Mark Dowdy ~ Blind Faith
Born visually-impaired, Mark Dowdy demonstrated unusual musical ability as a child. He took guitar lessons at six-years-old, and his love for music and performing grew—along [...]
The Power of Music to Encourage and Inspire
by Tara Johnson “Where words fail, music speaks.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen Many people are surprised to learn my degree is in music, not literature [...]
A Music City Christmas List
Believe it or not, there are only 35 shopping days until Christmas. If your taste turns to all things music when it comes to gift-giving (and [...]
Henry L. Carrigan Jr. ~ Fifteen Spirituals That Will Change Your Life
Guitarist and music critic Henry L. Carrigan, Jr. has been playing gospel music all his life—including time spent playing in a Jesus band in college. [...]
Lauren Bea ~ Wildflower
Spend five minutes with Lauren Béa (pronounced Bay - ah), and you’ll find her to be strong, beautiful, and capable. But the woman she is [...]
Building 429 ~ Live the Journey
In 2005, Building 429 won the Gospel Music Association’s New Artist of the Year, along with three additional nominations. Since that time, the group has [...]
Rebecca K. Reynolds ~ Courage Dear Heart, Letters to a Weary World
Rebecca K. Reynolds is a contemplative, lyrical voice who helps us see God in the midst of angst and pain. She is head of the English [...]
The Oak Ridge Boys ~ 17th Avenue Revival
17th Avenue Revival by The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys have sold more than 41 million records worldwide, are synonymous with [...]
Hannah Kerr ~ Overflow
Growing up in church, her father a worship leader, Hannah Kerr has been singing since the age of five, but she never expected to make music [...]
Steve Siler ~ Mercy Great Enough
Steve Siler is the founder and creative director of Music for the Soul, a Christian ministry using the power of songs and stories to provide [...]