Valerie Woodard will be releasing her sophomore album Relationship II: Closer in the early part of 2012.

Meanwhile, she has released a maxi-single compiled of 3 original songs from her forthcoming album available for immediate download on Bandcamp.com, iTunes and CDbaby.com.

The first song “Sweet I Know” is an uplifting offering of praise, underscored with an infectious rhythm that is sure to have listeners singing along. Valerie declares to the world, how sweet God’s love and pays homage to the hymn –He’sSweet, I Know.

The sentiment of the next song “No Words”, can be best summed up by the first line …”I can’t explain the joy that I felt, when you brought me out of darkness, into the marvelous light, free from my sin, your love is so amazing…” The song echoes the feelings of gratitude that come with realizing just how merciful and gracious God’s love is. An orchestral section of violas, congas and timpani drums color this selection with intense emotion.

The last song on the maxi-single is “You’re Here”. The melodic strings on the first 8 bars transcend listeners into an ambient state of mind as Valerie expresses the spiritual transition she makes from praise to worship. Being in the presence of God provokes the heart felt lyrics penned in this song. Valerie sings of God’s grace and the patience He has for us and that His desire is to commune with us.

The 3-track maxi-single is produced by Valerie’s husband and manager Vincent Woodard, and will be released on their record label Whole Armor Recordings.

Valerie is from Hampton, VA and currently is living in Wilson, NC. She has embarked on a journey to impact the world for Christ through music ministry and songwriting, with the birth of her publishing company PsalmTree Publishing.