Two weeks from the release of his fourth album, listeners can pre-order Shawn McDonald’s Closer on iTunes ® with an instant gratis of the song “Better Way.” The album is available at an early rate of $9.99. Click here to purchase the iTunes ® pre-order.
Radio stations are welcoming the return of McDonald with his first single “Closer” ranking in at No. 6 at CHR, No. 18 on the National Audience chart, No. 20 at AC Monitor and No. 25 at AC Indicator. In total, nearly 60 stations are playing the song.
Media are also echoing their excitement for McDonald’s release of Closer. The following is a sample of what they are saying.
“Stamped all over with his earthy signature sound… Closer is a brave and courageous peek inside his heart.” – www.CCMMagazine.com
“I recommend you buy this honest album on March 22, 2011 and look for some gems that are surely to be found there.” – www.Melodic.net
“… there is an element that is distinctly McDonald in each song that has been absent from the Christian music scene since his last recording in 2008. Welcome back, Shawn McDonald. CCM has missed you.” – The Baylor University Lariat
In support of Closer, Shawn will also be on tour this spring in the U.S. and Australia. For the latest tour dates, visit http://www.shawnmcdonaldmusic.com/#/tour.
Closer comes as the newest recording from McDonald in three years. The album offers themes of hope and redemption through the storms of life. Though many of the songs were written by McDonald, he also teamed up with the likes of Ben Glover (“The Lost Get Found” and “Before The Morning”), Brandon Heath, Joy Williams and Jason Ingram. Produced by Christopher Stevens (tobyMac, Sanctus Real) Closer contains 13 songs from the singer/songwriter such as “Don’t Give Up,” “Storms,” “Rise,” and “Better Way.”
Hailing from Oregon, Shawn McDonald entered the music scene in 2004 with Simply Nothing. The singer/songwriter has since released two additional recordings Risen (2006) and Roots (2008). His fourth release from Sparrow Records, Closer, is set for a Mar. 2011 debut.
Shawn McDonald will release his fourth album with Sparrow Records, Closer, on March 22, 2011. The current radio single, “Closer,” is also available to consumers today with its retail debut on iTunes ®. To purchase the single, visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/closer-single/id398828568.
Closer comes as the newest recording from McDonald in three years. The album offers themes of hope and redemption through the storms of life. Though many of the songs were written by McDonald, he also teamed up with the likes of Ben Glover (“The Lost Get Found” and “Before The Morning”). Produced by Christopher Stevens (tobyMac, Sanctus Real) Closer contains 13 songs from the singer/songwriter such as “Don’t Give Up,” “Storms,” “Rise,” and “Better Way.”
“Sometimes God has to break us down in order to build us into the art pieces he intends for us to be,” explains McDonald. “I am very excited to bring you a very honest and vulnerable record about the breaking of the human condition and the healing of a mighty God. These songs have been and still are being used in my life as a tool in the healing and beckoning of my heart as I fumble my way to Christ. I hope and pray that these songs can and will be used in your own journeys, your own brokenness and in the lives of many others.”
The first single, “Closer,” released to radio in late Oct. and has already received spins from AC and CHR stations nationwide including Air1, WAYG Grand Rapids, Mich., WNAZ Nashville, Tenn., WHPZ Indianapolis, Ind. and KXOJ, Tulsa, Okla. McDonald is continuing on a promo tour with stops in Seattle, Chicago and other cities across the country. “It is very evident to us that stations nationwide are excited to have Shawn and his music back on the airwaves,” adds Grant Hubbard, Vice President of National Promotion at EMI CMG. “This support has been echoed by the strong, early response we have received from the record’s first single of the same name, ‘Closer.’” McDonald is also touring the west coast in the month of Nov. For a complete list of tour dates, visit http://www.shawnmcdonaldmusic.com.
Hailing from Oregon, Shawn McDonald entered the music scene in 2004 with Simply Nothing. The singer/songwriter has since released two additional recordings Risen (2006) and Roots (2008). His fourth release from Sparrow Records, Closer, is set for a Mar. 2011 debut.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) June 9, 2008 – Sparrow Records singer/songwriter Shawn McDonald offers fans another musical side with the upcoming June 24 EP release Roots Remixed. The Roots Remixed EP contains six indie remixes of tracks from his recent studio project Roots and will be available through all digital music outlets.
McDonald released his third studio album, Roots, on March 11, 2008, almost one year to the day of his second live project Scattered Pieces and two years from sophomore effort Ripen. With its inventive sounds and rich songwriting, Roots collected much high praise from critics.
“McDonald branches out with an expansive musical vision and brilliance unlike anything he’s previously released. Roots reaches new heights for an already impressive singer/songwriter.” –CCM Magazine
“It’s easily his finest work to date. Roots combines the radio-friendly acoustic pop of Simply Nothing with the deeper lyricism and inventive alt-folk of Ripen, and like any good third effort, it ends up defining the artist.” –ChristianMusicToday.com
“Roots leaves you wanting more. This maybe the album that finally gets Shawn McDonald the props he so richly deserves.” –CMCentral.com
“From the moment I was first approached about this EP, I wanted to go a different route, taking more of a creative approach,” McDonald says. “I was blown away by how it turned out. It’s put a fresh new twist on my music. Thanks for taking time to listen.”
Roots Remixed includes the tracks:
1. Roots (Remix)
2. Waltz in 3 (Remix)
3. Light (Remix)
4. Captivated (Remix)
5. Shadowlands (Remix)
6. Hallelujah (Remix)
In support of the EP and his March 11 release, McDonald will travel the summer festival circuit and is planning a fall “Roots” Tour to follow the successful spring leg. Additional details are forthcoming. For more information on Shawn McDonald, visit: www.shawnmcdonaldmusic.com or www.myspace.com/shawnmcdonald.
