Music Gains Attention As Tool For Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery Support

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 17, 2007 – (Nashville, TN)  Coinciding with National Recovery Month, "Trail of Light" (Gracie Vandiver & Friends/Note To Self Recordings) produced by songwriter and author Gracie Vandiver, is set for release on September 4, 2007. The collection of songs on "Trail of Light" reflect the journey from alcoholism and addiction to a new life in recovery.

The first twelve songs lyrically address the emotional twists and turns on the path, capturing "What it was like," "What happened," and "What it's like now."  The fifteen-song journey concludes with "A vision for you," offering songs of hope and inspiration to maintain solid footing in day-to-day recovery.

Upon listening, award-winning recording artist, Kathy Mattea, remarked, "In only three minutes, a song can cut through all the mental chatter and open up our senses. Lyrically, anyone in recovery will recognize the struggles and victories, large and small, in these stories. A real treasure."

The compilation includes music from a variety of talented artists and award-winning songwriters such as Paul Williams, Mary Gauthier, and Jon Vezner, offering many different vocal styles and musical genres.

"My hope is that treatment centers and Alcohol & Drug Counselors will incorporate using the music on 'Trail of Light' with their patients in a therapeutic setting, and that members of the recovery community will embrace 'Trail of Light' by including it in their personal spiritual toolkits," says the CD's creator, Gracie Vandiver, adding, "Music with lyrics specifically addressing the journey of recovery is a wonderful tool for recovery support. It's easy to relate to - - and it's portable!"

Vandiver, who penned six songs on the CD, will take the stage with 2006 Kerrville New Folk Finalist Sonia Lee, to perform music from "Trail of Light" for recovery community professionals during the annual Association For Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) conference on September 8th at Nashville's Renaissance Hotel.  The conference is co-hosted by The Tennessee Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (TAADAC) and the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP).

Vandiver notes, "It will be a real honor to share the messages of recovery that these songs hold with professionals who make such a positive impact in the recovery community."

"Trail of Light" is available at http://www.SunlightOfTheSpirit.com, an Internet store exclusively selling CDs from artists in recovery. SunlightOfTheSpirit.com has the largest selection of twelve-step and recovery music available for dealing with alcoholism and addiction in all its forms.