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Janelle |
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It seems like
just yesterday Janelle sang for the late Pope John Paul II and
close to 1 million people at World Youth Day in Toronto, 2002. The
25 year old dynamo was chosen from entrants around the world to
sing and record the World Youth Day 2002 theme song and perform
with her band 26 times throughout the 6 day event in Toronto.
Since then, she has toured Canada, the US and New Zealand bringing
souls closer to Christ through her music and message.
Janelle grew up in the small French town of Legal, Alberta. By the
time she was 5 years old it was apparent that this sparkling,
vibrant little girl had an extraordinary gift. From a very early
age, her mother and grandmother taught her old French folk songs,
after which came plenty of exposure singing in Church. By age 14,
Janelle had become the lead singer with a contemporary Christian
band, hosting evenings in Edmonton, Alberta that regularly
attracted 300-600 youth. After singing with this group for 4
years, Janelle moved to New Zealand where she attended ICPE School
of Evangelization. Upon her return to Canada, she joined the LVC
team, singing, recording and helping with administration.
Soon after, Janelle married LVC’s director of operations, Jason
Reinhart, presently her manager. The couple currently lives and
works in Radway, Alberta with their three year old son, Eric.
Janelle and her current band, ONE80, have been touring throughout
Canada and the United States extensively, growing in their art and
their faith. They have a clear objective - to reach youth with a
positive and Christ-centered message, offering hope to a hurting
world.
Janelle's first solo album, "New Day", produced in Nashville,
Tennessee, was released at WYD2002. In 2005, Janelle released a
new single "Be Not Afraid - Open Wide Your Heart" in honor of Pope
John Paul II. The release of this song resulted in over 25 radio
and television interviews, including an appearance on NBC Dateline
following the passing of His Holiness, John Paul II.
This past year, Janelle was further blessed with the honor of
singing for Queen Elizabeth II in Edmonton during the Royal visit
to Canada. She also had the privilege of opening for the popular
Christian musician, Michael W. Smith at the Saskatchewan Centre of
the Arts - one of only two Canadian performances.
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