Album: Beautiful Awakening

Album Background and Artistry
"Beautiful Awakening" is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Stacie Orrico, launched on August 29, 2006, in the United States through Virgin Records. The album marks Orrico's go back to the music scene after a four-year hiatus following her platinum-certified self-titled album. In "Beautiful Awakening", Orrico explores a more mature sound, integrating elements of R&B, pop, and gospel, while keeping her strong Christian faith-based roots.

"Beautiful Awakening" was produced by a few of the music industry's most popular manufacturers, including Dallas Austin and The Underdogs. The album featured 12 tracks, showcasing Orrico's talent for composing genuine and introspective lyrics while delving into numerous musical styles. It likewise displayed Orrico's development as an artist, not just through her growing voice however likewise her ability to develop an album with a cohesive and distinctive noise regardless of the varied range of impacts and designs in the tracks.

Lead Single and Reception
The lead single from the album, "(I Can't Make a) Masterpiece", was launched on August 1, 2006, ahead of the album's main release. The song is a memorable pop-R & B track that talks about Orrico's struggle with creating a perfect art piece. The single received positive reviews from critics, praising Orrico's singing efficiency and emotionally honest lyrics. Nevertheless, the single did not perform as well as her previous hits, peaking at number 99 on the United States Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Upon its release, "Beautiful Awakening" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Some applauded Orrico's development as an artist and her capability to mix various styles effortlessly, while others were crucial of the album's absence of standout tracks and its inability to catch the attention of the listener successfully.

Industrial Performance and Promotion
Regardless of the positive reviews, "Beautiful Awakening" stopped working to make a considerable influence on the charts. The album debuted at number 47 on the UK Albums Chart and quickly fell off the leading 100 the following week. In the United States, the release was held off due to the bad efficiency of its lead single, and ultimately, it was released in the US as a digital-only album. This considerably affected its business performance and stopped working to match the success of her previous self-titled release.

To support the album, Orrico embarked on a marketing tour in Europe and Asia, making television looks and performing live in numerous nations. Additionally, a music video for "(I Can't Make a) Masterpiece" was launched, further promoting the album. Despite her efforts, promotions for the album were ultimately cut short due to its underwhelming business success.

Tradition and Impact
Nearly 15 years after the release of "Beautiful Awakening", the album stays an underrated gem in Stacie Orrico's discography. Although it did not attain the industrial success of her previous work, the album showcased Orrico's growth as an artist, both vocally and stylistically.

"Beautiful Awakening" is an album that was possibly ahead of its time, with its genre-blending sound and Orrico's determination to explore different themes and designs. While it remains a largely ignored release, the mark of a real artist is seen in Orrico's audacity to press boundaries and present a genuine representation of her growth and journey as an artist.