Jennie Walker Signs Worldwide Distribution Deal of New Album "It's My Time"

Nov. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Jennie Walker is releasing her much anticipated album in early 2010, after signing a major recording contract and worldwide distribution agreement with Maddie Records, and physical distribution to be handled by Universal Music Group.
   
The daughter of an infantry officer and a mother who studied and performed opera, Jennie Walker was motivated by her mother’s passion for songwriting, singing, and performing; a passion which would become the driving force for Jennie’s musical journey. They would write songs together while Jennie was a teen, setting the stage for this moment – the release of her album, “It’s My Time”.

Now a veteran performer, Jennie Walker builds a mosaic of life's questions based on her experiences; evoking images of romance and passion. She has performed for international notables, including Nelson Mandela's wife, Graça Machel, in Mozambique, and the Rockefeller family. Jennie was born on Ft. Hood, Texas and currently resides in New York City.

Co-writing with Tommy Faragher, Grammy Nominee and 12-time platinum selling producer with a internationally known body of work (Taylor Dayne, Elvis Costello, Robbie Nevil, Keli Price, Brenda K Starr, O’Jays, Hall and Oats, Eternal, Bardot), Jennie presents 12 wonderfully executed songs, which reveal her luxuriantly smooth voice and resonate in songs which are intrigues of power, foreboding and fatalistic journeys through love, relationships, and the highs and lows of life.

When asked to describe Jennie’s music and the creative process, Faragher said, “Jennie brings in these heartfelt lyrics from her personal experiences, and I work with her to find her Southern roots blended with a sophisticated musical edge. This collection of songs represents a peek into the soul of a great singer/songwriter who is expressing full emotion through her music.”

A few months before the album release was announced, Internet Radio Magazine noted in an interview, “We call it the “Jennie Walker Effect” now – it is the feeling you get when you’ve interacted with a musician who you know – know – is going to do something big.”

When not in the studio, Jennie is active in the music industry and in non-profit and charity fundraising endeavors, in addition to her workload as an actor and voice-over artist. She is a member of the prestigious Artists Against Hunger & Poverty Program of WHY (World Hunger Year), and has made a personal pledge to ensure all of her music performances and music business activities have a charitable component, which allows her to give back to the community.

Her advocacy efforts have seen her commit her seemingly unlimited energy as a staff member of organizations like The Carter Center in Atlanta, founded by former President Jimmy Carter, The Synergos Institute, founded by David Rockefeller’s daughter Peggy Dulany, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Maintaining her commitment to be an advocate for important societal issues, Jennie will be donating a percentage of the proceeds of her album to WHY (World Hunger Year), The Carter Center, Columbus State University, and The Synergos Institute.

Jennie Walker is set to release her debut album of 12 soulfully personal songs in early 2010, which will have physical distribution through Universal Music Group and be distributed digitally by The Orchard.

“Jennie's smooth flowing melodies and lyrical meanderings draw the listener in and hold them. Couple this with flawless production and execution, and you have a very exciting artist. It's little wonder Jennie made it to the top of the whotune charts!" commented WhoTune.com Managing Director, Karl George –Jennie Walker's "Night Flight to London" climbed to #1 on the Whotune Australian Indie Chart.

Jennie has garnered a following in the Latin American press as well, with mentions in noted pop culture publications as Terra, Emol, La Tercera, Cooperativa

When asked for her reaction, Jennie was ebullient. "I couldn't be more excited and thankful to everyone who had a part in getting me here - the talented musicians and all of the support I have gotten along the way from Butch Lowery at Lowery Music Group in Atlanta, GA, Bruce Burch at UGA Music Business Program (Formerly with EMI Music) and Tom Long at A&R (formerly with ASCAP Nashville). I just thank them all."

For more information about Jennie Walker, see http://jenniewalker.com - please direct press and interview inquiries to Kington Magna Public Relations

Maddie Records is home to a multi-cultural and diverse family of artists and its set to become one of the most successful labels in the industry, boasting an array of talented artists including Lucybell, Latin band with Grammy nominations for best Latin Rock Band and 9Lies, Irish band chosen by ASCAP for excellence in song writing at I Create Music Expo 07 in Los Angeles.

For more information on Maddie Records, please contact Maddie Records Media and Artist Relations (UK) - 44 (0) 1157141644 or Alex Croft - 44 (0) 7527883564

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