Publicity House & Alliance Announces John Berry To Release New Single in August and Album in January 2008 Publicity House
John Berry will release a new single, "A Woman Like You," on August 20th. "A Woman Like You," written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman, is his first new music in almost three years and the first single from his upcoming album, Those Were the Days, scheduled to street in January 2008. Produced by Kerry Kurt Phillips, the CD will be released on Berry's own Clear Sky Records, which has teamed with radio promotion veteran Larry Pareigis' Nine North Records, as well as independent marketing executive, Ed Gertler, and independent sales executive, Neal Spielberg.
"These strategic alignments with experienced promotion, sales and marketing people are the final elements in properly setting up Clear Sky Records," said label CEO Terry Oliver. "With John, we have one of the finest vocalists in country music, and now we feel we have the label team we need to set up his releases and market to a broader audience." According to Oliver, that audience is definitely there for Berry. "Here is an artist who has multiple gold and platinum albums, a number of hit singles and is a consistent touring act. With John, we have the proven track record.
" The Georgia tenor has been recognized by the Grammys, the Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association as a nominee in the Best Male Vocalist category. Berry's first big hit was the #1 single "Your Love Amazes Me." During his career with Capitol Records, Berry experienced a number of chart toppers and Top 10's, including "She's Taken a Shine," "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time" and "Kiss Me in the Car," to name a few. In 2002, Berry decided to go the indie label route, started Clear Sky Records, and released a new album, titled Songs and Stories, followed in 2003 by his Christmas CD release, O Holy Night. Inspired by the success of "Will You Marry Me," a song he co-wrote with David Lee Murphy, Berry also released an album of classic love songs for Clear Sky, titled I Give My Heart. For additional information on the artist, please visit www.johnberry.com.
DANIEL KIRKLEY RECEIVES TREMENDOUS RESPONSE FROM MAJOR CHRISTIAN RADIO TOUR “Heavenly” The Second Single Going To AC and Inspo Radio, “My New Dawn” Going For Adds At Mainstream AC Radio Nashville, TN (July 26, 2007) ----- Classical/Pop artist, Daniel Kirkley, just completed his first major Christian radio tour that took him to ten states throughout the southwest, midwest, and southeast. Kirkley traveled almost 6,000 miles by car while visiting twenty-three radio stations promoting his new song, “Heavenly,” the second single from Let Love Win, his debut CD on Centricity Records.
The first single, “My New Dawn, reached #18 on the Christian Radio Weekly chart and is now being serviced to mainstream AC radio. Kirkley’s radio tour began in early July and started at WBDX in Chattanooga, followed by a trip back into Nashville for taping of an upcoming segment for Remix TV. Then the powerhouse singer traveled to Ohio for visits with WAKW/Cincinnati, WCVO/Columbus, WNZR/ Mt. Vernon, and The Fish in Cleveland, followed by Michigan at WCSG & WJQK in Grand Rapids and then Moody in Chicago, IL and New Life Media Network/Joliet, IL. Kirkley then headed to Indiana for visits at WHPZ/South Bend and WLAB/Ft. Wayne before going to Missouri for trips to KHZR/St. Louis and KCVO/Camdenton. Oklahoma was the next stop with a morning performance at the CBS TV affiliate in Tulsa, KOTV/Six In The Morning, followed by a visit at KXOJ Radio. Arkansas was the next stop at KLRC/lSiloam Springs and KZKZ/Ft. Smith before heading to Texas where Kirkley performed live on the Jon & Sherry Rivers morning show on KLOVE, followed by visits at KLTY/Dallas, KSWP/Lufkin, and KPEZ/Austin. The two-week trip wound up with visits at WCLN/Fayetteville, NC, WBFJ/Winston-Salem, NC, and WCQR/Johnson City, TN. "Over the past couple of weeks, I have had the privilege of traveling around and meeting the radio staff at a number of Christian stations across the country, says Kirkley. “It's always such a joy to fellowship with my fellow brothers and sisters. For me though, this trip had an additional blessing...I was able to witness how these men and women partner & invest so personally into the lives of their community! Seeing their faithfulness with the ministry God has given them was a wonderful thing." “Heavenly,” has already received three early adds at KXOJ (Tulsa, OK), WCVK (Bowling Green, KY), and WGRC (Williamsport, PA) before the radio promo trip and more adds are expected soon. Media continues to embrace Kirkley with recent television appearances/tapings on CTN/The Good Life, Daystar/Celebration, Life Today with James Robison, Tennessee Mornings/Fox 17 in Nashville, LeSea Broadcasting/The Harvest Show.
Kirkley has already appeared on Crystal Cathedral, Cornerstone TV, CTN/Nashville Bridges, and morning shows in Kansas City, Birmingham, and Knoxville. Kirkley has an upcoming review in the July issue of Worship Leader magazine and feature on The Bridge (formerly WorldofCM.com), feature on Entertainmentwatch.net, along with previous news coverage in Radio & Records and All Access. Earlier reviews are glowing in their remarks about the incredible vocals of this fresh new talent. Billboard Magazine - At a time when some Christian music insiders have been complaining about the dearth of new male solo artists, along comes a guy who is grabbing the industry by the ears. Christian Retailing –
In the vein of vocal greats like Josh Groban and Steve Green, singer Daniel Kirkley releases Let Love Win. CBN.com –
Melodic, strong, and undeniable, the vocals on this once aspiring doctor proves he was made to sing. Not to mention as a co-writer of four tracks, he also has insight into the inner lives of everyday people. ChristianMusicToday.com –
With production evenly split between Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith) and Mark Hammond (Nichole Nordeman), Let Love Win features Kirkley’s beautiful tenor soaring over glossy strings, keyboards, and pop ballad production. ChristianRockersOnline.com - This release really lets Daniel Kirkley's pure vocal talents and passion for what he's singing about shine through brightly. This is a really great clean sounding release that makes me know for sure that we'll be hearing a lot more from Daniel and his music in the future. CMCentral.com - His talent is immediately undeniable. That opulent voice is deeply expressive, and his dramatic songs lend themselves to this kind of emotive interpretation. Kirkley’s songwriting partners are equally impressed by this talented newcomer. Nichole Nordeman - “Daniel has this voice that just makes you want to sit up a little taller and bring something more beautiful to the table of worship...something more than we're accustomed to bringing. Once I heard that voice, I was both inspired and intimidated to write something remotely worthy of it.” Cindy Morgan - "It has been years since I have heard a voice as rich and timeless as Daniel's. I have loved the opportunity to write with him and hear his heart for God. I think audiences will be blown away by his talent. I think he is the fresh face that Christian music has been waiting for." For more information on Kirkley, please visit www.danielkirkley.com and for press photos www.centricityrecords.com. Photo: (left to right): Josh Petersen, Manager/Radio Promotion, Centricity Records; Daniel Kirkley; Chuck Finney, Director of Programming/ KLTY, National Program Director for Salem Music Stations
MOBILE, AL. – July 26, 2007 – Australia’s Hillsong United scored its first #1 album when it released All of the Above in May. It is again #1 this week on the Nielsen Christian SoundScan charts as the top Praise & Worship album in America. All of the Above also returned to the Billboard Christian/Gospel Top Ten, landing in the #8 spot. The CD remains one of the top downloads on iTunes.
Nearing the 50,000 unit mark after nine weeks, All of the Above (www.unitedalloftheabove.com) released on May 22 in the United States and sold 10,505 units in the first week, putting it not only at the top of the Billboard Christian/Gospel Albums chart, but also #1 on the Nielsen Christian SoundScan chart, the first time Hillsong United has topped that chart.
The sales success comes as the band is finishing up a world tour with one remaining North American stop in Tacoma, Washington, before heading to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. During the North American leg of the tour alone, Hillsong United will have played to more than 150,000.
All of the Above has made its mark with both fans and critics, including Martin Smith of Delirious? who recently told CCM Magazine: “Hillsong United is the best youth worship band on the planet right now.” With 4 ½ star fan ratings at both iTunes and Amazon.com, the CD has also received accolades from the press, such as these:
“All of the Above is definitely one of the best worship albums of 2007 with more authenticity and nuances in each song than I thought possible.” – SoulShine.com
“What makes All of the Above shine lyrically is its raw determination to push worshippers out into a broken world. These songs don’t just include platitudes to God but confront the worshipper with challenges, as Hillsong United motivates a generation to seek justice and be Christ’s messenger outside church walls.” – CCM Magazine
“Hillsong United’s All of the Above is a direct hit. The saturation of sound, the well-chosen voices and the emotional appeal of both lyrics and instrumentation call to mind the huge arenas and swelling human voices that mark a revolution.” Relevant Magazine
As enthusiasm for the Aussie rockers grows within the U.S., Integrity Music is readying the release of an exclusive Bonus DVD Edition of the All of the Above, scheduled to hit stores on November 6.
This special Bonus DVD Edition includes the original 14 song CD plus a stunning DVD filmed all over the world that includes concert footage, video blogs from the band, a stirring message from United youth pastor Phil Dooley and a trailer for United’s “I Heart Revolution.” Three live music videos for the songs "Solution," "Hosanna" and "Saviour King” brings fans right into the stadiums to witness the band’s amazing live concert experience.
With All of the Above, Hillsong United hopes to inspire young people to do more than sing about their relationship with God. They hope their music will compel students to live out their faith in their communities through acts of justice and compassion. That message also underlines “The I Heart Revolution” (www.theiheartrevolution.com) recently launched by Hillsong United.
For more information visit: www.hillsongunited.com or www.myspace.com/hillsongunited.
