Nashville, TN – (March 3, 2011) – On Tuesday night, Fervent Records and reigning Dove Awards Female Vocalist Of The Year Francesca Battistelli celebrated the release of her sophomore album entitled Hundred More Years with an intimate concert at the renowned Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN. Surrounded by family, friends and industry insiders, Francesca performed the new release from top to bottom including the current Top 3 hit single “This Is The Stuff,” along with surprise guest performances by Christian music favorites Dave Barnes and Jason Walker, acclaimed producer Ian Eskelin and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Ben Glover. She closed out the memorable evening performing the smash hits from her debut album “Beautiful, Beautiful” and “Free To Be Me.” Kicking off the festivities was Fervent Records’ hot newcomer Chris August. The release comes on the heels of Battistelli scoring four nominations including the prestigious Artist Of The Year for the upcoming 42nd annual Dove Awards, making her the most nominated Female Artist this year.

For additional information on Francesca Battistelli and her new release, tour and media appearances, please visit www.FrancescaMusic.com.

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Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Rod Riley (President and CEO, Word Entertainment), Stacey Jennette (Proper Management), Kellyn Bailey (Marketing Director, Word Entertainment), Joshua Bailey (Senior VP A&R, Word Entertainment) and Norman Miller (Proper Management).
Front Row – Ian Eskelin, Francesca Battistelli, Ben Glover and Jason Walker.

Photo Credit: Steven C. Knapp / knapptimecreative – 3.1.11

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For more info on Francesca Battistelli, visit the JFH Artists Database.