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NEWS:

KRYSTAL MEYERS PREMIERS NEW VIDEO (see below)
SANDI PATTY ASTOUNDS LISTENERS ONCE AGAIN WITH SONGS FOR THE JOURNEY
(see below)

HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES ON JACI VELASQUEZ! (see below)
SONICFLOOD - You be the Producer! (see below)
SWITCHFOOT'S "THIS IS HOME" FEATURED IN "THE CHRONICLE OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN" (see below)
SANDI PATTY TO BE HONORED AT JUNE 18 EVENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (see below)
EDY'S SLOW CHURNED LIGHT ICE CREAM TO DISTRIBUTE ONE MILLION FREE CDS SHOWCASING TODAY'S HOTTEST STARS (see below)
TIDBITS (see below)
IN THE STUDIO NOW/WRITING FOR NEW ALBUMS (see below)




 

 

 

Krystal Meyers Premieres New Video

Pop artist Krystal Meyers’ brand-new music video, “Make Some Noise,” the title-track from her upcoming, September 9, 2008 album release, will premiere on Yahoo! (http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/premieres/) on Thursday, July 10, 2008, where it is expected to garner as many as 2-3 million impressions, along with 150,000 full streams of the video. The clip was filmed in late April of 2008, in the 19-year-old’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. Make Some Noise is Meyers’ third studio album. The 10-track project, entirely written or co-written by Meyers, was recorded in Brentwood, Tenn. at Dutchland Studio, and was produced by Doubledutch (Mat Kearney, TobyMac).

 

Sandi Patty astounds LISTENERS once again with Songs For The Journey

Sandi Patty astounds listeners once again with her 30th studio album Songs For The Journey as the legendary artist continues make her mark in music, drawing attention from press all around the country. With her latest record dropping less than a week ago, the renowned gospel music singer has already caught the interest from Christian Music Today receiving a four out of five stars being described as “the Sandi Patty people know and love—big-voiced songs spanning inspirational, adult contemporary, hymns, Broadway, and more.”

The praise doesn’t stop there, as Christian Music Planet agrees “Sandi Patty has made an indelible mark on gospel music, and Songs for the Journey further establishes her legendary stay in this industry,” having “fantastic musicianship and seamless production.”

Patti is continuing to inspire women by speaking and performing at Women of Faith Conferences every weekend across the country (summer dates below, all dates subject to change). For more information on Sandi Patty please visit www.sandipatty.com <http://www.sandipatty.com> or www.myspace.com/sandipatty <http://www.myspace.com/sandipatty> .

 

Highlights and Updates on Jaci Velasquez!

During GMA Week, Jaci was joined by Aaron Shust on guitar for her performance of Jesus the Way. http://www.jacivelasquez.com/jesustheway.htm

After wrapping up her spring tour with Salvador, Jaci will attend Expolit 2008 (Latin Christian music and book conference) in Miami, before joining her husband, Salvador's Nic Gonzales, for a mission trip to Honduras at the end of the month. Jaci will also perform at the pastor's wives conference in Guatemala in June.


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SONICFLOOD - You be the Producer!

Sonicflood is offering all their fans and friends the opportunity to be the Executive Producers on the new SONICFLOOd album! As an Executive Producer, you will:
vote for the artwork for the new cover
vote for the title of the album
get your name in the credits as an Executive Producer
get a digital copy of the album the day of release
get to hear additional songs before anyone else
get the opportunity to be in the new SONICFLOOd video
details at sonicflood.com

 

SWITCHFOOT'S "THIS IS HOME" FEATURED IN "THE CHRONICLE OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN"

Song featured in Walt Disney Studios/Walden Media film, which opened nationwide on Friday, and on soundtrack



Switchfoot's "This Is Home" is featured in the Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media motion picture "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." The song is featured in the end title credits of the film, which opens nationwide on Friday, and also appears on the Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack (right), which was released May 13.

Also on Tuesday Switchfoot performed the song on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." This comes on the heels of the video's May 2 debut on the homepage of Disney.com and the group's performance of the song during the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards, which was broadcast live nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel on April 23.

On the radio side, EMI CMG Label Group has released the "This Is Home" single to AC and CHR Christian radio. Radio Disney is adding the song to its playlist as Hollywood Records and Red Light Management, Switchfoot's management company, are working the single at mainstream radio formats, according to a press release.

Switchfoot will perform "This Is Home" live in concerts this summer and also feature the song in its upcoming "Music Builds" tour. The tour, which kicks off Aug. 21 and benefits Habitat for Humanity, also features Jars of Clay, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Third Day.

 

SANDI PATTY TO BE HONORED AT JUNE 18 EVENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Five-time GRAMMY winner SANDI PATTY will be a recipient of The Recording Academy's President's Merit Award at the 2008 GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music event on June 18 in Washington, D.C.

"As we continue with our 50th Celebration and our tradition of honoring diversity in music, we bring the GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music back to our capital city," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "This event is a true celebration of gospel music, bringing luminaries together for an inspiring concert while recognizing the cultural impact of this genre. We are delighted to pay tribute to such dynamic artists and their influential music."

The President's Merit Award recognizes the contributions that key individuals have made in the music industry and the impact their efforts have had on music and the business of music. The award is an opportunity for The Recording Academy to acknowledge and honor the contributions of these outstanding individuals.

Known as "the Voice," SANDI PATT is a celebrated artist and author. One of the most revered artists in the history of the Gospel Music Association, Patty has won five GRAMMY Awards and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She has released 24 albums over the last 26 years.

 

EDY'S SLOW CHURNED LIGHT ICE CREAM TO DISTRIBUTE ONE MILLION FREE CDS SHOWCASING TODAY'S HOTTEST STARS

-The CD features a previously unreleased hit by former American Idol Finalist George Huff-

OAKLAND, CA (February 25, 2008) - Your taste buds will sing with the flavor of EDY's Light Ice Cream while you enjoy the tunes of former American Idol finalists when you purchase any two EDY'S SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream and receive a free CD feateuring eight full-length original tracks. This platinum pressing of one million CDs will include a previously unreleased track by former American Idol finalist George Huff, recognized for his deeply moving, soulful pop and R&B style making his voice one of the most commanding in contemporary music today. George luanched his career during the third season of American Idol where he secured a spot in the Top 5 contestants. George recently signed with Koch Records, and has decided to use his talents for both entertainment and the sharing of the good news of the Gospel.
George's "Here with Me" is tracj 3 on the new CD and is every bit as soulful as himself. The CD also features previously unreleased tracks by Justin Guarini (Season 1), Kimberly Caldwell (Season 2), Anthony Fedorov (Season 4), Constantine Maroulis (Season 4), Nadia Turner (Season 4), Mandisa (Season 5 and Grammy nominated artist!) and Chris Richardson (Season 6).
From February through May, CDs will be abailable at select EDY's brna retial locations nationwide. Purchase any two EDY's SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream 48 oz or larger OR Light Ice Cream Bars and receive a CD free of charge ($7.99 SRP). CDs are located in the ice cream aisle and ready for listening on your ride home.
The CD was compiled and produced by Nelly and Jeff Neben: Axis Artist Management, Inc. (www.axismanagement.com)

 

TIDBITS

  • Zealand David Gonzales, son of Jaci Velasquez and Nic Gonzales of Salvador, was born Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Nashville!
  • Sandi Patty appeared on the ABC Show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Sunday, February 17th. If you missed it, the episode is available online at www.abc.com.
  • Congratulations to TRIN-I-TEE 5:7!
    Trin-i-tee 5:7 have been nominated for a Best Gospel Artist Nominee for the 2008 BET Awards! The ladies were also awarded 2 Dove awards this past April in Nashville.

IN THE STUDIO/WRITING FOR NEW ALBUMS

  • Krystal Meyers
  • Nevertheless
  • Sonicflood