Rapidly Rising Star, Soul Singer Heston, Nominated For EOTM Award For "Outstanding Album"

ATLANTA - Aug. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- International Recording Artist & R&B/Soul Singer Heston was recently nominated and voted one of the top four Nominees for the 2013 EOTM Awards for "Outstanding Album".  Heston will perform at the inaugural Entrepreneur on the Move (EOTM) Awards Show on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. The Red Carpet Event kicks off from 4:00-5:30 pm and the EOTM Awards show 6-8 pm.  

On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the soulful crooner will perform songs off of his forthcoming, CD, "Love Junkie" at Midnight Records, as part of his international "Love Junkie Listening Party Tour".   Midnight Records is located at 2867 Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.

The EOTM Awards is the first award show to celebrate remarkable entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry.  It will be a memorable star-studded night honoring the shining stars of today who are making a difference to change the world tomorrow.“The Entrepreneur on the Move (EOTM) Awards will bring together entrepreneurs of all genres and honor these outstanding individuals for their works, not popularity. We are excited to work with iconic brands, such as Black Enterprise, surrounding our inaugural awards show. This will be entrepreneurs’ biggest night and we look forward to partnering with corporate companies to connect their brands with the most influential audience across multiple platforms,” says Carla B., Founder of the EOTM Awards and CEO of EOTM Media Group.

Other 2013 EOTM Award Nominees for other categories include; Ben Affleck, Charlie Sheen, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Missy Elliot, Talib Kweli, Future, Lil Wayne, NAS, Eva Mendes, Zoe Saldana, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Khloe & Lamar, Toni Braxton, Victor Ortiz, Jeremy Lin, Perez Hilton, Christina Milian, Vincent Ward (The Walking Dead), Farrah Abraham, Snooki & Jwoow, Kim Zolciak Biermann (Real Housewives of Atlanta),Camille Grammer (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Betty White, RuPaul, Rob Dyrdek (MTV), Nene Leakes (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Taylor Momsen (CW’s, Gossip Girl), Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries), Sam Trammell (True Blood,) Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries), Ricki Lake, Gretchen Rossi (The Real Housewives of Orange County) Shay Johnson (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Pia Rizza (Mob Wives), Mel B. (DWTS), and the list goes on……

Heston, an Atlanta-based musician, composer, songwriter and producer possesses one of those rare, “instant classic” voices laced with confident sensuality, informed by the best side of mellow 70’s soul.  His music has received stellar reviews, both national and international airplay, and he has performed at some of the top venues around the country and abroad, to include Europe and the Caribbean.  His portfolio includes the world famous Blue Note Jazz Club, Blues Alley, Apollo Theatre, Highline Ballroom, Emancipation Park (Jamaica), The Jazz Café (London), Bizz Art Club (Paris, France), The Union Chapel Islington (London), The Tabernacle and numerous venues. Heston recently opened for British star Emile Sande' in Atlanta, GA.

Born on the Island of Dominica (British West Indies), Heston grew up with music all around him. Being surrounded by reggae, pop, classical, soul, R&B, rock music was commonplace. So, it is no surprise that radio, along with a collection of his father’s records, would open the key to his soul and love for all types of music –From Barbara Streisand to Aretha Franklin, The Bee Gees, Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Beres Hammond, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson (to name a few) — as evident in his music.

Heston's upcoming CD is scheduled to be released on September 21, 2013, and pre-orders for the album can be made at www.hestonmusic.com.  An exclusive free download of the single, "Love Junkie", is available at http://www.hestonmusic.com.   ReverbNation, a popular music site, home to over 3 million musicians, venues, labels and industry professionals has recognized the new single and has made Heston, "Featured Artist" of the week.  Catch a sneak peep of his upcoming album at TC Productions Underground Sound Web Series @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgguLEoeGQc.



Heston is no stranger to the music industry, his 2008 independent debut album, Storyteller, was an instant hit in Europe and was critically acclaimed internationally and possessed an exceptionally well-composed body of original songs written and produced by Heston.  “Creating timeless music has always been my ultimate goal,” says Heston with a poised, yet humble demeanor. “I want to leave the world with music that can be played for a lifetime.”  Storyteller was name to the “Top 5 Soul Albums” of 2008 and also won two Soul Tracks Award Nominations.  In 2009, BET J nominated Heston for “Independent Artist of the Year”.

Heston released his sophomore album, Warm Human, Cold World (World Soul Music/Dome Records) in 2011.  The album charted #1 for three weeks on Solar Radio in Europe and also hit the charts as one of the “Top 10 Albums on Soul Tracks”, Album of the Month in 2011 and nominated for Soul Tracks Awards in 2011.  Heston was also “Best Male Vocalist of the Year” in 2011 by Soul Tracks.

Stay tuned.  Heston promises his forthcoming album, "Love Junkie", is his hottest album to date and he believes it is his best yet. From mesmerizing love ballads to dance and stepper grooves to the best in reggae, this well-written and produced album has something for everyone.  Famed DJ and producer Kemit and the talented and highly sought-after Producer Darren 'Daz I-Que' Benjamin are behind the production of Heston's latest work.

Find Heston here:

Official Website: Hestonmusic.com

Facebook.com/HestonsLoveJunkies

Twitter: HestonSoulMusic

About EOTM Awards

An accolade presented by the EOTM Radio & TV Network celebrating entrepreneurial achievements and performances in business, philanthropy and the arts (recordings, television, radio, literature, film, directing and writing). The EOTM Awards Show will also present "The Aaron Hatcher Award" to key individuals and organizations that promote human rights and social justice. “The Christopher Kennedy Lawford Humanitarian Award,” also makes its debut, recognizing individuals who are outstanding models of service, collaboration and leadership, individuals who have overcome illnesses and life threatening obstacles and honoring great people that continually give back to the community, and seeking to improve the life of others.

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