Word Record's acclaimed Latin-influenced pop band Salvador is launching the spring leg of its "So Natural" tour April 1 in Miami, Florida. Salvador garnered critical applause during last fall's stint of performances for its radio hit and cover of "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys, which is featured on the their third studio album So Natural.

Traversing the nation in support of the release, Salvador will visit Eastern and Midwestern U.S.


cities through May. Joining the band will be renowned Fervent Records' band By The Tree and independent newcomer Ricardo.

Salvador has been popular for the past six years. Their widespread appeal to both pop and Latin audiences has kept the band touring an average of 200 dates a year, with appearances at Teen Mania's Acquire The Fire youth conferences and Promise Keepers events, as well as Billy Graham and Franklin Graham Crusades. With five records to their credit, including the 2004 Dove Award winning Spanish-language album Con Poder, Salvador has produced two Top 5 radio hits with "Breathing Life" and "Crucified" in addition to two Billboard Latin Music Award nominations. For more information on Salvador and its upcoming tour, visit: www.SalvadorLive.com or www.WordRecords.com.

Fervent Records' two-time Dove Award winner By The Tree has made a name for itself mixing pop-rock melodies with the redeeming character of honest worship. With four national releases under its belt, By The Tree has returned to their origin and purest form of their band: worship.

By The Tree garnered its first No. 1 single this past year with "Beautiful One" topping the AC chart. For more information, visit www.ByTheTree.com.

Ricardo Sanchez is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician whose music combines the contemporary gospel, Latin culture, rock and R&B styles into worship. Ricardo has performed worldwide from North Korea to the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, on TBN and all across the United States. He is the Associate Pastor and Music Director of the Scottsdale First Assembly, Dream Center, one of the fastest growing churches in the Scottsdale, Arizona area. For more information, visit www.RicardoMusic.com.