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Online Status: Last On: Mar 10, 2010 - 2:25 PM
Profile Views: 2,057
Member Since: March 29, 2007
Location: Montrose, CA
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/maryricehopkins
Website: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
Genre: Children's
Record Label: Big Steps 4 U publishing / independent
Influences:
There are too many to list. My three older brothers were in a band called "Brush Arbor" and were primarily country so I listened to them a lot as I grew up. I recorded with Sparrow records/EMI back in the 80-82 as half of the singing duo "Wendy and Mary." We made three records before our contract was up. We toured all over the country and were somewhat influenced by the Talbot brothers as we also opened for them in concert. Wendy and I loved people like Joni Mitchell and Dan Fogelberg -- we were told that we were incredible female guitar players. Wendy made up amazing cord combinations which I followed and our vocals received rave reviews by the critiques. It was an amazing time in Christian music.
Sounds Like:
I love the fact that with family/children's music, I can play all styles and genres of music. I have grown up with people like James Taylor, the Beatles, Chet Atkins, Roger Miller and Dianna Rose and the Supremes. Later I was influenced by Keith Green and Randy Stonehill (just to name a few), but I have enjoyed being able to make quality music for kids that parents love and can always tolerate. Combine that with the word of God and planting seeds in their hearts, it has been my greatest joy that will last a lifetime.
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Church: Nazarene
Southern California, CA
1974 - 2008
Camp: Forest Home Christian Conference
Forest Falls, CA
1975 - 1982
Para-Church: Campus Life
Southern California, CA
1975 - 1982
College: Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
1975 - 1979
Groups
"THE MISSION INDIA" , Christian Entertainment Indust , DIVINE P.R.E.A.C.H.E.R.S. , Genesee Home , Independent Christian Music , Kid's Music/Choir , WAHP!
just finished board meeting for Genesee Home, a pastoral retreat center. Check it out for your pastor. www.geneseehome.org
Mar 10, 2010 - 2:22 PM

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About Mary Rice Hopkins
Celebrating 30 years of family music ministry, Mary has captured the hearts of children and grown-ups alike. Her simple yet profound melodies can be heard throughout the world, and are now being translated into Spanish and Russian. Mary has published music and books with David C. Cook, Group Publishing, Standard Publishing, Gospel Light, Thomas Nelson, Good News/Crossway Books, EMI, Sparrow, Maranatha! Music, Integrity Music and Time Life. For the last 10 years Mary has devoted more time to Christian Educators by developing a whole line of curriculum keeping in mind the important role they play in the lives of children. Both the musical and non-musical persons alike have learned to use Mary's music in the classroom. Mary's music goes beyond merely entertaining children, her music touches and moves them. "When so many songs come and go," educators say, "Mary's music is timeless." Mary lives in Southern California with her husband and two children.
www.maryricehopkins.com
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Recent Guestbook Comments (2)  
Catherine on 3/11/10 - 6:27 AM
You're welcome *smiles*
Catherine on 1/12/10 - 9:24 AM
Mary,

I just stopped by to say Hi, have a wonderful rest of the week. *smiles*

Blessings,
Catherine