Sonflowerz Take Top Spot at 33rd Annual GMA Music in the Rockies
for Best Vocal Duo & Best Over-All Vocal Group
A seven-years-in-the-making overnight success, the Colorado Springs-based and international sister act, The Sonflowerz (www.sonflowerz.com), is experiencing unprecedented success as they prepare for the May 13th release of their highly anticipated CD, All Over The World. The release follows on the heels of their electrifying performance at the 33rd Annual GMA Music in the Rockies event, where they won First Place in the Vocal Duo category and Best Over-All Vocal Group by some of the most respected members of the Christian music industry.
Christian Radio Weekly (CRW), Dave Koch reports that “Edge of My Seat is at #1 on Monday, March 31st CRW IAA Chart with over 30 stations. These girls are amazing and everyone loves them! Their vocal sound is fresh and unique and that’s why radio is responding so enthusiastically,” said Dave Koch, CRW Publisher/Editor. “The two radio singles, ‘Edge of My Seat’ (AC) and ‘My Adoration’ (INSPO) are musical worship experiences radio listeners will certainly embrace.”
The Sonflowerz have already made a significant splash in Europe (the band has toured the UK four times) where their single, “Move Me,” rose to #4 on the Christian Music Charts. Now The Sonflowerz are teaming up with six-time Dove Award winning producer/songwriter, Don Koch to bring their original brand of modern worship music to an even broader audience both in the US and abroad.
“When I first met The Sonflowerz, I was taken back by how transparent their hearts are,” Don Koch said. “I could easily see Christ in them. Their passion for family, for ministry, and their love for singing come shining through. But there is more. They are really talented. It is an honor and privilege to be working with them.”
Music industry vets Brian Tankersley (Brooks & Dunn, New Song), Brian White (Trace Atkins, Terri Clark), Dove Award-winning music arranger Russell Mauldin, and Dan Needham (Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin) are also contributing their talents to the project making it one of the most anticipated releases of the season.
Composed of sisters Elissa (guitar/lead vocals/songwriter) and Becca (vocals/bass/keyboard/guitar) Leander, The Sonflowerz trace their roots to their church youth group where they got their start leading worship at their youth group. The group recorded two independent projects, “You Remain” in 2002 and “Alive In You” in 2005, and toured across the United States and Europe. The Sonflowerz (www.sonflowerz.com) became a duo in 2007 as they prepared for the release of their newest project, All Over The World.
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EDITORS NOTE:
• The Sonflowerz have scheduled a FREE (for GMA registrants and $5.00 to the public) showcase performance on
Saturday, April 19th, 7:00 PM at the Global Café, on 4th and Broadway, in downtown Nashville. And, will be doing interviews during GMA Week (www.gospelmusic.org) from April 19th through April 23rd.
• Compassion International announced a new partnership with The Sonflowerz…As members of Compassion’s Independent Artists Network The Sonflowerz join a growing number of artists who are lending their voice to children in need. As a ministry Compassion International has partnered with Christian musicians, including Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, and Rebecca St. James for over 20 years.
• Burke Communications are also scheduling for our additional artists during GMA Week and they include GINNY
OWENS www.myspace.com/ginnyowens, MATT BROUWER www.mattbrouwer.com ANTHONY EVANS www.anthony-evans.com; FAREWELL JUNE www.farewelljune.com, www.myspace.com/farewelljunemusic, www.purevolume.com/farewelljune, www.myccm.org/farewelljune and EOWYN www.myspace.com/eowynmusic
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