Ester Nicholson: Press

Gospel and inspirational music is reaching new heights of popularity, because a new generation of artists is creating music that appeals to a more diverse audience of listeners - Ester Nicholson is without a doubt one of those artists. An easy comparison of Nicholson's syle would be to that of yolanda Adams.
Child Above the Sun is Nicholson's debut CD; produced by pianist, composer and producer Ben Dowling, it is an excellent introduction. Her years as a background singer for mega-artists such as Brenda Russell, Bette Midler, Al Green and Rod Stewart have not stymied her potential to be out front.
There are ten tracks on the disc. Several of them are covers of well-known favorites, like "Everything Must Change." Nicholson performs it so purposefully and beautifully that you will hit replay to enjoy it a little longer. Some of the songs are written by Nicholson - there are songs of praise and of personal reflections on life, which is the focus of the title track, "Child Above the Sun." This CD is an easy, jazzy, inspirational listen, worth having and giving to everyone on your list this year.

Yolanda Porter

Having been a professional singer for the better part of my adult life, with a fair amount of success. I think I know when I hear an original voice.

Ester Nicholson has all the essential qualities of greatness. A unique tone, wonderful phrasing, emotional flexibility and passion. In a nutshell the girl’s got soul.
___Rod Stewart

The first time I heard Ester Nicholson sing, I cried like a baby. The term angelic is thrown around so easily, but when it comes to Ester, she truly does have the voice of an angel. This new CD of hers is so much fun to listen to and has a healing quality rarely found in today's music.
I'm also thrilled that she recorded a song I wrote called "What Would Love Do Now". I recommend this beautiful CD to anyone who loves good, soulful music and a powerful, moving vocalist combined.

Brenda Russell (writer of music for hit Broadway play
“The Color Purple)

The beauty and power of Ester Nicholson's voice arises from a sacred core where she communes with the Spirit of song itself. Listen and feel, for her song is a source of healing and inspiration.

Peace and blessings,

Michael Bernard Beckwith
Founder and Spiritual Director
Agape International Spiritual Center
Inspirational Speaker on the DVD, “The Secret”

Ester Nicholson is a brilliant singer and emerging songwriter with a genius talent.

Her gentle soulful voice wraps your heart in a blanket of comfort that will restore your soul.
Ester’s got a great voice, and producer, Ben Dowling knew just what to do with it.“Child Above The Sun” is an amazing CD.

___Ricki Byars Beckwith – Agape International Spiritual Center