Carolyn Arends
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Who is Carolyn Arends ?Carolyn Arends is a songwriter, singer, author and film reviewer for Christianity Today magazine.
One of the most affecting communicators in any genre" - Billboard Magazine Carolyn Arends has released 8 albums and is the author of 2 critically-acclaimed books. 15 of Arends’ songs have become top 10 radio singles on the Canadian pop and US Christian charts. Arends has earned 2 Dove Awards (she is the only Canadian ever to win a Dove Award), 2 Juno Nominations, and was the West Cost Music Awards’ Songwriter of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Arends won 2 Vibe Awards and a Covenant Award for a pair of projects celebrating the adventures, blessings, terrors and miracles of parenthood -- a book and CD both called We’ve Been Waiting For You. 2004 has been an extraordinarily busy and fruitful year for Carolyn, yielding 2 new recordings. Under the Gaze is a delightful, eclectic sonic blend – her signature folksy pop and tender ballads, with tastes of bluegrass and traces of classical touches throughout – featuring the incisive, insightful artist at her literary best. Christmas: An Irrational Season is Arends’ much-anticipated Christmas project, the fruit of a decade-long tradition at Carolyn’s church of having her write an original song each Christmas Eve. Accolades aside, Arends is known for songs and books that stir the soul, and a warm, engaging style that leave her audiences feeling like they’ve found a new best friend.
Arends graduated from Trinity Western University in Langley, BC with a degree in psychology and English. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband Mark, six-year-old son Ben, and three-year-old daughter Bethany. -
Review From "Do What You Do," which puts a new spin on "letting go and letting God," to "New Year's Day," which provides a big dose of comfort to those who procrastinate, to the whimsical, insightful tribute to friendship in "Feel Free," Arends paints in broad, essential strokes. The colors are loud, the images original, and the overall effect is inspiring. If there is one drawback to the project it would be that Arends' soft but honest vocals seem to be dueling with the music... and losing at times. Lyrically, she's far too valuable to risk going unheard, despite the imaginative, electric vibe. Feel Free is flying-down-the-road -with-the-stereo-crankin' music from one of Christian music's finest singer/songwriters. She's louder, a little more gritty, a little more liberated, but she's still the girl you once knew. -Melissa Riddle 1997 CCM Communications. CCM is a registered trademark of CCM Communications. -
Reviews of Carolyn Arends' Musichttp://www.christianitytoday.com/music/artists/carolynarends.html
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