Genre: Christmas, Pop/Rock, R&B/Urban
For fans of: Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans, India.Arie, Jaci Velasquez
Label: Word Records

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Great songs not only reflect the life of the person who wrote them, but also serve as a mirror in which others see their own reflection. Nicole C. Mullen is an artist who creates those kinds of moments, and it's those kind of songs that populate her new collection "A Dream to Believe In, Vol. 2."

"It's a celebration of reconciliation between spouses, between a mother and a son, between families, between the generations," Mullen says. "The songs on the album deal with all these different issues. They are pages from my journals of life and hopefully people can look at them and say, 'Not only am I reading Nicole's journal, but I'm reading mine as well.'"

Mullen's ability to relate her experiences and celebrate her relationship with God in a way that has universal appeal has been a hallmark of her distinguished career. A Cincinnati native who got her start singing in church, Mullen has won multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year honors as well as Song of the Year awards for her hit "Redeemer" and the Jaci Velasquez hit "On My Knees," which she co-wrote with her husband David and Michael Ochs. Her acclaimed album "Talk About It" was recently certified gold by the RIAA, signifying sales over 500,000 copies.

In addition to the accolades she's won for her musical gifts, Mullen is also well-known for her tender heart. She established The Baby Girls Club, which mentors and encourages young women. She also supports the International Needs Network, an organization that works to free the Trokosi slaves in Ghana.

It's that heart for people that forms the music on "A Dream to Believe In, Volume 2." "A lot of ideas come from conversations that I've had after concerts," Mullen says of the inspiration for her songs. "That's always been my favorite part of the night, singing on stage and then being able to talk to those who are actually listening and get feedback from them. I live a similar life to them. I have a different job, but there are things that are common. I have heartache. I have pain. I have laughter, the same emotions. These songs are my way of saying that in the midst of the routines of life, this is where I see God walk in. These are my experiences in life. These are my victories and hopefully they can help you."

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