Heavenly Place
1996 studio album by Jaci Velasquez
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Heavenly Place is the fourth studio album and major label debut album by Jaci Velasquez. It released on May 13, 1996, on Myrrh Records. Prior to this album, Velasquez had released three independent albums between the ages of 9 and 14: My Favorite Songs (1988), Help Me (1992), and Keep the Fire Burning (1994).
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| Released | May 13, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
| Length | 40:04 | |||
| Label | Myrrh | |||
| Producer | Mark Heimermann
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Critical reception
Rodney Batdorf wrote in his AllMusic review that "Heavenly Place is an impressive debut album from the 16-year old singer." This album includes five radio singles, including "On My Knees," which won a GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year in 1998.[3][4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "If This World" |
| 4:04 |
| 2. | "Un Lugar Celestial (A Heavenly Place)" |
| 4:07 |
| 3. | "Flower In The Rain" | Chris Eaton | 3:38 |
| 4. | "On My Knees" |
| 3:49 |
| 5. | "Shelter" |
| 4:19 |
| 6. | "Baptize Me" |
| 4:17 |
| 7. | "We Can Make a Difference" |
| 3:50 |
| 8. | "I Promise" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "We Will Overcome" |
| 3:52 |
| 10. | "Thief of Always" | Chris Eaton | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 40:04 | ||
- Track information and credits taken from the album's liner notes.[5]
Personnel
- Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1–4, 6, 10)
- Mark Heimmerman – keyboards (1–3, 5–10), drum programming (1, 2, 5–8), backing vocals (3, 4, 10), additional arrangements (4), keyboard programming (7), acoustic piano (9)
- Phil Naish – acoustic piano (4)
- George CocchinI – guitars (1, 2, 7)
- Dann Huff – guitars (2–6, 9, 10)
- Jackie Street – bass (1–7, 9, 10)
- Scott Williamson – drums (2–4, 6, 9, 10)
- Terry McMillan – percussion (1–5, 7, 9)
- Bobby Taylor – oboe (4)
- David Hamilton – string arrangements and conductor (4)
- Carl Gorodetzky – concertmaster (4)
- The Nashville String Machine – strings (4)
- Sally Jumper – backing vocals (3, 4, 9)
- Chris Rodriguez – lead vocals (5), backing vocals (5, 7), guitars (8)
- Nicole C. Mullen – backing vocals (7)
- D.L. Turnedge – backing vocals (7)
Production
- Judith Cotton Volz – executive producer, A&R direction
- Mark Heimmerman – producer (1–3, 5–10), additional production (4)
- Phil Naish – producer (4)
- Joe Baldridge – engineer (1–3, 5–10), mixing
- Eric Elwell – engineer (1–3, 5–10)
- Todd Robbins – engineer (1–3, 5–10)
- Ronnie Brookshire – engineer (4)
- Dave Dillbeck – assistant engineer (4)
- Dean Jamison – assistant engineer (4)
- Joe Costa – mix assistant
- Mike Wrucke – mix assistant
- Fun Attic Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1–3, 5–10)
- Dark Horse Recording Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1–3, 5–10)
- Studio at Mole End, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (4)
- Great Circle Sound, Nashville, Tennessee – strings recording location (4)
- House of David and Battery Studios, Nashville, Tennessee – mixing locations
- Hank Williams – mastering at Master Mix, Nashville, Tennessee
- Kathi Dement – A&R coordination
- PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1–3, 5–10)
- Bridgett Evans O'Lannerghty – production coordinator (4)
- Christy Coxe – art direction
- Firehouse 101 Art + Design – design
- Matthew Barnes – photography
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[6] | 142 |
| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||