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CCM ARTIST LAURA KACZOR RELEASES VIDEO THIS WEEK ON TOP TWENTY BILLBOARD SINGLE ALIVE IN YOU

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Nashville, TN (July 7, 2011) ----- CCM Artist Laura Kaczor released her new video this week in support of her hit single, Alive In You. The video was shot in Nashville, where Kaczor is now based, and was produced and directed by Stephen Yake of Yake Films (newsboys, Michael W. Smith). The video is being distributed through Universal MCG/Fontana Distribution/indieExtreme and is available at www.youtube.com, www.iTunes.com, and www.vevo.com.

The video will be featured at the International Christian Retail Convention in Atlanta this month, along with a showcase of Kaczor performing new music from her current CD, Love Enough. The song Alive In You is the second hit single from Love Enough and was written by Kaczor, Chad Cates and Don Koch, who produced the album and single.

The song is in the Top Twenty on the Soft AC/Inspirational charts at Billboard magazine and Christian Music Weekly. The single continues to garner strong support from radio, as Kaczor tied for Most Added this month with Chris Tomlin at Billboard.

LAURA KACZOR SCHEDULED TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “LOVE ENOUGH”

LifeThirst P2 Tour Kicks off 2010 Tour at Valley Forge Christian College

LifeThirst Records/Indie Extreme recording artist, songwriter, and worship leader, Laura Kaczor (pronounced kuh ZOR), announced the release of her new album “Love Enough” in the March issue of My CCM Magazine and on “Hear It First”. The album’s powerful title song, Love Enough, released the end of March to CCM AC and Soft AC formats, is already experiencing success with an early Billboard station add and listing as “Most Added” on BDSRadio.com charts this week. The digital release of the full album is scheduled for April 13 through Indie Extreme’s distribution partner, Universal Music Christian Group. Kaczor co-wrote 9 out of 10 songs on the album, collaborating with award-winning producer and songwriter Don Koch as well as award-winning songwriters Brian White, Chad Cates and Carl Cartee.

Don Koch has won six Dove Awards including Song of the Year, Inspirational Record of the Year, and Inspirational Song of the Year. Don has 38 number one songs in his catalog, including “In Christ Alone”, “Real Thing”, and “The Basics of Life”. His songs are included on CDs of both Christian and Country major artists. Koch has brought all of this experience and talent to Laura Kaczor’s project.

Award winning artist and songwriter, Brian White, co-wrote All Around Me and Invisible on “Love Enough.” He has written 12 number one songs and won two Dove Awards for Inspirational Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Song of the Year.

Laura Kaczor is the founder and worship leader for the LifeThirst P2 Tour. The inaugural event took place at Valley Forge Christian College on Feb. 28, 2010. She is honored to be a part of this worship/evangelism/teaching conference and will be traveling to 10 cities across the U.S. throughout 2010. Laura is also the founder of “Lift Up U”niversity” Girl’s Conferences where she is both a speaker and worship leader. In addition, Laura will be on the “Love Enough” CD release tour throughout the country sharing her new album and the stories behind these inspiring songs.

AWARD WINNING ARTIST MATT BROUWER PRODUCES QUIMI ALANIZ NEW RECORD

Indie Extreme artists collaborate for Quimi’s “Where Is Your Soul” EP release

Black Shoe Records/Indie Extreme award-winning singer-songwriter, Matt Brouwer is producing the latest effort from California native Quimi.Alaniz. Quimi embarked on her first full tour opening for Matt and his band last Spring. Touring together created an opportunity for both to develop a creative connection inspiring the direction of her new music and career. Quimi moved to Houston, TX in the Summer/Fall and began writing with Matt and collecting songs for this project. The pair decided on six songs that challenged Quimi with a new sound. With Brouwer’s input she has created a sound all her own that shows her heart and soul and goes deeper than ever before. Quimi said, “I want this album to speak truth and Matt helped me find the words to convey something real and authentic.”

Quimi, M&M Ministries/Indie Extreme, is a young artist with goals of spreading God’s message internationally through her music. A nationally ranked tennis player at 16 years old, she always dreamed of becoming a singer, but it wasn’t till these past few years that she left tennis and began to pursue her dream. Quimi’s debut, self-titled album delivered a #1 single, “All For Love” in 2009 on the CRW Global AC, INSPO and Canada Charts. The album was filled with heartfelt with songs in both English and Spanish. Quimi continues her signature multi-cultural, bilingual authenticity in the new project.

Matt Brouwer is an award winning Canadian singer/songwriter. His album “Where’s Our Revolution” produced by Grammy winning producer, Michael Omartian and distributed by Indie Extreme/Universal Music Christian Group/Fontana, has earned him a 2009 Covenant Award for “Best Folk/Roots Song of the Year” for “The Other Side” and Fan Choice Artist of the Year”. The album is currently nominated for both a JUNO award (Canadian equivalent of a GRAMMY) and an East Coast Music Award. Brouwer’s single “Sometimes” has recently charted in 2010 as high as #19 on the Billboard CCM AC Chart. Matt is thrilled to have the opportunity produce and work with Quimi on her new project.

Laura Kaczor announces release of "Love Enough" in the new issue of CCM Magazine online!

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Laura Kaczor has just put the finishing touches on her new album "Love Enough" produced by Multi- Dove award winner, Don Koch. LifeThirst Records is releasing the album digitally through Indie Extreme/Universal Music Christian Group, in April 2010 with single releases of the title cut "Love Enough" and "Invisible".

Laura and Don have been writing the songs for this project since last May after Don saw Laura at the Indie Extreme Independent Artist Showcase at GMA Music Week 2009. After several meetings, it was clear that God had called them together for a purpose. Songwriters Brian White, Carl Cartee, and Chad Cates collaborated on several of the songs that make up the new album, creating a lush landscape of worship, contemplative and up-tempo songs sprinkled throughout

Laura will be touring throughout the USA this year as the worship leader for LifeThirst Conferences and the P2 Tour. Check out Laura's page, learn more about her ministry and how you can bring Laura or the LifeThirst/P2 Tour to your church or University.

Tquan Moore keeps "Praise" Coming into Holiday Season

tquan Indie Artist Tquan Moore has always had his share of things to be thankful for, but this Thanksgiving he can add the birth of his son, Corban Arthur-Lee Moore, and a recent music spotlight feature on popular music site, www.hearitfirst.com to his list.

Moore celebrated the birth of his son in late October and just days later on November 3, his online profile was launched on www.hearitfirst.com. The website feature includes photos, performance videos and audio from his current album, All I Need.

"It's an exciting time for me, not only with the joy of my son, but also because my music is now in the company of other well-known inspirational artists, something that doesn't always happen for indie artists such as myself," Moore says.