on the follow up album to her successful self-titled debut. Overall, Cali in a unique place to relate to her peers and also impart her fair share of life experiences and artistic leanings that are well beyond her years. With success at RadioDisney.com, GAPkids, mycoke.com and others, everyone is VERY excited to hear her next musical venture.
Fans had the chance to check out her show for themselves this past Spring/Summer as Cali hit the road in support of her national debut project. Already she is earning a name for herself on tour, sharing the stage with Jump 5, SuperChik, & Jars of Clay, opening dates for the incredible Tonic Sol-fa and a headlining spot on last summer's Camplified Tour with fellow teen acts Kristy Frank, Scarlett's Web and 3D. The tour was sponsored by Fender, Sonic Bids and PopStar! Magazine. The tour previously hosted the likes of Fefe Dobson (Island Records), Skye Sweetnam (Capitol Records), Nikki Flores (Epic Records), Katelyn Tarver (American Idol Juniors) and Rose Falcon (Columbia Records).
Cali will be talking all about her upcoming album.
ASHMONT HILL -- Axiom Records group Ashmont Hill is preparing to release their debut self-titled album on May 13, 2008. Getting their name from "Ashmont Hill," an idyllic community near Boston, MA, the group of four (all related by blood or marriage) has made beautiful, spiritual music for years in Jubilee church - the church in which their father is Bishop. Phil Thompson, Sisters April Joy Thompson and Deborah Bullock, along with Deborah's husband, Will Bullock heard the call from The Lord to bring their music to a larger community.
Touring this Spring with Natalie Grant, Ashmont Hill's upcoming self-titled album is a true collaborative effort between the band and their producer Sal Oliveri. Oliveri and Calvin Nowell (who worked on the group's vocal arrangements) worked closely with the members of Ashmont Hill to create an inspired and inspirational album.
NATHAN WALTERS -- Hundreds of tiny lights pierce a dimly lit studio and rhythmically monitor the sounds that fill the air. While hiding away for hours in his home studio and meticulously, programming like a mad scientist, Nathan Walters takes the elements of rock, pop, and electronica to created a potent, earnest combination of styles that is as endearing as it is engaging. For some, this may be the first introduction to Nathan, but for others it's a chance to take a more personal glimpse into the life of this musical genius.
As a member of PLUS ONE he racked up five #1 Adult Contemporary radio singles, a RIAA Gold-certified record and a 2001 Dove award for "Best New Artist." Through tours with the likes of Jessica Simpson and Stacie Orrico, with his group, Nathan has travelled all over the world. PLUS ONE's success has also resulted in many different TV appearances for Nathan, including: "Days of Our Lives", "Touched By An Angel", "Live With Regis and Kelly" and "Nickelodeon's Slim Time Live", just to name a few.
Upon the release of PLUS ONE's final album, aptly titled EXODUS, the band had shed two of it's members and evolved into a more mature style and presence by being fully involved in the the writing, composing, and playing of their own songs. Billboard Magazine said that the group "successfully make the transition from buoyant popsters to impressive rockers". Now Nathan takes that transition one step further.
When explaining the origin of his music Walters recalls, "… as a kid my parents couldn't get me to stop playing the piano. Whether it was practicing classical music or attempting to write a pop song, I was at the piano 3-4 hours a hours a day....sometimes more." His determination was evident from the beginning. By the time he was 14, Nathan was writing songs and programming tracks on a keyboard he had saved up money to buy."
He was fortunate enough to collaborate with some of the world's most accomplished writers and producers in the industry. It was that experience throughout his music career that he believes has made him grow the most as an artist. "My production skills were greatly influenced and sharpened by the exposure to some of the renowned producers that PLUS ONE had worked with". And what was the ultimate lesson? "You have to weed through the good songs before you get the GREAT songs."
"I want to continue to write songs that will hopefully give people inspiration and a positive outlook in a world that at times could be full of sadness and disappointments," he says with his trademark humility. And that he does, with the upbeat pulsating synth sounds of "Makes Me Love You" and the atmospheric guitars of "Fall". Most hopeful of the lot was Nathan's tribute to a young lady he met a month earlier. "Romance You" was a collection of lyrics he would secretly compose during their long distant phone calls. "After I demoed the song I flew to see her and meet her family," he gushes. "I played her the song. She cried. She married me." This time around Nathan shares music that is more intimate and personal. He is letting his fans "in".
33Miles (INO Records) -- Since their debut in 2007, well-respected newcomers 33Miles have scanned over 50,000 units with their GMA Dove nominated project 33 Miles. Nominated for this year's "Best New Artist," the band was 2007's "Highest New Artist Debut" on the Christian Retail Chart.
In addition, 33Miles has garnered three consecutive radio hits with "What Could Be Better", "There Is A God" and the current single "Thank You" (Top 20 AC Monitor and Top 25 AC Indictor) while seeing placement on iTunes as a staff favorite, reaching No. 5 on the Christian/Gospel genre list.
Being one of the industry's favorite new talents, 33Miles has performed in front of thousands logging over 33,000 miles touring the country in a whirl-wind of press and shows. The band is also at work in the studio on a sophomore project set to release this fall.
ADDISON ROAD (INO Records) -- Together for six years before signing with INO Records, the female-fronted pop/rock band from Dallas, TX, Addison Road, is making waves with their self-titled March 18th debut release. The first radio single "All That Matters", made the top ten on the Christian CHR chart within weeks and was featured as an ITUNES discovery download and received over 165,000 downloads in one week! Produced by Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Sanctus Real, Mandisa), this self-titled release is the culmination of the band's mission to inspire people from all walks of life to find their hope, their identity in God, to be changed by His grace and to extend that grace to a world in need. Lead singer Jenny Simmons, husband and guitarist Ryan Simmons, Jeff Sutton, Ryan Gregg and Travis Lawrence all came together in 2001 when some of the members were attending Baylor University and since then have been accumulating fans in all genres. Addison Road has a new artsy pop/rock sound that is irresistible! Don't miss them they are taking America by storm!
Caedmon's Call (INO) -- Going on 13 years in the Christian Music Industry, Caedmon's Call has made the leap from independent act to Christian music mainstay. In 1997, the group's self-titled debut set a record, selling more units in its first week than any other new contemporary Christian music artist. Caedmon's Call has launched seven other national releases and has sold over a million units —40 Acres, Long Line of Leavers, In the Company of Angels, Back Home, In the Company of Angels II – The World Will Sing, Chronicles, Share The Well and their latest project Overdressed which debut at No. 54 on the Billboard Top 200. Among its accolades are an Album of the Year Dove Award, a Billboard Music Video Award nomination and seven No. 1 radio singles. Caedmon's Call is an original contributor to City on a Hill, claiming two Special Event Album Dove Awards for its work with the series.
Most recently well-known member Derek Webb re-joined the group for the Overdressed album and the band's single "10,000 Angels" was used in ABC's hit drama "Grey's Anatomy." The group also continues their long-time work with Compassion International, Dalit Freedom Network, an organization fighting caste discrimination in India and the band's own Share The Well Foundation.
NEEDTOBREATHE -- NEEDTOBREATHE kicked off their national debut in 2006 with rave reviews and a CCM cover story for their greatly-anticipated debut CD "DAYLIGHT," and closed out the year with the project being one of Billboard magazine's Critic's picks, a CCM magazine edtior's pick and as one of ChristianMusicToday.com's Top New Artists. In between the accolades the band toured non-stop as they opened for superstar bands TRAIN and Collective Soul, among others, and partnered with label mates Big City Rock on the Love and Heat tour. In the fall of 2007 the band released "THE HEAT," co-produced entirely by the band, along with the stellar production work of Rick Beato (Shinedown, Jump Little Children) and Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland. "THE HEAT" has already garnered a No. 1 CHR song "Signature of Divine (Yaweh)", and garnered even more rave reviews than their first.
Along with "You Are Here" receiving both mainstream and Christian radio airplay, and "Shine On" becoming a multi-format Christian radio hit, NEEDTOBREATHE'S music has been heard on the ABC show "The Evidence," the motion picture "Employee of the Month," MTV's "Laguna Beach," during the World Series, and most recently MTV shows "The Hills" and "Newport Harbor" picked up two of the band's songs for use in their shows while Fox TV is has used "Nothing Left to Lose" from for their Monday night promos for shows Prison Break and K-ville.
THE RUBYZ (ISHINE Records) -- Watch out Hannah Montana and The Jonas Brothers … enter The Rubyz! Here to fill the industry age gap, The Rubyz will release their iShine record's self-titled debut on April 1. Though their sound can be compared to the fresh chart-topping teen discs like High School Musical or Hannah Montana, their lyrics are sure to be grasped by tweens and teens alike. Best said by themselves, The Rubyz are championing the cause of the everyday girl. "We're not Hannah Montana, sparkly or sequiny, we are normal," says Cammie Hall. "Girls are priceless … they need to think of themselves that way!" Whether it was taking dance, performing in their local school theater or playing bass, drums & even piano, The Rubyz are your average girls who are making music about everything from acting their age to friendship.
The band's freshman project was produced by Chris Omartian (Hilary Duff, Pink, Jump5) and Executive Producer Joy Williams who claims she is "passionate about the Rubyz, and how this music could encourage girls everywhere."
Proof that young people everywhere are already resonating with Cammie (17), Marissa (14) and Alexis (13), The Rubyz MySpace page had around 25,000 views in only its first two weeks of its existence (over 47,000 to date)!
DEREK WEBB - A former member of the Houston, Texas-based Caedmon's Call, singer/songwriter Derek Webb has seen career sales approaching 1 million records, 10 Dove Award nominations, a Billboard Music Video Award nod, and six #1 radio hits. With his fourth solo project, titled The Ringing Bell (May 1, 2007, INO/Columbia Records), Webb continues to be one of Christian music's most prophetic voices, penning tunes regarding the Church and culture through personal stories and relationships. Recognized by both Christianity Today and Paste magazine as one of the best albums of 2007 (receiving the only 5 star review the Paste publication gave in 2007), The Ringing Bell, as the title suggests, is a collection that sounds clearly through the noise of the day, beckoning some, and warning others. It's a call to meaningful conversations and it's a great time, injecting songs into the cultural bloodstream that will move listeners to reflection and action while moving their feet. "I do not do things in moderation," Webb admits.
"I think The Ringing Bell is a record about peace on the whole…be it literally, conceptually, personally, nationally, or even spiritually." "I felt like there was more to say about the subject," he says. "This is too important of a moment historically to not say more about the idea of peace. It's right in my face at all times if I claim to be at all concerned with anything that Jesus ever said."
CONNERSVINE -- On the heels of their self-titled debut releasing nationwide in October, and another stellar season of football for the Indianapolis Colt's, Connersvine, the duo made up of the punter for the Colts' Hunter Smith, and songwriter Chris Wilson, is currently out on the Winter Jam 2008 Tour Spectacular, performing each evening just before headline act MercyMe.
With comments like, "Connersvine busted up my misconceptions in a big way with this creative, delightful debut," from CMCentral.com and Aspiring Retail also saying, "Smith and Chris Wilson, both grounded in years of young adult ministry, deliver a signature stamp of worship for today's church," the duo also recently hosted The Gospel Music Channel's Front Row Live program, and look forward to being a part of Winter Jam this year.
http://www.myspace.com/connersvine.
FEE (INO Records) -- FEE, known across worship circuits world wide, released their debut INO project & GMA DOVE Nominated "We Shine" in September '07. Endorsed by the likes of MercyMe's Bart Millard, Casting Crown's Mark Hall and author David Nasser, FEE has also received praise from visionary, architect & director of the Passion Conferences Louie Giglio saying "Steve Fee has a unique voice in the world of worship, effectively leading a new generation to live in a story so much bigger than their own … 'We Shine' is one of the best worship projects of the year." As part of the Passion Conferences with Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin, FEE has worshipped with and performed in front of thousands. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Steve Fee still leads worship at the North Point Community Church.
GRITS- NEW ALBUM- JUNE 2008 (Revolution Arts) -- While their first three albums established GRITS as underground icons, it was their breakthrough fourth album Art Of Translation that solidified the group's assent as one of hip-hop's hottest new rising stars. GRITS cracked MTV2's Top 10 Most Requested and Top 5 Handpicked and received favorable media coverage in the pages of XXL, Spin, Vibe, Billboard, The Source, URB and other major publications and media. Over the course of their career, GRITS has shared the stage with OutKast, Jay-Z, Nappy Roots, Ice Cube, DJ Shadow, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Goodie Mob, and Monica. They have a Billboard Video Award, 3 Dove Awards, and 2 GRAMMY nods to their credit.
http://www.myspace.com/officialgrits
TUESDAY
Fireflight (Flicker Records) -- Orlando-based rock band Fireflight's new No. 1 hit song "Unbreakable" has created tremendous momentum for its anticipated sophomore album Unbreakable releasing March 4. In November 2007, "Unbreakable" was promptly selected by the NBC network as the anthemic soundtrack for the promo spots of primetime TV show "Bionic Woman." The spots aired during Nov. sweeps, and extended into the promotion of NBC's entire Wednesday night lineup.
Fireflight's music offers a haven for the accused and beaten down and an inspirational spark to trust and dream again. "Unbreakable," based on the classic gospel story of the adulteress set to be stoned, examines the woman's empowered mindset after the tables are turned on her accusers. The new album showcases exceptional musicianship to melodic and passionate vocals, while Fireflight creates sonic tension that seesaws between anger and remorse, strength and vulnerability, fear and faith. Fronted by female vocalist Dawn Richardson, Fireflight's music has been featured on E! Entertainment's "Style Network" and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey's stores across the country. Fireflight previously delivered two No. 1 rock singles "You Decide" and "Waiting" off its 2006 debut album, The Healing of Harms. Fireflight averages 140 shows a year and is currently on tour with Stellar Kart.
Visit www.fireflightrock.com for additional information.
Brandon Heath (Reunion Records) -- Nominated for New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, singer/songwriter Brandon Heath quickly became a fixture at Christian radio with the 2006 release of his debut project, Don't Get Comfortable. His Song of the Year nominated hit "I'm Not Who I Was" raced to No. 1 and ended 2007 as one of the year's most played radio singles. Heath is scheduled to release his highly-anticipated sophomore album late summer, title yet-to-be-determined.
Heath has been a respected writer in the Christian music community for years, collaborating with well-known artists like Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes, to name a few. The Nashville native first began writing at age 13 and credits the town's legendary hotspot for songwriters, the Bluebird Café, as the place he first experienced music that moved him. Brandon currently resides in Houston, Texas, and is a worship leader at The Loft church located in The Woodlands just north of Houston.
Visit www.brandonheath.net for additional information.
Nevertheless (Flicker Records) -- NEVERTHELESS is currently working on a new album, tentatively set for a release in early fall 2008, and has been recently co-writing with Cary Barlowe (co-writer with tobyMac and guitarist for Luna Halo) and Rob Hawkins (Fireflight, Jackson Waters). The band's debut, Live Like We're Alive (September 2006), was produced by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Dashboard Confessional). Lead singer, Josh Pearson, shares the band's heart behind its debut release. "You have to know what you are supposed to be doing, as well as know where you are supposed to be headed to play music today. Without direction, passion, and a belief in our purpose, we would not be doing this. We don't want to just play for status or for a cool factor. We want every person who comes into contact with us to be encouraged."
Check out www.neverthelessmusic.com for additional information.
Pillar's Rob Beckley (Essential Records) -- Pillar has started 2008 in an awesome way: releasing its highly-anticipated fifth, studio album, For the Love of the Game (Feb. 26), earning its first GRAMMY nomination (Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album for The Reckoning), having its music played on numerous ESPN sports programs, achieving its ninth No. 1 radio single ("For the Love of the Game"), having its music played in-stadium during Super Bowl XLII and the band's ninth headlining tour, the "For the Love of the Game" tour, with Building 429, Wavorly and introducing Brooke Barrettsmith (Feb.-April 2008).
Since Pillar's Dove Award-winning debut Above in 2001, the band has tallied nine No. 1 radio singles, 12 top five hits, a GRAMMY nomination, three Dove Awards, eight national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines and album sales approaching one million. For the Love of the Game (Feb. 26, 2008) is the band's fifth, full-length studio project. Pillar is: Rob Beckley, vocals; Lester Estelle, drums; Noah Henson, guitar; and Kalel, bass.
Pillar's For The Love Of The Game is big, fun, infectious rock and roll that further solidifies Pillar's position as fearless leaders in the Christian Rock world.
Find more information at www.pillarmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pillar.
Krystal Meyers (Essential Records) -- 19-year old, pop/rock artist Krystal Meyers received her fourth overall GMA Dove Award nomination in the category of Female Vocalist of the Year for the 39th Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards (2008). Meyers was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2007, and in 2006 received two Dove Award nominations in the categories of New Artist of the Year and a second nomination for her contribution to the Come Let Us Adore Him project, in the Special Event Album category.
In October of 2007, ABC used Meyers' new song, "Make Some Noise," from her forthcoming album (late summer 2008 release) during promotion for its high-impact Sunday-Night Lineup, which includes hit shows "Desperate Housewives," "Brothers and Sisters" and "Extreme Home Makeover."
Since the release of Krystal Meyers' self-titled debut on Essential Records (2005), the nineteen year-old has garnered four Dove Award nominations, two at the 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards (New Artist of the Year and Special Event Album), one for the 38th Annual (Female Vocalist of the Year) and one for the 39th Dove Awards this year, for Female Vocalist of the Year. Meyers also landed the No. 1 spot on general market radio in Japan, ("Anticonformity") knocking the Red Hot Chili Peppers from the top position, had six Top 10 radio singles in the U.S. ("The Way To Begin," "My Savior," "Anticonformity," "Fire," "Collide," "The Beauty of Grace"), and performed before more than 400,000 people. Dying For A Heart, the second record from Meyers, landed in stores September 2006.
Visit www.krystalmeyers.com for additional information.
Leeland (Essential Records) -- GRAMMY and four-time Dove Award-nominated progressive rock band, Leeland, released its second studio album, Opposite Way (Essential Records) on February 26, 2008. Opposite Way was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia), mixed by Ben Grosse (Ben Folds, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Smoak Stack Studios and Pentavarit Studios.
The Baytown, Texas-based band has had its hands full since the release of its debut album, Sound of Melodies, including collecting a 2007 GRAMMY Award nomination in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category; non-stop touring across North America and even Japan, including a series of major festival appearances, headlining shows and opening for Casting Crowns on the entire Fall 2007 through Spring 2008 "The Altar and the Door" arena tour; four band Dove Award nominations (38th Annual) in categories as diverse as New Artist of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Sound of Melodies"), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Sound of Melodies) and Praise and Worship Album of the Year (Sound of Melodies). Leeland and Jack Mooring (Leeland's brother) received two additional Dove Award nominations each, as songwriters, in the Worship Song category for "Yes You Have," and the Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song category for "Sound of Melodies."
Leeland is: Leeland Mooring (lead vocals, guitar); Jack Mooring (keyboard, background vocals); Jake Holtz (bass); Mike Smith (drums); and Matt Campbell (lead guitar).
Visit www.leelandonline.com or www.myspace.com/leelandmusic for more information.
Matthew West – matthewwest.com
JOHN REUBEN -- With five prior albums already to his credit and sales of over 200,000 albums, John Reuben has toured extensively including dates with Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Superchick. Known for his creative wit, Reuben also found a niche on YouTube.com with his "mockumentary" styled video series and 9-minute "pilot" featuring an exaggerated John Reuben alter-ego. The clip, produced by Reuben and his brother and recalling classic satires like "Waiting For Guffman", found a large audience quickly, amassing over 175,000 views on Youtube.com and setting the stage for these upcoming video clips. (www.johnreuben.com)
SARAH KELLY- BORN TO WORSHIP- APRIL 1st (GOTEE)
Since releasing her 2004 Gotee Records' debut, Sarah Kelly has merited two-GRAMMY nods, as well as becoming one of the first Christian acts to have music exclusives featured on Sony Connect (www.sonyconnect.com). She has also been a guest on Rick Dee's Top 40 Countdown syndicated radio show, and her image is part of The Guitar Center's "World's Largest Outdoor Photo Exhibit, outside of 140 stores nationwide. Averaging 200 tour dates a year, Kelly has shared the stage with acts including Jars of Clay, Everyday Sunday, and Bebo Norman. (www.sarahkelly.com)
B-REITH- DEBUT ARTIST- ALBUM 2008 TBD (GOTEE)
So NEW that I don't even have a bio, BUT here's the link to an EPK… DON'T MISS THIS GUY! http://www.gotee.com/B_Reith_Resource/b_reith_resource.html
JACI VELASQUEZ -- On March 18th, Jaci Velasquez will be releasing her new album titled Love Out Loudnationwide. This will be Jaci's 13th record and debut release on her self-owned A'Postrophe Records. Jaci teamed up with longtime friend and producer of her first three records, Mark Heimermann, to make what promises to be her best record to date. Velasquez's growth as a songwriter is evident on Love Out Loud as she co-wrote the majority of the songs.
At 28 years of age, Jaci Velasquez is one of the world's most successful and beloved Christian/Latin/pop singers. For proof, look no further than her 2 Latin Grammy nominations, 3 English Grammy nominations, 5 Latin Billboard Award nominations, her Latin Billboard Female Pop Album of the Year award, 6 Dove Awards, El Premio Lo Nuestro Award for New Artist of the Year, Soul to Soul Honors and an American Music Award nomination.
Jaci has sold over 3.5 million albums, garnered 3 RIAA certified Platinum recordings, 3 RIAA certified Gold recordings, 16 #1 radio hits and has graced more than 50 magazine covers. Her resume includes ad campaigns for Pepsi, Doritos, Target, Frizz-Ease and Helzberg Diamonds.
WEDNESDAY
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