ALVIN GARRETT'S THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE HIGHLIGHTS GIVING BACK AND COMING TOGETHER

Alvin Garrett's The Lightness Of Love Deluxe Album Shines A Light On the Importance of Coming Together and Giving Back With Four New Tracks Ahead of the Holidays

Grammy-nominated Songwriter Featured As the Braver Angels Artist Of The Month With A Call To Bridge Partisan Divide, Watch (HERE)

Garrett Featured In Birmingham Lifestyle's November Giving Back Issue with Innovative Songwriting Program “The Write Life”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2021) - Grammy-nominated Songwriter Alvin Garrett’s recently released The Lightness Of Love Deluxe album shines a light on the importance of coming together and giving back with four new tracks, ahead of the holidays. Featured by People.com, American Songwriter, USA Today, Urban Music Scene and FOX Soul “The Book Of Sean,” with a poignant message of building unity and sharing positivity, The Lightness Of Love Deluxe includes “Flowers,” a tribute song to those who tirelessly sow seeds into others and their communities, “Forever," "Make You Happy," and "It Feels So Good." Hailed as an artist that “...believes love is the great unifier -- and he proves it…” (People.com), the Grammy-nominated songwriter is currently featured as the Braver Angels Artist of the Month with a call to bridge partisan divide. In an in-depth conversation, he shared more about how giving back and empowering your community can help bring people together, watch the full interview here: https://braverangels.org/aom-alvin-garrett/.

In addition, Garrett is currently featured in Birmingham Lifestyle’s Nov. Giving Back issue with his innovative songwriting program “The Write Life” offered through nonprofit The Dannon Project, one of the nation’s leading reentry and training-to-work agencies.

“‘The Write Life’ is not just about a songwriting program, but a life coaching process to help people build the confidence to share their own stories, a positive mindset and relationships that can help break down preconceived barriers,” explained Garrett.

Speaking with Birmingham Lifestyle, he added “I love giving back as a mentor -- not just teaching songwriting but also representing who a person can be through working hard, making good decisions and dreaming.” 

The triple threat singer/songwriter and producer recently released the music video for title track “The Lightness Of Love,” featuring guest co-star Meredith Lilly, the State Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama. Earlier this year, he performed his emotive, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world.

Listen toThe Lightness Of Love Deluxe, here:https://alvingarrett.hearnow.com/the-lightness-of-love-deluxe

Alvin Garrett co-wrote the first #1 to hit the Billboard Gospel Airplay charts this year "Patiently Praising" with Fred Jerkins III of DarkChild Gospel (Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston), and has amassed multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award. The Alabama native has an impressive career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visitwww.alvingarrett.com.

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ALVIN GARRETT ANNOUNCES DELUXE ALBUM, RELEASES NEW SINGLE "FLOWERS"

ALVIN GARRETT ANNOUNCES THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE DELUXE ALBUM AND RELEASES NEW SONG “FLOWERS” AHEAD OF NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY

The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) Expands with Four New Tracks Including “Flowers,” A Tribute to Those Sowing Seeds In Their Communities Available Now (HERE)

The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) Due Out Sept. 3rd

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2021) - Grammy-nominated Songwriter Alvin Garrett is announcing the release of The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe), due out Sept. 3rd. The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) is the expanded version of Alvin’s fourth studio album The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment), and was featured by People.com, American Songwriter, USA Today, Urban Music Scene and FOX Soul “The Book Of Sean.” The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) expands with four new tracks including “Flowers,” a tribute song to those who tirelessly sow seeds into others and their communities, being shared today, ahead of national nonprofit day, listen here: https://alvingarrett.hearnow.com/flowers.

The rising Inspirational Soul artist delivers The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) with a sophisticated voice and his soulful blend of intricate arrangements and expressive melodies, easily translate to the new songs including; “Flowers,” "Forever," "Make You Happy," and "It Feels So Good." Garrett wrote “Flowers” after discovering the healing power of gratitude in his own life.

“Having personally survived the pandemic, I felt the strong desire to pay tribute to those that have influenced my life and career, and to those that are sowing good seeds in their communities,” says Garrett. “With this song, I’m encouraging everyone to honor their heroes by giving gratitude and ‘Flowers’ while they can receive them."

Garrett, himself, works closely with one of the nation’s leading reentry and training-to-work agencies, The Dannon Project, which is a non-profit serving multiple at-risk populations. Garrett teaches an innovative songwriting therapy program called, “The Write Life,” harnessing the power of music and songwriting to enhance the curriculum and services provided by The Dannon Project.

Alvin’s acclaimed album The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment) has been lauded as an album that reaffirms the importance of love, connection and togetherness, and has quickly garnered praise with fans and critics alike hailing;

“Alvin Garrett Believes Love Is the Great Unifier — and He
Proves It on 'The Lightness of Love'” - People.com

"In a world full of darkness, Alvin Garrett has found the light" - Celeb Secrets

“Garrett’s songwriting, captivating smile, and spine-tingling voice is reminiscent of soul music legends, Sam Cooke and Al Green.” - B-Metro

an artist with the ability to “...harness the cry for change…” (Gospel Music Fever)

“managed to capture the spirit of today’s climate with a few simple words” (WTUG-FM Tuscaloosa, AL)
 

Most recently, the triple threat singer/songwriter and producer released the music video for title track “The Lightness Of Love,” featuring guest co-star Meredith Lilly, the State Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama. Earlier this year, he performed his emotive, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world.

Alvin co-wrote the first #1 to hit the Billboard Gospel Airplay charts this year "Patiently Praising" with Fred Jerkins III of DarkChild Gospel (Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston), and has amassed multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award. The Alabama native has an impressive career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visit www.alvingarrett.com.

The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) Tracklisting

1. “Hang With Me”
2. “Go Together”
3. “Soft Spot”
4. “My Gift To You”
5. “In It”
6. “Forever”
7. “The Lightness Of Love (feat. Kim Scott)”
8. “Make You Happy”
9. “Beat Beat”
10. “It Feels So Good”
11. “Flowers”

All lyrics by Alvin Garrett
Music mixed by Mixtape Seoul
Produced and Mixed by Alvin Garrett

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ALVIN GARRETT PREMIERES “THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO EXCLUSIVELY WITH PEOPLE.COM

ALVIN GARRETT PREMIERES “THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO EXCLUSIVELY WITH PEOPLE.COM

Breakout Soul Artist and Grammy-nominated Songwriter
Featured On FOX Soul “The Book Of Sean” With A Message Of Love and Healing

"In a world full of darkness, Alvin Garrett has found the light" - Celeb Secrets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 25th, 2021) - Grammy-nominated Songwriter and Soul Artist Alvin Garrett is premiering the official music video for “The Lightness Of Love,” exclusively with People.com. “The Lightness Of Love” music video celebrates an everyday, any day kind of love and features Alvin and co-star Meredith Lilly. Meredith is the State Director for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama. The video was filmed in Atlanta, GA and directed by Derek Blanks, and beautifully displays a day that is light and full of love. People.com shared, "Alvin Garrett believes love is the great unifier - and he proves it on 'The Lightness Of Love.'" View the music video exclusively at People.com here: https://people.com/music/alvin-garrett-lightness-of-love-premiere/.

In his exclusive interview with People.com, Alvin added, "Love is the most powerful thing. If we can agree on love and happiness, that's a starting point that can lead to unity."

“The Lightness Of Love” is the title track off Alvin’s highly-lauded album The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment) featured by American Songwriter, Urban Music Scene and USA Today. The Lightness Of Love reaffirms the importance of connection, love, and togetherness; and is the follow up to Alvin’s previously released album The Awakening, a reflection of the social unrest and injustice in the country. The Inspirational Soul artist and award-winning songwriter uses his gifts and talents to positively influence and inspire society and has been lauded as an artist with the ability to “...harness the cry for change…” (Gospel Music Fever)  and one that has “managed to capture the spirit of today’s climate with a few simple words” (WTUG-FM Tuscaloosa, AL). Earlier this year, he performed his poignant and emotive, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world.

Alvin continues to share the message of love, healing, and hope, and most recently appeared on FOX Soul “The Book Of Sean,” a Nationally-syndicated streaming channel dedicated to African American viewers. In case you missed it, view the full interview here (33:00): https://foxsoul.tv/the-book-of-sean-love-and-healing/.

On Friday night (5/28), Alvin is set to perform at The Dannon Project in Birmingham, AL for “An Evening Of Light and Love," a benefit concert, kicking off at 8 p.m. CST. Access to the live-stream performance is free and can be viewed here: bit.ly/AGConcert. Limited in-person seating is available for sponsors and donors. For more information, email acer@dannonproject.org.

Alvin kicked off the year as the writer on "Patiently Praising (feat. Lowell Pye)” the first #1 song to hit the top of the Billboard Gospel National Airplay charts in 2021, produced by Fred Jerkins III. The Alabama-born-and-raised preacher’s son's first foray into music was through his musical experiences at Church and his love for bass guitar. Since then, the triple threat singer/songwriter and producer has built an undeniable storied career, amassing multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and a Stellar Award. His impressive independent rise as an artist and his career has ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visit https://www.alvingarrett.com/.

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GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALVIN GARRETT TO PERFORM POWERFUL AND POIGNANT SONG “IT STARTS IN THE HEART” AS THE OPENING TO THE HISTORIC 56TH ANNUAL SELMA BRIDGE CROSSING (3/7)

GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALVIN GARRETT TO PERFORM POWERFUL AND POIGNANT SONG “IT STARTS IN THE HEART” AS THE OPENING TO THE HISTORIC 56TH ANNUAL SELMA BRIDGE CROSSING (3/7)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2021)  - Grammy-nominated Songwriter Alvin Garrett will perform his poignant and powerful, self-penned song “It Starts In The Heart,” as the opening to the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual Civil Rights Commemoration events in the world, happening on on Sunday, March 7th at 2 p.m. CST. “It Starts In The Heart” (lyrics)* is from Alvin's acclaimed album The Awakening, a reflection of the recent social unrest, injustices and systemic oppression. As the follow up, his current album The Lightness Of Love, reaffirms the importance of connection, love and togetherness at a time when the country is still embracing change. Register for free to view the special virtual performance and participate, by visiting https://www.selmajubilee.com/register. 

“I am a beneficiary of those that sacrificed and put their lives on the line. I value what they were fighting for, and I have to do my part to uphold their spirit of empowerment and inspiration,” said Garrett. 

 Listen to "It Starts In the Heart" here: https://spoti.fi/3ubHurY. 

The Selma Bridge Crossing commemorates the anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March, an event that prompted Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. In the past, the event has been attended by three sitting presidents, hundreds of civil rights leaders and thousands of attendees. This is the first time in its history that it will be held virtually.

The Birmingham, Alabama-based artist kicked off the year with the first Billboard Gospel National Airplay single to hit #1 - “Patiently Praising” (feat. Lowell Pye), co-written with Fred Jerkins III. In addition, he’s amassed multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award, and has had an impressive career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist, producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visit https://www.alvingarrett.com/. 

“It Starts In The Heart”*

Verse 1

Where are we marching
Do we know where the road’s gonna end
Who are we following
Are we further than where we began
Who are we watching
Are we sure that they’re really a friend
Why are we  hollering
That’s not how we’re gonna win

Chorus

It starts in the heart 
That’s where the journey begins
It starts in the heart
That’s where the pain will end
We’ll never make it til we change directions
We’ll only arrive there together
It starts in the heart
It starts In the heart 

Verse 2

Do you remember
Their dreams from long ago
They painted a picture 
Of a future we’re yet to behold 
Our vision is blurry
And we’re blinded all of the noise
We need an awakening
We’ve been sleeping for way too long 

Chorus

Bridge

Who is holding your hand?
Who are you lending your ear?
You better be careful that you don’t be led astray
It don’t matter what they say, don’t be confused

Chorus

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GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALVIN GARRETT RELEASES SOUL ALBUM THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE TODAY (2/5)

GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALVIN GARRETT RELEASES SOUL ALBUM THE LIGHTNESS OF LOVE TODAY (2/5)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2021) - Grammy®-nominated songwriter Alvin Garrett is releasing his Soul-infused and self-penned album The Lightness Of Love today (2/5). The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment) reaffirms the importance of connection, love and togetherness, and delivers with a passion reminiscent of the romantic, soulful love songs served up by Motown in the 1970s. The Lightness Of Love comes on the heels of Alvin’s recently released album The Awakening, a reflection of the recent social unrest and the release of his swinging, feel-good lead single “My Gift To You.” Listen to The Lightness Of Love here: https://lnk.to/GxfPCLak. *The track listing is included below.

Alvin is celebrating the release of The Lightness Of Love tonight, in a special 45 minute livestream broadcast, where he will talk in-depth about his album and give a special performance of his current single “My Gift To You.” Fans can tune-in tonight via Facebook.com/alvin.j.garrett at 8 p.m. CST. 

“Last year, I released The Awakening to inspire listeners to think, feel and become aware of the heaviness of social injustice and systemic oppression. With this album The Lightness Of Love, it’s been important to me to lift others up. I hope that when people listen, in some way, this music helps lighten some of the heaviness that exists. It’s been a positive and inspiring experience for me to create this album, and I’m excited for people to hear it,” shared Garrett.

As a pioneer of inspirational Soul, the Alabama-born-and-raised preacher’s son's first foray into music was through his musical experiences at Church and his love of bass guitar. Traveling a long road throughout his musical career since then, he’s worn multiple hats as a business owner, professional bassist, music and event producer, and an award-winning songwriter and recording/performing artist. Along the way, he’s gone on to build a storied and impressive 20-year career that’s ushered him to the forefront of Soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. Adding to that, he’s garnered multiple awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train Award, a Dove Award and a Stellar Award. 

With his fourth, full-length studio album The Lightness Of Love, Alvin offers a free and easy infusion of intricate arrangements and melodic vocal lines combined with Smooth Jazz and sultry R&B. With each song, Alvin settles into a pocket so deep you’ll want to get comfortable. His intuitive sense of emotion and musicality are on full display and easily translated in songs like “In It,” revealing a delicate and impressive range of vocal scales, transporting the listener into a feeling of euphoria. Title track “The Lightness of Love” meets his equally-matched and impressive musicianship, featuring Jazz/Classical Flutist and Billboard No.1 charting recording artist Kim Scott, and his lead single “My Gift To You,” is a bold offering of romance and steamy lyrical wordplay with undertones of Gospel, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Altogether, the seven-song collection is compelling, and brings together his sophisticated voice, expressive melodies, masterful songwriting, and a musical energy that is uplifting.

Featured by the Inspired Southerner, Birmingham Times, and Smooth Jazz, Alvin’s recently released album The Awakening garnered critical acclaim with WTUG-FM (Tuscaloosa, AL) lauding the triple threat singer/songwriter and producer as an artist that “...managed to capture the spirit of today’s climate with a few simple words…” Gospel Music Fever recalled his ability to “...harness the cry for change…” Alvin continues to release new music with lyrics to inspire, and recently teamed up with The Dannon Project to develop and empower others with his innovative songwriting program The Write Life. The culmination of all of this has sculpted his own personal journey as an artist. For more information about Alvin Garrett, visit https://www.alvingarrett.com/ or follow him on Facebook: The Alvin Garrett and Instagram: @TheAlvinGarrett.

The Lightness Of Love
Track Listing

1. “Hang with Me”
2. “Go Together”
3. “Soft Spot”
4. “My Gift To You”
5. “In It”
6. “The Lightness of Love feat. Kim Scott”
7. “Beat Beat”

All songs written by Alvin Garrett
All music produced by Mixtape Seoul
All recording, mixing, and mastering by Alvin Garrett at HILL Studios, Birmingham, AL

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