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No Better Place

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Released: Jan 1, 2006

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No Better Place
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No Place So Far
4:31
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Hold On to Jesus
3:23
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Wide Wide World (Wide Wide World Album Version)
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Hark The Herald Angels Sing
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Location FRANKLIN, Tennessee, US
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Last Login: 7/15/2010
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.. .. ..!-Start Custom Code in Influences-!.. .................. ..!-START code for custom text section-!.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..!CLOSE Text Div!.. .. .................. ..!-END Custom Code in Influences-!.. ..!-Start Custom Code in Influences-!.. .................. ..!-START code for custom text section-!.. .. .. .. A decade marks ten years of growth and change. From poodle skirts to Woodstock, disco to Devo, it’s easy to read the road marks along the musical highway.  .... For singer and songwriter Erin O’Donnell, those first ten years as a recording artist flew by, bringing amazing personal and musical maturity. Back in 1996, O’Donnell was a relative newlywed in her mid-twenties, going from gig to gig in a mini-van with a mattress tossed in the back for overnight runs. .... Today, her mini-van is still full—of car seats, Cheerios and crumpled coloring pages—and clocking more miles than ever. Now her trips are to dance lessons, elementary school plays and preschool play dates, and an overnight run more likely means her infant son Brennan isn’t sleeping so well..... But check out the CD player and you’ll still hear Erin’s smooth voice coming over the speakers, singing over 10 years of hits to her three young children in the back, as well as to the fans who have grown right along with her. With all the bumps and detours in the road, Erin O’Donnell has found that she got it right the very first time—there is truly No Better Place than where she is now..... She’s also found a new voice. While on the radio, she’s known for her melodic vocals, at home she’s just a mom who is trying to get dinner ready and the kids bathed and to bed on time. Both are talents she’s using to the glory of God, reaching out to women all over the country in speaking and performance engagements to remind them that their very lives—even as stressed and tired moms—are an act of worship.  .... Every song on her latest disc is a mark along the road, from her very first number one song, “No Better Place,” to the beautiful ballads written for her daughters at their births, “Hold On To Jesus” for Quinn (now firmly entrenched in elementary school), and “Fallon’s Lullaby,” for preschooler Fallon. True to Erin’s deeply personal style, each tune is not only part of her musical journey, it journals her life from then to now.  .... She’s been making music as long as she can remember, with her public singing debut at the age of 10 years, singing songs from “Annie” for the troops at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. A man in the front row stood up to sing along with her, and by the end of the song, this Broadway baby had the whole crowd singing along. “I was hooked!” she says.  .... Music was always a passion for Erin, and she followed that passion to the University of Miami, where she not only graduated with a degree in jazz vocal performance, but also met her husband Brad. He, an aspiring songwriter and producer, as well as a talented musician, shared her musical aspirations, and the two were married in 1994.....   It was soon after that the two were surfing the internet and came upon a fledgling Christian recording label in Nashville looking for talent. Erin became the first recording artist signed through the internet, and the couple moved to Nashville. With Erin’s vocals and Brad’s songwriting talents, her debut album, A Scrapbook of Sorts, shipped to stores nationwide in 1996, immediately racking up two number one radio hits.  .... Erin and her band toured the country with such Christian music favorites as Susan Ashton and NewSong, taking a break when they celebrated the birth of their first daughter in 2000. But it wasn’t long before the new mom was in the studio, reflecting on the incredible changes in her life in her third album, No Place So Far.....   For years, Erin’s life had been reflected in song through the eyes of her award-winning songwriter husband, Brad. But not content to sit on the sidelines, Erin flexed her writing muscles and collaborated with Cindy Morgan and Mark Hammondfor Wide, Wide World in 2003. The catchy, upbeat title cut was soon blanketing radio.   With Christmas Time is Here, released for the holiday season in 2004, the talented vocalist returned to her jazz roots. She teamed with two-time Producer of the Year winner Ed Cash for the stripped-down album that brought her favorite Christmas songs to life.  .... After the birth of their second daughter in February 2005, Erin was again eager to return to the studio. Brad had written a beautiful cut for their daughter, and fans were clamoring for recordings of her earlier hit songs that were no longer available in print. ....   Taking a musical cue from her Christmas album, she returned to work again with Ed Cash and from the ground up, rebuilt the fan and concert favorites from the past ten years. With a clean sound and, in some cases, nearly a decade of performance history, the songs have found a new life and new passion on her latest project, No Better Place.  “I felt like was like looking through a musical scrapbook everyday--each song reminding me of where we were and what we were doing when it was written,” she says. “I never could have imaged where God would have taken us when we began. But I am grateful for every step of the journey.”....   Reflecting on more than ten years of recording, Erin celebrates her history just as she welcomes in the future. Instead of a crowded room of teens, she is singing to thankful rooms of moms at women’s conferences. Instead of working a second job at a factory to pay the bills, today she juggles hats as a full-time wife, mother of three, recording artist and speaker..... “It’s so important to remind women that what they are doing--as moms, sisters, daughters, caregivers--has value and real eternal meaning,” says Erin. “Sometimes we need to be reminded that God sees every nose wiped, meal made, and hand held. When we do these things, we are living a life of worship by caring for the things God loves--His creation, His people.”  .... .. .. ....!CLOSE Text Div!.. .. .................. ..!-END Custom Code in Influences-!.. ..!-Start Custom Code in Influences-!.. .................. ..!-START code for custom text section-!.. .. .. .. "As a singer and speaker, Erin brought an authentic and deeply personal element to our services. Whether it was sharing her stories of being a mom with the women at our Christmas Brunch or participating as another member of the band backstage before our Weekend services, Erin proved that she is the real deal. We were so blessed by her and like Harvest, your church will be better for having Erin come.” .... ....Dan Lidstone / Director of Worship at Harvest Bible Chapel / Naperville, IL............ "What an awesome time we had with Erin! We just wish our time with her was longer. Erin’s humble, kind and extremely flexible spirit shines through no matter what she does. I love how she so easily connected to us as moms, wives and women. She is such a blessing to work with and be around, showing such compassion and understanding that obviously goes deep into who she is and what she believes in. Erin and the guys had a terrible time getting to our event, yet she came ready to minister and encourage others--what a huge testimony to me and all the moms at our MOMS event. Thank you Erin, for ministering to us not only in song but in your actions and words! We look forward to having Erin back again!".... ....Cyndi Hobgood / MOPS Council Coordinator / Phoenix, AZ............ "Erin has performed for two years at our January women's event, which is called "Restoration of the Soul" and has an audience of six to seven hundred people. Erin's musical talent, passion and enthusiasm radiate the love of God..... Our leadership team watched with appreciation and amazement at the "magic" Erin worked on our women. As is typical of an event that begins on a Friday evening, the women arrived in a rush, tired and stressed. Within minutes, Erin's music wonderfully revitalized the atmosphere. Energy returned and spiritual renewal took place as empty tanks began to be filled and a fresh and healthy focus began to replace tired and exhausted perspectives. Erin is fun and inspiring. What is great about Erin is that she is the same whether she is on or off the stage. The women connect to her in a special way because she is real and realtes to them.".... ....Becky Moltumyr / Director of Women's Ministry / Brookside Church, Omaha NE............ "I was able to see Erin live at the MOPS convention this past September 2004! She was the highlight of the convention for me!.... She and her husband write most of the songs she sings, which gives the songs more passion and depth. Her vocals are incredible and her songs are full of praise and worship for the LORD! .... She uplifts me! My daughters love singing her songs too. If you love Ginny Owens or Sara Groves you will fall in love with Erin O'Donnell! You won't be disappointed!".... ....Amy R. Gavlik / MOPS Covention............ "I love all things Christmas, including Christmas music. As a result, I often buy Christmas CD's by artists I might not normally give a second thought to. I have a few CD's I don't wind up listening to that much as a result, but I have some that become favorites I can't wait to pull out each year. This CD falls into the second category..... Erin O'Donnell goes with one of the popular choices when it comes to Christmas CD's, she went with jazzy arrangements. As a result, this disc sounds different from most of what's in my collection, making it stand out..... Also helping it stand out are the fun arrangements. "Frosty the Snowman/Winter Wonderland" immediately springs to mind. It's an upbeat medley with great drums and piano that will have you tapping your toe along right away. Also in the fun, upbeat camp is "Angels We Have Heard on High." "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" is sped up from its normal tempo just slightly. Even so, it's enough to make you listen to it more closely then you normally might..... The CD isn't afraid to slow things down as well, creating some intimate moments. "I'll be Home for Christmas" brings the longing of the song right to the forefront. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is haunting here. Both songs feature piano and guitar with light drums and sound like something you would here in a coffee house. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is another song that stands out. Accompanied only by acoustic guitar, she expertly captures the longing of the words..... I'll admit to being a purest when it comes to the title song. Nobody does "Christmas Time is Here" like the cast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. This version actually equals it because it retains the same flavor. The song originally was all about jazz, and it fits in well here. Frankly, listening to it makes me want to watch the special..... There are two new songs on this disc. Up first is the fun "Christmas Kiss." It's an upbeat, playful song about a woman who decides to take the relationship with her would be boyfriend into her own hands. I really like it..... "Waiting for Love to be Born" is actually ten years old, but I've never heard it before. A medium tempo track, it talks about the magic of Christmas, both for kids but also in the birth of Jesus..... I'd actually forgotten just how much I loved this CD until I pulled it out again this year. I can already tell this will be one I don't want to put away come January"..... ....Mark Baker / Santa Clarita, CA........ .... .. .. ....!CLOSE Text Div!.. .. .................. ..!-END Custom Code in Influences-!.. ..!-Start Custom Code in Influences-!.. .................. ..!-START code for custom text section-!.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....!CLOSE Text Div!.. .. .................. ..!-END Custom Code in Influences-!.. ..!-Start Custom Code in Influences-!.. .................. ..!-START code for custom text section-!.. .. .. .. .. ....Myspace: ..........myspace.com/erinodonnellmusic........ ....Website: ..........erinodonnell.com........ .... ....Write Erin at: ..........erin@erinodonnell.com........ ....Booking: ..........booking@erinodonnell.com...... .. .. ....!CLOSE Text Div!.. .. .................. ..!-END Custom Code in Influences-!..
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