TY HERNDON EMBARKS ON JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME WITH NEW ALBUM DUE JUNE 8
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.
