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Heavenly Place

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Heavenly Place
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 13, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length40:04
LabelMyrrh
ProducerMark Heimermann
  • Phil Naish
Jaci Velasquez chronology
Keep the Fire Burning
(1994)
Heavenly Place
(1996)
Jaci Velasquez
(1998)
Singles from Heavenly Place
  1. "If This World"
    Released: April 15, 1996
  2. "Flower In The Rain"
    Released: July 22, 1996
  3. "Un Lugar Celestial"
    Released: October 21, 1996
  4. "On My Knees"
    Released: March 3, 1997
  5. "We Can Make A Difference"
    Released: June 16, 1997
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Heavenly Place is the major label debut studio album by Jaci Velasquez. It released on May 13, 1996 on Myrrh Records.

Critical reception

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Rodney Batdorf wrote in his AllMusic review that "Heavenly Place is an impressive debut album from the 16-year old singer." This album includes five radio singles, including "On My Knees," which won a GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year in 1998.[3][4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."If This World"
4:04
2."Un Lugar Celestial (A Heavenly Place)"
  • Bob Farrell
  • Regie Hamm
  • Mark Heimermann
  • David Velasquez
4:07
3."Flower In The Rain"Chris Eaton3:38
4."On My Knees"3:49
5."Shelter"4:19
6."Baptize Me"
  • Mark Heimermann
  • Erik Sundin
4:17
7."We Can Make a Difference"
  • Mark Heimermann
  • David Mullen
3:50
8."I Promise"
  • Jaci Velasquez
  • Johnny Ramirez
3:39
9."We Will Overcome"
  • Bob Farrell
  • Regie Hamm
  • Mark Heimermann
3:52
10."Thief of Always"Chris Eaton4:29
Total length:40:04
  • Track information and credits taken from the album's liner notes.[5]

Personnel

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  • Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals (1–4, 6, 10)
  • Mark Heimmerman – keyboards (1–3, 5–10), drum programming (1, 2, 5–8), backing vocals (3, 4, 10), additional arrangements (4), keyboard programming (7), acoustic piano (9)
  • Phil Naish – acoustic piano (4)
  • George CocchinI – guitars (1, 2, 7)
  • Dann Huff – guitars (2–6, 9, 10)
  • Jackie Street – bass (1–7, 9, 10)
  • Scott Williamson – drums (2–4, 6, 9, 10)
  • Terry McMillan – percussion (1–5, 7, 9)
  • Bobby Taylor – oboe (4)
  • David Hamilton – string arrangements and conductor (4)
  • Carl Gorodetzky – concertmaster (4)
  • The Nashville String Machine – strings (4)
  • Sally Jumper – backing vocals (3, 4, 9)
  • Chris Rodriguez – lead vocals (5), backing vocals (5, 7), guitars (8)
  • Nicole C. Mullen – backing vocals (7)
  • D.L. Turnedge – backing vocals (7)

Production

  • Judith Cotton Volz – executive producer, A&R direction
  • Mark Heimmerman – producer (1–3, 5–10), additional production (4)
  • Phil Naish – producer (4)
  • Joe Baldridge – engineer (1–3, 5–10), mixing
  • Eric Elwell – engineer (1–3, 5–10)
  • Todd Robbins – engineer (1–3, 5–10)
  • Ronnie Brookshire – engineer (4)
  • Dave Dillbeck – assistant engineer (4)
  • Dean Jamison – assistant engineer (4)
  • Joe Costa – mix assistant
  • Mike Wrucke – mix assistant
  • Fun Attic Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1–3, 5–10)
  • Dark Horse Recording Studio, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (1–3, 5–10)
  • Studio at Mole End, Franklin, Tennessee – recording location (4)
  • Great Circle Sound, Nashville, Tennessee – strings recording location (4)
  • House of David and Battery Studios, Nashville, Tennessee – mixing locations
  • Hank Williams – mastering at Master Mix, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Kathi Dement – A&R coordination
  • PJ Heimmerman – production manager (1–3, 5–10)
  • Bridgett Evans O'Lannerghty – production coordinator (4)
  • Christy Coxe – art direction
  • Firehouse 101 Art + Design – design
  • Matthew Barnes – photography

Charts

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Chart performance for Heavenly Place
Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 142
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 2
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 4

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Batdorf, Rodney. Heavenly Place at AllMusic
  2. ^ Ilex, J.B. (October 13, 2007). "Jaci Velasquez, "Heavenly Place" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jaci Velasquez On My Knees". georgia.thejoyfm.com. thejoyfm.com. April 19, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "On My Knees". doveawards.com. Dove Awards. April 23, 1998. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. ^ Heavenly Place (liner notes). Jaci Velasquez. Rhino. 1996.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Heavenly Places". Recording Industry Association of America.