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Online Status: Last On: May 11, 2008 - 6:25 PM
Profile Views: 5,739
Member Since: February 5, 2007
Location: Homewood, IL
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/rodburtonmusic
Website: www.rodburtonmusic.com
Genre: Southern Gospel
Record Label: Morningstar Records
Influences:
George Younce, Charles Feltner, Kenny Hinson
Sounds Like:
Mostly...me. :-)
Networks
High School: Northridge High School
Dayton, OH
1979 - 1982
Discography
By His Grace (2007)
By His Grace is the first project on the Morningstar label of The Eddie Crook Company in Nashville. This CD is filled with songs of hope and testimony to the grace that God brings to our lives.

Buy By His Grace Online

Almost Home (2006)
A self produced return to Southern Gospel ministry.

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Groups
!!*Missionaries to INDIA*!! , Christian Entertainment Indust , Christian Performing Artists , Christian Singers , God , Honda Riders , IMPROVE your ministry , jasonslist , Men of Integrity , National Quartet Convention , Solo Artists , Southern Gospel , Southern Gospel Music Singers
QuickLinks: About - Photos - Blog - Friends - Guestbook



About Rod Burton
Rod Burton might be - no, has been - described by family and friends as an interesting cross between big city businessman and down-home country boy. Born in Harlan, Kentucky and now an executive at Comcast Cable in suburban Chicago, Rod is no stranger to either world and is comfortable in his city mouse and country mouse surroundings.

Rod's first taste of music ministry was at the age of 5, singing on a local radio show. His place in the kingdom was confirmed at age 11, when he received salvation at a Baptist church in Ohio. Growing up in the Dayton area afforded Rod many opportunities to pursue music ministry: besides enjoying his tenure as a tuba player in the Northridge High School marching band, Rod traveled to play and sing with several Christian projects. From 1978 - 1983, he was privileged to play with the late Charles Feltner, who continues to be an inspiration to Rod. He enjoyed a brief time with His Witnesses before trying out his Christian Rock band, T.A.S.K., from 1984 - 1987. Rod then sang with The Viceroys in 1991 and 1992, but it was with the Southern Gospel trio Destined that Rod really found his place. The group sang throughout Ohio from 1993 - 1997 and released the album Just the Beginning in '97.

Ironically, a job transfer for Rod shortly after the release of Beginning meant the end of Destined. Though Southern Gospel music is a little more difficult to promote in the Chicago metropolitan area, Rod spent 1998 and 1999 singing lead with another trio, Through His Blood. A move for the baritone singer meant the end of another group, and Rod spent the next several years focusing on his telecommunications career and building his family in Homewood, Illinois. Meanwhile, he began ministering as part of the worship team - playing bass, singing tenor, and leading the band - at New Life Fellowship Ministries in Tinley Park, Illinois.

With career and family going well, Rod was inspired to get back to his Southern gospel musical roots in early 2006. Rod self-produced the demo CD, Almost Home, and is planning to sing as many dates as possible in this busy year. Along with his work at Comcast, Rod, with his wife Kelly, a high school English teacher, is raising 15-year old Josh and 13-year old Paige. Their new little miracle baby, Miranda Rose, arrived in November 2006.. The entire family is in some way involved in Rod's ministry - be it through administration, prayer, or cheerleading. They are all looking forward to where God leads Rod in the coming days. Of this journey, Rod says: "I know where I was, and where the Lord has brought me. It's my desire to share with everyone that we're all just sinners, saved by grace."
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All the news that is the news!   4/28/2008 - 11:04 PM
Hey there folks! I hope that everyone is doing well and that you've been blessed beyond belief! It's been a couple of weeks since I've sent an update and I have several things to share with you! We just got back from a great trip to Ala... (login or sign up to read more)
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Breaking News   4/08/2008 - 11:08 PM
Up and Coming Soloist Makes Key Media Appearances this Month HOMEWOOD, Ill. - Eddie Crook Company and Morning Star Records recording artist Rod Burton's latest single, "It's Wonderful to Know", has become the singer's first Top 40 single. The s... (login or sign up to read more)
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Too many blessings to count!   4/01/2008 - 11:08 PM
Too many blessings to count! Rod Burton Apr 1, 2008 Hey there folks... Yes, it's been 3 LONG weeks since I wrote something, but things have just been so busy! God is doing amazing things and His favor never ceases to just blow me away... (login or sign up to read more)
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March is a special time!   3/07/2008 - 5:50 PM
March is a special time! Rod Burton Mar 7, 2008 Hey there folks...and welcome to March! I think March is a great month. Now some would say because it's my birthday month (the 15th...for those who are planning a surprise~), or that bas... (login or sign up to read more)
10 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 03/07/08 - 6:29 PM
A new "single"!   2/21/2008 - 2:52 PM
Hope that y'all are keeping warm where you are. It's been a long and not so nice winter here in Illinois, maybe God's trying to tell us it's time to move south! We've got some VERY exciting news to share with you this week! I'm very happy to ... (login or sign up to read more)
7 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 02/21/08 - 2:55 PM
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Guestbook Comments (214)  
~Paige~ on 4/13/08 - 8:21 PM
hi daddy! :)
Bruce Lawson on 4/13/08 - 7:58 PM
Rod,
"The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference" brings back a lot of memories for me! Love the music!
Bruce
Declare The Glory on 4/12/08 - 7:15 AM
Rod:
Love your music! I hope our paths cross someday soon.
May God abundantly bless all you do for Him!

Patti Gault
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James Todd Johnson on 3/20/08 - 7:46 PM
Greetings in the name of the Lord!

Thank you for being my friend here on ShoutLife. It is always nice to connect with my brothers, and sisters in Christ Jesus! Please stop by my page sometime to read my testimony, and to listen to my music. I hope we get to know each other better in the months to come. May God bless you and yours always!

From Todd
Also my new Cd is now available on iTunes and Napster for digital download.
Cross Reference on 3/20/08 - 4:26 PM
Thanks for the friend request! Enjoyed tyour music and appreciate your faithfulness! many blessings,
Curt & The Girls
Heirs of Grace on 3/19/08 - 10:15 PM
Thanks for the friend request! Really enjoyed your music clips! God Bless your ministry!
Cindy, Risa, Kerry- Heirs of Grace
Southern Styles Show on 3/07/08 - 4:54 AM
Hi, just wanted to add you as a friend.
Rob
Sharron Kay King on 2/24/08 - 9:47 AM
That's awesome! I will have to keep that in my heart at all times!
Congrats to you for your new little blessing!
SKK
Living Water Praise Band on 2/22/08 - 3:32 PM

Good afternoon -

Just stopping by to say "hello", and may your week be full of joy! Keep pressing on and doing the good work for Him. Stop by and visit anytime!

Blessings,
LWPB

Zechariah 14:7-9
John 4:1-26
John 7:37-41
Rev. 7:16-17