Daniel Kirkley

Posted by Kevan Breitinger Feb 21, 2007

The first single, “My New Dawn,” is already getting radio airplay while Tulsa’s KXOJ already invited Kirkley to perform at their 30th birthday party with Point Of Grace on March 9th. The “My New Dawn” video was selected by Gospel Music Channel as a world premiere and started airing this past weekend.

“Working with Daniel has only been a blessing,” says John Mays, Vice President, A&R, Centricity Records. “Of course, we love him, his heart and his gift, but as much as that, we love his story. To trace back over his days of quietly working away, being faithful in the little things that God had given him to do, has been an inspiration and challenge to all of us. I'm so proud of the work Guy Zabka and Daniel have done together and can't wait for people to experience this music. All of us at Centricity feel grateful to get to play our part in partnering with Daniel to bring his voice to the world.”

For a new artist, Kirkley’s new CD is drawing support and talent from a “who’s who” in the Christian and mainstream music worlds. Producers for Let Love Win include Matt Bronleewe (founding member of Jars of Clay who has produced Plumb, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia) and Mark Hammond (Josh Groban, Nichole Nordeman). Bronleewe wrote “New Dawn” with Josh Groban in mind and before Kirkley got his Centricity deal, Bronleewe had hired him to sing the demo of the song. After Bronleewe heard how Kirkley’s vocals matched lyrically with the song it was added to Let Love Win.

Several notable songwriters (Tony Wood, Mark Heimerman, Chris Eaton, Sue C. Smith) have contributed to Kirkley’s new CD including multi-Dove Award winning artist, Nichole Nordeman. “Daniel has this voice that just makes you want to sit up a little taller and bring something more beautiful to the table of worship...something more than we're accustomed to bringing. Once I heard that voice, I was both inspired and intimidated to write something remotely worthy of it.”