Joy Whitlock and many others to play at the 2010 Tin Pan South Festival!
Country star Trace Adkins, American Idol favorite Bo Bice and Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain are among the songwriters helping Nashville’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival expand its horizons for the 2010 installment, which takes place March 30 through April 3 at eight Nashville music venues.
Download FOR FREE the Todd Agnew/Joy Whitlock track “No Room” from Do You See What I See?!
1. What was the process of making this new album ‘God & A Girl’ like for you? What was the inspiration behind it? It was kind of like a whirlwind. And a bit intimidating. You’re putting your heart and soul…your very self out there for people to critique, so I wanted to tread carefully. But I also wanted to be me and do what the songs called for. The inspiration for the album was my life. I know nothing as well as I know myself. I can only write what I know.
2. How was it a departure from your first CD? God and a Girl is actually the first CD. We released an EP in 2005, but 4 out of those 5 songs were included on the album.
3. The song ‘Holding Onto Me’ has become a favorite among women - what is it about the song that you believe they are drawn to? That’s an interesting question…one I don’t really have an answer for. But I would love to know, as well, why they are drawn to it. It is probably the most upbeat song on the album. It’s lighthearted and not too deep…something really easy to listen to.
Music Review Pounding the pavement in the Christian pop rock genre is singer-songwriter, Joy Whitlock. I have to admit to being very surprised by the lyrical ability this new artist has put into her debut album, God and a Girl. Despite growing up a pastor’s daughter, Joy decided Christianity was not for her until four years ago when she encountered Him in what she describes as “the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen”. With that said, it’s easy to imagine this artist has a lot to write about.
Joy brings a truthfulness and boldness that is captivating to her music and not being shy; she clearly leaves her heart on every track. Whilst her style of music may not be for everyone Joy has been creative with each one, at times mixing styles like gospel, country and folk to bring edge and depth.
Her journey from struggle to salvation is one that so many can easily relate to and yet there’s room to just switch on a track and have fun, turn the sound up and take out your air-guitar. If you somehow miss the music and miss the lyrics, the one thing you can’t miss is Joy’s vocal ability. Joy has been liked to artists like Kendall Payne, Sarah McLachlan, and Jennifer Knapp; her strong, layered tones resonate throughout each track making every one memorable in its own right.
NEW ARTIST JOY WHITLOCK HEADLINES ACOUSTIC TESTIFY TOUR
** New artist Joy Whitlock is headlining the Testify tour as it kicks off June 28 at Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL. The acoustic tour will also introduce audiences to indie duo Carolina Story who are also launching a “Spare Change” campaign to help in sending aide to needy children in Africa. For tour dates please see below.
**Whitlock received raving reviews for debut album God And A Girl, which released last fall on INO/Ardent Records’. Since then, she has been busy writing music and entertaining audiences across the country. Formerly having toured with mentor Todd Agnew, Whitlock is ready to head back on the road where she will be performing songs from her debut that reveal the struggles she has encountered and how she conquered them through Christ. Carolina Story is comprised of husband & wife duo Emily and Ben Roberts. The Memphis-based band just released their debut album.
Testify Tour Dates (dates subject to change)
06/28/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (The Anchor Stage)
06/29/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (Sean Michels Stage)
07/01/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (Sean Michels Stage)
07/02/09 Kansas City, MO Gashland Presbyterian Church
O7/03/09 Lawton, Ok TBA
07/04/09 Lawton, Ok I Love America Celebration–Elmer Thomas Park
07/05/09 Lennox, SD Lennox City Park
07/08/09 Little Rock, AR Juanitas
07/09/09 Pine Bluff, AR TBA
07/12/09 Bryant, AR Brand New Church
07/15/09 Nashville, TN The Anchor Fellowship
07/16/09 Murfreesboro, TN World Outreach Church
07/17/09 Kingston Springs, TN Red Tree Coffee
07/18/09 Jackson, TN Town Central Associated Building
08/01/09 Macon, GA The 567 Cafe
08/02/09 Athens, GA TBA
Joy’s Titletrakk.com interview is up!
“Joy’s musical journey started a little over ten years ago when as a teenager she moved from the home of the blues to the birthplace of rock and roll. Joy’s brand of gut-wrenching honesty in her life and in her music has endeared her to so many, because after all as she states, “people want to know that they are not alone, they want to know that they are not the only one with hurts.”… Read more at Titletrakk.com.
Joy Whitlock will be performing at the GMA showcase on April 19th at 7:10pm to 7:30pm. Below is the flyer and information:
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Check out Joy’s interview with Chris Coppernoll of Soul 2 Soul Radio! Soul 2 Soul is a syndicated radio show that provides in-depth interviews with Christian artists, missionaries, evangelists, and broadcasters in 30 countries. Check it out, www.s2sradio.com
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