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Post by bks on Feb 1, 2005 9:23:16 GMT -5
This is her next single...you can listen here: www.curb.comThis just may be her career record...gorgeous. |
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Post by clem on Feb 1, 2005 19:26:36 GMT -5
Excellent ballad. I'm lovin' it. :)
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Post by reception on Feb 3, 2005 23:32:46 GMT -5
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Post by reception on Mar 3, 2005 22:32:43 GMT -5
Week ending 3/4/2005: New & Active at Christian AC with 151 plays, 10 stations, and 2 adds.
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Post by reception on Mar 10, 2005 16:13:11 GMT -5
Week ending 3/11/2005: New & Active at Christian AC with 184 plays, 11 stations, and 1 add.
New & Active at Christian Inspo with 112 plays, 10 stations, and 1 add.
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Post by bks on Mar 11, 2005 16:38:30 GMT -5
BILLBOARD - March 19, 2005
Higher Ground: Inspiration Leads Grant To More Than Just Music
BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE
Natalie Grant has known her share of music-business turmoil. Prior to signing with Curb Records, she was on the Benson label just before it closed, then signed with Pamplin only to see that label shutter as well. On March 22, Grant will issue her second Curb project, "Awaken," which is already getting attention thanks to the poignant single "Held."
Grant, one of the nominees in the female vocalist category for the Gospel Music Assn. Awards on April 13, says the album's title is a reflection of herself. "This record is a picture of my whole life," says Grant, who either wrote or co-wrote six of its 12 cuts. "I've been figuring out who I am, what I'm doing here, what my purpose is. I felt like I really had an awakening."
TV might seem an unlikely source to inspire an epiphany, but Grant credits "Law & Order" with giving her a new sense of mission when she saw an episode about human trafficking. "It was a light-bulb moment . . . I never thought television would change my life. I started to learn about the issue and decided I wanted to go to a foreign country to see what was happening. I went to India in July with an organization called Shared Hope International and then came back and started the Home Foundation in December."
Grant's foundation plans to build a medical clinic in India, and she has made it a priority to raise awareness of human trafficking.
"It's an unbelievable, growing problem," says Grant, who is haunted by the memory of a young girl held in a cage in India. "There are some Third World countries that actually have it in their tourism brochures that you can get underage children."
"Awaken" contains music that reflects Grant's new sense of purpose. She says a DJ once told her that she could always be counted on to deliver feel-good songs. He was complimenting her, but the comment disturbed Grant.
"I thought, 'Is that all I am? Is that all my music is? Happy, feel-good, smile, surfacey, don't-really-mean-a-hill-of-beans music?' I thought, 'I'm glad people can have fun and escape from their reality, but if I'm giving my life to this, I want to have music that if somebody is going through the most horrific moment in their life, they know that there's a song that I have that they could grab ahold of like an anchor.' I feel like this record has those songs on it."
"Held" is that type of track and is being heralded as a career song for Grant. It was written by North Carolina-based songwriter Christa Wells, who witnessed close friends battle cancer and the loss of a child. "She just was left with more questions than answers, and God gave her this song," Grant says.
"There may be things that happen that we'll never understand and never have an answer for," she continues. "My faith does not protect me from pain, but it provides me with peace. God did not promise that life would be easy, but he did promise that he would hold us through it. I really believe this is going to be a comforting message. I hope my music helps people face reality with hope."
Grant is headlining a tour for the first time this spring with guests Jadon Lavik and Trevor Morgan. Grant also has a book coming out this fall, "The Real Me: Becoming the Girl God Sees." Later in the year, she'll embark on the Revolve tour, a nationwide conference designed for girls in grades seven through 12.
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Post by cari2521 on Mar 15, 2005 20:35:45 GMT -5
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Post by clem on Mar 15, 2005 22:27:52 GMT -5
Some thoughts on the songs on the album:
"Something Beautiful" - Intro sounds like Switchfoot's "Meant to Live" :o
"Awaken" - Title track is nice. Real and nice.
"The Real Me" - I though it was a Jaci Velasquez remake, but it turned out to be a strong ballad.
"What Are You Waiting For" - Natalie does a great job with a cover of Lohan's song.
"Make Me Over" - I like the string arrangement.
"Home" - Nice ballad with a great message.
"You Move Me" - Weakest song, IMO. Very repetitive and not very distinct.
"Captured" - Excellent rocky song. Rock on, Natalie!
"Another Day" - Reminded me of Avalon's "New Day".
"Bring It All Together" - Great duet with Wynonna. Most gospel-oriented song on album.
With a good mixture between pop, rock, and gospel, I think this album will go far. :)
I'm hoping that "What Are You Waiting For", "Awaken", and "Captured" will be released to radio.
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Post by reception on Mar 17, 2005 23:32:22 GMT -5
Week ending 3/18/2005: New & Active at Christian AC with 203 plays, 11 stations, and 0 adds.
It debuted at #17 (Christian Inspo)
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Post by bks on Mar 22, 2005 8:54:49 GMT -5
Album is released today (3/22/05)!
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Post by Hervard on Mar 22, 2005 11:13:42 GMT -5
Week ending 3/18/2005: New & Active at Christian AC with 203 plays, 11 stations, and 0 adds. It debuted at #17 (Christian Inspo) The song moved 17-12 on WFRN's Weekly Top 20 this past weekend, which is impressive for that chart. I'm surprised it's not growing any faster than it is. |
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Post by bks on Mar 22, 2005 11:46:06 GMT -5
The song moved 17-12 on WFRN's Weekly Top 20 this past weekend, which is impressive for that chart. I'm surprised it's not growing any faster than it is. Here are this week's chart positions: BILLBOARD Christian AC – No. 24 (from 27) Christian Tracks – No. 28 (from 32) Audience Reach: 984,000 R&R Christian AC – No. 30 (debut) Christian AC Indicator – No. 17 (from 24) INSPO – No. 14 (from 17) CRW Christian AC - No. 28 (from 35) INSPO – No. 19 (debut) PDA Advisor Christian AC – No. 19 (from 20) INSPO – No. 10 (from 11) |
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Post by Hervard on Mar 22, 2005 13:55:33 GMT -5
CRW Christian AC - No. 28 (from 35) INSPO – No. 19 (debut) Is there a website where you got your CRW info, or do you subscribe to the magazine? |
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Post by bks on Mar 22, 2005 18:18:21 GMT -5
Is there a website where you got your CRW info, or do you subscribe to the magazine? They do have a website: www.christianradioweekly.com/However, don't believe the charts are there...I'm on their e-mail distribution list. |
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Post by Hervard on Mar 23, 2005 13:06:12 GMT -5
As a member of their e-mail distribution list, do you get the whole chart, or just positions of certain songs?
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Post by bks on Mar 24, 2005 9:02:03 GMT -5
As a member of their e-mail distribution list, do you get the whole chart, or just positions of certain songs? Just 1 thru 20 in the e-mail for all their charts...and then the magazine has the whole chart. |
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Post by bks on Mar 30, 2005 8:08:30 GMT -5
The "Awaken" album debuts at No. 8 on the Chrisitan Albums chart -- her highest position to date...previous high was No. 25 w/ the "Deeper Life" album.
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Post by Hervard on Mar 30, 2005 11:15:28 GMT -5
Just 1 thru 20 in the e-mail for all their charts...and then the magazine has the whole chart. If you get 1 through 20, then how did you know that Natalie Grant was at #28? |
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Post by bks on Mar 30, 2005 12:33:55 GMT -5
If you get 1 through 20, then how did you know that Natalie Grant was at #28? The magazine... |
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Post by Hervard on Mar 30, 2005 13:07:18 GMT -5
Oh, I see, you get the magazine. From your statement that you were on the e-mail list, I inferred that you didn't get the magazine.
Out of curiosity, how long have you been getting the magazine?
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Post by reception on Apr 29, 2005 11:25:13 GMT -5
Week ending 4/29/2005: Biggest jumper at Christian Inspo moving 12-4.
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Post by bks on May 5, 2005 14:43:48 GMT -5
BILLBOARD – SINGLES REVIEW
NATALIE GRANT
Held
Issue Dated: 5/7/05
Natalie Grant is already an established and highly regarded presence at contemporary Christian radio, and she remains an artist who gains intensity with every successive release. “Held”, the first single from “Awaken”, the Greatest Gainer on last issue’s Heatseekers chart, is the songbird’s most affecting offering yet, a startingly literal tale of deep loss and grief, and the comfort offered by trusting in a higher power. Grant has always had a flair for the dramatic, but here, she channels the lyrics heartbeat with such raw intensity that the song’s beautiful melody and ace production become secondary. Curb, it’s time to take this prized singer – and this universal song about coping with life’s blows – to the adult masses. It is a remarkable musical experience on all fronts. – CT
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Post by Hervard on May 5, 2005 16:15:19 GMT -5
Well, the message of this song is great, but musically, it's sort of blah. When I first heard it, I loved it, but quickly grew tired of it. In another thread, I mentioned that it was possibly a future contender for the number one spot, but I don't think that's going to happen. It'll probably hit the Top 20, but that'll probably be it.
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