At 28 years of age, Jaci Velasquez is one of the world’s most successful and beloved Christian/Latin/pop singers. For proof, look no further than her 2 Latin Grammy nominations, 3 English Grammy nominations, 5 Latin Billboard Award nominations, her Latin Billboard Female Pop Album of the Year award, 6 Dove Awards, El Premio Lo Nuestro Award for New Artist of the Year, Soul to Soul Honors and an American Music Award nomination.
Jaci has sold over 3.5 million albums, garnered 3 RIAA certified Platinum recordings, 3 RIAA certified Gold recordings, 16 1 radio hits and has graced more than 50 magazine covers. Her resume includes ad campaigns for Pepsi, Doritos, Target, Frizz-Ease and Helzberg Diamonds.
Velasquez, a Houston, Texas native, began traveling and singing with her family when she was 9 years old. At the age of 14, she signed to Myrrh Records. Her first album “Heavenly Place” shot up the charts and garnered Jaci her first Platinum record, earning her the title of “the fastest selling solo debut artist in the history of Christian music.”
The Latin music industry quickly took notice and Sony Discos signed her to a Latin record deal. Jaci began recording both English and Spanish albums simultaneously. Her Latin recordings gathered some of the Latin music industry’s most prominent record producers, including Rudy Perez, Desmond Child, Emilio Estefan Jr. and Alejandro Jaen.
March 18th, 2008 marks the release of “Love Out Loud,” Jaci’s 13th record and debut release on her self-owned Apostrophe Records. Jaci teamed up with longtime friend and producer of her first three records, Mark Heimermann, to make what promises to be her best record to date. Velasquez’s growth as a songwriter is evident on “Love Out Loud” as she co-wrote the majority of the songs.
The record opens with the upbeat anthem “Nothing But Sky” where Jaci sings about her newfound happiness and perspective on life. She says, “The writer of this song wrote it specifically about my life. It reflects the journey I have been on and where I am today.”
“It’s Not You, It’s Me” tells the story of the strained relationship with her father after her parents’ divorce. Velasquez says “You have to let go, you have to forgive and you are the only one you can control. I love my dad; I don’t want to miss a moment without him in my life.”
“Love Out Loud” is the first radio single on the record. Jaci states, “I think the title says it all. Many of us talk about changing the world. I hope this song becomes a banner for everyone who has chosen to show God’s love through serving others.”
On the moving worship song “Jesus (The Way),” Jaci sings about the unconditional love of Jesus in a prayer to him. She recalls, “A co-writer friend of mine played me this song and I fell in love with it immediately. We have all fallen short of the glory of God at some point. The side of the story that matters the most is the journey back to him.”
“My Alleluia” describes a moment when one is at a loss for words, while standing in the presence of God. “I pray God hears me, even when I am silent.” says Jaci.
Regarding the song “Weightless,” Velasquez says, “There’s something that happens when you fall in line with God’s will for your life. The weight of all burdens is lifted off your shoulders.”
On the song “A Likely Story,” Jaci sings about falling in love with her husband Nic and their courtship. “It seemed too good to be true. Very much the way I feel about the undeserving love I receive from God.”
Jaci also brings some Latin flavor to the record with the songs “Tango” and “Por Escrito,” the beautiful Spanish duet with her husband Nic Gonzales, frontman for Salvador. She says, “Every marriage has its own distinct dance. Mine is the Tango. I love the dance and I love the man!” “Por Escrito” was originally scheduled to be on a Spanish release, which I do plan to release in the future. I asked my husband Nic to sing on this song with me. It is an amazing thing when God gives us the opportunity to share feelings and art with the one you love.”
Velasquez closes the record with “Into the Light Again,” which she says is a song about “finding a deeper relationship with God.”
Jaci is currently partnering with both Compassion and Feed the Children in an effort to put her words into action and “Love Out Loud.”
Hi Jaci, just wanted to say hello and hoping that God is continuing to bless you in all that he has given you much in. Just wanted to say that and also I noticed on your tour dates you don't have any northeast areas... can ya swing on by through here? I live in CT and would love to see you perform again. The last time I saw you was at Six Flags New England years ago lol. Take it easy and God Bless you!
HUBO UNA VEZ UNA NOCHE MUY FRIA Y TENEBROSA, ERA LUNA LLENA PERO LAS NUBES Y LA NEBLINA LA TAPABAN. CERCA DE UNA MONTANA VIVIA UNA MUJER CON SU HIJA DE 2 AÑOS, UNA PEQUEÑA Y DELGADA CRIATURA QUE NO SOPORTABA EL FRIO DE ESA NOCHE. LA NIÑA FUE HASTA LA CAMA DE SU MAMA, SE METIO ENTRE LAS SABANAS CALIDAS Y DURMIÓ A SU LADO. LA MUJER LA SINTIO Y ENTONCES LA ACOBIJO MAS Y LA ACERCO A SU PECHO, Y ASI DURMIERON LAS DOS JUNTAS DÁNDOSE CALOR LA UNA A LA OTRA.
¿ACASO NO ES DIOS IGUAL CON NOSOTROS? CUANDO NUESTRA LUNA YA NO PUEDE ALUMBRAR Y LAS TINIEBLAS Y EL FRIO PRETENDEN ENFRIAR NUESTRO CORAZON SOLO DEBEMOS CORRER A ÉL Y PEDIRLE QUE NOS COBIJE CON SU MANTO. ENTONCES ÉL NOS CALENTARA, NOS COBIJARA… DÁNDONOS SIEMPRE MAS FUERZA PARA ENFRENTAR EL FRIO. DIOS TIENE UNA COBIJA ESPECIAL PARA TI, PARA MÍ, ÉL DESEA CUBRIRNOS CON ELLA Y ACERCARNOS A SU PECHO, MANTENERNOS CALIENTES Y SALVOS DEL FRIO. EL SOLO ESTA ESPERANDO QUE VAYAS A BUSCARLE, QUE LE PIDAS LO QUE NECESITAS SEA UNA COBIJA, UN ABRAZO O UNA PALABRA DE ESPERANZA. ¿QUÉ ESPERAS? VE!! BUSCA EL CALOR DEL PADRE CELESTIAL Y PIDELE QUE COBIJE… ÉL CON MUCHO AMOR QUE DESEA HACERLO Y LO HARA.
Thank you to all my new friends, wow God is at work with people and we see the coming getting so close that we can only hold our hands in Praise for the One who will come. I love all of you and want to encourage and help give some kind of hope that we are all going through a time in history that will change the best into more than we can amagine. He is more that we can fathem and his promise will stand for every in our minds. Funny how you see so much love coming from one place right now and it's in all of you. We have asked in faith and in groups of one or more and God is faithful to give us the hopes and incouragement we need to get through this worlds problems. I truely beleive in my own heart and the signs of the times, that we are all in a special season right now and God is using every one of us for his will and you will feel that it's his hand every time something happens in the realm of his garments.. Oh what a Freind we have in Jesus Christ our Lord...... Love to all new friends and OH how much I love all my friends who have encouraged me on this God space.... Love Chuck
P.S. Please say a special prayer for Cherry and then comment her with some incouragment and love as we see God will being done in her life as a great person who has encouraged me and others.. We love you Cherry and Pray today again and again in His Name Jesus Christ
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Hay dos mares en Palestina. Uno es fresco y lleno de peces, hermosas plantas adornan sus orillas; los árboles extienden sus ramas sobre él y alargan sus sedientas raíces para beber sus saludables aguas y en sus playas los niños juegan.
El río Jordán hace este mar con burbujeantes aguas de las colinas, que ríen en el atardecer. los hombres construyen sus casas en la cercanía y los pájaros sus nidos y toda clase de vida es feliz de estar allí. El río Jordán corre hacia el sur a otro mar, aquí no hay trazas de vida, ni murmullos de hojas, ni canto de pájaros, ni risas de niños.
Los viajeros escogen otra ruta, solamente por urgencia lo cruzan, el aire es espeso sobre sus aguas y ningún hombre ni bestias, ni aves la beben.
¿qué hace esta gran diferencia entre mares vecinos? No es el río Jordán. El lleva la misma agua a los dos. No es el suelo sobre el que están, ni el campo que los rodea.
La diferencia es ésta: El mar de Galilea recibe al río pero no lo retiene. Por cada gota que a él llega, otra sale. El otro mar retiene su ingreso y cada gota que llega, allí queda. Le llaman mar muerto.
Que gran ejémplo que nos da Dios a traves de la naturaleza ! aprendamos a ser canal de bendición para otros, si Dios nos bendice con su amor, demos amor a los que nos rodean, si Él nos da perdón ofrezcamos perdón, todos hemos recibido algo directamente del cielo para continuar fluyendo hacia los demas, no permitas que se estanque allí.
Más importante en esta vida que ganar solo, es ayudar a otros a vencer también. Aunque eso implique disminuir el paso o cambiar el curso.
Hechos 20:35 “Más bienaventurada cosa es dar que recibir.”
Lucas 6:38 “Dad, y se os dará; medida buena, apretada, remecida y rebosando darán en vuestro regazo; porque con la misma medida con que medís, os volverán a medir. “
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