Heavenly Place
1996 studio album by Jaci Velasquez
Heavenly Place Released May 13, 1996 Recorded 1995–1996 Genre Contemporary Christian music Length 40 :04 Label Myrrh Producer Mark Heimermann
"If This World" "Flower In The Rain" "Un Lugar Celestial" "On My Knees " "We Can Make A Difference"
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 1] Jesus Freak Hideout [ 2]
Heavenly Place Jaci Velasquez . It released on May 13, 1996, on Myrrh Records . Prior to this album, Velasquez had released three independent albums between the ages of 9 and 14: My Favorite Songs (1988), Help Me (1992), and Keep the Fire Burning (1994).
Critical reception
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
Title Writer(s) 1. "If This World" 4:04 2. "Un Lugar Celestial (A Heavenly Place)" Bob Farrell Regie Hamm Mark Heimermann David Velasquez 4:07 3. "Flower In The Rain" Chris Eaton 3:38 4. "On My Knees " 3:49 5. "Shelter" 4:19 6. "Baptize Me" Mark Heimermann Erik Sundin 4:17 7. "We Can Make a Difference" Mark Heimermann David Mullen 3:50 8. "I Promise" Jaci Velasquez Johnny Ramirez 3:39 9. "We Will Overcome" Bob Farrell Regie Hamm Mark Heimermann 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
Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1–4, 6, 10)Mark Heimmerman – keyboards (1–3, 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 (2–4, 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
Judith Cotton Volz – executive producer, A&R direction
Mark Heimmerman – producer (1–3, 5–10), additional production (4)
Phil Naish – producer (4)
Joe Baldridge – engineer (1–3, 5–10), mixing
Eric Elwell – engineer (1–3, 5–10)
Todd Robbins – engineer (1–3, 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 (1–3, 5–10)
Dark Horse Recording Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1–3, 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
Kathi Dement – A&R coordination
PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1–3, 5–10)
Bridgett Evans O'Lannerghty – production coordinator (4)
Christy Coxe – art direction
Firehouse 101 Art + Design – design
Matthew Barnes – photography
References
↑ 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 .↑ Jaci Velasquez (1996). Heavenly Place (liner notes). Rhino . ↑ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200) ". Billboard ↑ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums) ". Billboard ↑ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Heatseekers Albums) ". Billboard ↑ "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Heavenly Places" . Recording Industry Association of America .
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