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Laura Kaczor
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“God, through the gifts given Laura Kaczor, cuts through and sings to even the darkest place bringing His light.” - Pastor Paul Xander - Grace Lutheran Church, Pottstown.
“Laura has a heavy anointing on her life. When she sings,... |
 “God, through the gifts given Laura Kaczor, cuts through and sings to even the darkest place bringing His light.” - Pastor Paul Xander - Grace Lutheran Church, Pottstown.
“Laura has a heavy anointing on her life. When she sings, chains fall off of people. I see her going to the nations, and she is not just about music, there is a powerful word in her to speak!” - Bishop Melendez- Soul Saving Station
“If thoughts are “spiritual things”; if words are “conveyances of” those spiritual things; and if Christian Music is a conveyance of Christ’s Spirit colored by notes, mathematically coherent melodies, and harmonies both pleasing, and inspiring; then Laura has become a beautiful, joyous, and spiritual fountain of “Living Water” overflowing into the air that surrounds us. Her music is imbued with the Spiritual Essence of “The Word”, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and our Redeemer.” – John Wilson of PA
BIO "Music is such a huge part of our world, and it is one of the most effective mediums for communicating a message. I’ve always felt that songs that speak to the human condition, and offer hope, purpose, and beauty, should not be limited to the church. I want my music to communicate God’s love to a broken world… and an amazingly diverse world it is! It’s awesome to see how music can bridge generational and cultural barriers, and touch the heart of a person. That is what excites me the most, and keeps me singing every day.” - Laura
Laura Kaczor (pronounced, kuh ZOR), a Nashville recording artist, songwriter, worship leader and speaker announced the release of her new album “Love Enough” in My CCM Magazine and on “Hear It First”. The album’s powerful title song, “Love Enough” experienced early radio success and she is releasing her second single, "Invisible" Aug. 10. The full album is available now digitally and the physical release will be to stores nation-wide Sept.14 through Universal Music Christian Group and LifeThirst/IE. Laura 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”. He has worked with major artists such as 4-Him, Phillips Craig and Dean and many others. Award winning artist and songwriter, Brian White has written 12 number one songs and won two Dove Awards for Inspirational Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Song of the Year. He has worked with December Radio, Point of Grace and many others. Chad Cates is a Dove Award winner and has worked with Rebecca St. James, Mandisa and more, and Carl Cartee is the founder of “Inspire” Worship Conferences. Kent Cooper, of “House of Big” Studios recorded vocals and mixed for the project (Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp) and many others.
Originally from PA, a voice student of Susan Dash since age 14, and a musician playing piano and guitar, Laura moved to Nashville in 2006. This was following the completion of her debut CD, “Wake Me Up” done with Grammy nominated producer, Anthony Newett and Chris Davis from GLAD. Soon after arriving in Nashville, Laura completed an EP in 2007, “Wildflowers” produced by multi-Grammy award winning producer, John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash at the famous Cash Cabin Studios. Laura wrote all of the songs on both of these CDs.
Laura is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and has been a worship leader for Penn’s Chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ, a lead vocalist for Full Measure, Penn’s Christian a Capella group, and soloist on their album, “Not for Nothing”. Laura’s ministry was recently featured in the Ivy League Christian Observer Magazine following her return to Penn during a concert tour. Having had a life-changing encounter with the Lord through worship her senior year in high school, Laura became the worship leader for “Jesus Fest” beginning in 2001. This program began with 50 youth and grew to uniting over 1000 youth/young adults and all ages from 150 churches quarterly in worship, evangelism and teaching where many came to Christ.
Laura is the founder, worship leader and a speaker for “LifeThirst” (Find the Living God and You Will Never Thirst Again, Jn. 4:13). The inaugural event took place at Valley Forge Christian College in Feb. with 4 events to date. LifeThirst came to Phila. in June and is partnering with former gang leader, Evangelist, Author, Joey Perez. Laura is honored to be a part of this worship/evangelism/teaching conference across the U.S. using the gifts of local and national artists, speakers, drama and dance ministries. She is also the founder of “Lift Up U”niversity” Girl’s Conferences (God is the “Lifter” of Your Head, Lev. 26:13) where she is both a speaker and worship leader joining with Girlz of Faith. 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. Laura is also working on a devotional for “Love Enough” she prays will be used to set people free through the boundless love of Christ.
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11/3/2011 - Laura Kaczor New Single Yours Forever Top Added At Billboard Soft AC Radio For Three Weeks
CCM artist, Laura Kaczor, continues to garner strong support from Christian radio as her latest single Yours Forever was one of the top Most Added on Billboard’s Soft AC/Inspirational chart for three consecutive weeks. Kaczor has been connecting with key radio stations and programmers across the country and recently visited with KYCC in Stockton, CA. She recorded an interview with the station’s Music Director and Morning Show Host, Theresa Schaad. You can hear Kaczor’s interview here. Kaczor’ previous single Alive In You peaked at #17 on Billboard’s Soft AC/Inspirational chart.
Besides being a Top 20 recording artist, Kaczor is an inspirational speaker and worship leader who has started her own LifeThirst ministry for teens and Lift Up U-niversity for teen girls, and both ministries are currently being booked across the country. During Kaczor’s California trip she ministered at three key events on the west coast, as the worship leader at a women’s conference in Concord, CA and as the guest speaker and worship leader at two teen events in Brentwood, CA. At both events Kaczor was met with standing ovations as her ministry touched those in attendance. The week before the California trip, Kaczor ministered at two secular high schools in the Decatur, AL area to give the churched and unchurched messages of hope and inspiration, which led to fourteen students giving their lives to Christ.
For more information about Kaczor’s music and ministries please visit www.laurakaczor.com, or www.facebook.com/laurakaczormusic.
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9/7/2011 - Laura Kaczor to Release New Single to Radio "Yours Forever"
CCM artist Laura Kaczor, who just recently enjoyed her first #17 hit song on Billboard’s Soft AC chart with Alive In You that stayed on the chart for eleven weeks, is poised to release her next single to radio, Yours Forever. The song will go for adds at radio on September 9th and the tune was co-written by Kaczor, Chad Cates and Don Koch, who also produced Kaczor’s new album, Love Enough. The project has led to Kaczor becoming known for her strong vocals and prolific songwriting.
“When I hear Laura's voice, the following adjectives come to mind: light, effortless, compelling, and passionate,” says Chuck Heuberg, Music Director, KCFB/St. Cloud, MN. “Her lyrics are based on God's Word, and that is foremost to us at THE WORD when choosing music to minister to our listeners. Laura's music does that and so much more.”
“Yours Forever is a great follow-up to Laura’s Top 20 Billboard hit, Alive In You,” says Wendell Gafford, Owner, Creative Promotions. “It highlights the wonderful variety of the music found on Laura's latest project, Love Enough. It's also the first single released to radio that focuses on her passion for praise and worship. This single should continue to solidify Laura's impact on the Soft AC/Inspirational format and strengthen her growing relationship with key programmers across the country.”
Yours Forever is a modern rendition of Psalm 100, according to Kaczor. “It's a call to worship and a reminder that we are His people ‘the sheep of his pasture’ forever. And it reminds us that the only reason we can enter into His presence is because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, ‘while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.’ He paved the way and ultimately our response has to be one of complete surrender, embracing the new identity that He has given us in Christ, his people, forever! “
While radio and fans are embracing Kaczor’s music, media has also shown strong support for the new singer/songwriter. Kaczor has done interviews with NewReleaseTuesday.com, Control Track, Baptist Standard and WATC-TV, along with receiving great reviews for Love Enough.
NewReleaseTuesday.com - Laura Kaczor’s first nationally distributed release, Love Enough, is a high-patina nugget that showcases the multi-talented (author, speaker,) singer/song-writer/musician’s unmistakable talent.
CW’s Place - With her latest release, ‘Love Enough,’ Laura Kaczor continues to show that she has a real heart for serving the Lord, along with the talents necessary to put it to music.
Jay’s Musik Blog – Laura Kaczor’s gorgeous vocals, beautiful music, and Christ-centered lyrics make Love Enough a debut project you will not want to miss!
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7/14/2011 - CCM Artist Laura Kaczor is Top 20 on Billboard Chart Two Weeks in a Row
CCM artist Laura Kaczor (kuh-ZURE) continues to generate buzz, while building a loyal fan base, as she is rapidly becoming the breakout artist of the year. Kaczor’s current single, Alive In You debuted on Billboard’s Soft AC/Inspirational chart at #19, which made the song the highest debut of last week, and the tune remains in the Top 20 this week. The single was co-written by Kaczor, her producer 6-time Dove Award winner Don Koch (Phllips, Craig & Dean, NewSong) and Dove award winning writer, Chad Cates. A video for the single was produced by Stephen Yake (newsboys, Michael W. Smith) and will be released July 5. The video will be featured at the International Christian Retail Convention in Atlanta next month, along with a showcase of Kaczor performing her new music.
“Thank you so much to all of my radio friends and the faithful listeners,” exclaims Kaczor. “I'm so excited about the success of Alive in You, as it's more than I ever dreamed. I've started this journey because I wanted to become a part of people's lives and to encourage them through every stage with the amazing hope we have in Jesus. I'm humbled by the privilege to be able to do that, and so much more. God is good!”
"Laura Kaczor is one of the strongest up and coming artists on Christian radio today,” says Wendell Gafford, President, Creative Promotions. “Programmers have quickly embraced her music, as well as her heart and passion for the Lord, and are excited about partnering with her in ministry. In my 17 years as a radio promoter, I have had few artists embraced by Christian radio programmers as quickly as Laura Kaczor!"
Kaczor’s previous single Invisible also garnered tremendous success by achieving a Top 25 on the Billboard chart, #7 on Christian Music Weekly’s Worship chart and #14 on CMW’s Soft AC/Inspirational chart, with over 100 radio stations playing the song. Invisible and Alive In You are from Kaczor’s debut album, Love Enough that was released through Universal MCG/Fontana distribution on LifeThirst Records/IE. Kaczor co-wrote 9 of the 10 songs on the CD and collaborated with such high-profile writers such as Brian White who has written 12 #1 singles and Carl Cartee, a staff writer at Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing and founder of “Inspire” Worship Conferences.
Besides being a talented singer/songwriter, Kaczor is the founder, worship leader and speaker for LifeThirst Ministries, which is based on John 4:13-14: Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst again. At the same time, Kaczor has also founded and serves as worship leader and speaker for Lift Up U-niversity that is a girl’s/women’s conference that deals with self-esteem, purity and other emotional bondage issues. For more information on LifeThirst please visit online at www.laurakaczor.com/lifethirst and for Lift Up U-niveristy, www.laurakaczor.com/liftupu.
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7/8/2011 - Laura Kaczor Releases "Alive In You" Video This Week
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 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.
For more information and updates on Kaczor visit online at www.laurakaczor.com and www.facebook.com/laurakaczormusic. And be sure to check out Kaczor’s new video blog at www.youtube.com.
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12/21/2010 - Laura Kaczor’s Year End Report Card Is a Great Beginning
2010 may be ending, but it merely marks the beginning of the burgeoning career of LifeThirst/Indie Extreme recording artist, Laura Kaczor. Momentum for Kaczor has been building since late fall with the release of her national debut CD, Love Enough. The results led to November and December seeing a surge in radio airplay and steep increases in event bookings, television activity and social networking. Along with continuing the effective radio promotion, initial marketing plans for 2011 will focus on television appearances, social network marketing, and concerts and conference events. Universal Music Christian Group/Fontana Distribution distributes Kaczor’s debut, a 10-song project produced by six-time Gospel Music Association Dove Award-winner, Don Koch. The CD first released digitally in March and physical product hit stores shelves on September 14, 2010.
Radio has been the driving agent for the Pennsylvania native’s increased visibility. “Invisible,” her second radio release from Love Enough, is closing the year with regular rotation on nearly 100 radio stations or networks (both reporters and non-reporters) across the country. For the week ending December 3, the single earned the #1 spot for CMW’s “On the Verge” and #3 on Billboard’s “New & Active” listings. With charts frozen until after January 1, “Invisible” is sitting just outside the Top 20 on Billboard and Top 25 for CMW.
“This has been an exciting fall run with Laura and the ‘Invisible’ single,” says Wendell Gafford of Creative Promotions, the promotions agency for the single. “We’ve been able to share both Laura’s music and her heart and both are resonating with programmers. As crowded as play lists are at every station, I think the success we’re seeing with Laura is directly attributable to her authenticity and transparency. The new year looks very bright for her.”
Kaczor supported her radio airplay with a series of interviews, events and television appearances. In addition to myriad in-studio and telephone interviews with radio stations, she appeared in concert and at conferences nearly a dozen times during fourth quarter. Appearances were coordinated to leverage potential in-studio and/or retail drop-ins. While in Atlanta in mid-November, Kaczor made stops at radio and at “Atlanta Live,” taping six songs and an interview for the two-hour daily show airing across metro-Atlanta as well as available via satellite.
The first weekend in November saw Kaczor holding a CD release concert and in-store appearance in her hometown area of Souderton, PA. The weekend promotion included interviews, giveaways, an in-store autograph appearance at Berean Christian Store, and a full concert at Pennridge Full Gospel Tabernacle in Perkasie, PA. The entire weekend was supported by radio stations WORD-FM and WBYN. No less than five area newspapers ran feature stories on the “hometown girl comes home” angle.
Fourth quarter web promotions comprised multi-week video placements on HearItFirst.com, a feature spot in MyCCM.com and three large e-mail marketing initiatives with iTickets.com, along with on-going Facebook posts and website updates. Currently, a “Buy One Get One Free” Christmas special is in effective on www.laurakaczor.com. The year is ending with a two-week Facebook ad campaign, linking to Kaczor’s Facebook “Fan Page.” The results from all of these efforts this year are strong digital sales and gross impressions in the multiple hundreds of thousands.
Entering 2011, the record label is focusing on continued radio growth, pushing for Top 10 status or higher early in the first quarter. Facebook advertising, blogging and a new emphasis on Twitter – including informative posts and contests – is expected to dominate the label’s social networking efforts. Supporting these endeavors is an active push for more national Christian television appearances for the telegenic Kaczor. All the while, both solo concerts and LifeThirst worship, evangelism conferences and/or Lift-Up U-niversity girls conferences (both of which she founded) dot the performance landscape for the artist. During her girls conferences, Kaczor addresses the timely issues of self-esteem, God’s definition of beauty, emotional healing and purity. More information on these events can be found at www.LauraKaczor.com.
Pennsylvania-born turned Nashville resident, Kaczor (pronounced, kuh-ZOR) is an accomplished recording artist, songwriter, worship leader and speaker with extensive performance credentials in both ensembles as well as a solo artist. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Kaczor served as worship leader for Penn’s Campus Crusade for Christ and as a soloist in “Full Measure,” the university’s Christian a capella group. This led to a seven year role as worship leader in “Jesus Fest,” a quarterly northeast-region festival in that drew more than 1,000 youth and young adults from over 150 churches. Love Enough is a mixture of Adult Contemporary/Soft AC melodies with inspiring lyrics bathed in Kaczor’s beautiful Sarah McLachlin-esque vocals. Kaczor co-penned nine of the ten songs on the release with hit tunesmiths Don Koch, Brian White, Carl Cartee and Chad Cates.
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 | Laura Kaczor performs "Love Enough" |  | Watch part 1 of Laura Kaczor's EPK |  | Watch Part 2 of Laura Kaczor's EPK |  | Laura Kaczor on "Love Enough" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Invisible" |  | Laura Kaczor on "When Grace" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Yours Forever" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Renew My Life" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Sacred Bride" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Don't You Think It's Time" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Beautiful Mystery" |  | Laura Kaczor on "All Around Me" |  | Laura Kaczor on "Alive In You" |
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Laura Kaczor performs "Love Enough"
Watch part 1 of Laura Kaczor's EPK
Watch Part 2 of Laura Kaczor's EPK
Laura Kaczor on "Love Enough"
Laura Kaczor on "Invisible"
Laura Kaczor on "When Grace"
Laura Kaczor on "Yours Forever"
Laura Kaczor on "Renew My Life"
Laura Kaczor on "Sacred Bride"
Laura Kaczor on "Don't You Think It's Time"
Laura Kaczor on "Beautiful Mystery"
Laura Kaczor on "All Around Me"
Laura Kaczor on "Alive In You"
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