Mrs. Perkins is a prolific songwriter gaining recognition all over the world. Her songs resonate with anointing and power to assist the true believer to tap into the presence of God. . Her songs are meant to draw the non believer to a place where they at least think on the name of Jesus and his mercy towards them. She believes that worship and praise are two of the most powerful but under used weapons of Christian warfare. All of her songs are demo meant to attract the attention of Gospel recording artists, publishers, TV and film industries that recognize music is another vehicle of ministry to reach people everywhere and to spread the Gospel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2-14-08 "DON'T WRECK THE TRAIN" FINALIST IN SONG OF THE YEAR (DEC 07 CONTEST)
1-2-08 MONENTUM NOMINATION FOR WORSHIP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
11-30-07 Spotlight Interview on www.fbccradio.com with Stacey J.
10-2-07 signed publishing contract with America's New Artist Music for three songs (Victory Dance, My Eyes Wait and What Do You See)
10-07 signed mechanical license with recording artists Minister Grace for three songs (My Worship is my warfare, God Want to Be Loved and Can You Use This Vessel)
10-07 signed mechanical license with recording artist Cecelia for two songs (Good Morning Jehovah and Lord I Believe)
9-8-07 Featured Storytelling Songwriter on the Narrative Music home site.
6-18-07 MY SONG "VICTORY DANCE" was selected out of over 600 submissions to be included on the 2007 Indie Music For Life compilation CD that will raise money for cancer research
6-1-07 Featured on Front Page of Gospel Synergy Magazine
http://www.gospelsynergy.com/members/?thankyou-page=709
6-1-07 "Don't Surrender" is track 7 on Music for Troops Support the Arts being distributed to Troops at USA Airbases Overseas
6-07 "God Want to Be Loved" Top Ten at www.broadjam.com
6-07 "My Eyes Wait" chosen to be part of Makeastar compilation
4-07 "My Worship is my Warfare" Top 10 at www.broadjam.com
2-07 "MY EYES WAIT" winner of January Fresh Start Contest at Broadjam.
7-06 'I CROWN YOU' selected to be published in songbook via pianopress
5-06 "The Master's Hand awarded Runner Up in the Song of the Year competition.
Nominated for Momentum Award for Worship Artist of the year and Urban Gospel Artist of the Year.
1-06 "I LEARNED TO REST" track 17 on IRL CD compilation in Midem, France
Read interview by Chicago Music guide at www.chicagomusicguide.com. Look for article in ASCAP in March (Spring Issue)
On 1-3-06 song "VICTORY DANCE"WINNER OF Sweet Sixteen Contest at www.makeastar.com. Read interview at www.makeastar.com look "IN THE BIZ' at top of page.
IT SHALL NOT ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS " #1 SONG OF TOP 100 SONGS streamed at www.theindustryresource.com for 8 weeks in a row (7-1-05) Consistently had 1 or more songs (and as many as 9) in the Top 100 songs at this site and 3 out of 4 star rating by their professional music reviewer.
Selected 7 times as Sweet Sixteen Finalist in contest at www.makeastar.com.
Consistently had at least 1 song on the Top Ten listing at www.broadjam.com "Holy" in Top Ten listing in 4 different categories and currently (7-1-05) holding #4 song "I Crown You" at Broadjam Top Ten. Music streamed at shopping malls and restaurants www.musicoven.com, www.indiegospelradio.com (featured artist spotlight), www.newhorizongospel.com
PRESS RELEASE 2-14--08
YVONNE PERKINS FINALIST SONG OF THE YEAR
Chicago native Mrs. Yvonne Perkins recently received the honor of being named Finalist, by the Song of the Year (http://www.songoftheyear.com/ ) songwriting contest. Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest supporting VH-1’s Save the Music Foundation. The Song of the Year judges are some of the biggest names in music including many Grammy Award winners. In May 2006 her song “The Master’s Hand” was selected as Runner Up song of the Month for May.
Song of the Year is excited to recognize Yvonne Perkins for her exceptional songwriting ability for the song” Don’t Wreck The Train”. Mrs. Yvonne Perkins competed against songwriters from all over the world for this honor. When asked what inspired the song Yvonne commented that this song is a Tribute to her pastor Apostle Richard D. Henton (Monument of Faith Church in Chicago, Illinois) and his testimony that he has shared with his congregation down through the years.
Currently Yvonne is concentrating on her songwriting career while hoping to break forth in film, TV, movies licensing. In January 2008 Yvonne was nominated as Worship Artist of the year in the Momentum Awards which is the Indies version of the Stellar Awards. Her songs are available to recording artists and she recently signed mechanical license for 5 of her songs with two different recording artists. In October 2007 American/s New Artist Music signed her to a publishing contract for 3 of her songs. She has been recognized often for her talents and state that she is careful to give all the Glory to God for the gift he has given to her.
You can find more information about and listen to songs by Yvonne Perkins at www.forhisgloryyp.com
PRESS RELEASE
1-2-08
Indie Heaven (Nashville/Franklin, TN)
Announces the 2008 Nominees for the
"Momentum Awards"
Recognizing Excellence and Encouraging the Music
and Mission of Indie Christian Artists worldwide.
Yvonne Perkins Nominated for:
WORSHIP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
What Reviewers are saying:
Chelsea Harmon of Inside Connection "Good Morning Jehovah would raise many hands in the Baptist church. While religiously charged, this song has the potential to become a mainstream household name. "It Shall Not Always Be Like This incorporates a down south country sound behind her positive message. Yvonne Perkins is only steps from success. Read the entire review at www.insidecx.com/reviews/sonic/sonic2.html.
Dale Kawashima founder of www.songwriteruniverse re: "God Wants to be loved" fairly well crafted song and demo with some nice elements. Favorite feature phase "God wants to be loved, just like you; melody on this phrase is excellent.
Jay Hervey industry professional reviewer at www.makeastar.com re: God Wants to be loved " writes the music itself is great, the construction is perfect, this song has a certain beauty of its own. "I listen to this song repeatedly, until my batteries ran out on my player".
Jay Hervey re: I Crown You
The music is very good. Actually it has that old time religion feeling to it that I grew up with listening to.
Orphaneddie professional reviewer at www.makeastar.com re: "Good Morning Jehovah" this is a really nice melody, both of the verse, chorus and bridge. Your melody conjures up some of the great gospel hits like "Oh Happy Day
Orphaneddie (professional reviewer at www.makeastar.com) re: It Shall Not Always Be
I think this is the best recording I've heard from you so far. It's an ideal song demo, presentable to any name group in gospel.
WHAT FANS ARE SAYING
Reverend Robert L Johnson posted on Mon April 17, 2006
God Bless My Sister,
I really appreciate your Music Ministry. If you ever consider allowing use of "God Wants to Be Loved" let me know. It would be an honor to record a version of it for you. Let's keep lifting the Savior up.
Your Brother in Christ,
Reverend Robert L.. Johnson
Norfolk, VA
Juanita McCann (Rating: 10)
"keep up the good job with your music praise God"
Shelly Wilson "your songs brought me into worship. They were beautiful and made my heart soar for the Lord"
Becky Wright (Rating: 10)(recording artist)
"Yvonne, what anointed talent!! I could listen to you all day! What a blessing! Your "IH Sister" (and sister in the Lord)
Kenneth Fristoe (Rating: 10)
""You can feel the presence of God in her songs. They will lift you to another level!""
Tecora Rogers (Rating: 10) (recording artist)
"I listened to Just Remember the Promise and it is a wonderful and moving gospel.
Wilma T Blunt (Rating: 10)
"Yvonne is going places with her music, she writes true music about God."
Brandon Hixson (Rating: 10) (recording artist)
"I love your music!!!! I give it a 10! Brandon Hixson (Godfueled)
Rebecca Carpenter (Rating: 10) (recording artist)
"Yvonne-I really, really, really like your style- voice, sax, words, melody, everything! Thank you so much for using your gifts for God's glory.")"
Barbara Evans Posted: Nov 4, 2005 (recording artist)
Milano, Italy
www.barbaraevans.com
I love your spirit and music. I went to Indieheaven.com and voted 10 for you. I joined Fan finder too. I was even inspired by your bio. as you will see. Thank you for sharing your blessings.
Mikki Taylor (recording artist)
Hudson Florida USA
www.mikkismusic.com
Hi Yvonne. thought I would stop in and take a listen again..soundin good... are truly an inspiration. God Bless
L Harris Posted: Nov 9, 2005 (recording artist)
College Park, GA USA
www.LoLoHarris.com
I absolutely love the song, I got the POWER!!!! Sounds like a song that I would like to record
Diane Barnes /aka Godzgirl7 Posted: Dec 3, 2005
Morrisville, North Carolina USA
www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm.bandID=253615
Dear Yvonne Perkins, Whoa!!! I know God must have much pleasure and delight with the glory your awesome musical gifts bring HIM!!!!!!! I am so very blessed and excited to have discovered you today. I found you on the front page of CSN as a new member link...I am so pleased you found us and I sure hope to see you there.
What a treasure your singing is!! The Holy Spirit is in YOU!! I write songs. If you ever want to perform or record ANY of them...you have my blessings.
Hope to hear from you. I'm going to go look for your intro at CSN. Take care my blessed sister!!!!
much love in JESUS--Diane
5/24/2006 11:14:35 PM
Ms. Perkins,
Lenora Love Whiteside
Poet & Spoken Word Artist
www.LenoraLove.Com
I listened Your Song "GOOD MORNING JEHOVAH" -- I Got Blessed By Hearing It. I first was impressed with the Musical sounds of Nature ... Then I heard Your Beautiful Voice. Thanks For Sharing your Love for God and Music with Us
SONGWRITER'S VISION:
Ms. Perkins reports that her songs are birthed out of her daily meditation time, tests, trials and victories. She is a member of Monument of Faith Church (world renown pastor, Apostle Richard D. Henton) in Chicago, Ill. She attributes her love for God to the example set by her mother, Mrs. Mamie Marshall. Ms. Perkins has been married for 27 years, has 2 adult sons and 2 granddaughters. She retired from Dept. Children & Fam Svc. after 28 years and is now employed as a Clinical Therapist for the mentally ill. She is a LPC, received BA in Human Svc, and MA in counseling from Chicago State Univ. Ms. Perkins's vision is that her music will be recorded by anointed, consecrated recording artists in the near future and that God will be glorified in all of her endeavors.
2-24-08 SOUNDCLICK STATISTICS
LORD I BELIEVE
# 245 in Pop (highest position was 64). Total songs: 84,473
# 15 in Contemporary Gospel (highest position was 5). Total songs: 1,895
MY EYES WAIT
# 765 in Urban (highest position was 44). Total songs: 73,718
# 90 in Gospel (highest position was 2). Total songs: 3,809
GREATEST LOVER
# 2,235 in Country (highest position was 74). Total songs: 36,233
# 387 in Christian Country (highest position was 13). Total songs: 4,566
Sub-Genres
CAN YOU USE THIS VESSEL?
# 649 in Contemporary Christian (highest position was 44). Total songs: 10,031
Previously Charting
These songs have previously been on the charts.
DON'T SURRENDER
# 373 in Urban. Total songs: 73,718
# 40 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,809
DONT WRECK THE TRAIN
# 229 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 12 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
GOD WANT TO BE LOVED
# 82 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 4 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
GOOD MORNING JEHOVAH
# 280 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 14 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
HOLY
# 1,225 in Urban. Total songs: 73,718
# 109 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,809
I CROWN YOU
# 362 in Urban. Total songs: 73,718
# 16 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,809
I GOT THE POWER
# 1,275 in Urban. Total songs: 73,718
# 112 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,809
I LEARNED TO REST
# 180 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 9 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
IT SHALL NOT ALWAYS BE
# 119 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 6 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
JUST A LITTLE FAITH
# 80 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 16 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 10,031
JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES
# 50 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
JUST REMEMBER THE PROMISE
# 206 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 25 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 10,031
MY FRIEND
# 361 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 31 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 10,031
MY WORSHIP IS MY WARFARE
# 47 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 2 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
NOW IS THE TIME
# 59 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 5 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
THE MASTER'S HAND
# 44 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 2 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
VICTORY DANCE
# 10 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 1 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 10,031
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
# 346 in Country. Total songs: 36,233
# 61 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,566
WHERE DO THEY GO
# 256 in Pop. Total songs: 84,473
# 13 in Contemporary Gospel. Total songs: 1,895
WHO IS LIKE MY GOD
# 178 in Urban. Total songs: 73,718
# 12 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,809
Discography
SONGS
http://www.gospelswap.com/yperkins
heard on these internet radio station
www.gospelpower.fm
www.fbccradio.com
www.celticaradio.com
365 live internet radio www.indiegospelradio.com
365 live interent radio www.newgospelhorizon.com
BEING STREAMED AT THESE WEBSITES:
www.indietunes.com/yvonneperkins
www.musicoven.com
www.broadjam.com/yvonne
www.theindustryresource.com
www.profiles.theindustryresource.com/yperkins10
www.songwriterdirectory.com
www.makeastar.com (Sixteen Sixteen contestant)
www.soundlick.com
www.wwswa.com
www.christianbands.co.uk
www.indie911.com
www.artistopia.com
www.extraplay.com
www.idolunderground.com
www.johnnyrock.com/members/Yvonne Perkins
www,numberonemusic.com
www.betarecords.com
RING TONE AT www.indietonezone.com
Links
http://www.forhisgloryyp.com
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