Silicon Valley Produces Grammy Entries

San Jose, CA, October 25, 2005 --(PR.com)-- Some have called Silicon Valley “The Center of the Universe.” It is primarily renown for technological innovation. Yet one musical artist may soon change all of that. Here is what reviewers in our universe are saying about the album UNDIGNIFIED by Avery Stafford:

Mit "Undignified" beweist Avery Stafford, dass aus dem Herzen des Silicon Valley nicht nur Innovationen aus der Computer- und Softwareindustrie kommen, sondern frische, undogmatische Gospelmusik, die eingängig ist, ohne kommerziell zu sein. (Oliver Springer, DJ for JAM FM in Berlin, Germany - http://www.rap2soul.de/rap2soul/soul/soul_cd.php?musik_ID=527)

Here is the English translation by Judy Liegmann:
With "Undignified," Avery Stafford proves that developments in computers and software are not the only type of innovations coming from Silicon Valley. His fresh, undogmatic style of Gospel is appealing without resorting to commercialism.

Stafford’s contemporary Gospel album UNDIGNIFIED marries the best of R&B’s past with his own modern day style and unique perspective. Gospel City reviewed his voice as one that “… echoes Luther Vandross,” (Peggy Oliver, Gospel City - http://www.gospelcity.com/dynamic/music-articles/reviews/337). Bottom line? Avery’s music is different. It pours forth passion and conviction. Independently produced, it has been critically reviewed all over the world as being exceptional. Gospel City further states: “For listeners looking for hope in all the right places outside the Gospel music norm, Undignified is a one-hundred percent dignified pick” (Peggy Oliver).

UNDIGNIFIED by Avery Stafford has received 12 entries for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. It is one of 26 albums being considered for BEST CONTEMPORARY SOUL GOSPEL ALBUM. For more information, visit the Web at http://www.averystafford.com/grammy_consideration.

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