Nashville, TN - (September 24, 2013) - Fervent Records' soulful vocalist/songwriter Dara Maclean released her sophomore album, Wanted, today to outstanding praise from critics and a Top 5 chart position on iTunes Christian & Gospel Albums Chart. Produced by Paul Mabury (All Sons & Daughters, Hillsong, Meredith Andrews), Wanted is the eagerly-awaited follow-up to her 2011 debut album, You Got My Attention, which garnered her a 2011 Dove Awards' nomination for "New Artist of the Year." The album's lead single and title track, "Wanted," is currently No. 4 at Hot AC/CHR and climbing.

Early reviews have critics embracing Maclean's latest effort and comparing her to some the finest voices of today. Here are a few highlights:

"These are the most transparent, vulnerable and authentic lyrics I've heard on any album this year. If you like soulful singer-songwriters like Adele, Lana Del Rey and Natasha Bedingfield, you'll love Wanted by Dara Maclean." - NewReleaseTuesday.com (5/5 stars)

"Contemporary Christian music has found its Adele with Dara Maclean." - Digital Journal (4.5/5 stars)

"You won't find a single 'bad' song on this album. For that matter, you won't even find a 'take it or leave it' one….they're all top notch, making this a five star release…This is a young woman with something to say and an incredible voice to say it with. But don't just take my word for it; listen for yourself and prepare to fall in love."- Hallels.com (5/5 stars)

"You'll definitely be changed from the inside out after these 12 tracks…A must buy… Dara Maclean's respect is about to go through the roof, and hopefully you all can be a part of her journey!" - Christian Music Zine (4.5/5 stars)

"…this album…is able to stand tall amidst all of these releases, possibly being one of my favourite pop-soul albums of the year."- Indie Vision Music (4/5 stars) "Maclean is one of the most promising young artists in Christian music today and Wanted is prime proof of this- don't expect her to go anywhere anytime soon- just expect her to pick up more and more steam and become one of the biggest names out there." - The Front Row Report - (9/10 stars)

In support of Wanted, Maclean will participate in a series of Google+ Hangouts with key partners throughout the week. Please see schedule for further information:

Sept. 24 2pm CT - DaraMaclean.com
Sept. 25 5pm CT - NewReleaseTuesday.com
Sept. 26 3pm CT - InternationalJusticeMission.com
Sept. 27 12pm CT - CCMMagazine.com

Maclean is on tour with Casting Crowns through October and then will join the "Winter Jam Tour Spectacular" through November. This week on Maclean's website fans can also enter for a chance to win a flyaway to see her on the Casting Crowns tour on October 24 in Lafayette, LA. For further details, please visit www.DaraMaclean.com.

Powerful vocalist and songwriter Dara Maclean first sparked the music industry's interest with her 2011 debut, You Got My Attention. The album introduced a powerful new voice in Christian pop, steeped in Motown and soul and beaming a heart for the broken and struggling. The LP reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart, and album tracks "Suitcases" and "Free" each hit the Top 20 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. "Suitcases" appeared on the 2012 installment of WOW Hits, celebrating Christian radio's biggest songs, and You Got My Attention closer "Home" was included in The Bible: Music Inspired By The Epic Mini-Series, a companion to the smash History Channel series. The Texas-bred singer-songwriter earned a New Artist of the Year nomination in the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards, and spent nearly two years straight on the road with some of Christian music's biggest names, including Casting Crowns and Newsong, and on major tours including Winter Jam and the KLOVE Acoustic Christmas Tour. Maclean has earned high critical praise throughout, NewReleaseTuesday including her among its Top 10 New Female Christian Singers in 2012, noting that "Dara displays the strongest vocals I've heard in years." Maclean is also passionate about raising awareness and bringing an end to human trafficking and is an advocate for the International Justice Mission.

Facebook: Facebook.com/DaraMaclean
Twitter: Twitter.com/DaraMaclean
YouTube: YouTube.com/DaraMaclean

About Word Entertainment
A leader in the music industry for over 60 years, Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, is a unique, comprehensive entertainment company comprised of multi-faceted artist service departments including publishing, merchandising, booking, and online initiatives. Word Entertainment represents some of the top names and brands in music, including Meredith Andrews, Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, Jason Castro, Patrick Ryan Clark, Everfound, for KING & COUNTRY, Group 1 Crew, Love & The Outcome, Dara Maclean, NEEDTOBREATHE, Point Of Grace, Sidewalk Prophets, Skillet, Switchfoot and We As Human and is home to 25 Entertainment, Word Distribution (representing Curb Records and Big Idea/VeggieTales among others), Word Music Publications & Church Resources, Word Films, Word Music Publishing and Word Label Group's Word Records, Word Worship and Fervent Records.

For more info on Dara Maclean visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

 

 

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