''Heavenly Place'' is
Jaci Velasquez
Jacquelyn "Jaci" Davette Velasquez (Spanish ''Jaci Velásquez'', born October 15, 1979) is an American actress and contemporary Christian and Latin pop singer and songwriter, performing in both English and Spanish.
Velasquez has sold almost ...
' debut major label album, released on May 13, 1996 on
Myrrh Records
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Myrrh Records (also known as Myrrh Worship) was an American Christian music record label.
According to ''Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music'', the label was instrumental in developing a popular following for contemporary Christian ...
.
Critical reception
Rodney Batdorf wrote in his
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
review that "''Heavenly Place'' is an impressive debut album from the 16-year old singer." This album includes five radio singles, including "On My Knees," which won a GMA
Dove Award for Song of the Year
The GMA Dove Awards
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, T ...
in 1998.
Track listing
*Track information and credits taken from the album's liner notes.
Personnel
* Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1–4, 6, 10)
* Mark Heimmerman – keyboards (1, 2, 3, 5–10), drum programming (1, 2, 5–8), backing vocals (3, 4, 10), additional arrangements (4), keyboard programming (7), acoustic piano (9)
* Phil Naish – acoustic piano (4)
* George CocchinI – guitars (1, 2, 7)
*
Dann Huff
Dann Lee Huff (born November 15, 1960) is an American record producer and songwriter. For his work as a producer in the country music genre, he has won several awards, including the ''Musician of the Year'' award in 2001, 2004, and 2016 at the Co ...
– guitars (2–6, 9, 10)
* Jackie Street – bass (1–7, 9, 10)
* Scott Williamson – drums (2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10)
*
Terry McMillan
Terry McMillan (born October 18, 1951) is an American novelist. Her work centers around the experiences of Black women in the United States.
Early life
McMillan was born in Port Huron, Michigan. She received a B.A. in journalism in 1977 from ...
– percussion (1–5, 7, 9)
* Bobby Taylor –
oboe
The oboe ( ) is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin, or hybrid composites. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range.
A ...
(4)
* David Hamilton – string arrangements and conductor (4)
* Carl Gorodetzky – concertmaster (4)
*
The Nashville String Machine
Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Members of the group have been credited on records dating from 1972 to the present, although the group was formally formed ...
– strings (4)
* Sally Jumper – backing vocals (3, 4, 9)
*
Chris Rodriguez – lead vocals (5), backing vocals (5, 7), guitars (8)
*
Nicole C. Mullen
Aileen Nicole Coleman-Mullen, known professionally as Nicole C. Mullen, (born January 3, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and choreographer. She was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Music career
While studying at Christ for the ...
– backing vocals (7)
* D.L. Turnedge – backing vocals (7)
Production
* Mark Heimmerman – producer (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Phil Naish – producer (4)
* Judith Cotton Volz – executive producer, A&R direction
* Kathi Dement – A&R coordination
* Joe Baldridge – engineer (1, 2, 3, 5–10), mixing
* Eric Elwell – engineer (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Todd Robbins – engineer (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Ronnie Brookshire – engineer (4)
* Dave Dillbeck – assistant engineer (4)
* Dean Jamison – assistant engineer (4)
* Joe Costa – mix assistant
* Mike Wrucke – mix assistant
* Fun Attic Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Dark Horse Recording Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Studio at Mole End, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (4)
* Great Circle Sound, Nashville, Tennessee – strings recording location (4)
* House of David and Battery Studios, Nashville, Tennessee – mixing locations
* Hank Williams – mastering at Master Mix, Nashville, Tennessee
* PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1, 2, 3, 5–10)
* Bridgett Evans O'Lannerghty – production coordinator (4)
* Christy Coxe – art direction
* Firehouse 101 Art + Design – design
* Matthew Barnes – photography
Charts
Certifications
References
1996 debut albums
Jaci Velasquez albums
Myrrh Records albums
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