Lo Que No Digo Cantando (Beyond The Music), the Long-Awaited Book by Ricardo Montaner to be Launched Next Tuesday

Lo Que No Digo Cantando (Beyond The Music), the Long-Awaited Book by Ricardo Montaner to be Launched Next Tuesday

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- There are several reasons for celebrating this coming Tuesday, September 8. Lo que no digo cantando (Beyond the Music), the first book by Ricardo Montaner, will make its debut in bookstores everywhere. Published by Grupo Nelson, the Spanish division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Lo que no digo cantando will be simultaneously released in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. The date is special not only because of the arrival of one of the most anticipated Spanish-language books of the year but also because its launching coincides with the fifty-second birthday of the well-known singer and composer. To top things off and make the party a triple celebration, on September 8, Montaner's website, www.loquenodigocantando, will be unveiled to the public. This site promises to be a must for millions of Montaner's followers, who will have access to his new material from anywhere around the globe. The website features a great array of free downloadable content, including free book chapters, Montaner's images for iPhones, sweepstakes for the chance to win autographed copies of Montaner's book, and even an iPod. There are also a number of sweepstakes and special promotions for bookstores.

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Ricardo Montaner is one of the most celebrated artists in the Spanish-speaking world thanks to his endless search for new styles and, at the same time, his firm roots in the romantic ballad tradition. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Ricardo has traveled a road that has taken him to the most prestigious arenas in the continent, from Luna Park in Buenos Aires to Madison Square Garden in New York, from the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City to Teresa Carreno in Caracas.

Although not strictly an autobiography, Lo que no digo cantando focuses on the most transcendent moments and events in the life of its author. Inviting the reader to witness the intimacy of his world tours and concerts, Ricardo concentrates on the experiences that helped shape his personality. He pays particular attention to an incident that took place in a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay, where an encounter with a little boy made a deep impact on how he sees the world.

Along with his musical career, Ricardo Montaner has worked tirelessly to better the lives of children in Latin America and the United States. In 2007 he was presented with the Espiritu de Esperanza (Spirit of Hope Award) at the Latin Billboard Awards, and he was named the Ambassador of Good Will for Latin America and the Caribbean by UNICEF. He took part in the Paz sin Fronteras (Peace without Borders) event, a concert held at the border between Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia, where he joined Juanes, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives, and Juan Luis Guerra, among others.

Apart from the adoration of his fans and the multiple activities that occupy this true citizen of the world, Ricardo is equally devoted to family life. A father of five, the singer has been married for twenty years to his wife Marlene, who is also involved in Ricardo's artistic efforts as the producer of his video clips. The important details of his family life find room in the book alongside his formative experiences.

In Lo que no digo cantando Ricardo Montaner brings light to all the key moments, treasured over the years, that taught him something new about himself and the world and were crucial in steering his life in the right direction. Readers will undoubtedly benefit from his experiences, too.

For more information please visit: www.loquenodigocantando.com

For additional information contact Claudia Duncan at cduncan@thomasnelson.com

   Lo que no digo cantando   Ricardo Montaner   Published by Grupo Nelson   ISBN: 978-1602553057   Price: $14.99 U.S.   Available on September 8, 2009     Contact:   Claudia Duncan              Marketing Director              Tel: (615) 902.1871              cell: (615) 290.3348   web:       www.gruponelson.com   e-mail:    cduncan@thomasnelson.com   twitter:   http://twitter.com/cduncan75  

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CONTACT: Claudia Duncan, Marketing Director of Grupo Nelson, Tel:
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Web Site: http://www.loquenodigocantando/

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