R.J. HALBERT'S SUPERNATURAL AUDIOBOOK RELEASE CARETAKER IGNITES WIDESPREAD MEDIA ATTENTION
National Media Outlets Including The Kelly Clarkson Show, USA Today, Parade and more Highlight Project's Debut and Star Studded Cast
Nashville, TN – May 9, 2025 - Caretaker, the new supernatural audiobook thiller by husband and wife duo, R.J. Halbert debuts this week amid a flurry of media attention, featuring the anticipated project's stellar ensemble cast including Amy Grant, Kelly Clarkson and Erik Avari. Earning praise from leading outlets including USA Today, Parade and Yahoo, The Kelly Clarkson Show welcomed Clarkson’s music director, Jason and his wife Rhonda (aka R.J. Halbert) on the show along with Grant and Avari May 7.
Watch the interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show: https://youtu.be/97l7efqhS5Y
Six-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant also performed her new exclusive and original song on the show, titled “Home (Lyana’s Song)” and written for the Caretaker audiobook experience. “Home (Lyana’s Song)” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Watch Grant's live performance of "Home (Lyana's Song)" on The Kelly Clarkson Show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCHVWJKuYCU
Additional links to prominent placements below:
USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2025/05/07/kelly-clarkson-amy-grant-audiobook-rj-halbert/83410155007/
Parade: https://parade.com/news/kelly-clarkson-and-amy-grant-team-up-for-new-project
Yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/kelly-clarkson-amy-grant-team-005309026.html
Caretaker has already received widespread acclaim, earning prestigious honors including most recently named a finalist for the Independint Book Publishers Association's coveted Bill Fisher Award. Previously the book has garnered the Global Book Award, Amazon Best Seller status, and recognition from the International Book Awards, Literary Global Book Awards, Next Best Read, and more. The novel has also been featured on popular platforms including The Kelly Clarkson Show, Chicago Today and Coast to Coast AM.
Available now at www.rjhalbert.com, and on major audiobook platforms Summer 2025, this release promises to deliver an immersive and unforgettable journey into the world of Caretaker.
About the Authors:
R.J. Halbert is the husband and wife team behind CARETAKER - Book One of The Goodpasture Chronicles, a supernatural tale about breaking generational curses to forge new bonds of hope.
Jason Halbert, one-half of R.J. Halbert, is an Emmy and Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter. His songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide through multiple #1 and Platinum selling records. In addition to his 20+ year career as Music Director and Producer for Kelly Clarkson and several other notable artists, he has left his unique creative mark on numerous works in film and television. When not creating music, he loves bee-keeping, Sci-Fi, and is known to be quite a storyteller.
After homeschooling their two children around the world on a tour bus, Rhonda Halbert, the second half of R.J. Halbert, has spent the past 10 years as a successful music and television manager, guiding her clients’ relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner.
Together, Jason and Rhonda have woven their 30+ years of life together into a riveting story, based somewhat on truth and experience, but even more so, brimming with imagination.
Book and Audiobook Synopsis:
In CARETAKER, the Keane family moves to the quiet town of Littleton, New Hampshire, seeking a fresh start after experiencing marriage troubles and dark pasts. They become inexplicably drawn to a mysterious old house with a rich history, extensive grounds, and an enigmatic Caretaker. But as strange occurrences and chilling hallucinations begin to unfold, the family realizes they’re entangled in something much darker than they could have imagined.
The audiobook version of this gripping tale offers an immersive experience, with a multi-cast performance featuring an all-star lineup of actors and celebrities, including Erick Avari, Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten, Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia, Michael Shanks, and more.
Narrated by Henry Ian Cusick and scored by Joe Trapanese, this haunting production elevates the eerie atmosphere, drawing listeners deep into the family’s unraveling mystery. With captivating performances and a richly layered score, this audiobook is an experience that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats, wondering: can the house save the Keane family, or will it destroy them?
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