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Jaci To Appear On The Wayne Brady Show Look for Jaci to stop by The Wayne Brady Show on June 18. Keep an eye on your local listings for times. Discuss 'Jesus Is' Set To Be Second Single 'Jesus Is,' the second track on "Unspoken," will be the second single released off the album. It should be heading to radio soon, so stay tuned for further info. Discuss
Jaci In New Book "Walk" It's tough being a teen today--even if you're a famous teen! The authors of this book, Christian music artists such as Rebecca St. James, Jennifer Knapp, Jaci Velasquez, Nicole C. Mullen, Ginny Owens, Natalie LaRue, and Stacie Orrico, have been where every teen girl finds herself. These well-known artists share practical, Bible-based advice in a conversational tone that teens will enjoy and parents will approve. Each of the 52 devotionals addresses a single "teen" topic such as weight, grades, or racism and points to Scripture for answers. Also included in this devotional for teen girls are photos and bios for each artist, discussion questions, and a topical index. The hard cover, 150-page-book is scheduled to release June 15, 2003. Click here to view the cover. Discuss
Message From Jaci's Brother Jaci's brother, Dion, spoke out May 5 about the controversy surrounding Jaci's participation in "Chasing Papi." Here is his message: Hey how ya doin!! You don't know me but I am Jaci's brother. Did you know that when Jaci got the script for the movie it was rated R. Because of the changes they made for Jaci the movie turned into a PG movie. I don't know any unknown actor who would have the opportunity to change so much of a script. By Jaci standing up for who she is it changed the entire direction of an entire movie. Ten Million Dollars is the whole price tag for Chasing Papi. How many Christians have shaped a ten-million dollar train bound for R and took it to PG. I pray that there are more people who will use what God has given them to impact a culture instead of preaching to the same choir. Jaci's ministry in this movie wasn't that people would see the movie and find a Christian theme....Jaci's ministry in this movie is that she changed the minds of a whole studio who could have cared less what a Christian singer from Tennessee had to say; but, for some reason felt compelled to listen. Now God has one more case of integrity in a world where there is none. The fact that a studio like fox was impressed by anyone claiming to be a Christian is news to celebrate. When Fox finished this movie with Jaci they were talking about how kind and how cool she was for being a Christian. The only encounter they have had with Christians had been tainted with the fact that they were judgmental and holier than thou. That is what they think of us. And from reading what Christians are saying about Jaci I can understand what they mean. Focus On The Family gave a better review to Sweet Home Alabama even though Reese Witherspoon's character cheats on her husband, passes out in a bar, cusses, and uses the Lords name in vain. When you see this movie and realize that Jaci does not drink, does not cuss and is so covered up.....I hope you have the heart to e-mail Jaci and let her know that you have made up your own mind and if you find dissappointment in her then you will have done so after seeing the movie for yourself. But I do appreciate your support of Jaci and that you found her to be a blessing in your life. I hope all of that is not wasted on letting a few outspoken critics who tear down everything they see influence you. All I ask is that you see the movie for yourself. Also, when Fox was discussing future roles for Jaci when we were doing promotions for the movie in New York I heard them saying things like"oh! Jaci can't do that role it would require her to show too much skin..maybe the role of so and so would be better.." The point is they were having discussions as if she were their daughter and they themselves were editing what Jaci should or shouldn't do because of the encounter they have had with her. I know Christ will have alot more grace and mercy when the day of judgement comes on some of those who've shown a lot less to Jaci...and may your hearts and souls be glad for that. I wish all of you the best. Jaci will continue to sing for Christ even if he is the only one listening. She had not read these boards till last night from LA. I answered the phone at 3:30 in the morning to Jaci in tears. She said she had read these things here and she was heart broken. I say we don't drive another Christian out of the Church. I am not talking about just Jaci, I am talking about Stacie Orrico, Carmen, Amy Grant, Sandi Patti, Reliant K, Chevelle, Sixpence and anyone who has a voice in a world that is so very dark. People always talk about what kind of example Jaci is or is not being and I have to ask what kind of example are we being to her? Are we like Christ? If any one, including those who don't put their names on reviews at sites like Focus On The Family, has not fallen short of the Glory of God please let me know your secret to perfection. I'll be the first one there. Of course Jaci is more likely to find Christ walking among those whom the Church would assume keep out. I'm tired of the Country club we have all been a part of building...how about setting our sights on the broken hearted and the poor and the hurting. I listen to Jaci's new record and it is the most minsistry driven records she has ever made. All of the answers to your questions about Jaci are there in her own words. "So tomorrow morninng when we step outside our castle..We think before we let the judgement calls unravel...Our Savior said to love each other...Why must we go on hurting one another...Though it may be easier to run and hide...I'm gonna let you in cause i can take it...You can throw those stones...Even though I may be fragile...You're not gonna see me shatter no...'Cause I know who I am and I won't fake it...I'm gonna take a stand 'Cause it's my faith that keeps me strong...And the light is on in my Glass House..." Jaci Velasquez (Glass House) My cousin Eddie whom our family has been ministering to for years read what some people have been saying about Jaci and he actually said "why would I want to be a Christian?...you keep saying I should be a part of the body of Christ and then I see things like this and I think ..no thanks I'll just stay at home and read my Bible." God Bless Dion Discuss Jaci Appears On "The Caroline Rhea Show" Recently, Jaci paid a visit to "The Caroline Rhea Show," where she was interviewed and took part in a game. To view a few pics from the show, click here. Depending on where you live, this episode may or may not have already aired in your area. In some cities, it was on May 2, and in others it aired on May 5. Some areas are set to broadcast it on May 9, so check your local listings. Discuss Jaci Visits 93.1 Amor On April 17, Jaci stopped by the 93.1 Amor radio station in New York for a chat on the morning program "Hola New York." For pics, check out the LaMusica.com gallery. Discuss "No Hace Falta Un Hombre" Music Video Several Spanish music stations are airing Jaci's new music video, for her current Spanish single "No Hace Falta Un Hombre." In it, Jaci "plays" the guitar. Discuss Jaci And Drummer Part Ways Jaci's long-time drummer, Scott Savage, has left the band. He is now touring with Chris Rice and Shaun Groves. 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"Chasing Papi" International Release Dates "Chasing Papi" will be released in the Dominican Republic (May 22), Mexico (May 30), Colombia (May 30), and Puerto Rico (June 17). It's Spanish release title is "Un Amante Para Tres" ("A Lover For Three"). Source: Chasing Papi Fan Site Discuss
"Chasing Papi" Box Office Debut In its first week of limited release, "Chasing Papi" took in $2.2 million dollars, enough to debut at #11 on the U.S. Box Office Charts. On its first day, the film debuted at #17, the highest ranked film in less than 600 theatres (it was in 583). "We would have liked the numbers to be higher, but we're still pleased," the studio's distribution chief, Rick Myerson, told USA Today. "This is one of the first Hispanic films a studio has done that hasn't been for the art-house crowd. We think there will be a market for these films," Myerson said. The box-office for the film may also have been hurt by generally poor - and sometimes devastating - reviews. Discuss
Good Morning America Appearance Look for Jaci to make an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on April 16. Also be sure to keep an eye on your local listings, as more "Chasing Papi" promotions are sure to take place. Discuss
Jaci Wins 2003 Dove Award Jaci can now add another Dove Award to her collection, winning Spanish Album Of The Year for her holiday release "Navidad." Jaci attended the event, held last night. Pictures will be posted soon! Discuss Jaci To Appear On "Cristina" To help promote "Chasing Papi," Jaci and her fellow co-stars will appear on "Cristina" on Monday, April 14. Besides the interview, look for a contest to take place. Discuss
"Chasing Papi" Movie Clips Visit Yahoo! Movies Sneak Peek to view 3 clips from "Chasing Papi." Discuss
"Unspoken" Debuts On Billboard Selling 18,000 copies in its first week, "Unspoken" lands at the #55 position on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart, four spots ahead of Stacie Orrico's highly hyped self-titled project. Discuss
"Milagro" Releases Early In some cities, Jaci's Spanish album "Milagro" came out in stores yesterday, April 1. This is a week earlier than the reported April 8. I can't find the album in my area yet, but I've heard from several reliable sources that they have found it. The album includes Spanish versions of 'Where I Belong' and 'Just A Prayer Away.' Good luck in your search! For audio samples, visit Jaci Online's Milagro Page. Discuss
"Unspoken" Online Listening Party Can't stand the wait until tomorrow for "Unspoken?" Listen online right here! Source: Ricky Tes Discuss ChasingPapi.com Launches New Material Be sure to check out the official "Chasing Papi" site again for some cool, newly-added stuff including brand new pics, wallpapers, information on the cast and crew, the final soundtrack listing and more! Visit here. Discuss Los Angeles Concert On March 30, Jaci will be performing a mini concert after the L.A. Clippers game. In order to attend, you MUST purchase a ticket to the game. Visit the official Clippers site here. Source: Mariel Discuss Delta Goodrem Performs 'Lost Without You' Sony Recording Artist Delta Goodrem has a "secular" version of 'Lost Without You' on her album "Innocent Eyes." You can check out an audio clip and the lyrics at her official site. Source: Theo Discuss
Jaci's CCM Cover You can take a look at Jaci's Cover for the April issue of CCM Magazine here. The issue should be on newsstands now, or arriving in your mail box soon. Discuss
New "Milagro" Tracklisting and Cover Best Buy has added Jaci's upcoming Spanish project to their site, along with an album cover and 11-song tracklisting. However, Jaci's official site has put that very same cover under the VIP Room's Unused Covers section. Either way, take a look at it here. Their tracklisting is as follows: 01. En El Centro De Mi Corazon 02. No Hace Falta Un Hombre 03. Milagro 04. Un Trocito Del Cielo 05. Perdida Sin Ti 06. Eres Tan Grande 07. A Un Paso Mi Amor 08. Me Valga Dios 09. Es Amor 10. A Tu Lado Es Mi Lugar 11. Mi Vida No Es Nada Sin Ti Source: Theo / Best Buy Discuss Chasing Papi Soundtrack Listing Also at Best Buy is the "Chasing Papi" soundtrack, featuring one Jaci song, 'I Don't Need A Man.' The complete list is below. 01. Chasing Papi - Huey Dunbar/Fat Joe 02. I Don't Need A Man - Jaci Velasquez 03. Favorite Fantasy - Jon Secada 04. Le Negra Tiene Tumbao - Celia Cruz 05. Romeo - Jose Feliciano 06. El Hombre Perfecto - India 07. Celos - Marc Anthony 08. Llevame Contigo - Carlos Ponce 09. Dejare - Cristina Vidal 10. Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre - Shalim 11. Bad Girls - Joy Enriquez/El General 12. All About Nothing - Cristina Vidal 13. Goodbye Adios - Rabanes 14. Taca Taca - Ricardo Giatanes/Alberto Giatanes Source: Theo / Best Buy Discuss
"Milagro" Tracklisting CD Universe is reporting that "Milagro" will be comprised of 9 tracks, and NOT including 'No Me Hace Falta Un Hombre.' That song, as well as another song unknown at this time, will be featured on the "Chasing Papi" soundtrack. Here's the titles on "Milagro"... 1. Milagro 2. Mi Vida No Es Nada Sin Ti 3. Es Amor 4. En El Centro De Mi Corazon 5. Perdida Sin Ti 6. Me Valga Dios 7. A Un Paso Mi Amor 8. Un Trocito Del Cielo 9. Eres Tan Grande Discuss
Live Online Chat Tonight Jaci and Roselyn Sánchez will be doing a Chasing Papi Chulo chat on Univision.com today, March 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern / 5:00 pm Pacific. Click here to visit the page. Discuss Spanish Radio Picks Up New Single Spanish radio is playing a new Jaci song titled 'No Me Hace Falta Un Hombre,' which translates into 'I Don't Need A Man.' This could either be the first single from her upcoming album "Milagro" or one of the tracks featured on the "Chasing Papi" soundtrack. To listen to a 30-second clip, click here. Source: Jaci Online MB Discuss Jaci Cancels NAACP Performance Jaci had planned to perform "Sisters Are Doing It" with Missy Elliot, Faith Evans and Angie Stone at the upcoming NAACP Image Awards, to be televised March 13 on Fox. Unfortunately, she had to pull out at the last minute due to a vocal problem. Discuss
Spanish Album Title And Release Date Revealed Wal-Mart has posted on their site that Jaci's new Spanish album will be titled "Milagro" (meaning "Miracle") and will hit stores April 8, just two weeks after "Unspoken" lands. Go see for yourself here. Source: Jaci Online MB / Walmart.com Discuss The Gospels Come To Life The Gospels Come to Life company was formed exclusively to create audio versions of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The English version will be narrated by Michael W. Smith and scored by Michael Omartian and will be released the first week of April 2003. A Spanish speaking version will be created in time for Christmas 2003 with Jaci Velasquez as the narrator. There are plans for French and other languages as well. Visit the official site here. Discuss
Official "Chasing Papi" Site Opens Yup, it's finally here...the official Twentieth Century Fox Web site for "Chasing Papi" has opened. Visit www.ChasingPapi.com to view the trailer and more. Source: Ricky Tes Album Release Parties Jaci will be appearing in a number of cities to celebrate the release of "Unspoken." If you are near a city holding an "Album Release Party," you can get a free ticket from the retail store or the radio station sponsoring the event. You MUST have a ticket to attend this event, as limited space is available. Be sure to get there early to grab a seat! You may be among the chosen few who sing on stage with Jaci! In addition to the party, each city will also be holding an "Are You Ready To Be Heard?" contest. These will be held by the radio station sponsoring the event, so contact them for more details. Below is the current list of locations and dates. March 23 - Orlando, FL - 9:00 & 10:45 AM - First Baptist (singing three songs in each morning service) March 23 - Jacksonville, FL - 7:00 PM - Mandarin Presbyterian Church - Album Release Party (Family Christian/106.5 The Promise WBGB) March 24 - Gray, TN - 7:00 PM - Higher Ground Baptist Church (Kingsport, TN) - Album Release Party (LifeWay Christian/88.3 FM WCQR) March 25 - TBD March 26 - Atlanta, GA - 7:00 PM - First Baptist Jonesboro (Jonesboro, TN) - Album Release Party (Family Christian/J93.3 WVFJ) March 27 - Portland, OR - 7:00 PM - New Hope Community Church - Album Release Party (Christian Supply/104.1 The Fish KFIS) March 28 - Tacoma, WA - 7:00 PM - Church Of All Nations - Album Release Party (Family Christian/Spirit 105.3 KCMS) March 29 - TBD March 30 - Los Angeles, CA - 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM - Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, CA) (singing two songs in each service) Source: Official Street Team / Ricky Tes Jaci On The Christian Music Magazine Jaci will be Tommy Noe's special guest on The Christian Music Magazine during the weeks of March 23 and March 30. Jaci speaks from her heart during the interview - and you get to hear some great Jaci Velasquez music. The first show, on week of March 23rd, will have Tommy playing 10 cuts from "Unspoken" with Jaci sharing info. about this album. The second show, on the week of March 30th, will have Tommy counting down his top 10 favorite Jaci songs with Jaci as his co-host. The Christian Music Magazine can be heard on the internet on Bigloo Radio three times a week: Sunday - 10am - 11am Monday - 8pm - 9pm (rebroadcast) Thursday - 12am - 1am (rebroadcast) All times are Eastern, and a new show is broadcast every Sunday. To listen, go to www.BiglooRadio.com. Source: Kahfluie / Ricky Tes Jeep Campaign To Accompany "Chasing Papi" Jeep will be launching a "Chasing Papi" campaign on March 24, with four of the film's stars appearing in a Jeep commercial. Also, a "Find Your Papi In A Jeep" contest will be held at eight Jeep dealerships, and finally, thirty-two "Chasing Papi Jeep Club" parties will be held in eight cities. Source: Automotive News / Chasing Papi fansite Maybelline "Chasing Papi" Contest You can now enter to win a trip for two to New York to attend an early screening and after-party for "Chasing Papi" with Maybelline. 250 runners up will receive a copy of the "Chasing Papi" soundtrack, to be released by Sony Discos. Source: Chasing Papi fansite
"Chasing Papi" On Entertainment Tonight According to the Street Team e-mail, the television program "Entertainment Tonight" is doing a feature on "Chasing Papi" TONIGHT! Check your local listings for times. Source: Official Street Team
Jaci Embarks On Top Secret Tour Jaci Velásquez was met by over 6,500 fans on the recent 23- city "Top Secret" radio promotional tour, with fans anticipating the release of her upcoming Unspoken album release on March 25. The nationwide promotional tour, dubbed "Top Secret" by the record label, gave Velásquez the opportunity to personally deliver her upcoming Unspoken release as well as meet fans in local Christian radio markets. Each visit included a 2-hour live broadcast and a meet-and-greet time for Velásquez to sign autographs, as well as a retail tie-in for fans to pre-buy the album. The 23 markets included Miami, Sarasota, Greenville, Columbia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, Forestburg, Amarillo, Tulsa, Springfield, Rockford, Chicago, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Holland, Cleveland, Columbus, and Orlando. The first radio single "You're My God" debuts on AC radio this week. With 54 AC reporters spinning it "out of the box" Velásquez' song garners a spot as one of the most added AC singles in the history of Christian AC Charts. Velásquez will embark on a nationwide tour in support of Unspoken in the spring as well as a second leg of dates in the Fall 2003. Fans can support the new album and tour by joining her street team at www.jacivelasquez.com. Also coming in 2003 is a Spanish language album from Velásquez on Sony Discos. While visiting Cleveland, OH on the Top Secret radio tour, Jaci Velásquez met up with afternoon DJ Len Howser of 95.5 FM The Fish and Steve Brown, music director for the station. Over 500 people waited in the cold to meet Velásquez. For a pic, click here. Source: CMCentral.com "Chasing Papi" Soundtrack The "Chasing Papi" soundtrack may include 2 new Jaci songs.
High-Quality Promo Pics Available The Warner Brothers website has added 8 HUGE new Jaci pictures. Click here to view them.
Official Jaci Site Launches Jaci's official site has finally launched! Go to JaciVelasquez.com to check it out! "Chasing Papi" Fan Site Opens There's a brand new "Chasing Papi" site that has launched here. Definately worth taking a look at!
First Review Of "Unspoken" Is In From CM Central comes the first review of Unspoken: Jaci Velasquez' Unspoken could have been titled Jaci Gets Real. More than anything else, it's striking how the album takes the listener on a journey of discovery, dropping any hint of pretense and exposing Velasquez' inner self for all the world to see. And it's a revelation that's going to shake things up. Here's your first look. You're My God - It's a bold move for an artist with such strong mainstream crossover potential to start her album with two songs that not only mention God by name, but actually include His name in the song titles. This happy-go-lucky little mid-tempo pop track will have you tapping your feet in time. The message is simple: life is tough, but God is still good. Jesus - A slow drum loop kicks off this ode to Jesus, written from a personal perspective. By the end it becomes this big, grand anthem with a full choir. A sure-fire radio hit in the making. Lost Without You - Pop sounds mingle with rock guitars on this track where Jaci confesses that regardless of how hard she falls or how much she wants to do things on her own, she knows she's lost without God. Where I Belong - An acoustic guitar/drum loop thing with a lovely melody. Another song about how God rescues us and calms our fears and never leaves us. Methinks I sense a pattern emerging... The Real Me - Probably the highest-energy song yet. In a departure from all of the other songs thus far, Jaci switches gears and gets personal, talking about herself and how others see her. She mentions how she's been criticised, but that she's still just a human being, and asks the listener if they're ready to face "the real me," which comes complete with mistakes, emotions, and reality. Great song that makes a bold statement. He - The first hint of Latin flavor enters into the album on this great pop track. She continues to advance on the ongoing theme here: she's imperfect, but "He" is working on her. Glass House - A modern pop track that ties together the themes of the previous two songs. Jaci refers to her life as a fragile "glass house," but regardless she's stronger than you expect and can take any stones you throw at her. Another bold, pointed statement. Your Friend - Jaci addresses a nondescript friend who she pledges to stick by no matter what. If there's one odd man out on this record, this is it. It's not a bad song; it just doesn't tie in with the rest of the disc's themes. Another mid-tempo track (lots of those on Unspoken -- not quite high-energy pop, but not slow enough to be considered ballads, either). Something - A song that ponders meaning in the hard times. The music is a perfect accompaniment to the words -- every bit as curious and questioning as the lyrics themselves. Unspoken - A full-out pop anthem. Warns that no one should "leave your heart unspoken / God heals us when we're broken." I'm Alive - A ballad in which Jaci says she's "so glad to be alive." She talks about all of the wonders of living life. Shine -A laid-back little sing-along song, an encouragement to believers to shine in the darkness by living a virtuous life. Unspoken is shaping up to be an interesting new step in Jaci's artistic evolution. It lands on March 25, 2003.
"Unspoken" Photo Shoot Some beautiful new pics have surfaced. Unspoken Cover Shoot (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Unspoken Photo Shoot (1, 2, 3) 'You're My God' Coming To Your Radio Soon The first single from Unspoken, 'You're My God,' will be added to radio playlists on February 10. Be sure to request it often! "Chasing Papi" Release Moved Up "Chasing Papi" will hit theatres April 16 and Jaci plays the "mean" one of the group. She says the movie is for girls to know that they don't need a guy to be cool. New Audio Links Since the links to the new audio tracks aren't working at the moment, I've found another source. Click here for MP3 and Real Audio samples to four songs. Pepsi Signs Jaci Jaci has been signed to be the next Latin Pepsi girl! More info as it comes in.
New Pics Lots of new pics to show. "Chasing Papi" (1, 2). Promo Tour Galleries (1, 2, 3).
Complete Tracklisting For "Unspoken" Here's the complete tracklisting for Unspoken. 01. You're my God 02. Jesus Is 03. Lost Without You 04. Where I Belong 05. The Real Me 06. He 07. Glass House 08. Your Friend 09. Something 10. Unspoken 11. I'm Alive 12. Shine
"Unspoken" Previews Ready to hear some of the new Jaci songs? Then today is your day! Just click on the song title to listen to a minute long clip! You're My God I'm Alive Lost Without You He Interview About I'm Alive You can also view a short video here. To view a pic of what appears to be what the Unspoken album cover will look like, click here. All this stuff is courtesy of the guys at JaciOnline.com, so give them applause! LOL Today on Hisradio, they played 4 full-length songs from Unspoken: You're My God, Where I Belong, The Real Me, and Jesus Is. Where I Belong is about how she's meant to sing Christian music and The Real Me is about her insecurities.
Jaci Earns Dove Nominations Jaci is nominated at this year's Dove Awards! "Navidad" has been nominated for Spanish Language Album Of The Year plus two compilation albums featuring Jaci, "Girls Of Grace" and "Traveling Light," have been nominated for Special Event Album Of The Year.
Jaci To Grace CCM Cover Look for Jaci to appear on cover of the the April 2003 issue of CCM Magazine. In their exclusive interview, Jaci discusses her upcoming movie, her parents' divorce and how she handles being labeled "sexy." More Details On Promo Schedule We have more detailed info on Jaci's in-store appearances. Here is the schedule:
Jan 16th - Miami, FL - 7:30 AM - WMCU Radio Station
Jaci's New Promotional Schedule Jaci will be making some appearances this month to reveal her new radio single and greet her fans! At each event, not only will you get to meet Jaci, but also be the first to hear her brand new single, receive an item for Jaci to autograph, and have the opportunity to pre-purchase Unspoken! You will also get tons of extra-special bonuses if you pre-purchase it! Here's the schedule:
Jan 16th - Miami, FL - 7:30 AM - Radio Station
Most locations haven't been determined yet, so stay tuned for further details!
Jaci Speaks Out On "Unspoken" Platinum-selling vocalist Jaci Velásquez takes a bold new stride in her upcoming March 25 release. Most recent recipient of a Latin Billboard Music Award in the Pop Album of the Year- Female category, Word Records' recording artist Jaci Velásquez co-wrote seven of the 12 songs included on her upcoming musical offering Unspoken. "These songs reveal things I've always felt, but never have been able to come out and say," reflects the 22-year-old Velásquez. "This album really is all about those emotions and ideas that have been left unspoken till now. Being able to record songs that I've actually written myself makes it all the more important to me." Unspoken, recorded in Nashville, Los Angeles and Miami, boasts a high-profile lineup of producers including Matthew Gerrard (Nick Carter, Bebe Mack, Plus One), Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, India Arie, Amy Grant), and Emilio Estefan (Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Ricky Martin). Velásquez herself also produced one cut, "Your Friend," along with her band members. Also notable is the list of writers with whom Velásquez partnered. Dove-award winning songwriter and artist Cindy Morgan teamed up with her to create "I'm Alive." This was a highlight as Velásquez explains that writing with Morgan was "a dream of mine since I first started in the music industry." Producer Matthew Gerrard also contributed on the songwriter front and co-wrote six cuts on the album. Others claiming songwriter credits include Bridget Benenate, Madeline Stone, Oran Hatch, Toby Gad, Tom McWilliams, Freddy Pinero Jr., Javier Solis, Abel Orta, Jamba, Chris Faulk, Hunter Davis, and Dillon O'Brian. Velásquez will embark on a nationwide tour in support of Unspoken in the spring as well as a second leg of dates in the Fall 2003. Fans can support the new album and tour by joining her street team at www.jacivelasquez.com. Also coming in 2003 is a Spanish language album from Velásquez on Sony Discos. Velásquez will round out her musical career successes with a major role in upcoming Fox 2000 Pictures movie Chasing Papi, which releases to movie theaters nationwide in May 2003. To view a pic of Jaci in the studio with producer Tommy Sims, click here. For a pic of Mark Lusk (senior vice president of marketing and artist development at Warner Bros. Records Christian Division), producer Tommy Sims, Barry Landis (president of Warner Bros. Records Christian Division), and production coordinator Dion Lopez with Jaci, click here. Source: CMCentral.com News Archives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||