| Kitty Cleveland |
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“I loved Kitty’s concert. I have several of her CD's had to get the latest one! I've recommended her music to others and given her CD's as gifts. When my late husband was struggling with a malignant brain tumor, her music was often playing. He cried when hearing "Surrender." Mary L., Durango, CO “My entire life I have never been a weepy person, but Kitty’s voice is so beautiful, the songs and prayers so thought- provoking… that when I hear her sing I could cry a river. God has blessed her to such an extent--with her voice, her looks, her faith, her education, her abilities, her family and her beliefs--I don't know what else is left. I now know how the Angelic Choir will sound when we get to Heaven.” Nancy U., Mandeville, LA New Orleans native Kitty Cleveland, an inspirational speaker and award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, has been delighting audiences around the world for over 25 years. Music for her is a passion, especially music that glorifies God and elevates the audience to prayer. Her voice, which has a three-octave range, has frequently been likened to a cello: rich, emotive, passionate and lyrical. Though she put her singing on hold after college to pursue careers as a lawyer, university instructor and career counselor, Kitty’s life as a professional singer began in earnest after launching her first CD in 2000. She has since appeared in concert and as a keynote speaker throughout the United States, in Europe and in Canada. Her versatility has allowed her to sing for the U.S. bishops in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome; for U.S. Senators in Washington, DC; with the New Orleans Opera and Tulane Summer Lyric Theater; and even sing back-up vocals for celebrated soprano Sarah Brightman. She was recently selected as a final nominee for the 2008 “Artist of the Year” Unity Award. Thousands of people have also heard her stirring testimony, which she delivers with humor, grace and not a little heartache. The real drama of the story involves the wrongful imprisonment of her father, Carl Cleveland—a successful lawyer and Catholic deacon—and his later dramatic release by the U.S. Supreme Court (his story is detailed in the book Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer, Ascension Press). It was his suffering which inspired the song “Surrender” and then launched her new music ministry. Kitty’s testimony will soon be heard on EWTN Radio’s new program Magnificat Proclaims. Television and Radio Credits Kitty appeared five times as a guest on EWTN’s Life on the Rock television series with Jeff Cavins, which reaches over 100 million households worldwide, as well as EWTN’s Backstage television series. She has also appeared on Boston Catholic Television, has had numerous appearances on New Orleans television, and continues to receive both national and international radio airplay. Recordings • Surrender: Collection of popular liturgical songs, plus two originals. Winner of 2001 Unity Award ® for “Sacramental Album of the Year”. New remix done for Christmas 2007! • Sacred Arias: Twelve favorite classics with a chamber orchestra. Final nominee for the 2002 Unity Award ® for “Devotional Album of the Year”. • The Miracle of Love Rosary: International best-seller featuring music and meditations on the sanctity of life, including the Luminous Mysteries. Recorded with Fr. Robert Cavalier. • O Holy Night: Well-loved Christmas songs with a Celtic flair. • The Miracle of Divine Mercy: Original sung Divine Mercy chaplet with a children’s choir, plus two inspiring songs and Kitty’s conversion testimony. • Be Not Afraid: 2006 release with 12 songs of hope and consolation, including “Now You Come to Me”, an original song inspired by the last words of Pope John Paul II, and “Eye of the Storm”, written by Kitty for the victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Also on the CD singing back-up vocals is gospel singer Melinda Doolittle of American Idol renown. Winner of 2007 “Devotional Album of the Year.” • The Scotland Project--Chant for the Ages: An ambitious recording of classic Latin hymns and chant recorded in a 14th century Scottish cathedral and scheduled for release in the fall of 2008. Prepared Talks Kitty can speak on just about any topic to just about any audience if given the time to prepare. From CEO’s to soccer moms, she has the ability to zero in on her audience. Favorite topics include: Lessons I Learned from My Dad Finding Your Life's Mission Finding Peace: Living in the Eye of the Storm True Beauty Happiness 101: Who has it and how to get it Discerning God's Will The Power of the Eucharist The Miracle of Love Rosary (Pro-life) The Divine Mercy of Jesus The Joy of Adoption Kitty makes her home in the New Orleans area with her husband and young daughter, whom they adopted from China in 2005. Increasingly invited to share her testimony and her singing all across the US and abroad, and with over 35,000 CDs now distributed, Kitty makes her ministry a full-time commitment.
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