Independent Artist Shelley Jennings Nominated For Awards

NASHVILLE, TN -- IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Shelley Jennings has been nominated as "Female Vocalist of the Year," Contemporary Artist of the Year," and "Worship Artist of the Year" in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards". These prestigious awards will be handed out at the upcoming IndieHeaven CIA Summit2008 conference March 29, 2008. IndieHeaven founder and CIA Summit director Keith Mohr states, "It's important to recognize and applaud the efforts made in recent years by artists who are independent. By providing them the recognition they have earned, we hope to increase their platform and awareness. There are many independent artists who are doing an incredible job with their music and most importantly their mission. We look forward to the awards being a part of our annual artist's conference." Visit www.ciasummit.com for more information about the Christian Independent Alliance Summit.

Shelley Jennings is a native of Houston, TX, now living in Nashville, TN, where she is a contemporary Christian artist and worship leader. For the past 15 years, Shelley has been involved in various ministries that have provided her the opportunity to tour and lead worship nationally ranging from small youth and college retreats to major events with attendance nearing 50,000. Shelley has also been a featured soloist on nationally released records with Women of Faith and Passion ministries.

In 2006, Shelley and her husband John began 311 Ministries Inc., a concert and speaking ministry. She also released her first 2 solo records. Numberless Blessings is a collection of well-known praise and worship songs and classic hymns. Redeemed is a 10-song collection of music penned by Shelley. Of Redeemed Shelley says "I want people to know who God is - who HE says He is, not who we say He is; and to help them come to know that He loves them. That's what I want and need for myself, so sharing is like reinforcement for my own soul. I hope this record reflects all of that, in some way."

To register your vote for Shelley Jennings as "Female Vocalist of the Year," Contemporary Artist of the Year," and "Worship Artist of the Year" in this year's Momentum awards, please visit:

http://www.indieheaven.com/momentum_awards.php.

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