GEFFEN Gospel Music Recording Artist Spensha Baker Performs at White House

Debut CD, Outloud!, In Stores August 5

Single, “Hallelujah” Heating Up At Gospel Radio

15-year-old Geffen Records gospel artist, Spensha Baker has been spreading her youthful and vibrant music ministry all across the country. . To kick off the New Year, Baker was invited to be a presenter at this year’s 2008 Stellar Awards (the Grammy Awards of Gospel music). Baker performed alongside luminaries such as Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and Mary Mary at Fort Hoods’ “America Salute to the Troops” celebration where over 4,000 soldiers and their families were in attendance.

Baker also performed for over 6,000 people at the Hard Rock Cafe in Miami on Mother’s Day along with gospel music notables, such as, Yolanda Adams, the legendary Shirley Caesar and Martha Munizzi, participated in the Mercedes-Benz-sponsored “Grammy Jams-Tribute To Stevie Wonder” concert, performed at the First Grammy Salute To Gospel Music Tribute and invited by gospel superstar CeCe Winans to appear on the international televised TBN Network’s, “Praise the Lord” program here she was seen by over 40 million people.

Recently, Spensha was handpicked to perform at the Chrysalis 7th Annual Butterfly Ball” – a major Hollywood charity event - an audience that included cast members from the hit television show “Grey’s Anatomy,” actor Ashton Kutcher and entertainment mogul Russell Simmons gave Spensha a standing ovation for her moving performance. Baker has also participated in the “Grammy Jams-Tribute to Stevie Wonder” concert. So commanding is the voice and presence of this young lady that Spensha Baker has been invited to sing at the White House for its Black Music Month “Salute to Gospel” celebration on June 17th.

At 12 years old, Geffen/Interscope Records Chairman Ron Fair who witnessed the young gifted singer’s vocal talent firsthand, (one of the judge’s) on the CBS show “Star Search”, was so impressed he signed Spensha to the record label immediately. .

Now, fast-forward to August 5, 2008, Spensha Baker who is a dynamic new breed of contemporary gospel artist, will release her debut CD, OutLoud! Baker’s first single “Hallelujah” (a scintillating cover of the Clark Sisters’ classic produced by hit-maker Warryn Campbell) finds her heralding the good news on radio stations all over the country with a voice and style that cannot be denied. And the just-released video for “Hallelujah” puts Spensha’s FRESH face and soul stirring sound front and center, demanding your attention!