Jimmie Allen, multi-platinum selling recording artist and the first Black musician to win The Academy of Country Music Awards New Male Artist of the Year Award will publish his debut picture book, MY VOICE IS A TRUMPET with veteran illustrator Cathy Ann Johnson. The book is a powerful story about speaking up for what you believe in, at any age.
In MY VOICE IS A TRUMPET all voices are as diverse as the characters and heard loud and clear. From voices that roar like a lion, to voices small as a bee, all it takes is confidence and a belief in the goodness of others to change the world.
“It’s very important to me that kids learn at a young age that they have a voice, and that it is powerful. It is up to us as adults to teach them to use their voice to encourage and show love,” says Allen. “Being a father of two kids, I try to encourage them to be themselves and love everyone around them. I’m hoping this book inspires at least one child and they always remember their voice is a trumpet.”
Coming at a time when issues of social justice are at the forefront of our society, MY VOICE IS A TRUMPET is a pertinent and poignant book that gives children confidence in the power of their voice from a young age and the knowledge that all voices are valuable.
Jimmie Allen is a multi-platinum American recording artist who has been blazing trails since the beginning of his breakout career. He made history as the first Black artist to launch a career with two consecutive #1 hits on country radio from his 2018 debut album Mercury Lane and is the first Black artist to win the ACM New Male Artist of the Year award. Allen’s music features a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B, and pop that draws upon the influence of his family and small-town upbringing. His latest album, Bettie James Gold Edition, was released June 25 and doubles down on Allen’s expansive love for music across genres with nine brand new star-studded collaborations. It is a follow up to the monumental success of its predecessor, Bettie James – named in honor of his late grandmother and late father – which was released July 2020 and has amassed 150+ million streams along with critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. He has performed on The Kennedy Center Honors, Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, TODAY, American Idol, Tamron Hall Show, The Steve Harvey Show, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, and more. Allen lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two children. My Voice Is a Trumpet is his first book. For more information, visit www.jimmieallenmusic.com or follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Cathy Ann Johnson received her BFA from Columbus College of Arts and Design. She spent several years at Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she received a position in Hallmark’s Center of Excellence. Her work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, posters, home décor, gifts, and more. She currently works from Downtown Decatur, Georgia, as well as a satellite studio in Rome, Italy. In her spare time, Cathy Ann, her husband, and their cute doggie enjoy roaming Rome, chasing castles in medieval towns, and appreciating history and the arts.
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