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Musical Background
- Began playing the piano at 6 years old
- Has played the piano for church worship services since teenager"
- Various musical productions with Neuse Little Theater in Smithfield, NC
- Founding member of contemporary Christian trio, N'Accord (continues to sing with the group)
- Began songwriting & producing music in 2003
- Leads contemporary worship services at First Church of God, Darlington, SC
- Launched solo ministry in 2006
- Founding member of rock/praise & worship band, Souls of Silas, in 2006
- Produced and perform in "A Country Music Showcase" a 2 hour live concert featuring current, classic, and Christian Country music (2006)
- Member of the Christian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Performance Highlights
- Performed National Anthem for Vice President Dick Cheney
- Performed for former SC Governor David Beasley
- Performed National Anthem for Darlington Raceway including a televised race event
- Played piano for the Shirelles (one time event)
- Performed at the Roy Acuff Theater in Nashville, TN in an Artist Showcase during ICM Week ( Nov 2006)
Radio Action
- May 2006 - Released first solo CD, "Not Me"
- Aug 2006 - Released first single to national Christian Country radio, "Step Out In Faith"
- Jan 2007 - "Step Out In Faith" peaks at #2 on the PowerSource Christian Country Top 100. The song was played on nearly 200 reporting stations nationwide in 34 states
- Jan 2007 - "Step Out In Faith" peaked at #10 on the Powersource Top 20 syndicated radio program hosted by Rich Miller on 80 US stations covering 2900 cities. Other artists on this program include Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Joe Nichols.
- Feb 2007 - Released second radio single "Not Me" to national Christian Country radio by HMG Nashville.
Other Accomplishments
- 2007 Top 5 Finalist for Indieheaven's Momentum Awards - Country Artist of the Year (winner to be announced end of March)
- Released 2 CDs with N'Accord - "Here To Worship" (2004); "Christmas Joy" (2005)
- 2006 Nominee for Indieheaven Momentum Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year
- 2006 semi-finalist in the Contemporary Christian Music Network International Talent Search
- 2005 Exalting Him Semi Finalist
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Pix from the 2007 CIA Summit - Franklin, TN