BarlowGirl Hits Big With Another Journal Entry

By Connie Lee
Fri, Oct 07, 2005 @ 07:10 AM PST

BarlowGirl recently came out with their sophomore album Another Journal Entry

Following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut project featuring major hits �Mirror,� and �Never Alone,� sister trio BarlowGirl recently came out with their highly anticipated sophomore album Another Journal Entry.

As the group enters the first week on Soundscan�s Christian Album Chart at #3, BarlowGirl claimed a Top 5 position on the Rock/Alt/Rap Chart and appeared at No. 85 on Billboard�s Top 200 Current Albums chart.

Another Journal Entry was produced by Otto Price (GRITS, dcTalk) and features eight new songs written by BarlowGirl, two worship covers, and an acoustic version of �Never Alone.� The first single from the CD, �Let Go,� is currently in the Top 10 on R&R�s CHR and Rock Charts. The single won iTunes Single for the Week (September 26-October 2) and was downloaded by over 150,000 people. BarlowGirl was also featured in an iTunes email blast, along with features on the homepage, Single of the Week page, and Pop and Inspirational page.

�We were thrilled when we heard the great news about the chart position for Another Journal Entry,� exclaims BarlowGirl. �We want to thank all of our fans, our label Fervent Records, and the wonderful people at radio and retail. We feel so grateful for the support and many blessings we have received and will remain committed to our ministry of don�t conform � be transformed.�

�The staff at Fervent Records is thrilled with the early success of Another Journal Entry because of the hard work, love and dedication that BarlowGirl gave to the project,� says Susan Riley, President, Fervent Records. �Rebecca, Alyssa, and Lauren Barlow continue to grow and develop as Christian artists while staying committed to their faith and ministry that is having such a positive effect on their fans. This is one act that is definitely connecting with a wide demographic and starting to have an impact in the mainstream marketplace. We are very, very proud of them.�

Following the release of Another Journal Entry, BarlowGirl is taking the new music on the road when they tour with newsboys this fall, tobyMac in December, and are in the planning stages for a spring tour with Rebecca St. James.

For more information and updates on BarlowGirl please visit www.barlowgirl.com and www.ferventrecords.com.

Fri, Oct 07, 2005 @ 07:10 AM