Christianbook.com Forays Into Radio with Katie Giguere's "Just By Your Mercy”

New single a Top 40 Hit at Inspo Radio

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) November 22, 2005 -- Christian Book Distributors (www.christianbook.com), America’s #1 source for Christian products, has selected critically acclaimed recording artist Katie Giguere’s original song, “Just By Your Mercy”, as their first-ever single for promotion to Christian Radio. The song is the first track on CBD’s new 3CD compilation, “SING UNTO THE LORD: Psalms of David for Daily Living” (Martingale Music, LLC). The 36-song project is available exclusively at www.ChristianBook.com and features 36 songs based on the Psalms.

The single has quickly and steadily gained momentum at Inspo radio, having been identified as a “MOST ADDED” song, an “INS HIGHEST GAINER”, and an “INS ADVANCER” by the PD Advisor. It entered CRW’s TOP 40 Inspo chart at #37 this week.

Veteran radio promoter Wendell Gafford attributes the success of the single to Katie’s heartfelt delivery and her effortless expression of the passion and desire of the Psalmist. “As I followed the lyrics of Katie Giguere’s ‘Just By Your Mercy’ along with Psalm 5, I was blown away at how well it follows scripture while being a great song as well... this is not an easy task”, says Gafford.

American Family Radio moved the song early on from Light rotation to Heavy, citing listener response as a catalyst to the increased airplay. The 150-station network taped a long-form interview special with Katie in October, which highlights the single as well as her autobiographical book, “Being the Fat Girl” and her debut CD, “Bringin’ Me Hope”. Both projects are distributed by New Day Christian Distribution.

The success of “Just By Your Mercy” has spawned a new retail Psalms project, hitting Christian bookstores in February 2006. The 2 CD set, called “Just By Your Mercy: 25 Ageless Psalms for Life’s Journey” will contain the best cuts from the first project, as well as a new original song from Katie Giguere called “I Lift Up My Eyes” (Psalm 121).

Since her buzz-generating debut at Gospel Music week last year, Katie Giguere has earned critical acclaim for her powerful vocals and unique message. She performed at the 2005 GMA Music Awards, The Retailer’s Choice Awards, and Salem Radio’s Music at the Mills to name a few. “SING UNTO THE LORD” is distributed exclusively by Christian Book Distributors.

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