Heavenly Place
| Heavenly Place | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 13, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
| Length | 40:04 | |||
| Label | Myrrh | |||
| Producer | Mark Heimermann, Phil Naish | |||
| Jaci Velasquez chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Heavenly Place | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Heavenly Place is the major label studio album by Jaci Velasquez. It released on May 13, 1996 on Myrrh Records.
Critical reception[edit]
Rodney Batdorf wrote in his AllMusic 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 in 1998.[3][4]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If This World" |
| 4:04 |
| 2. | "Un Lugar Celestial (A Heavenly Place)" |
| 4:07 |
| 3. | "Flower In The Rain" | Chris Eaton | 3:38 |
| 4. | "On My Knees" |
| 3:49 |
| 5. | "Shelter" |
| 4:19 |
| 6. | "Baptize Me" |
| 4:17 |
| 7. | "We Can Make a Difference" |
| 3:50 |
| 8. | "I Promise" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "We Will Overcome" |
| 3:52 |
| 10. | "Thief of Always" | Chris Eaton | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 40:04 | ||
- Track information and credits taken from the album's liner notes.[5]
Personnel[edit]
- 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 – guitars (2–6, 9, 10)
- Jackie Street – bass (1–7, 9, 10)
- Scott Williamson – drums (2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10)
- Terry McMillan – percussion (1–5, 7, 9)
- Bobby Taylor – oboe (4)
- David Hamilton – string arrangements and conductor (4)
- Carl Gorodetzky – concertmaster (4)
- The Nashville String Machine – strings (4)
- Sally Jumper – backing vocals (3, 4, 9)
- Chris Rodriguez – lead vocals (5), backing vocals (5, 7), guitars (8)
- Nicole C. Mullen – 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[edit]
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 142 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Batdorf, Rodney. Heavenly Place at AllMusic
- ^ Ilex, J.B. (October 13, 2007). "Jaci Velasquez, "Heavenly Place" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez On My Knees". georgia.thejoyfm.com. thejoyfm.com. April 19, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "On My Knees". doveawards.com. Dove Awards. April 23, 1998. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ Heavenly Place (liner notes). Jaci Velasquez. Rhino. 1996.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Heavenly Places". Recording Industry Association of America.
