Genre: Christmas, Pop/Rock, Worship
Members: Shelley Breen (vocals), Denise Jones (vocals), Leigh Cappillino (vocals), Heather Payne (vocals)
For fans of: Wilson Phillips, Avalon, Faith Hill, 4Him, Crystal Lewis
Label: Word/Warner Records

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True talent really knows no boundaries; so it's no surprise at all to those who have followed Point of Grace's groundbreaking success in the gospel market that the gifted group has recently seen their audience expand to the country music arena with the poignant hit "How You Live (Turn Up the Music)." The beautiful ballad is the centerpiece of Point of Grace's "How You Live Deluxe Edition," featuring a newly recorded acoustic version of the multi-format hit.

"We couldn't have planned it. It's a natural progression for our music," observes Point of Grace's Shelley Breen of the group's organic move onto the country charts. Though some artists might tweak their sound to appeal to a new audience, Point of Grace has simply continued to make the same positive, life-affirming music distinguished by soaring harmonies and compelling lyrics.

"What we've always been doing as Point of Grace, we are finding that country music is beginning to embrace even more, especially lyrically," continues Breen.� "Many of the lyrics you hear on country radio are so much more faith-based.� There is definitely a place there now for the music that we've been singing for a long time."

The group formed at Ouachita Baptist University and quickly caught the attention of Word Records executives. The readily identifiable sound has fueled one of the most successful careers in gospel music. Point of Grace has sold more than five million albums, won eight Dove Awards and received two Grammy nods. They've earned two platinum and five gold albums and have scored more than two dozen No. 1 hits at Christian radio, among them "Steady On," "The Great Divide" and "Circle of Friends."

Most recently, the talented trio has been busy in the studio recording three new songs to add to the deluxe edition of their award-winning "How You Live" project. The title track took home the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Country Recorded Song of the Year. They reprise that hit on the new collection as well as serve up two new tunes—"I Wish" and "King of the World."

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