Heavenly Place

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Heavenly Place
Heavenly Place Jaci Velasquez.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 13, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
Genre Contemporary Christian music
Length40:04
Label Myrrh
Producer Mark Heimermann
  • Phil Naish
Jaci Velasquez chronology
Keep the Fire Burning
(1994)
Heavenly Place
(1996)
Jaci Velasquez
(1998)
Singles from Heavenly Place
  1. "If This World"
    Released: April 15, 1996
  2. "Flower In The Rain"
    Released: July 22, 1996
  3. "Un Lugar Celestial"
    Released: October 21, 1996
  4. "On My Knees"
    Released: March 3, 1997
  5. "We Can Make A Difference"
    Released: June 16, 1997
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Heavenly Place is the major label studio album by Jaci Velasquez. It released on May 13, 1996 on Myrrh Records.

Contents

Critical reception

Rodney Batdorf wrote in his AllMusic review that "Heavenly Place is an impressive debut album from the 16-year old singer." This album includes five radio singles, including "On My Knees," which won a GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year in 1998. [3] [4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."If This World"
4:04
2."Un Lugar Celestial (A Heavenly Place)"
  • Bob Farrell
  • Regie Hamm
  • Mark Heimermann
  • David Velasquez
4:07
3."Flower In The Rain" Chris Eaton 3:38
4."On My Knees"3:49
5."Shelter"
4:19
6."Baptize Me"
  • Mark Heimermann
  • Erik Sundin
4:17
7."We Can Make a Difference"
  • Mark Heimermann
  • David Mullen
3:50
8."I Promise"
  • Jaci Velasquez
  • Johnny Ramirez
3:39
9."We Will Overcome"
  • Bob Farrell
  • Regie Hamm
  • Mark Heimermann
3:52
10."Thief of Always"Chris Eaton4:29
Total length:40:04

Personnel

Production

Charts

Chart performance for Heavenly Place
Chart (1997)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [6] 142
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [7] 2
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [8] 4

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [9] Platinum1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. Batdorf, Rodney. Heavenly Place at AllMusic
  2. Ilex, J.B. (October 13, 2007). "Jaci Velasquez, "Heavenly Place" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  3. "Jaci Velasquez On My Knees". georgia.thejoyfm.com. thejoyfm.com. April 19, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. "On My Knees". doveawards.com. Dove Awards. April 23, 1998. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. Heavenly Place (liner notes). Jaci Velasquez. Rhino. 1996.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  7. "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  8. "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  9. "American album certifications – Jaci Velasquez – Heavenly Places". Recording Industry Association of America.