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PROVO, Utah – Vocalist Jenny Jordan Frogley was named New Recording Artist of the Year and walked away with a handful of additional awards Friday evening (Sept. 26), as the Faith-Centered Music Association presented its tenth annual awards to people who are making a difference in the LDS music market.
Frogley, who was also named Female Recording Artist for 2007, has been singing for years on other people’s albums. She produced her first self-titled one this year. It won in the contemporary album category, and a cut from it, “Peacegiver,” won the award for contemporary song. She performed the song as part of a fast-paced program that saw 37 Pearl Awards given out in record time.
The venerable Mormon Tabernacle Choir won the award for sacred album for “Then Sings My Soul” and tied for Group Recording Artist with the Nashville Tribute Band. Cherie Call was honored as Songwriter of the Year and for her holiday song, “I Just Knew.” Alex Boye was named Performing Artist, and Sam Payne was named Male Recording Artist. Tyler Castleton was the winner in both Arranger and Producer categories.
Staci Peters, chair of the FCMA Board of Directors, said the submissions received this year “represent the broadest range of styles we’ve ever seen in our industry.” New categories were added in order to recognize excellence in devotional, motivational, singer-songwriter/folk, children’s, and contemporary inspirational.
“It’s very satisfying to see how much the borders of faith-centered music have expanded in the past 10 years to encompass such diversity,” she said. “We have more exceptional music to celebrate than ever before.”
In addition to spotlighting the best new music, the Pearl Awards noted the passing of composers Merrill Bradshaw and A. Laurence Lyon and presented posthumous awards to their widows.
Performances between sets of awards offered a glimpse at the variety of styles in this year’s submissions. Performing, in addition to Frogley, were vocalist Cherie Call, folk band Joshua Creek, women’s quartet One Clear Voice, Jason Deere (representing the Nashville Tribute Band), and a classical piano/cello duo, Marshall McDonald and Steven Sharp Nelson.
A complete listing of the award recipients follows:
2007 Pearl Awards
Sacred Recording
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“Savior,” One Clear Voice, performed by One Clear Voice (Tammy Simister Robinson, Johanne Frechette Perry, Tanya Barkdull, LaRene Tinney),written by Roger & Melanie Hoffman, arranged by Tammy Simister Robinson, produced by One Clear Voice and Greg Hansen
Devotional Recorded Song
“I Know He Lives,” A More Excellent Way: EFY 2005, performed by April Meservy, written by Tyler Castleton & Staci Peters, produced by Tyler Castleton and Staci Peters
Motivational Recorded Song
“Family Tree,” Beneath These Stars, performed by Cherie Call, written by Cherie Call, produced by Scott Wiley, Tyler Castleton and Cherie Call
Singer-Songwriter or Folk Recorded Song
“Believe In Him,” Believe In Him: Inspiring Music of Youth, performed by Sam Payne, written by Cherie Call, produced by Greg Hansen
Contemporary Inspirational Recorded Song
“Peacegiver,” Jenny Jordan Frogley, performed by Jenny Jordan Frogley, written by Jenny Jordan Frogley, produced by Jenny Jordan Frogley
Contemporary Recorded Song
“Build The World,” Alex Boye, performed by Alex Boye, written by Alex Boye and Duke Taumoepaua, produced by Dave Johnson
Sacred or Classical Instrumental Recording
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” The Best of Jenny Oaks Baker, performed by Jenny Oaks Baker, arranged by Kurt Bestor, produced by Kurt Bestor, Tyler Castleton and Kenny Hodges
Inspirational or Contemporary Instrumental Recorded Song
“Say Uncle,” Joseph: A Nashvile Tribute to the Prophet, performed by Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband, written by Jason Deere, produced by Jason Deere & Dan Truman
Children’s Recorded Song
“Caterpillar Dreams,” Signing Times Song, Volumes 7-9, performed by Rachel de Azevedo Coleman, written by Rachel de Azevedo Coleman and Lex de Azevedo, produced by Lex de Azevedo
Holiday Recorded Song
“I Just Knew,” Gifts, performed by Cherie Call, written by Cheri Call and Tyler Castleton, produced by Scott Wiley and Tyler Castleton
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Sacred Album
Then Sings My Soul, Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, produced by Mack Wilberg, Craig Jessop, Bruce Leek, and Fred Volger
Inspirational Album
One Clear Voice, One Clear Voice (Tammy Simister Robinson, Johanne Frechette Perry, Tanya Barkdull, LaRene Tinney), produced by One Clear Voice and Greg Hansen
Contemporary Album
Jenny Jordan Frogley, Jenny Jordan Frogley, produced by Jenny Jordan Frogley
Sacred Instrumental Album
Hymns Without Words, Jon Schmidt, produced by Jon Schmidt
Classical Instrumental Album
Sacred Cello, Steven Sharp Nelson, produced by Paul Cardall
Inspirational or Contemporary Instrumental Album
Primary Worship, Paul Cardall, produced by Paul Cardall
Theme or Concept Album
A More Excellent Way: EFY 2005, Various, produced by Tyler Castleton and Staci Peters
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Musical Presentation or Soundtrack
Daughter of a King: Songs for 2007 Young Women, Jenny Phillips, produced by Jenny Phillips and Tyler Castleton
Children’s Album
Signing Times Song Volumes 7-9, Rachel de Azevedo Coleman, produced by Lex de Azevedo
Holiday Album
Gifts, Cherie Call, produced by Scott Wiley and Tyler Castleton
Compilation Album
The Best of Jenny Oaks Baker, Deseret Book
Male Recording Artist
Sam Payne
Female Recording Artist
Jenny Jordan Frogley
Instrumental Recording Artist
Michael Dowdle
Group Recording Artist (tie)
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Nashville Tribute Band
New Recording Artist
Jenny Jordan Frogley
Performing Artist
Alex Boye
Songwriter
Cherie Call
Arranger
Tyler Castleton
Producer
Tyler Castleton
Studio Musician
Aaron Ashton, violinist
Studio Vocalist
April Meservy
Studio Engineer
Steve Lerud
Album Design
Gifts – Meredith Ethington
Record Label
Deseret Book
Radio Show
Steven Kapp Perry (Soft Sunday Sounds – FM 100)
Retail Manager
Joanne Rapp (Nauvoo Book – Houston, Texas)
