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Hot off a two-year tour in Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean and Alaska, I'll be performing in Georgia during Born To Play, “the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event,” hosted by Gap, in celebration of 40 years of heritage in jeans and music. Come through on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. I'll be performing an intimate acoustic set of select songs from my debut album, Masterpiece,  hits I've written for other artists, and a few surprises, at the Gap store in the Avenue at Webb Gin retail center, 1350 Scenic Highway, Gwinnett County, GA. The event is free and open to the public.

J. Phoenix Grabs Honorable Mention For Three Songs in the 16th Annual Billboard World Song Contest

ASCAP Award Winner and Dove Award Nominated Songwriter and Vocalist Shares Honors with Long-Time Collaborators Gary Haase and The Heatmakerz New York, NY…….. ASCAP Award Winner and Dove Award Nominated Songwriter and Vocalist, J. Phoenix wins honorable mention for “For The People,” the lead single from his debut album Masterpiece, and two unrecorded songs, “Crossroads” and “Light In The Dark,” in the 16th Billboard World Song Contest.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for your work. I’m at the end of a very long tour and this news is very rejuvenating,” he says.

Sharing the honors with J. Phoenix for “Light In The Dark,” which the judges describe as “a great track with a very pleasant soundscape”, is Gary Haase, his long-time collaborator and executive producer of Masterpiece, known for his work with such artists as Celine Dion, Chaka Khan, Randy Brecker and Michael Bolton. The judges also describe the song as having “lot’s of potential for wide and great success.” The Heatmakerz, the phenomenal Hip-Hop team known for their work with Cannibus Cam’ron, Lil Flip, and Lil Wayne, share honors on “Crossroads” which the judges described as having an “excellent vocal delivery and a very nice arrangement and progression,” and “For The People,” the high-spirited, infectious song called “a winner and real crowd pleaser with good melodies and a great message” by the A&R team at Taximusic.com.

J. Phoenix is currently closing out a two-year tour through Europe, North Africa, The Caribbean and Alaska. He is set to release a new single at the top of the second quarter next year.

Just wanted to let ya'll know my song "Real Man" is on a album that went gold in the Philippines. Good music is appreciated world wide.

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Music frequently tells the stories of the times we live in, so, I decided to use my song ,"Heart of a Soldier" from my debut album Masterpiece, to create a story in honor of Barack Obama's historical Democratic Presidential Nomination. Check it out and let me know what you think. If you're on YouTube, please rate the video and leave a comment .and feel free to send this link to your family, friends and colleagues. Thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjwoZ7w85GY Enjoy! J. Phoenix