Clavinova Fuels Smash Winter Wonderland Holiday Music Tour
BUENA PARK, Calif. For the third hit year, accomplished Christian singer/songwriter Scott Krippayne joined platinum-selling recording artists Point of Grace on the group's annual Winter Wonderland tour, which kicked off on November 27 in Orland Park, Ill. By Krippayne's side throughout the tour: his Clavinova CVP-309, which he used to record the winning song for the 2007 American Idol Songwriting Competition.
The 15-city tour, which ran through mid December, brought the warmth and joy of the holiday season to life through performances that celebrate family and tradition. The performances featured music from Point of Grace's Winter Wonderland and A Christmas Story albums, as well as Scott Krippayne's acclaimed EP, Christmas, which was also recorded on the Clavinova CVP-309PE.
"I need a piano that can follow me through festive carols and my calmer, soulful arrangements, and the Clavinova sounds great in any performance," notes Krippayne. "The instrument fulfills my needs as a singer, songwriter, piano-player and performer."
Krippayne's holiday album includes classic carols such as "Silent Night" and "Away In a Manger," along with two original pieces entitled "Christmas Time Is Here Again" and "It Wouldn't Be Christmas." Christmas is available at all tour locations and at www.scottkrippayne.com.
In 2007 Krippayne edged out roughly 25,000 other submissions to claim victory in the American Idol Songwriting Competition. The composition "This Is My Now" became the last performance song for the final two "American Idol" contestants, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, and the first single released by Sparks, who was ultimately crowned this year's Idol. Krippayne and songwriting partner Jeff Peabody traveled to Hollywood to meet the contestants and attend the star-studded two-night season finale. The song, as recorded by Sparks, shot up to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Scott Krippayne is a singer-songwriter who cares about writing music that resonates with people and touches the heart. His acclaimed CDs include Gentle Revolution, It Goes Like This, All of Me, Bright Star Blue Sky, More and Wild Imagination, which have spawned nine number one songs. In 2006, Krippayne released a greatest hits compilation, Autobiography.
As a songwriter, Scott has had over 150 of his songs recorded by other artists, including Point of Grace, Avalon, Sandi Patty, FFH, Jaci Velasquez and John Tesh. He has also authored two books Hugs for Teens, and More Than a Story a daily devotional. Scott lives in the Seattle area with his wife of twelve years, Katy and their two children Tobey and Tyler.
Denise Jones, Heather Payne, Shelley Breen and Leigh Cappillino are Point of Grace. Over the last 12 years, Point of Grace has recorded 10 albums, five of which have gone gold and two certified platinum. The group has also earned 24 consecutive Christian adult contemporary #1 singles.
For more information on the new CVP400 Series of Clavinova Digital Pianos, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.
 Yamaha Artist Scott Krippayne |
"I need a piano that can follow me through festive carols and my calmer, soulful arrangements, and the Clavinova sounds great in any performance," notes Krippayne. "The instrument fulfills my needs as a singer, songwriter, piano-player and performer."
Krippayne's holiday album includes classic carols such as "Silent Night" and "Away In a Manger," along with two original pieces entitled "Christmas Time Is Here Again" and "It Wouldn't Be Christmas." Christmas is available at all tour locations and at www.scottkrippayne.com.
In 2007 Krippayne edged out roughly 25,000 other submissions to claim victory in the American Idol Songwriting Competition. The composition "This Is My Now" became the last performance song for the final two "American Idol" contestants, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, and the first single released by Sparks, who was ultimately crowned this year's Idol. Krippayne and songwriting partner Jeff Peabody traveled to Hollywood to meet the contestants and attend the star-studded two-night season finale. The song, as recorded by Sparks, shot up to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Scott Krippayne is a singer-songwriter who cares about writing music that resonates with people and touches the heart. His acclaimed CDs include Gentle Revolution, It Goes Like This, All of Me, Bright Star Blue Sky, More and Wild Imagination, which have spawned nine number one songs. In 2006, Krippayne released a greatest hits compilation, Autobiography.
As a songwriter, Scott has had over 150 of his songs recorded by other artists, including Point of Grace, Avalon, Sandi Patty, FFH, Jaci Velasquez and John Tesh. He has also authored two books Hugs for Teens, and More Than a Story a daily devotional. Scott lives in the Seattle area with his wife of twelve years, Katy and their two children Tobey and Tyler.
Denise Jones, Heather Payne, Shelley Breen and Leigh Cappillino are Point of Grace. Over the last 12 years, Point of Grace has recorded 10 albums, five of which have gone gold and two certified platinum. The group has also earned 24 consecutive Christian adult contemporary #1 singles.
For more information on the new CVP400 Series of Clavinova Digital Pianos, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.