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Over the last few months, long hours, thought and debate laid the foundation for this new audio project. The CD concept and song material have finally been chosen. Classic Artists Records producer Christopher Sutton shares, “At first we wanted a Christmas cd and Charlie was not fully on board with recording one. So after a many conversations, the idea came to take the most of the recognized federal holidays and work a cd around them.” Charlie says, “Most people get A DAY OFF when there is a federal holiday. So why not choose song material that best reflects those days. We celebrate with family and friends on those days and with others from our churches.”
“A Collection of Holidays!” features many federal holidays and a few that are just observed because they are the fun holidays. New Years Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mothers/ Fathers Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve. The 20 song CD collection features some new material but standards as well. From the memorable Etta James song AT LAST or HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY to HE LIVES, THEN CAME THE MORNING, RING THE BELLS OF FREEDOM/ GOD BLESS AMERICA, WORKING ON A BUILDING, JINGLE BELLS. New songs STREETS OF GALILEE, IT’S A NEW DAY, THANK MY GOD, HELP SOMEBODY and so many more are sure to please the avid gospel music fan.
Music production has been directed by Christopher Sutton, Art Bain and Stephen Sanders. From the rich full orchestration to bubbly brass and the signature guitar picking of David Johnson, each song has been arranged for a unique listening experience. First Voices along with special music friends Vicki Clayton Harvell, Cheri Bradshaw McKinney, Ken Fuquay and Jeff Martin fill the background and harmonies for this long awaited production. YES, there are still a few surprises for music fans.
Classic Artists Records has chosen a new song; IT’S A NEW DAY as the first single. The up tempo song is filled with a positive message that drives home, “Every day is a new day when you meet Jesus!” Already in concerts the song has proven to be a crowd favorite. Griffin states, “I love singing songs that are fun, up-beat and encouraging. IT’S A NEW DAY!- just really gets everyone involved.”
According to MusictoRadio.com the song is already in high demand, placing in the April Top Ten. DJs have a FREE download at http://musictoradio.com/Charlie_Griffin/audio.php. Specializing in southern gospel music, MusicToRadio.com is a leader in music downloads allowing music programmers from conventional, satelitte, internet and pay on demand music sources to have access to the latest christian music. All programmers can register a free account 24/7 at MusicToRadio.com.
For more information on Charlie Griffin, visit www.CharlieGriffin.Net for the comings and goings of the tour schedule, product orders and news. Email Charlie@CharlieGriffin.Net or phone 704-374-5910.
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