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New York, NY – Internationally renowned and celebrated, Kurt Carr is one of the brightest jewels in the crown of Gospel music. His 7 th CD JUST THE BEGINNING was released last Tuesday and has debuted at #2 on Billboard's Gospel Albums chart. The CD is also #5 on iTunes' Christian/Gospel sales chart and appears on Billboard's Top-100 albums chart, which is a rare fete for a Gospel artist. Additionally, the first single “Peace & Favor Rest Upon Us” is a high performer at radio and this week is #1 most added as well as #3 most increased spins.
“I am really excited,” says Carr who is currently on the final leg of a major market promotional tour. “I am so grateful that even though I've been away a few years, people have not forgotten about me. I have greatly enjoyed producing for other artists who I really admire, but it is great to be back and making music with the wonderful Kurt Carr Singers and I thank everyone for their support.”
Kurt Carr has penned numerous #1 songs, including the ubiquitous “In the Sanctuary” - which has been translated into nine different languages, re-recorded by 20 different acts and is a Sunday morning favorite at churches around the globe. Since his 2005 release “ One Church ,” Carr has helmed numerous projects including “I Never Lost My Praise,” the critically acclaimed “comeback” CD for the legendary Tramaine Hawkins; and Bishop Paul Morton's powerful “Still Standing.” Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers reunited to record JUST THE BEGINNING , a powerful opus of good ‘ole church music with Carr's trademark cross-generational, cross-cultural appeal.
JUST THE BEGINNING is in stores now.
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