This week’s premiers included the sophomore project from the best selling Canadian Christian artist in 2005 and another from one of the best-selling Christian female vocal groups of all time.

Since we last heard from Carried Away in 2005 with their critically acclaimed debut release Closer To You, the Canadian trio has been on a whirlwind journey both professionally and personally. For starters, the Ontario-bred group comprised of sisters Colleen and Pam Walker, plus their cousin Christine Prankard, have been on a seemingly endless tour, ranging from several solo headlining dates to opening slots for the illustrious likes of Casting Crowns and Avalon.

I Want You is strewn with several song examples tracing the group’s convictions, such as Wasting My Words (Been Where You Are) which suggests putting God before guys, otherwise it’s sure to end in heartache and frustration. Sweet One extends upon that premise to again touch on relationships, but remind all that God will never break a heart, which is an integral fact to remember, especially in the wake of a devastating disappointment. Aside from this highly emotional display, Carried Away also branched out with an additionally adventurous musical dichotomy that finds them straddling the lines between pop, acoustic rock and worship.

The group were recipients of two 2005 Covenant Awards for Song Of The Year (I Know) and Pop/Contemporary Album Of The Year (Closer To You) and were the best selling debut artist for 2005 in the Canadian Christian retail market.

Multi Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY® nominated Point Of Grace return with their first studio release in almost three years. Their most honest and relevant project to date contains deep lyrical content with accessible themes. Living each day to the fullest, dealing with wholly loving yourself and others and honest takes on relationships at every level are just a few of the topics covered on How You Live.

Produced by Brown Bannister (Amy Grant, Building 429, Steven Curtis Chapman), the group’s sound is fresh and better than ever on songs such as the upbeat, mandolin-infused lead single All The World and the country-tinged feel of the ballad for every woman How You Live (Turn Up The Music).

I Want You will be specially priced at $14.99 or less while How You Live will be spotlight priced at $17.99 or less for a limited time at participating Canadian Christian retailers. Head over to HearItFirst.ca to hear these upcoming releases.