Four years ago I had the huge blessing to record my first album, produced by my amazing friend Trent Austin — it was truly the realization of a lifelong dream. I had plans to follow up with another album soon after; however, vocal chord surgery happened, life happened, personal growth happened…and now, 4 years later I see more of the bigger picture, and I’m pretty okay with the timing. I am so ready!

I have such anticipation for this record. These past few years have been full of letting go of old thinking, patterns, fears, expectations — and stepping into the new heart, vision, and freedom that God placed in my heart before I was born. And speaking of birth — at the same time I am creating this album, I am expecting my first baby! So yes, lots of new anticipation in our house!

These songs that I desire to share are out of a place of struggle and wrestling with letting go of the old and embracing the new — and finding God’s faithful presence in it all. These will be songs of worship & healing, truth and pain, joy and release. It is my prayer you would embrace this vision and help me let these songs take flight into the world, sending me out as a voice in the darkness proclaiming freedom and healing for the broken, the hopeless, and the fearful. I feel like this is the very beginning of the next season of music and ministry over my life.

This album is going to be full of beautiful textures and vocals and I am super-pumped about producer Jarod Evans & Blackwatch Studios who will be at the helm and guiding the process. Their creativity is so inspiring to me! Jarod’s vision and talent can be experienced through my recording of “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” (see video inset above) which I had the honor of singing and arranging with my talented friend and another local Okie, Denver Duncan, for the Lifechurch.tv Carols 2011 project. Getting to record this song at Christmas actually ignited something in me to record this album — it was a creative awakening! Needless to say, I am pumped!

In addition to re-recording “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”, we will be recording around 9 more songs for this album. Expect some variety of styles and themes on this album, as I am so eclectic and I am sure this will be reflected throughout.  You can listen to another of the new songs, “Keep Your Eyes On me,” written for The Artist Bible (see video inset below).

Financially and vision-wise, we can’t do this alone. We don’t WANT to do this alone. I have felt such immense support by my Church family and my friends far and wide over the years. I have been asked countless times, “When is your next CD coming out?” I have been wondering the same thing! I feel like you are WITH ME as I walk into this studio, and that you have my back in prayer, encouragement, and faith.

By helping us fund this project you’ll help to ensure that this vision is realized. There are various “rewards” (at right) that are tokens of my gratitude to you for helping this album see the light of day.  Also, please help me get the word out through Facebook, Twitter, email, friends, family, church, co-workers, and anyone you know of that would want to help make this happen!   And if you’re unable to give financially, a simple word of encouragement sure goes a long way — send me a message or follow me on Twitter!  I’ll let you know when the album is due to be released. I’m so excited to share these songs with you, and am so grateful for your help! Thank you in advance for making this happen- I couldn’t do it without you!

Blessings,
Marcy