Multi-Platinum Irish Sensation Celtic Woman Releases ‘The Greatest Journey:Essential Collection’

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 28, 2008 – Celtic Woman, the multi-platinum selling Irish sensation, has released The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection – on CD and DVD -- on October 28, 2008 (EMI/Manhattan). The Celtic Woman journey to international renown began in 2005.  Now, with more than 3 million CDs/DVDs sold in the US — including gold & platinum album certifications, a #4 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, and being #1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for over 90 consecutive weeks — three hit PBS TV specials, and concerts in front of over 800,000 fans in the US alone, Celtic Woman remains a major force in the contemporary music landscape.
 
Under the musical direction of David Downes it captures the stunning voices of Lisa, Méav, Chloë, Órla, Lynn & Alex and the inspired fiddle playing of Máiréad.  This essential collection of their most beloved and memorable songs will give new fans a chance an opportunity to catch up on their phenomenal success and old fans a chance to reminisce.

Celtic Woman will once again be featured on PBS during the network’s December 2008 pledge drive campaign.  The new TV special will be a collection of memorable highlights taken from their past PBS specials: Celtic Woman: Live, A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle and A Christmas Celebration.  

The companion DVD will include a very special intimate behind-the-scenes documentary.

With four new songs (“The Call,” “Pie Jesu,” “Ave Maria,” “You Raise Me Up” backed with a gospel choir) and two previously unavailable songs on CD — “Somewhere” from the Live at Slane Castle DVD and “Shenandoah” from the deluxe CD of A New Journey — this album is the perfect holiday gift to new and old fans.