Since bursting onto the scene in 2003, Beloved has developed a reputation of being unique. The Atlanta-based group has created their own genre--women's ministry music--which has been marketed with considerable success as "Real Music for Real Women." With the upcoming release of their third album (and first nationally distributed release) Wake the World on Aug. 19, the pop trio is ready to extend their reach to America's women ... and beyond.

Defining Beloved is not an easy task. An equal mix of Point of Grace, Anita Renfroe and Bette Midler, Beloved writes songs that are life-applicable and relatable, connecting with an audience instantly through relational humor and infectious encouragement. The trio wrote nine of the 11 tracks on Wake the World, including the first radio single, "Love God, Serve Others," which was produced by Grammy® Award winner Mac Powell of Third Day. The remainder of the album was produced in Atlanta by John Carrozza (Boyz II Men, Babbie Mason).

On Aug. 19, the day of the album's release, the group will appear on Daystar's popular series Celebration live from Dallas. Additional television appearances are scheduled for that week, including Live at 9 on Memphis' CBS affiliate (Aug. 20), TCT Network's Rejoice! (Aug. 21) and NRB Network's Atlanta Live (Aug. 22). Earlier this month, the trio appeared on FamilyNet's Mornings with Lorri and Larry and Every Day with Marcus and Lisa, and they are scheduled for upcoming appearances on The Good Life, Body Builders, CTN's The Coffee Club and LeSEA Broadcasting's The Harvest Show and Live From Studio B -- a 30-minute live concert series taped before a studio audience. In addition to a busy concert schedule, Beloved will be appearing at select LifeWay Christian Bookstore locations throughout the month of August, performing live and signing copies of Wake the World.

 

The group's members are at first glance as diverse as their influences. Beloved is comprised of former Forefront Records staffer Amy Goins, new grandmother Denise Clark, and former Miss Georgia Kim Gravel, who currently juggles her roles as a new mom and recording artist with hosting duties for the popular Christian TV talk show Friends Neighbors.

The trio stepped into the writing and recording process during a season of change that heavily influenced the lyrical and spiritual direction of the album. Prior to recording the album, Kim gave birth to her first child, Beau Michael, and was adapting to the newness of motherhood. While Kim was experiencing being a new mom, Denise had become a new grandmother. “I love being a young grandmother," says Denise. "I had my kids when I was young, and back then I was so wrapped up in doing everything just right and making sure things were the way they ‘ought to be.’ Now I realize what really matters, and I enjoy every little moment with my granddaughter.”