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| Spensha Baker to sing at the White House 15-year-old Geffen Records gospel artist, Spensha Baker has been spreading her youthful and vibrant music ministry all across the country. So commanding is the voice and presence of this young lady that Spensha Baker has been invited to sing at the White House for its Black Music Month "Salute to Gospel" celebration on June 17th alongside Kurt Carr and Edwin and Walter Hawkins. Her debut album, Outloud! is due for release on August 5th on Geffen Records. To kick off the New Year, Baker was invited to be a presenter at this year's 2008 Stellar Awards (the Grammy Awards of Gospel music). Baker performed alongside luminaries such as Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and Mary Mary at Fort Hoods' "America Salute to the Troops" celebration where over 4, 000 soldiers and their families were in attendance. Baker also performed for over 6, 000 people at the Hard Rock Cafe in Miami on Mother's Day along with gospel music notables, such as Yolanda Adams, the legendary Shirley Caesar and Martha Munizzi, participated in the Mercedes-Benz-sponsored "Grammy Jams - Tribute To Stevie Wonder" concert, performed at the First Grammy Salute To Gospel Music Tribute and invited by gospel superstar CeCe Winans to appear on the international televised TBN Network's "Praise the Lord" program where she was seen by over 40 million people. Recently, Spensha was handpicked to perform at the "Chrysalis 7th Annual Butterfly Ball" - a major Hollywood charity event with an audience that included cast members from the hit television show "Grey's Anatomy, " actor Ashton Kutcher and entertainment mogul Russell Simmons that gave Spensha a standing ovation for her moving performance. Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair witnessed the young gifted singer's vocal talent firsthand as one of the judge's on the CBS show "Star Search, " when Spensha was a 12-year-old finalist on the show. Although she didn't win the contest, Fair was so impressed with Spensha's talent that he signed her to Geffen immediately. Spensha Baker, who is a dynamic new breed of contemporary gospel artist, has released her first single, "Hallelujah, " a scintillating cover of the Clark Sisters' classic produced by hit-maker Warryn Campbell, which is available on Itunes along with "Purpose, " the buzz single that has been playing on XM Radio for over a year. The just-released video for "Hallelujah" puts Spensha's FRESH face and soul stirring sound front and center and will begin playing on gospel video channels and internet sites in the coming weeks. Inspirational and danceable, the twelve songs of OutLoud! are total and natural musical extensions of Spensha Baker. "Gospel music is my life, " she explains. "I live it and breathe it!" OutLoud! was produced by some of the music industry's most talented craftsmen, including award winning producers Warryn Campbell (Kanye West, Mary Mary), Shep Crawford (Whitney Houston, Heather Headley), Eric Dawkins (Fantasia, BeBe Winans), Tim Miner (Steve Perry, DeLeon Richards) and Jazz Nixon (Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Darius Rucker). Mervyn Warren, who has worked his musical magic for artists ranging from Quincy Jones and Barbra Streisand to Vickie Winans, lent his arranging skills to Spensha's amazing debut recording. Baker's powerful, persuasive music ministry and sparkling personality is irrestible and is being embraced by Gospel and Urban audiences alike. Beautiful, confident, mature and wise beyond her years, Spensha Baker is a young lady who's dedicated to living her life's purpose OUTLOUD! Visit Spensha Baker online at http://www.spenshaonline.com and http://www.myspace.com/spenshabaker. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |