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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
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