Heavenly Place (CD - 1996)

Personnel: Jaci Velasquez (vocals); Chris Rodriguez (vocals, guitar); George Cocchini, Dann Huff (guitar); The Nashville String Machine (strings); Bobby Taylor (oboe); Mark Heimermann (piano, keyboards, drum programming, background vocals); Phil Naish (piano); Jackie Street (bass); Scott Williamson (drums); Terry McMillan (percussion); Sally Jumper, D.L. Turnedge, Nicole Mullen (background vocals).

Engineers: Todd Robbins, Joe Baldridge, Eric Elwell, Ronnie Brookshire.

Recorded at Fun Attic Studio, Dark Horse Studio and Studio At Mole End, Franklin, Tennessee.

Driven by the hit single "If This World," Jaci Velasquez's Heavenly Place is an impressive debut album from the 16-year old singer. Though the album lacks a consistently strong set of songs, the production by Mark Heimermann is professional and attractive, giving Velasquez's voice a chance to shine. She can navigate her way between CCM, pop and country with equal skill, making Heavenly Place a place worth visiting. ~ Rodney Batdorf minimize