Biography
"Music is such a huge part of our world, and it is one of the most effective mediums for communicating a message. I’ve always felt that songs that speak to the human condition, and offer hope, purpose, and beauty, should not be limited to the church. I want my music to communicate God’s love to a broken world… and an amazingly diverse world it is! It’s awesome to see how music can bridge generational and cultural barriers, and touch the heart of a person. That is what excites me the most, and keeps me singing every day.”
-Laura
Laura is a Nashville recording artist described as an anointed singer, songwriter, worship leader, musician and speaker. Laura had a life-changing encounter with the Lord through worship her last year in high school before entering The University of Pennsylvania where her songwriting and worship leading gift flourished. There Laura sang for Penn's critically acclaimed Christian a capella group, "Full Measure" and was soloist on their album, "Not for Nothing" and ministered extensively on campus. She was worship leader for Penn's Campus Crusade for Christ. Among many awards, Laura was honored as "Montgomery County's Outstanding Young Woman" for Academics, Leadership, Citizenship and Talent. Laura was recently featured in an article for the Ivy League Christian Observer Publication following her return to Penn during her "Wake Me Up" Tour.
Ever since her encounter with the Lord, Laura has had a heart to bring the beauty of God’s love to a broken world, see people’s hearts set on fire through the touch and presence of God and to glorify Him in all things. Her concerts with her angelic voice, and heart felt, thought provoking, worshipful lyrics have been described by a pastor as bringing you into the throne room of God. Her songs reflect her passionate love for the Lord. They capture her own personal 'journey' with Him in her quest for Faith, Hope, Love and Purpose and truly touch hearts for Christ.
Laura is currently on the “Wake Me Up” Tour- An Awakening for the Heart – Concert and Worship - throughout the country and has performed in three Gospel Music Association Week Showcases in Nashville. She desires her music to awaken the heart of the listener to the heart of God for them.
Since its inception in 2001, Laura has been the Worship Leader, Co-Emcee for Jesus Fest, a branch of Worldwide Evangelistic Ministries. It is a quarterly festival that first began with 50 youth and grew to uniting 1000+ youth, young adults and all ages in worship and evangelism from 150 churches throughout the NE. Thousands of youth have given their lives to Christ and made recommitments to Him through this ministry.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Laura has resided in Nashville since 2006. She completed her 2006 debut Christian CD of all original songs, “Wake Me Up” with Grammy nominated producer Anthony Newett in PA and completed an EP, “Wildflowers” in 2007 of original songs with Grammy award winning producer John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash at the Cash Cabin Studios, TN. John Carter said, "Laura has a great spirit, and I love her songwriting. This is one of the best projects to ever come out of Cash Cabin Studios...."
Laura is honored and excited to be working on her third CD project with 6 time Dove Award winning producer Don Koch for release early 2010 with major radio promotion. Don Koch has produced records for every major Christian Record Label with total sales in excess of 8 million records. He has won Dove Awards for Inspirational Record of the Year, two years in a row. He has won the Dove Award for song of the year and has won Inspirational Song of the Year three times. He also has 38 number one songs in the CCM radio market to his credit. The artists Don has worked with include some of the biggest names in Christian music. Bob Carlisle, Larnelle Harris, Angelo & Veronica, Fred Hammond, Phillips Craig and Dean, 4-Him, Cindy Morgan, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Dallas Holm, Charles Billingsley, Allen Asbury, Greg Long and many others. Don recently produced The Sonflowerz. As a songwriter his songs have been recorded by artists such as Brian Littrel (Backstreet Boys), Donnie Osmond, Michael Crawford, Michael English, Avalon, Phillips Craig and Dean, Jump 5, Craig Morgan, Charles Billingsley, Allen Asbury, Greg Long and many others.
Laura feels truly blessed to be working with such an experienced and gifted producer and songwriter such as Don on her new album! Laura is co-writing with Don and other gifted songwriters such as Brian White, Chad Cates and Carl Cartee in Nashville. She also is blessed to have Jeff Adams from 220 Management as consultant and part of her team. Jeff is Manager for Group 1 Crew, Chris and Conrad, Chris Taylor and other great artists.
Laura has launched her own record label, Running Spirit Records through Indie Extreme. Indie Extreme has announced its newest strategic partner in Universal Music Christian Group (UMCG) a division of Fontana Distribution/UMGD. This partnership is allowing Indie Extreme’s artists to have both physical and digital distribution through the entertainment industry’s most admired partner. Some of Laura’s songs from her earlier projects have placed 4th, 6th, 12th, 15th, 23rd and 24th out of approximately 500 entrees on fan-voted www.ourstage.com.
How did it all begin? Laura has been singing in church and writing songs since the age of 10 when this gift surfaced as she wrote her first Christian song for her neighbor Rose who was dying of breast cancer. All were amazed at how God used this song to touch and strengthen Rose deeply. Laura has now written close to 100 songs to date, has studied voice with Susan Dash since age 14, and plays guitar, piano, flute and violin. She placed 2nd among 50 schools and 1000 participants in Pennsylvania Music Educators Assoc. district and regional vocal competition. Since she was a child, Laura dreamed of singing for a Disney movie. She has been chosen to be the singer/songwriter for Melaoartis, Monarcha Characters of the Rainforest that were hosts of the Denver International Film Festival along with Dustin Hoffman. Their goal is to be produced into a full-length movie. www.melaoarts.com .
Laura loves ministering to all ages in all church events and outreaches. She is also passionate about pre-teen, teen girls, women’s, youth and young adult ministry. This is reflected in her commitment as a ministry leader, youth leader and Sunday school teacher for many years. Laura’s own blog site www.laurakaczor.wordpress.com reflects her heart for ministry.
LIFETHIRST CONFERENCES: P2 TOUR
Laura is the Founder and Director of the ‘next level’ launch of Jesus Fest to a regional and national level tour under the new name of Lifethirst Conferences, P2 Tour (Power of 2) - presence, praise, prayer, power, passion, purpose, promises, and more.... myspace.com/lifethirstconferences. The mission is unity, concert, worship, evangelism, teaching and prayer with artists and speakers and workshops.
"LIFT UP U"NIVERSITY
Pre-Teen, Teen, College and Career, Women's Conferences
Laura is also the Founder and Director of “Lift Up University” pre-teen, teen, college, career and women's conference as an artist, worship leader and speaker. This is another branch of Lifethirst Conferences. myspace.com/lifethirstconferences.
It is a fun "night out" with a mission of love, hope and healing to all girls and women who struggle with self-worth, self image, hurt, rejections, fears, purpose and identity. It will also minister to those that are not struggling but just need an encouraging word to "Lift Up U". There will be teaching about fulfilling their destiny and purpose and who they really are in Christ and the power of Christ in them. There will be powerful testimonies!
Laura will share through her music, message from God’s Word and testimony that the Lord is the ‘lifter’ of our heads and sees us as His beloved, His Sacred Bride, beautiful and complete in His eyes. The Scripture theme is from Leviticus 26:13- "I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt ....I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with your heads held high".
Laura, and whenever possible, Debbie Tellis, Founder of Pure Love Works, www.pureloveworks.com will share their passion for purity and why it is God's purpose of love to protect our hearts - that purity can be regained at any time. Debbie will also introduce her follow-up course and support group for those interested in maintaining and regaining their purity.
Laura and team have begun "SAVE THE KIDS" Foundation, a non-profit branch of Worldwide Evangelistic Ministries, www.worldevangmin.org to raise support for Lifethirst Conferences- P2 Tour and "Lift Up U". It will also support anti-gang, drugs and alcohol, and pro-purity messages and youth evangelism. Gang problems are epidemic even in suburban schools. But God is opening doors in public school assemblies and after school programs!
Laura feels there are many worthy causes to raise support for but feels a burden for what is happening in our own country, in our own schools and on our own streets. We have 'saved the whales" and many other great causes, she feels it is time we unite to SAVE THE KIDS...OUR Kids....To learn more or donate go to myspace.com/lifethirstconferences and read blog, What is SAVE THE KIDS Foundation? How to Donate
For More Info Visit: www.laurakaczor.com and www.myspace.com/laurakaczor2
Label: Running Spirit Records
Label Management:
www.indieextreme.com
www.myspace.com/lifethirstconferences
Booking: The Brock Agency, Inc.
Beverly Brock- 828/322-8553
Email: Beverly@thebrockagency.com
102 First Ave., NE Suite 2
Hickory, NC 28601
Instrumentation
Laura Kaczor - Vocals
Laura Kaczor - Piano
Laura Kaczor - Guitar
Full Band Available
Discography
2006 - "Wake Me Up" - Running Spirit Records
2007 - "Wildflowers" EP
2009 New CD project underway with 6 Time Dove Award Winning Producer, Don Koch
Links
| http://www.laurakaczor.com |
| Laura Kaczor Official Website |
| Laura Kaczor's Official Myspace Page |
| Laura Kaczor's Indie Extreme Music Page |