Brandon Heath YoungLife Promo

Brandon Heath gives a quick word of encouragement to Macon's YoungLife.

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Brandon Heath set for 'FOX & Friends' Friday morning

Tune in to Fox network morning show FOX & Friends Friday (April 10) morning to catch Nashville-reared contemporary Christian voice Brandon Heath performing some songs, including his latest Christian market hit, "Give Me Your Eyes."

That song earned Heath a song of the year nomination from the GMA Dove Award folks, to go along with the singer's other four nods (he's up for male vocalist, songwriter and pop/contemporary recorded song of the year trophies, and for one in the special event album category). That awards show is scheduled for April 23 at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Heath was invited as part of a Good Friday celebration on the show to play songs as FOX & Friends goes in and out of commercial breaks. The show airs 5 - 8 a.m. central on Fox.

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BRANDON HEATH RECEIVES NOMINATION FOR SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

(Nashville, Tenn.) April 1, 2009—GRAMMY-nominated artist, Brandon Heath adds a fifth Dove Award nomination to his tally for the 40th Annual Dove Awards, receiving a nomination this week for Songwriter of the Year, as announced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA). Heath co-wrote the blockbuster, GRAMMY-nominated song, “Give Me Your Eyes,” off his sophomore album What If We. The song spent 14 weeks at No.1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian AC radio chart, and 27 weeks at No. 1 on iTunes Christian Song Chart, during a 7-month run at the top of the download chart following the song’s release in July 2008.

The recipient of the Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year will be named during the awards show on April 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, broadcasting live nationwide on Gospel Music Channel. This is Heath’s second career nod for Songwriter of the Year. He was nominated in 2008 for penning the No.1 radio hit, “I’m Not Who I Was” appearing on his debut album, Don’t Get Comfortable.

Following the announcement, Heath said, “Being a songwriter, this is one of the highest honors I can receive in our industry.”

Honored with four additional nominations for the Gospel Music Association’s 40th Annual Dove Awards, Heath is up for Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Give Me Your Eyes.” Heath also appears in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song category for performing and writing “Give Me Your Eyes,” and for his recording of Patty Griffin’s “Heavenly Day” on Billy: The Early Years Official Motion Picture Soundtrack, in the Special Event Album category.

For more on Brandon Heath, and a listing of his “Revelation Tour” dates with Third Day and Revive, please visit www.brandonheath.net.

About Brandon Heath:
Nashville native Brandon Heath was spotlighted in the Sunday edition (2/8), of The New York Times as a GRAMMY-nominated newcomer “that shouldn't be allowed to slip through the cracks.” Heath released his breakthrough sophomore album, What If We in 2008, featuring the No.1 song “Give Me Your Eyes.” The project followed Brandon’s debut album Don’t Get Comfortable (2006), and first chart-topping radio song, “I’m Not Who I Was,” nominated for Song of the Year at 2008 GMA Dove Awards, and contributing to his win in the New Artist of the Year category. Off stage, Heath seeks opportunities to merge his public platform with his heart for community regularly working with Young Life, Blood:Water Mission, Restore International and unofficially volunteering for many other human rights agencies on a global scale. Heath is a respected songwriter in the Nashville music community and first began writing at age 13.

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Brandon Heath’s Benefit Show Raises Over $10,000 and Counting as Part of the Second Annual “Love Your Neighbor” Benefit

Pictured L-R: Matthew West; Brandon Heath; Don Kirby, David’s teacher (back); David Atmajaya, beneficiary (front); Tiffany Lee, Plumb; Jason Ingram (back) and Matt Bronleewe, producer

Brandon Heath’s “Save David’s Eyes” benefit show on March 11 hosted roughly 600 guests who raised over $10, 000 for one high school student. Heath hosted the benefit to raise surgery funds for 18-year old glaucoma patient, David Atmajaya. Heath launched into the show with Jason Ingram and Tiffany Lee (Plumb) by playing three songs each. Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North joined the stage and performed “By Your Side” with songwriter Jason Ingram. Heath closed the benefit show with his Grammy-nominated, megahit “Give Me Your Eyes.” In support of the cause, Stuph Merch donated over 70 t-shirts featuring the benefit artwork, all of which sold out before the event finished. For more information about Brandon Heath and the “Love Your Neighbor Benefit,” please visit: www.brandonheath.net.

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BRANDON HEATH, JARS OF CLAY, MANDISA, BART MILLARD AND MATTHEW WEST ADDED TO GMA MUSIC WEEK 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 3, 2009 – Brandon Heath, Jars of Clay, Mandisa, Bart Millard and Matthew West have been added to an artist line-up that already includes Francesca Battistelli, Point of Grace, Diamond Rio and Group 1 Crew to be a part of GMA Music Week 2009, which will take place April 18-22 in Nashville, Tenn.

Jars of Clay will be the featured performer for the MAPS Field Trip on April 19, while Heath and West will be among the artists taking part in the "Heart of the Artist" session. Back by popular demand, the "Heart of the Artist" session offers registrants the opportunity to hear from artists as they share their passion for their calling and answer questions.

In addition, Mandisa and Bart Millard will serve as co-hosts and perform for registrants during the April 21 luncheon. This event also will feature performances by Stellar Award winner DeWayne Woods, along with new EMI CMG-distributed artists Stephen Petree and Press Play.

Last week, Word Entertainment announced that it will present the Big Hits Lunch on Monday. Artists scheduled to appear during the lunch include Meredith Andrews, BarlowGirl, Battistelli, Diamond Rio, Group 1 Crew, Point Of Grace, Remedy Drive, Mark Schultz and Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver. This year's lunches are open to all tracks.

These artists also join previously announced speakers who will be a part of GMA Music Week 2009, including Louie Giglio, authors Gabe Lyons (unChristian, Baker Books) and William P. Young (The Shack, Windblown Media), and financial experts Michael Q. Pink (see related item, left) and Bethany and Scott Palmer.

The GMA member rate for GMA Music Week 2009 has been reduced to $299, the lowest GMA Music Week registration rate offered by the GMA in 12 years. More details about the artists, speakers and tracks can be found at http://www.gospelmusic.org/events/generic.aspx?aid=9&pid=183.

The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place April 23, 2009 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Tickets to the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards are on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or by calling 615-242-0303.

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