Chart-topping singer delivers his first album as a songwriter, prepares for busy CMA Music Fest week
(Nashville, Tenn. – June 3, 2010) The journey continues for No. 1 hit recording artist Ty Herndon, as the singer and newly discovered songwriter prepares to release a collection of Country-tinged inspirational songs, titled Journey On, on June 8.
“Writing this music took me on the journey of my life,” says Herndon. “There is joy and heartbreak, worship and big love within the walls of this music.”
Herndon’s newest project blends a contemporary Country and Christian sound with lyrics that reveal a singer reinvigorated with his faith and spirituality. The release also marks Herndon’s debut as a songwriter, having co-written every song on the album, including “When We Fly,” the track that earned him a 2010 Dove Award earlier this year in the Bluegrass Recorded Song category.
Journey On marks a transitional point for Herndon and his 15-year career, which has produced sales of more than 4 million albums and multiple No. 1s on the Country charts, including “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment” and “It Must Be Love.” His new album’s title track and first single, “Journey On,” is being worked at Christian and Country radio and carries the positive kind of message that Herndon hopes will connect with his listeners.
“There was so much I wanted to say to fit where I find myself spiritually and emotionally, and I wanted to sing about that,” he says. “When I was singing songs that someone else had written, I found that I wasn’t in my strongest voice. I am very, very proud of this record and I can’t wait to share it with the world.”
Herndon’s busy schedule at this year’s 2010 CMA Music Festival includes a Ty Herndon & Friends benefit concert to raise money for the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Held Wednesday, June 9, at Nashville Palace, the 7 p.m. show will feature performances from artists including Michael Peterson, Julie Roberts, Anita Cochran, Diana DeGarmo, Amber Hayes, Herndon and more. A fan appreciation luncheon at Nashville Palace will be held earlier that day at noon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.tybenefit.eventbrite.com.
Herndon’s other Music Fest engagements include hosting duties for Sirius XM radio’s “Pure Country” channel, a performance on the Courthouse stage on Friday, June 11 at noon, and numerous booth signings and interviews throughout the week.
Beginning June 15, Herndon’s “Journey On” single will be offered on WalMart.com as its featured free mp3 download of the week. Fans can also purchase a digital download of the entire Journey On album at his website, www.TyHerndon.com.
In February 2010, Herndon became the flagship artist for Nashville-based record label, FUNL Music. The label plans to release another Ty Herndon project in the fall.
For more information about Ty Herndon, visit his official website at www.TyHerndon.com. For hi-res photos and press materials, visit www.AristoPR.com
