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An Evening With Avalon and Selah
Posted: August 21, 2009
“AN EVENING WITH SELAH AND AVALON”
SELAH AND AVALON ANNOUNCE FALL TOUR
Selah To Release You Deliver Me August 25
Avalon Delivers Reborn On September 15
NASHVILLE, TN—August 21, 2009—Two of Christian music’s Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning groups, Selah and Avalon, are pleased to announce their co-headlining fall tour, “An Evening with Selah and Avalon.” This fall tour will support the long-awaited brand new releases from both vocal groups. Selah’s You Deliver Me releases August 25 (Curb Records), while Avalon’s new CD, Reborn, will hit shelves Sept. 15 (E1 Music).
“There’s a lot of anticipation about this tour,” says Selah vocalist Todd Smith. “Both of us–Selah and Avalon–are in the midst of personal and artistic renewal … defining seasons, really. We couldn’t imagine a better pairing right now.”
“I am thrilled to have Avalon touring with Selah. We have always been big fans of their music and will be honored to share the stage. Two vocal groups, one big night,” says Avalon vocalist, Janna Long.
With Reborn, Avalon took a daring move and tapped modern rock eccentrist Ian Eseklin (All Star United, Krystal Meyers, Stellar Kart and Francesca Battistelli), joined by Barry Weeks, to produce the group’s 13th project. Along with a new label partnership with E1 Music, Avalon’s latest endeavor is arguably their most ambitious to date. Offering aggressive melodies tied with atypical harmonies and guitar-driven moments, their fresh new sound is sure to give dedicated Avalon fans a new twist on the group’s well-known formula, while expanding its appeal to a wider audience than ever before.
Selah’s first recording in more than three years, You Deliver Me chronicles hope amidst sorrow with deeply personal songs. Last year, founding member Todd Smith and his wife Angie learned that their unborn child would be unable to survive outside of the womb. Their fourth daughter, Audrey Caroline Smith, was born April 7, 2008, and lived for just over two hours. Though Selah’s music has long brought hope and comfort to many, it has now taken on a poignant new personal meaning for the group. They are committed to further sharing God’s faithfulness and ultimate healing, as represented through the legacy of Audrey’s life.
“This is the chance for people to see some of the most talented vocalists in Christian music together on one stage, so needless to say we are getting a lot of great response to this package,” says booking agent David Breen of The Breen Agency. “It is for sure more than just another concert tour in the fall–we feel it is a vocal event that fans of both groups will not want to miss.”
“An Evening with Selah and Avalon” will span across the entire eastern half of the United States. In addition to countless fan favorites, tour audiences will also enjoy hearing several new songs from each group. Highlights will include the lead radio singles from each new album: Selah recently serviced their Bernie Herms-produced, Brooke Fraser-penned “Hosanna”–and Avalon’s current single, “Arise,” shipped to radio earlier this month.
Current routing for “An Evening with Selah and Avalon”:
9/27 Tuscaloosa, AL
10/3 Medina, OH
10/7 Conway, AR
10/8 Bentonville, AR
10/9 Oklahoma City, OK
10/10 McCook, NE
10/24 Riverview, FL
10/25 Live Oak, FL
10/29 Attica, NY
10/30 Elmira, NY
10/31 Auburn, NY
11/6 Joppa, MD
11/7 Mansfield, OH
11/8 Gridley, IL
11/9 Edgerton, MN
11/12 Kentwood, MI
11/13 Hudsonville, MI
For more information and the most up to date routing visit www.avalonlive.com, or www.selahonline.com.
About Selah:
Heralded for its trademark arrangements of hymns and classic songs of faith, Selah continues to win the Dove Award for “Inspirational Album of the Year” every time the group is eligible. Along the way, the Curb recording artist has sold 2.4 million albums and repeatedly hit No. 1 at Christian radio with breakout singles such as “Wonderful, Merciful Savior,” “Press On” and “You Raise Me Up.” Selah has also appeared on television programs like “The 700 Club,” “The Hour of Power,” “Life Today with James Robison” and various TBN specials, while gracing the covers of national magazines such as HomeLife and Christian Single.
As Selah’s most personal recording to date, the new album You Deliver Me, was produced by Dove Award winners Bernie Herms, Jason Kyle, Todd Smith and Allan Hall. The album’s 15 tracks include beloved hymns, favorite worship songs and newly-penned selections, all arranged and presented in Selah’s signature style. For more information visit www.SelahOnline.com.
About Avalon:
During Avalon’s illustrious career, the modern pop quartet has sold over three million records and garnered 21 chart-topping singles, six Dove Awards, three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award. In addition to founding member Janna Long, the group is comprised of Greg Long (Janna’s husband and group member since ’03), Jeremi Richardson, and its newest member, Amy Richardson, making her Avalon debut on Reborn, and who also happens to be Jeremi’s wife.
Touring since the start of their career, Avalon has not only performed at numerous Women of Faith conferences, but has also appeared on a plethora of key media outlets such as CNN’s “Headline News,” “World Beat,” and “Showbiz Today,” as well as The Oxygen Network, QVC, “The 700 Club,” “Life Today with James Robison,” and “The Hour of Power,” among many others. For more information visit www.AvalonLive.com.
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TIME FOR SCHOOL!
Posted: August 10, 2009
Hi all,
Well, we just returned from our last summer trip. We spent a week at the beach and had a great time. Now, it’s time to shop for school as Lillian begins kindergarten in 4 short days. How can that be??? It’s been a good summer but as it’s my least favorite season, I’m anxious for fall to arrive.
You’ve probably heard by now that we are expecting our third child in February. Glad to say I’m feeling better after a rough first trimester. As is the Long way, we won’t be finding out whether it’s a boy or girl till the baby is born. Please keep us in your prayers. We are are very excited about this new blessing!
I’m so excited to write that the new Avalon project will be out in just a month. YEA!!!!! I love these songs and the dynamic message each one holds. God is good and His hand was evident throughout the entire process.
I’m off to buy pencils, glue sticks, and many other school items. Stay cool and hope to see you soon.
Blessings,
Janna
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Introducing Amy!
Posted: August 4, 2009
Hello Friends!
Greetings from the Sunshine State! This is my first journal entry as an official member of AVALON! I am so excited to be part of such an amazing ministry! I am actually having some “down time” as we are not traveling again until the end of the month. I am enjoying spending time with my girls! It’s really hot so we find ourselves at the beach and pool frequently! Ariah is like a fish and Shalom enjoys splashing!
AVALON has just wrapped up the new project REBORN! I cannot wait for you all to hear it! I am so excited about it! The new single is ARISE. You can call your local radio station and request it now! 
It is a great song with a great message!
I LOVE meeting you guys on the road! It means so much to receive such a warm welcome into your world! I, like you, have been an AVALON fan/friend since the beginning! Hope to see you all soon…the tour with Selah kicks off in September!
Love to all!
AMY
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