We Won't Forget You Haiti
NEWS:
March 09 2010
As Lara returns from her second trip to Haiti, she is focusing on keeping the flame alive. Offering a song called "Look Up " to the cause that is now available for download through
noisetrade.com/laralandon.
The physical compilation CD that it is including on is called "Haiti...Unto the Least of These"
available at
CSMInetwork.com
Lara Landon Emerges As One Of Christian Music’s Most Promising New Artists
Publish Date: Feb 01, 2010 Yourmusiczone.com
Singer-songwriter Lara Landon, one of 2009’s most promising new artists, is kicking off the new year with one simple goal: to make a difference. Last week, Landon joined Michael W. Smith and dozens of artists at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studios in Nashville to record “Come Together Now”, which will be made available for sale soon with all proceeds going to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.
But her relationship with Haiti is much deeper than one single evening in a Nashville recording studio. Landon is the co-founder of New Reality International (NRI), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those who are victims of extreme poverty, disease and injustice access free healthcare and vocational training. The song “Better” from Landon’s debut album, Beloved, is the organization’s theme song.
Just two months prior to the devastating earthquake, Landon spent a few weeks in Haiti assisting in ongoing efforts there to bring medical aid to a country in desperate need. NRI is currently in the process of mobilizing several teams to return to Haiti this month to aid in the relief efforts there.
“During my previous travels to Haiti, I realized what a wonderful country it has the potential to be,” says Landon. The people are so full of life and beauty. The children there truly stole my heart and when I saw the recent re-devastation of the country, I knew that God had been preparing me to respond through our organization NRI. We are dedicated to helping Haiti recover and rebuild. When the world’s attention has faded away we want to still be there making a difference in their lives. I feel very tied to this place now.”
The album has received stellar reviews since its release in September, with additional high marks from Focus on the Family’s Plugged In Podcast, ChristianityToday.com, Soul-Audio.com, HigherRockMusic.com, CrossRhythms.co.uk, AlphaOmegaNews.org, ChristianMusicReview.org and many others.
In the final months of 2009, Landon appeared on numerous television programs including JCTV’s new concert series 1 Music Village, Lesea Broadcasting’s Live from Studio B, FamilyNet’s Mornings, Good Morning Arkansas (ABC affiliate, Little Rock), Live at 9 (CBS affiliate, Memphis), Atlanta Live and the nationally syndicated mainstream morning show Daytime. In addition, she’s currently featured in promotional spots for Gospel Music Channel.
February 01 2010
This month Lara will be shooting her first music video for the title track off her album, Beloved.
The video will be released in April.
January 29 2010
Press Release :
MICHAEL W. SMITH GATHERS A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS TO RECORD “COME TOGETHER NOW” TO BENEFIT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) January 28, 2010 – Yesterday at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studios, multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, Michael W. Smith gathered a who’s-who list from the music community to record “Come Together Now.” The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.
“The crisis in Haiti has left us all trying to figure out how we can help,” shares Smith. “We wanted to create something that the community could support, for the greater good of those in Haiti. Everyone gave of their time: the studio was donated, the musicians donated their time and all proceeds from this song will go to designated charity/relief work through The American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse. It’s incredible to be part of something that is going to help so many people.”
The song will be made available for sale soon, with all proceeds going to benefit relief efforts to Haiti. More details on the song’s release date are forthcoming.
Contributing artists include: Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amber Hezlep, Anthony Moreino, Anthony Skinner, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, B. Reith, Brady Toops, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Byron Chambers, Calvin Nowell, Charmaine, Chris McClarney, Chris Sligh, Chuck Girard, Dana Jorgensen, Darwin Hobbs, David Mullen, Don Poythress, Donovan Tea, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Greg Jennings, Hillary McBride, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jasmine Sagginario, Jason Baird, Jason Dunn, Jimmie Allen, Jody Davis, John Ford Coley, John Schlitt, Joseph Martino, Julia Ross, Justin Rivers, Kate Lazar, Kate Schettler, The Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lara Landon, Lanae Hale, Lannie Anderson, Lee Greenwood, Mandisa, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall and Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Melinda Doolittle, Meredith Andrews, Michael Cavallo, Michael Olson, Michael Tait, Michael Tash, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Rachel B. James, Reco Hight, Restless Heart, Ruben Mundo, Russ Mohr, Sarah Ross, Sarah Sadler, Selah, Shannon Cochran, Shawn Cavallo, Stephanie Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terrence James, TobyMac, Tommy Coomes, Travis Cottrell, Trey Heffinger, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier. (Artist list subject to change.)
January 28th 2010
Plans are being made for New Reality International, Lara's non-profit, to take a medical team to Fonds Parisians Haiti this coming February 25th. More to details to come...
Last night in Nashville Lara Landon joined the all star cast that was assembled to record the song penned by Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan and David Mullen "Come Together Now". All the proceeds from the song will go directly to Samaritans' purse for Haiti. See the video here...
January 26th 2010
Lara is soon recording two songs she penned for Haiti. The songs will be added to a compilation cd being put together by Gene Schmidt founder of the Christian Songwriters and Musicians International. All proceeds raised will be given to New Reality International and Samaritans Purse to help relieve the suffering in Haiti.
January 17 2010
Lara Landon is one of 30 artist up for a Dove Award nomination in the catagory of "Best NEW ARTIST"
January 16 2010
As well as being a solo artist Lara Landon is the front woman for the rock/blues band "The Other I". The bands first EP unofficialy entitled STAND is going into production this February. Grammy nominated producer Denny Jiosa was called on for the project. More details to come.
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