LeahFaith

“Color of Glory”

Oct. 9th, 2010 was a GREAT day for me! Even though the Crimson Tide lost to South Carolina, I had a wonderful time with my band, NuRoads Band, and my producer, Roger Ryan!

It was a wonderful night! I had three great artist open the show with worship: Spero, Brooke Bowman, and Carson Bruce! Plus, it was great to work with my back-up singers and Choir of friends once again…

Here are a few pictures and names of special people apart of the show:

Me with band Spero and Carson Bruce (Middle)

Me with Brooke Bowman, Nathan Dodd, Carson Bruce and friends

Me with 93.7 WDJC Mid-day host Ronnie Bruce

(Left to Right) Producer and Music Director, Roger Ryan, Me, and Organist Virgil Straford

(From Right to Left) Connie Boulangger, Me, Manney, and Connie’s Mom

Special thanks to my chior and back up singers pictured above:

Back-up singers: Joslyn Ford-Keel, Jeremy Kelsey, and Olivia Mack
Chior: Brian Hatchett, Danielle Snelling, Darci Steward, Darnell Nolin, Devonne Fowlkes, Kendra Kinnie, Kenneth Phillips, Markeya Douglas, and Fallon Settles.

Also, special thanks:

Band Members:
Music Director, Roger Ryan
Keys. Markus Perry
Lead Guitar, Bryan Clark
Organist, Virgil Straford
Drums, JJ Hodges
Bass, Stacey Coake

Sound and Engineering:
Chris Rainwater
Curtis Champion
Jeremy Smith

Staging:
Husband, Randy Knotts
Randy Hopper
Trent Burkett

Graphics:
Pastor Randy Williams
Melissa Williams

So many special people were apart of the show! I love and appreciate all of them!

The most special part of the evening was singing “Girl in the Mirror.” It was such a special and intimate time! I was able to tell my story and encourage others to allow God to set them free of the personal struggles they may be going through!

SUCH A SPECIAL NIGHT!!!

“Color of Glory” Kickoff Oct. 9th 2010

After several weeks of no sleep and endless days of planning, the day has finally come…to share with my community what “Color of Glory” really means!

It’s been a difficult year! Yes!!!! DIFFICULT! However, all the many situations I have experienced thus far have led to this special moment of sharing all the many things God has done in my life up to now.

This year has been a year of personal growth both as an artist and writer. As you know, personal growth leads to many sleepless nights where you’re left with continuous and sometimes misleading thoughts about yourself and the future! I know for me, in the darkness of night, my mind has wandered between how I’m going to assemble a band to what shoes I should wear!

Anything and everything has presented itself to me this year! I’ve had great triumphs, as well as, disappoinments! I’ve had to learn how to accept my imperfections and embrace the little unique quirks that make me Leah Faith!

For example, being from the south, it seems nearly impossible to shake off my southern dialect! I’ve worked tirelessly in the studio and away from the studio trying to polish my slow, swanky, southern tongue. I’ve cleaned up a few things, but some things just won’t part! You can take the girl out of the south, but you just can’t take the south out of the girl.

My writing is getting stronger which leaves more and more room for personal improvment. Once you get one thing under your belt, it’s another sleepless night of challenging yourself to improve upon the work you just completed!

This year has taught me so much about me! I’ve learned different ways to create moments on stage to creating moments in the studio. I’ve built my own shows from the ground-up this year, worked with many awesome writers, and completed my own album. I’ve grown to love traveling and learned to ask for help when I really needed it! Most of all, I’ve taught myself how to balance certain things within my life such as marriage and music.

I’ve faced tremendous obstacles. From one lady in the music biz telling me she didn’t like my music and I should stick to demo work to struggling with shingles for an entire year. Many times I’ve let the stress get to me. I’ve let the enemy tell me I’m not good enough!

The greatest part, however, I’ve realized so many things about myself, and figured out who I am in Christ. A few years ago, I would have gladly told people there’s no possible way I could ever write and create an album. Eventhough I thought those things, God has shown me in His word ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Not only that, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Now!!! The time has come! All the many situations both good and bad this year have all transpired to such a time as this! I am elated to finally show everyone the many things God has placed within my heart for the whole world to hear and see! The many sleepless nights are all worth it! For CHRIST, it is ALL worth it! Now is the time for the “Color of Glory” to finally be released!

Lord, here I am once again! Thank you for teaching me so many things about you and about the “Color of Glory”! Thank you for the doors that have opened this year and the doors that have closed! Thank you for teaching me and helping me to grow into the woman you’ve created me to be! You Lord, you deserve all the honor and glory! My heart, career, family, finances…all belong to you! AMEN!

Faith Night with the Nashville Sounds

I received a phone call on Friday from 93.7 THE FISH in Nashville asking if I would please sing the “National Anthem” for the Nashville Sounds that coming Sunday! I was so excited! However, I started feeling like I was coming down with a Chest Cold. I immediately asked my friends on Facebook to please pray for me! So many responded and told me they would pray! I rested on Saturday and doctored my throat!

I am happy to report I was able to sing one of the hardest songs known to mankind…LOL…”The Star Spangled Banner.”

Thank you to 93.7 The Fish for the invite, and can’t wait to work with you guys again in the future!

God is so awesome! He gave me the strength to keep singing when I felt like I couldn’t! I have learned early in my career the show must always go on no matter how I feel! This ministry is not about me, but about Christ that is in me! No matter how bad I feel, I must continue to eximplify the Jesus that lives inside of me!

Love The Sounds…PLAY BALL!!!