Elisabeth Burns

"Everything you are about to hear is a true story..."
Growing up in a family immersed in both music and ministry, it seems only natural that Elisabeth Burns would choose a combination of the two for her path in life. That path, however, would be intertwined with many obstacles that would serve to shape her songs and her philosophies on life and God.
Battles with depression and fear were the catalyst for some of her earliest musical offerings with Hip-Hop/R&B group "XYC," with which Elisabeth traveled and sang for over 3 years. While with "XYC," she performed concerts across the USA, opening for groups such as "Grits" and releasing their original, debut album "Living Room."
After her time with "XYC," Elisabeth focused on earning her Bachelor's degree in Church Music from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where she graduated in 2003.
It wasn't until the summer of 2005, however, that one of the largest inspirations for Elisabeth's music would surface. Diagnosed with Stage 2, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Elisabeth had to endure six grueling months of chemotherapy, all the while keeping journals of the experiences that would become her debut solo album, "True Story."
After being healed of cancer, Elisabeth began traveling across the US sharing her message of hope in both story and song. Her debut album "True Story" was released July 1, 2006. Elisabeth has recently begun work on a new album, teaming up with producer David Garcia to bring out a new sound that will correspond to the new phases of life's journey that she is experiencing. The yet-to-be titled work will be released in late 2008.
Elisabeth and her husband Jason reside in Lakeland, Florida with their son Joey who was born on August 25, 2007. Together they founded Access Community Church, a church community aimed at reaching young adults and young families with the love of Christ. It is Elisabeth's desire to bring the message of God's hope to others by using the experiences of her own life as a bridge into the lives of many.