GRETCHEN HARRIS
Gretchen Harris, UCMVA's "Female Vocalist of the Year", is a
Catholic singer/songwriter whose music expresses her love for
God and Church. Songs from her six CDs can be heard on Catholic
and Christian radio stations in the United States and many other
countries, in addition to the worldwide radio outreach of EWTN.
The latest addition to the catalog is "SING to the LORD," a CD
full of beautiful songs sung TO God... gorgeous settings of
well-known and deeply loved tunes that touch the soul and lift
the heart, including "Prayer of St. Francis," "You Are Near,"
"Shepherd Me, O God," and "Breathe."
This album also features three very special duets, with Matt
Maher, Robert Kochis, and Carl Herrgesell sharing their
exquisite vocal talents with Gretchen. Many superb studio
players from Nashville and L.A. provide excellent musicianship
as support for this CD honoring Our Lord God!
Gretchen's prayer CD, THE ROSARY, has all four sets of
Mysteries, including the Luminous, on 1 CD. It is led by 4
different priests with beautiful background music. Each complete
rosary is 18 minutes of meditational prayer.
CHRISTMAS JOY, combines traditional favorites with new songs of
the holidays. This is a delightful journey for the soul as we
travel through the Christmas season with the joy that it holds
for our hearts.
HOPE FOR TOMORROW was the "Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year"
winner through the United Catholic Music & Video Assn. This is a
soothing collection of contemporary music, with comforting
lyrics to help people cope under extremely trying circumstances.
It has a message of hope in God's presence, even in the darkest
times.
SIGN OF LOVE contains many original songs, with Gretchen's
lyrics expressing her simple and honest love of the Lord. This
contemporary album has the talents of many top musicians in Los
Angeles. The music has been moving and inspiring lives with it's
full pop sound as well as the tender, beautiful ballads that
facilitate prayer and touch the heart.
SING OF MARY, nominated for "Praise and Worship Album of the
Year," is a beautiful collection of Marian favorites. This album
includes songs from ages ago to new contemporary favorites.
Gretchen has a special devotion to the Blessed Mother, and on a
pilgrimage was blessed to receive a special sign to sing to
Mary. She recorded this album in gratitude and love for her.
Recent television appearances have been in Boston, San Antonio,
Ohio, and includes a half hour concert showcase on EWTN's
BACKSTAGE and performances on Dana's series WE ARE ONE BODY.
Dana chose Gretchen to sing with her and Mark Girardin on the
recording and the video of the moving pro-life song "THIS IS MY
BODY." This recording was honored with Unity Awards for
"Contemporary Song of the Year" and "Music Video of the Year."
It's one of Gretchen's deepest honors to take part in that song
in respect for Life.
Gretchen ministers through concerts, speaking engagements, and
radio programs, performing most recently in Italy, Germany,
Canada, Brazil, Florida, Washington DC, Nashville, and her
hometown of Los Angeles.
In addition to her vocation as wife and mother of three
children, Gretchen enjoys reaching out to others through her
music ministry. She is busy ministering with her music, and she
would love to come sing at your church!
