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An Inspirational Holiday Collection From One Of The Industry’s Most Talented Producers

ROGER RYAN AND FRIENDS: A TIME FOR HOPE

Experience a compilation of holiday music that will make you fall in love with Christmas all over again! Nashville based award winning producer Roger Ryan presents ROGER RYAN AND FRIENDS: A TIME FOR HOPE. This musical masterpiece celebrating the spirit and love of the season is available now on iTunes and CDBaby.

The Message:

The message of HOPE is heard even more so clearly and beautifully during the Christmas Season. With this special project, the musicians and singers have combined their gifts to make that message come alive. Roger Ryan and Friends: A Time For Hope is an expression of hope and a celebration of the joy of more than just a season. Each song is the embodiment of the sentiments felt by a world of caring hearts. Just as love and grace gave birth to a plan that saved the world, A Time For Hope is the culmination of the same, with the purpose of bringing a blessing to the world. Additionally, this project was inspired by a deep desire to carry that message of hope to those most in need, in a tangible way. Through his charitable organization, The Roger Ryan Foundation, a portion of the proceeds generated from A Time For Hope will go towards helping children of Haiti whose hardship experience has been most profound.

The Music:

With Hope infused into the structure of each song, a lingering note of joy is embedded in the ear. Roger Ryan ingeniously constructed this eclectic compilation with layers of various genres, tying together Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Neo-Classical and R&B to make a smooth timeless collection full of creativity. The project consists of 20 Favorites and classics. “O Come O Come Emmanuel” to “O Come Let Us Adore Him”, which set an atmosphere of worship, and “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” and “Away in a Manger” which bring the gentleness and warmth of God’s love to the heart. While “Born To Save The Day” sums up the entire purpose for the choice that God made to clothe divinity in humanity and dwell among us.

The Artists:

Roger Ryan invites some of his friends along on this magical musical journey. Award winning vocalists, top notch studio vocalists and musicians from popular groups or noted in their own right. Joey Kibble of the Grammy Award winning Take 6, opera star Angela Brown, Stellar Award nominee Terrell Hunt, gospel powerhouse Benita Washington, BET’s Sunday Best finalist Maurice Griffin, balladeer Wendy Moten, and an assortment of other superb artists have made this album a work of art. Though distinctly different in presentation, perfection is the cohesiveness and Christ is at the center of this musical celebration.

The Producer:

Roger A. Ryan is known throughout the music industry for his involvement with numerous successful musicians and vocalists, including the late Whitney Houston, Wynona Judd, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, and CeCe Winans. He is the founder and CEO of AfterTouch Music, with a premier recording studio in Nashville, TN. Roger has introduced many formerly unknown singers and musicians to the industry, guiding them toward success and musical excellence. An accomplished pianist, Roger’s work can be heard on various gospel and jazz recordings. While a phenomenal artist in his own right, Roger points to his opportunities to help launch the careers of others and simply bring beautiful music to the world as his greatest accomplishments.

Roger Ryan and Friends: A Time For Hope Track List

1. O Come O Come Emmanuel (feat. Robert Torres)

2. O Little Town of Bethlehem (feat. Denise Small)

3. Away in a Manger (feat. Wendy Moten)

4. Sweet Little Jesus Boy (feat. Terrell Hunt)

5. We Three Kings (feat. Jason Ryan)

6. Mary Did You Know (feat. Jas & Jo)

7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (feat. Angela Brown)

8. Born to Save the Day (feat. Kristina Wrenn)

9. O Come Let Us Adore Him (feat. Shae Williams)

10. Silent Night (feat. Benita Washington)

11. Christmas Time Is Here (feat. Nickie Conley)