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LONG-TIME MUSIC VETERAN RETURNS TO TOP OF THE CHARTS
New Music Video to Debut This Month
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 (Nashville,
TN) --After a long absence from the Christian radio charts, John
Mandeville has garnered a #2 song on the Billboard Soft AC chart,
marking his 12th top ten radio hit and his first top five song as a
solo artist. "Glorify" is the first single from Mandeville's
self-produced debut CD,
WE BELONG TO
HEAVEN, on Mandeville's I.P.O. Records. The song has remained
in the top ten for fourteen straight weeks and in the top five for
seven weeks. A music video single of "Glorify" will be serviced to
video shows later this month (see video here:
Glorify Video).
WE BELONG TO
HEAVEN, which released to mainstream stores via Sony/RED
Distribution/Thompkins Media Group earlier in 2009, will be serviced
to Christian retail by BEMA/Provident Distribution beginning this
month. Additionally, the CD has been added to the Integra
Interactive Media BurnBar kiosks in over 350 U.S. stores. The album
is currently nominated for Contemporary Christian Album of the Year
for the 2009 Independent Music Awards.
Mandeville is closing a strong year at radio with the release of an
original Christmas song entitled "Christmas Is You," which was added
to the play lists of over 50 stations within hours of release. The
song became a family affair as Mandeville's wife and daughters sang
background vocals for the tune that Mandeville says came from a
simple moment of gratitude.
"I was reflecting on an incredible year of so much to be thankful
for, especially during the holidays," says Mandeville. "I wanted to
write a song that would help me focus on heaven during a season that
can become so distracting. More than shopping, friends, or even
making memories with family -- Christmas is ultimately about Jesus
and how He has made all of the other blessings I enjoy possible."
 Mandeville's
music video for "Glorify" will release to video shows nationwide
this month. Mandeville will also appear on
The 700 Club on CBN in
December, sharing his story of redemption after surviving
bankruptcy, addiction and marital problems. He and his wife Shelli
talk candidly in the interview about their marriage.
Expanding on Mandeville's 2009 support at Soft AC radio, "Glorify"
is being re-mixed and will be released to AC radio stations in
January 2010. A follow-up single from the project will be serviced
to Soft AC stations next year as well.
Mandeville is one of Christian music's most acclaimed songwriters,
writing and producing hits for artists such as Avalon, 4HIM, Point
of Grace, and Tammy Trent, among others. Prior to "Glorify,"
Mandeville had multiple #1 songs, and earned three Dove Award
nominations for Song of the Year with "Jesus Will Still Be There,"
which was included in CCM
Magazine's 100 Greatest
Songs in Christian Music.
For more information, visit: www.JohnMandeville.com
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