Joy has been named CCMMagazine.com’s “Artist Of The Day”!
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Joy Whitlock named a nominee in the Best New Artist category of CCM’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards! Click Here to vote for JOY!!
Voting ends March 31st and the winners will be announced in May!
Joy is named as one of the Best New Artists of 2008 by Christianity Today Online! Here’s what they had to say:
“For everyone still aching over the Jennifer Knapp-shaped-hole left in the Christian music industry after her retirement, you might consider checking out Joy Whitlock. There are a lot of similarities in artistry, both in her rootsy pop/rock style and her vulnerable lyricism. (She’s also a dead ringer for Kendall Payne.) Whitlock was a bit of a problem child before recently recommitting her life to Christ, and that spiritual journey is reflected with openness and passion through songs best described as her conversations with God—”
Check out Joy featured on Xanga’s Revelife.com for a chance to win one of ten Joy Whitlock CDs.
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We hope you checked out last week’s RevelifeRocks featured artist Joy Whitlock. Even if you didn’t, here are a couple of cool ways to get to know her.
1) Get her music for free
RevelifeRocks is giving away free copies of Joy Whitlock’s critically-acclaimed debut God and a Girl! All you have to do for a chance at free CD is leave a comment on this post saying that you want one. We’ll randomly pick the winners, and announce them later this week.2) Ask a question for her video Q & A session
Joy has agreed to take questions from Revelife readers and answer them in an exclusive video post. Leave your question for her in the comments, and she’ll select several and answer them in person!We want RevelifeRocks to bring you fun interaction with rising and established artists in the Christian music industry. Thanks to Joy for kicking it all off!
There are times when I feel almost guilty about being me, I have what has to be one of the greatest jobs in the world. I get to be exposed to some of the best music in the Indie Christian Music scene and I get to interact with the talented artists who create this music. The young lady I get to interview here is no exception, I have been enjoying her music since I first Got her Debut Album “God and a Girl.” Joy Whitlock’s Album creates a grand mix of talented musical abilities and thought provoking lyrics. So let’s sit down with Joy and find out what there is behind the lyrics.
[JT] - First off Joy I wanted to thank you for agreeing to do this interview. Could you please explain to the everyone how you would describe your style of music?
I would describe my style as a wide variety. Some songs are quiet and acoustic while others are loud and aggressive. And yet there’s one song on the album that has a mandolin appearance. So, it definitely covers the spectrum, in my opinion.[JT] - Who are some of your musical influences?
I have to give credit to the one musician who kind of sparked my interest and love for music, and that is Sarah McLachlan. I don’t agree with much of the things she says and believes, but she has an amazing and rare talent. The words and melodies that she creates are absolutely breathtaking. No one composes songs the way she does. Some musicians who inspire me today are Jennifer Knapp, Lifehouse, Phil Wickham, Wavorly.
Joy performs her version of “O Holy Night” for Day 7 of CCM’s 12 Days of Christmas. Spread the word!
God and a Girl made Soul Audio contributor’s, Andrew Greenhalgh, Top 5 Albums of 2008!
SET YOUR TIVOS… JOY’S ON TV!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th
LESEA BROADCASTING’S “LIVE FROM STUDIO B”
4pm (CST) on DIRECT TV CHANNEL 367
Experience an intimate 30 minute performance from Joy in front of a live audience.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th
FAMILYNET’S “EVERYDAY WITH MARCUS AND LISA
LIVE! - 11AM (EST)
Watch a live performance and interview on the lifestyle talk show.
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