membership
member since: 06/23/08 15:11:43
background / biography
I started singing in churches at the young age of 2 and since then, throughout my entire childhood, I'd jump at any and every opportunity to sing. I come from a long line of Preachers & Deacons in my family and from the get-go, was told that God gave me a gift & I should use it for Him. And although I was saved by the Grace of God at the age of 10, I, unfortunately, saw greener pastures in other music fields. I began working professionally as a singer/actress at the age of 16 in a few theaters in Tennessee. I attended Tennessee Technological University and extensively studied music there. I was accepted to American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 1998 to further my studies, but at the same time I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression - so, without much of a choice, I took a step back (a complete hiatus from performing and school) and was left with the only one REAL option: To re-prioritize my life, that I know, had strayed so far from where God wanted me to be. After rededicating my life to Christ I met my husband, married in 2001, and since then have even become a mother of two AWESOME boys. In 2006, I felt the Lord's calling back to music - and I have been blessed every step of the way ever since, because I heeded His call this time. Along with singing and playing guitar, I picked up the mandolin seriously in early 2007 and have really found enjoyment in it! I find a huge blessing in just singing Gospel music, giving my testimony, and fellowship with other Christians!! God's music should never be about money or fame, but about His message and us rejoicing in it!
location
AMERICA NORTH: USA: Tennessee (TN)
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influences
Sonya Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Jane Monheit, Elvis Presley, The Pattersons, Roy Orbison, Rhonda Vincent, Jimmy Buffett.
