Award-winning children's entertainer Joanie Bartels' popularity reflects a personal commitment she believes in strongly - sharing musical "magic" with children and adults of all ages! Joanie Bartels is the first female children's artist to receive RIAA Gold Record Certification and she has sold over 3,000,000 audio units and 100,000 video units to date. In addition, she has received the most prestigious awards in the industry and has been continuously recognized for her contribution to children's entertainment.

Joanie Bartels began her career as a children's recording artist in 1985 with the release of her first tape, Lullaby Magic. Soon, she and her eight theme-oriented audio recordings entitled the Magic Series, along with her Simply Magic videos, became synonymous with the special times parents and children share enjoying music together. Joanie Bartels has continued the tradition of recording quality music for children and their families with the release of Jump for Joy and Adventures With Family and Friends which won a Parent's Choice Award, The Early Childhood New Directors' Choice Award, The Film Advisory Board's Award of Excellence, a Gold Music Award from the National Association of Parenting Publications and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal.

The multi-talented artist has captured the hearts of children and adults alike through her recordings and the sing-along/dance-along concerts she performs internationally. Says Parenting magazine, "Bartels' songs have planted her at the pinnacle of the children's music charts". Joanie Bartels was also named Favorite Female Vocalist in a survey of new parents by Child magazine.

Joanie Bartels has been busy at work writing songs and performing in an exciting new video series that utilizes a unique combination of live action and computer generated imagery. This series will introduce young children to a variety of educational themes in an entertaining and visually stimulating way.

"Put On Your Dancing Shoes" is Joanie Bartels's latest audio collection of fun-filled, upbeat dance songs with an international flavor. This new CD, the first on Joanie's new label, Purple Frog Records, features a mix of well-known hits and original tunes co-written with partner/producer Chris Rhyne , and is sure to become an irresistible success.

Joanie Bartels stays active in supporting numerous organizations dedicated to children and is a mentor teaching children to read. She is a member of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, The Children's Music Network, The Library Foundation of Los Angeles and PBS Leaders, and is a lifetime member of the Peter Pan Fan Club.