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What is Carried Away ?

Carried Away is a vocal worship group from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Members include Colleen Walker, Pam Walker and Christine Prankard. Their 2005 album "Closer to You" was produced by Otto Price and distributed by CMC Distribution.

Carried Away's debut album Closer To You was Canada's best selling debut for 2005, and earned the group two 2005 Covenant Awards (Canadian Gospel Music Association) for Song of the Year ("I know”) and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Since the release of their critically acclaimed disc, the trio has been on a whirlwind journey both professionally and personally. The Ontario-based group comprised of sisters Colleen and Pam Walker, plus their cousin Christine Prankard, have spent the past few years touring full-time, including the Shoutfest Tour, Women of Faith and Pure Fashion events, solo headlining dates and opening slots for artists like Point of Grace, Casting Crowns and Avalon.

Now in their 20's and with a few years of experience under their belts, the girls of Carried Away have come of age with their music and ministry, reaching out to hundreds of thousands of people throughout North America. With their sophomore CD I Want You set for release on August 28th through CMC Distribution (Canada) and a new partnership with Infinity Music Distribution (USA), the trio is demonstrating significant artistic and spiritual growth, while simultaneously possessing an even more direct set of goals for the new album.

“We’ve basically used our experience up to this point to encourage young people and really let them know how your life can change for the better with God in the center of it,” explains Pam of the continually evolving songwriting process. “We came up with the album title of I Want You to go along with the theme of the first album, which basically encourages listeners to get an idea of what they want from this life. What are you putting into your life, and most importantly, do you want God in your life? It’s a huge decision, but getting to know Him is our ultimate message.”

"So many young people want to be loved and accepted all the time and they’ll do almost anything to feel that way," adds Christine. "But we want to remind them that God will love you no matter what the world says and no matter what you may have done. He’s there with open arms of forgiveness and can fill any of the holes in your life.”

The trio placed their convictions front and center throughout the entire songwriting process for I Want You. “Wasting My Words (Been Where You Are)” encourages listeners to avoid the trap of feeling that they're all alone and have to go through life by themselves. “Sweet One” touches on the topic of romance, but reminds everyone that God will never break a heart. The first radio single, “Mystery,” talks about waiting an entire lifetime to meet the Lord in heaven, but making it clear that we can all catch glimpses of Him in the here and now.

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