Grammy Consideration For Contemporary Gospel Artist

Released on = August 28, 2005, 9:27 pm

Press Release Author = ASM

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The release of UNDIGNIFIED marks the commencement of a new and exciting chapter in the gospel music scene. It has 14 entries for this year’s Grammys.

Press Release Body = Smokie Norful, Ben Harper & Blind Boys of Alabama, Randy Travis, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, Gladys Knight & the legendary Ray Charles… what do they all have in common? The 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2004 honored each
of them with recognition for their contributions in the Gospel category. Their reputations and music earned them all a place in musical history. No surprises or huge upsets. Each artist rightfully deserved. After all, no one in their right mind would consider voting for someone without international notoriety and the resources of a major record label. Unless of course, if the music in question was simply remarkable. What if the best contemporary Gospel album of 2005 wasn’t recorded by a familiar name in Gospel music or recorded in Nashville? What if the album’s music is played over Gospel and Urban radio stations all over the world, in spite of being an Independently released project? What if the Gospel music world was turned upside down because the best artist for 2005 lived in … for God’s sake … CALIFORNIA?

Kenny G. Hayes of Gospel Crib declares “One of the hottest rising stars in the Oakland Bay Area… Avery Stafford. Hailed as “a delicious lesson in vocal harmony” with a voice so vibrant and strong that it sets his listeners off on an exhilarating spiritual journey, the release of UNDIGNIFIED marks the commencement of a new and exciting chapter in the gospel music scene (http://www.gospelcrib.8m.com).” Charles Brady, chief editor of SoGospel, makes it plain: “One of the most moving, smoothest & soulful voices in Gospel Music I have ever had the chance to hear! Avery Stafford in his latest album “Undignified” is an incredible mixture of everything from Sweetest Soul to R&B to Urban Contemporary to just plain ole explosive worshipful
praise! This could well be the best album I have heard all year long
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