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"Enchantment" News Review

Enchantment Album Cover Released | September 2

Here is the first glimpse of what Charlotte's latest album "Enchantment" will look like:

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In addition you can now pre-order through Amazon.com. Stay tuned for our special feature on all the upcoming releases.

Charlotte in USA Today | August 24

Charlotte appears in the August 24th Edition of USA Today in an Article Titled "Charlotte Church is a Broadway Baby" Read the full text here.

Official Press Release announcing "Enchantment" | August 22

NEW CHARLOTTE CHURCH ALBUM ENCHANTMENT

TO BE RELEASED ON COLUMBIA RECORDS OCTOBER 9, 2001

Los Angeles, CA -- August 20, 2001 -- Enchantment, the fourth album from Charlotte Church, the 15-year-old internationally acclaimed and multi-platinum singing "popera" phenomenon, is scheduled for release on Columbia Records on October 9, 2001.

Recorded this summer in Los Angeles, Enchantment includes many in-concert favorites and highlights an extraordinary array of stylistically diverse material, from operatic arias and Celtic folk songs to Broadway show tunes and pop perennials. The album was produced by Keith Thomas (Barbra Streisand, Brian McKnight) and features such special guests as renowned flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook and Charlotte's longtime accompanist, harpist Rhodri Davis.

With sales topping eight million worldwide and an international following that spans all generations and musical tastes, Charlotte first burst into the global spotlight at the tender age of thirteen with her smash debut album, Voice Of An Angel. The platinum-plus release made the Welsh teen the youngest artist ever to land at the top of the classical charts, as well the youngest ever to have a Top 5 hit on the UK pop album chart. Voice Of An Angel was followed by a second smash release, Charlotte Church, along with last year's hit Christmas album, Dream A Dream. She has also released a best selling concert video and DVD, Charlotte Church In Jerusalem.

With Enchantment, Charlotte explores a wide range of music that is sure to garner appreciative new audiences, even as it appeals to her established fan base with dazzling vocal performances in the classical vein. Standouts include "La Habanera" from Bizet's Carmen and Strauss' "The Laughing Song." The album also highlights exquisite performances of Broadway standards, among them "Bali Ha'i" and "Tonight." Also featured are renditions of Irish and Welsh folk classics such as "Cerrickfergus," as well as "Papa Can You Hear Me?," first performed by Barbra Streisand in Yentl.

Enchantment will be supported by an extensive promotional tour, including a number of high-profile television appearances, followed by a concert tour with dates to be announced as available.

Charlotte's 4th: "Enchantment" now available for Pre-Order | August 21

If you want to be the first to get your hands on Charlotte's 4th CD titled "Enchantment" here are some links to Pre-Order.

Pre-order Now: Barnes and Noble | CDNow

Charlotte in Billboard Weekly Magazine | August 19

Yesterday we brought you Charlotte's mention in Billboard Weekly 18 August 2001 issue. Today we bring you the much longer article found in Billboard Weekly 11 August 2001 which was alluded to in the latest issue. Below is the scan.Plenty of news about her 4th album here so, enjoy. Thanks to MRB, Steve and UKMark for getting this to us.

Video interview with Charlotte added from Hawaiian TV | August 19

Watch this exclusive video interview from a KHON Hawaiian TV broadcast in our Honlulu Concert Coverage.

Additionally there is some info about Charlotte's 4th album in the Concert Press Coverage

Charlotte in Billboard Weekly Magazine | August 18

Charlotte also appears in this weeks issue of Billboard Weekly Magazine:

Last week, we wrote that the new Charlotte Church album, which takes the teenage classical singer in a more mainstream direction, will be out on sony classical Oct. 9. Now it turns out that Church is moving to sister label Columbia, where she will be worked as a POP, rather than classical, artist. Columbia confirmed the switch, but did not have any other details about the project, including whether the repertoire would change. Sony Classical President Peter Gelb coul dnot be reached for comment by press time.

Looking for last week's story? Check back here tomorrow, we are scanning it currently. It should be worth the wait.

Cardiff Ticket/Concert Info added | August 14

Thanks to UKMark, we have the definitive guide on obtaining tickets to the Aids benefit gig in Cardiff, Wales starring Charlotte among others.

Charlotte duets with Wyclef! | August 13

From People Online - Thanks to Steve

Charlotte Church duets with Wyclef
Singer joins rapper
In a bid to be trendy, Charlotte Church is teaming up with hip-hop star Wyclef Jean for a track on her new album. Church, 15, who has recently taken to wearing designer shoes and appearing at LA parties in an attempt to ditch her dowdy image, says that she is hoping that the former Fugees star will help her gain some street cred Stateside. 'Wyclef is a dude � the coolest guy in the world,' she gushes convincingly. 'Apart from being a fantastic guitarist and lyricist, he is also really nice.' The pair first collaborated at a benefit gig in New York in January, where they performed the Gershwin classic Summertime. 'He placed flamenco guitar on it, with a hip-hop beat,' says Church. The track has now been included in Church's forthcoming album, in an attempt to woo new fans. 'I hope I won't be alienating my regular fans,' she says, 'but I am looking forward to the next stage.'

Charlotte's Switch... | August 10

This was found in yesterday's Billboard Bulletin:

"Charlotte Church will move from Sony Classical to Columbia Records starting with her next album, due Oct. 9. The project takes the Wales native in a more pop direction, featuring Broadway tunes and covers of modern standards, including Bridge Over Troubled Water."

Charlotte in ClassicFM Magazine, September 2001 Issue | August 10