Shawn P. Derritt
9th Annual Gospel Album Nominee
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Genre: Gospel
HOMEBASE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Kansas City/ America
ALBUM NOMINATED SONG IS ON: Thank You
ARTISTS ON THIS TRACK: Self, Shawn P. Derritt
WHERE WAS SONG RECORDED? Chapman Recording and Mastering, It was mixed and mastered at Cyphner Sound Studios by Aaron Connor.
WHICH GENRES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC? Contemporary Gospel
WHAT’S THIS SONG ABOUT? God’s ability to turn things around and the praise that is due Him.
WHY DID YOU SELECT THIS TRACK TO SUBMIT TO THE IMAs? I loved the message in it!
WHAT UNUSUAL INSTRUMENTS OR TECHNIQUES DID YOU USE ON THIS ALBUM? None, really; this song was a joint effort in writing. My wife had the melody and I ran and got a pen and just started writing the words. It was like a movie we started walking around the house singing it and adding words to it as we went along!
WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE? Barnes & Noble, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Davis Kidd Booksellers, CDbaby and iTunes.
DID FANS HELP FUND THIS PROJECT? One fan did! You know who you are! Thank You!
WHO IS SITTING IN YOUR AUDIENCE? Those who like Gospel music with a bit of old school soul and R&B.
WHAT MAKES YOUR FANS UNIQUE? They tend to like songs with a deep personal message that they can own and relate to.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PLAY? Churches, Coffee Houses and Community Events.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? Being nominated for Gospel Album by IMA and winning Best Male Artist 2009 King Cat Music Association
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS FOR 2010? In 2010 I will be doing more touring locally and throughout the country.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS…..more than what is heard on your local radio station.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? Writing songs that have mass appeal, songs that reach the heart of an individual and makes them say that was just what I was thinking or what I wanted to say to God.
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD THAT WOULD SURPRISE YOUR FANS? Josh Groban, Joe Williams, Beethoven
NAME SOME ARTISTS YOU ARE CHAMPIONING: CeCe Winans, Gary Oliver, Josh Groban, Joe Williams