Featured Artist: Brandon Heath

You will probably best recognize Brandon Heath for his singles "Give Me Your Eyes", and "I'm Not Who I Was."  Brandon performs Christian music that ranges in the acoustic, gospel, and contemporary genres.

Quick Bio-
Brandon Heath grew up in Nashville, Tennessee.  His parents divorced when he was three and he was raised by his single mom.  Brandon didn't grow up in a religious household.  In fact, he says that he heard about Jesus for the first time when he attended a Christian youth camp when he was sixteen.  He was given his first guitar for Christmas when he was thirteen years old and ever since then, music became a passion in Brandon's life.  Brandon went ahead to college after high school and got a BA in English, but he ended up pursuing music as his career.  Brandon released a few indie albums until he was discovered by Reunion records.  Since then, Brandon has released two albums and has received numerous dove awards and even Grammy nominations.

Brandon Heath's songs are not only uplifting, inspiring, and moving, but so are his own convictions to reach out to the world.  Brandon works with Young Life, Blood:Water Mission, and Restore International.  Brandon seems to firmly believe in the importance of helping out in your community and around the world.

"One of the things that bothers me about this world is that we're all in this for ourselves.  We're looking out for number one.  I don't want to be alone, I want to live life with other people.  God even says it's better to join together in service to Him."

"Give Me Your Eyes" is a compelling song that betrays Brandon Heath's passion to see the world how God sees it.  "Give me Your eyes for just one second. Give me Your eyes so I can see everything that I keep missing. Give me Your love for humanity. Give me Your arms for the brokenhearted, the ones that are far beyond my reach. Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten. Give me Your eyes so I can see..."  In the same way, "Follow Me," a song that Brandon recorded with Leeland, speaks of the same passion to help the needy.  "I'll follow You into the homes of the broken, follow You into the world, meet the needs for the poor and the needy, God..." 

"Wait and See" and "I'm Not Who I Was" are both autobiographical songs where Brandon sings about his testimony, about his past, and about what God has done to change his life.  "When I'm Alone" shares the similar feelings that so many people share.  "Sometimes I get scared that somehow I'll cease to belong anywhere, so I need You when it all starts to show when I'm alone..."  "Trust You" is a beautiful song about letting go of your fears and insecurities and trusting God with your future.

Brandon Heath has a beautiful voice and an honest passion to serve the Lord.  He is also a fantastic songwriter.  His words can bring you closer to the Lord.  I definitely recommend that you add this Christian artist to your playlist!