( Nashville , TN ) June 30, 2008 — Fervent Records’ new singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli is slated to make her debut performance in New York, NY at For Your Imagination on July 8 as part of “Live at FYI”’s concert series, in conjunction with the launch of her new community-based website, www.francescamusic.com.
Battistelli will perform songs from her upcoming Fervent Records / Warner Bros. Records release My Paper Heart including the most-added song at AC radio from a new artist this year, “I’m Letting Go,” and the breakout song that challenges others to take action on issues that matter to them, “It’s Your Life.” “We’re excited to be working with our friends at Fervent Records and Warner Music Group to help break this incredible new artist, Francesca Battistelli,” said John Henkel, For Your Imagination’s VP of Artist and Industry Relations and the producer of LIVE@FYI. “We look forward to being a part of Francesca’s development into the star we all believe she is.” To catch a live video webcast of the performance, visit www.francescamusic.com at 5:00 p.m. EST on July 8, 2008.
Also streaming on the website from July 8 to street date is Battistelli’s full-length album My Paper Heart, set to release July 22 to critical acclaim. The “I’m Letting Go” EP recently went No. 1 on iTunes’ Christian & Gospel page and is currently a Top 10 hit at AC radio. For more information, visit www.francescamusic.com.
New York City based For Your Imagination develops and markets high-quality original web video series turning concept into reality for brands and content creators. The company works with brands and content creators to develop their content, offering them the opportunity to reach a targeted, advertiser-friendly audience effectively and monetizing quickly. For Your Imagination is built upon the experience of industry veterans whose combined expertise includes web development, major television and movie production, national marketing campaigns and technology. Shows available now include Break a Leg (www.breakaleg.tv), DadLabs (www.dadlabs.com), The Green House (www.green-house.tv) and more — see for yourself, visit http://www.foryourimagination.com/.
Founded in 2001 by Susan Riley, Fervent Records is a part of Word Label Group, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company. In addition to the Absolute series Fervent Records’ roster heralds some of today’s top Christian performers including BarlowGirl, Big Daddy Weave, Francesca Battistelli, Group 1 Crew, pureNRG and CADIA. The Word Label Group leads the industry with over 57 years of music-making history.