LEGENDARY CHRISTIAN RECORDING ARTIST, MICHELE PILLAR, RETURNS TO
MUSIC
BRINGING HOPE TO THE HURTING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Calls Upon Angels for Those Who Feel Loss
(Nashville, Tenn.) November 7th, 2006 - After years of silence, three-time Grammy nominee, Michele Pillar, returns to Christian
music with a newly recorded Christmas project, I Hear Angels Calling (335 Records) available November 28, 2006.
Surrounded by world-class musicians, including husband, world renowned jazz guitartist Larry Carlton, I Hear Angels
Calling
showcases Michele Pillar as a songwriter in her own right, having
co-written 2 original Christmas songs out of the 10 holiday favorites
with heavyweights that include Nathan East, (bassist for Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins and Eric Clapton). And Jeff
Babko, music director for Jimmy Kimmel.
The title track, I Hear Angels Calling, co-written with Nathan East and Jeff Babko, is one of comfort for those who find
themselves alone this Holiday season.
"As I sat on a bed in an L.A. Hotel room, writing the lyric for the title track I Hear Angels Calling," shares Michele
Pillar, "I stared at the completed chorus lyric and asked God what the verses should be about?"
"The first thing that came to mind were the countless people who have
lost loved ones in the disasters that have plagued our country over the
past 5 years. Everything from the natural disasters, to the war, to
9-11 flashed though my mind. All I could see were the people left
behind -- trying to make it through the Holiday Season with forced
smiles and broken hearts."
"But--then I saw the angels! Both heavenly and earthly ones, comforting
each one of them, to help get them through to the New Year.
Within an hour, the lyrics for the verses were there on the page. The
entire rest of the project, I Hear Angels Calling, took on the flavor
of the title track. I pray it will be a blessing and a comfort to
listeners."
The first single, "Song of Mary (Holy Is The Lord)," moved
Pillar to tears when she first heard it sung by the worship team at her
Church in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee -- Grace Chapel.
"It is an intimate viewing of the moment Mary, the Mother of Jesus,
first learns that she will bear God's only Son -- it's Mary's response,"
explains Pillar. "It stunned me."
"Song of Mary (Holy Is The Lord)" is currently being serviced to AC and INSPO Radio formats.
Before
stepping away from the spotlight, Michele Pillar had earned a place at
the top of the charts, well known for her compelling voice and passion
for spreading the gospel. A three-time Grammy nominee, she released five acclaimed albums including "The Misfit," a
Maranatha! Music groundbreaking collection with Erick Nelson, and "Look Who Loves You Now," with a
title track that currently holds the record for the longest running No. 1 single in Christian radio history.
Michele Pillar is currently writing new songs for a solo album to be
released in 2007. Among the collaborators she's working with are the
legendary, Mike Reid, Nathan East, BeBe Winans, Allen Shamblin and Chris
Eaton.
Michele Pillar has spent the last 10 years working behind the scenes for ministries including The Nashville Chapter of The Salvation
Army. She founded Closer to Home, a Not-For-Profit Organization that anonymously helps people in need.
More information on Michele Pillar can be found at www.michelepillar.com and www.fruitionartistagency.com/michelepillar.php
PHOTO ATTACHED
To download a high-res photo of Michele Pillar, it is located at: http://www.fruitionartistagency.com/michelepillar/presskit/michele_pillar.jpg
To download a high-res image of Michele Pillar's, I Hear Angels Calling CD, it is
located at:
http://www.fruitionartistagency.com/michelepillar/presskit/IHearAngelsCallingCD.jpg
# # #
For further information and media interviews, contact:
Carla Archuletta
Fruition Artist Agency, LLC
Public Relations Department
PH: 615.300.3755
Email: info@fruitionartistagency.com
