Inspirational Artist Brian Courtney Wilson to Release Christmas Video Contest

New York, NY -Spirit Rising Music/Music World Entertainment artist BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON has recorded and taped a re-make of one of his favorite songs of the season, "This Christmas." Wilson chose the Donny Hathaway classic as a way to celebrate and focus on Christ, our Savior's birth. "I want people to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and not get caught up in the culture of materialism and economics now connected to the day," states Wilson. "This is a song that I love, done by one of my favorite artists of all times, Donny Hathaway."

The video, to be promoted via YouTube.com and other media outlets, will include memorable photos from Wilson's personal photo album. He is offering music fans an opportunity to have one of their favorite Christmas photos included in the video, as well. The best photos (300 DPI JPEG or higher) selected will be added to Wilson's "family photo album" in the video. Fans should send their photos for consideration to videocontest@musicworldent.com, no later than Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. EST. With all photo submissions, please include your name, address, telephone number(s) and email address. The video will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to a local charity.

Brian Courtney Wilson will release his debut inspirational CD JUST LOVE in-stores on January 27, 2009. Inspired by a wide-range of male vocalists from Donnie Hathaway to Fred Hammond to John Mayer, Wilson himself believes his own unique style is a challenge to explain, but his smooth yet powerful voice can be described as "Urban Inspirational." Wilson was introduced to music impresario Mathew Knowles by his mentor and mutual friend Rudy Rasmus while serving as Minister of Music at St. John's Downtown Church in Houston. The University of Illinois graduate started his formal musical training while an undergraduate singing in the universities' black chorus. Following graduation, he continued his musical interests as extracurricular activity while working as a pharmaceutical salesman at Johnson & Johnson for seven years.

For additional information on Brian Courtney Wilson, please visit briancourtneywilson.com.