BC News|December 05, 2014 07:58 EST
Tamela Mann's 'This Place' Added to Gospel Radio; Third Single From 'Best Days' Makes Major Impact Nationwide [VIDEO]
Grammy Award Nominee Christian artist Tamela Mann released her new single "This Place" to Gospel radio this week, which made it the third single from her award-winning album Best Days.
"This Place" is already having a major impact on radio, garnering plays nationwide.
Watch Mann perform the singe below:
"It's been an incredible year, and I'm excited to release my new single 'This Place' to radio," said Mann in a press release. "I want to thank my fans and Gospel radio for the continued support of my music. To God be the glory for his love and favor."
The soulful single was written by Darrell Blair and produced by long-time music partner Myron Butler. It features Tamela's powerful vocals and soaring runs. The other singles released from the Best Days album include the consecutive No. 1 hits "Take Me To The King" and "I Can Only Imagine."
Mann's "Take Me to the King" single was just certified as Gold, meaning the Kirk Franklin written tune sold over 500,000 records.
The album can be purchased and downloaded on iTunes here.
"What an amazing surprise to be presented with my first RIAA Certified Gold plaque by my husband of 26 years," said Mann in a press release.
She added, "I thank God every day for my family, friends, music and the many blessings in my life. Kirk is a dear friend and an incredibly talented artist, writer and producer. I'm so grateful to him for penning such a powerful lyric and asking me to lend my voice to such an important message."
The song was named one of the most performed songs on gospel radio for 2013, and was celebrated at the 2014 BMI Christian Music Awards.
"We couldn't be happier for Tamela and the certification of her first Gold single. As a boutique independent distributor, this is also our first Gold single," said CEO of Syntax Creative, Timothy J. Trudeau in a statement, "It's been an honor to partner with Tillymann and Central South for all these years as we've journeyed from Cora to 'Take Me To The King!'"
On June 29, Mann was honored as "Best Gospel Artist" at the BET Awards 2014.