Fervent  Records’ GRAMMY-nominated artist and reigning Dove Awards Female  Vocalist of the Year Francesca Battistelli is on top of the world right  now with her debut album My Paper Heart topping the overall  Christian/Gospel Album Chart for four weeks in a row, making her the  highest selling female artist in the genre in five years. This album  features the hit singles “Beautiful Beautiful,” “I’m Letting Go,” “It’s  Your Life” and the record-breaking smash hit “Free To Be Me” that held  the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Christian/AC Radio chart for 10  consecutive weeks. Not to mention, all four singles have sold well over  100K digital downloads each with “Free To Be Me” already nearing 300k  downloads. In addition to all of these phenomenal milestones, Francesca  and husband Matt are expecting the birth of their first child in  October. 
 
“I’m so incredibly thankful to my fans and Christian  radio for all of these unbelievable blessings that I have cherished this  year,” said Battistelli. “Without your support, none of this would be  possible. It's amazing to see what God has done in such a short time.  Thank you!”
 
And, all of the support has definitely paid off for  Battistelli. Released in 2008, her album has had the longest run to No. 1  for a female artist in Billboard Christian Album Chart history, a  testament to her continually growing fan base and infectious pop soul  sound that has been featured on such popular TV shows as ABC’s Extreme  Makeover Home Edition, NBC’s The Biggest Loser, FOX’s So You Think You  Can Dance and MTV’s The Hills. Luckily, fans will not need to wait much  longer for new music. Battistelli is currently in the studio writing and  recording for her much anticipated sophomore album, expected to release  early next year.
 
For additional information on Francesca Battistelli please visit, www.francescamusic.com
Source: CMSpin 
