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Hey there y'all! I'm Sharyn Kay Graham. Welcome to my "special purpose". Have you ever heard the phrase "Oh, she thinks she's God's gift to the world!!" ? I never thought I was God's gift, but in the past 3 years I've come to realize that God has blessed me WITH a gift..... a gift that I wasted and squandered for many years. I believe God blessed me with a gift of song so that I can praise Him, and maybe somehow lead people to His saving grace through my songs. I really feel that's my calling, and I'm so glad I came to realize it before it was too late.
The first time I ever recall singing for an audience is when I was 5 years old. I could sing just like Donny Osmond (whom I just knew I was GOING to marry!!), and my older cousin used to gather all her friends around and I would put on these little shows for them.
A few years later when I was 15, I began singing with a local country and western band called The Suggs Brothers. I was one of two "Sugg-Sations". What great fun that was while it lasted.
I gave up music for many years while I raised my kids. In 2000 I got the itch to start singing again, and so I began doing open-mic things in town.... then some contests.
In 2001 I actually made it to Las Vegas/Laughlin NV to compete in the Chartbuster Karaoke sponsored Talent Quest. Out of 30,000 contestants nationwide.... I finished 10th in the Nation. The following year I finished 11th, so I quit before I dropped to 12th. *lol*
I had a mentor, Dr Deb in Augusta, GA that told me I needed to get out of the karaoke bars and take it up a notch. She wanted to see me perform professionally. She introduced me to Mr. Tony Howard, who was affilliated with James Brown Enterprises. He hired me on the spot and thus began my "professional" career. I used to sing anything from Loretta Lynn to Missy Elliot on any given night.
In 2003 I went through a horrendous, life shattering divorce, and seeking a safe haven, I moved back to Phenix City to be near my family. I was broke, homeless, and I was pretty bitter at the world. OK, maybe that's an understatement... I was VERY TICKED OFF!
For many months, my family encouraged me to get involved in church. I was so not interested in church at the time. I was saved, but I felt that God couldn't possibly want such a bitter heart His house.
I missed singing, so I took a job hosting a karaoke show in a Bar-BQ pub. It was awful and I hated it.
Then in the summer of 2004 I had the honor of singing at my nephew's wedding. A few months after that, they finally talked me into going to church with them one Sunday morning. It was "Bring A Friend" day, and whoever brought the most friends won a new Bible. My nephew PRETENDED that he really wanted this Bible and so I went to church to help him out. I didn't have both feet in the church good when the preacher came up to me and said 'HEY! I KNOW YOU! How are you?? Hey, do you know the song "Blah Blah Blah" (I don't even remember the song now).... Wait, I have a song that I need you to do... do you think you can do it tonight??? " Before I left church that day I had a handful of recorded soundtracks that they wanted me to learn.... and I have been singing the Gospel ever since. I quit the karaoke job, and have dedicated my life to praising the Lord through my music ministry.... and ya wanna know a secret..... I had never ever EVER sang in church before that night. I was too afraid to.
Singing God's music has healed my bitter heart. I have forgiven all of the old wounds... and it's freed me.
I hope that you enjoy your visit here, and please come back often. ( NEW Music uploaded soon
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