Rachael from
Stacie Orrico Online got a surprise over the weekend... an e-mail from Stacie herself. She said the e-mail a lot of what has been going on a of late. Here is a portion of the e-mail:
"I thought I would give you a little first hand update on what is going on with me. Virgin Records is merging with Capitol Records. As a result my label is going through, yet another, HUGE transition. It's so common in the record business right now, but albums and artists often get lost in the shuffle, and they don't get the attention needed to have a good release and successful run. Taking all of that into account, Virgin Records (I guess now Capitol Records) and I have decided to part ways. I have poured SO much into the Beautiful Awakening project and want to make sure that it is released at the right time and finds its home with the right label. I know it seems like it's taking an eternity, but I SO FULLY trust that God is in control and that this is all happening for a reason. I should be stressed, but I'm not at all. I am completely at peace during this season!
So here is the amazing news! Leaving Virgin has freed up my time to do something that I have dreamed about for many years! I am moving to Africa for a few months to work in the townships with Children infected with Aids! Statistics say that 50% of the children under the age of 15 will die in the next 10 years from this ghastly disease, and I am ready to go help fight the fight first hand.
There is SO much to be done and the need is so great! I would love your help if you would be willing! I was hoping that I could use the stacieorrico.org site to post some things that I want to auction off to raise money for Africa. I have some clothes from my Japan tour, Grammy dresses, signed merch, etc that I want to use to raise funds. What do you think? Would you be willing to help me out with this?"
If you want to support Stacie in her efforts in Africa, just go to the website and click on the auction link. Please help her in the fight against AIDS.
