I was born and raised in a town called Stuart, Va. With 2 sisters and 2 brothers I was kind of the middle child in that I had an older sister and a younger sister and a brother who was the oldest son and one that was the youngest, so I was the in between. My mother and father were wonderful people and I was very close to my mother until her passing in 1995 and after this I began to develope a much needed relationship with my dad until his passing in 2003. As a result of their deaths God gave me " The Letter" and " Pictures on the Floor".
I have a strong devotion to my ministry and in sharing with others what God has done for me. Through his many miracles of healing to his answering of prayers and his strength that he gives to walk through each valley. I was saved on June 26, 1976 and was baptized on July 11, 1976. I remember very well the day that God came into my heart, and I have been singing his songs ever since!
I have 2 daughters and 1 son in law and a new son in law joining my family April 18,2009. Grand daughters Chloie Alyce and Savannah Lea, 2 step-daughters and 2 step-son in laws,with 7 step grand children whom I love very much! God has blessed me with such a wonderfully supportive family including a gift from heaven in my husband,Junior Bennett.
I was in radio as a DJ for about 10 years,WHEO 1270 AM in Stuart,Va., WBRF 98.1 FM Galax, Va. WKTE AM 1090 in King ,NC. I loved every minute of it until I felt God leading me to get out and sing. So, at that tugging at my heart I left radio to pursue a ministry in Gospel Music. I Love to get the audience involved in our music and am very devoted to serving God and going where he would have me to go. The goal of Debbie Bennett is to be a positive influence in the christian music field with heartfelt song writing and emotional messages through my singing and to always be a help to others along the way.
In both 1988 and 1989 I was awarded the Gold and Silver Poet Awards in Washington,D.C. There are many organizations that I am proud to be a part of including A TBN Partner and a supporter of TCT Network, World Vision (I have sponsered a child for the 16 years). St. Jude's Childrens Hospital ( I have been a Partner in Hope with this organization) The March of Dimes ( I have been a faithful fighter for the March of Dimes for about 15 years) The Christian Childrens' Fund ( I have just recently gotten involved with giving yearly to this fund) The Cancer Society- Relay for Life ( In sponsoring events ,raising money, donating time as well as monetary donations, and hosting concerts specifically for raising money for the Cancer Society) I was a long standing member of the Red Cross and also held the position of Secretary for them in Patrick County for the Virginia division.
I was nominated for "Female Vocalist " of the year for the Country Gospel Music Guild for 2005 , I have had 7 1 songs in this country with "We Will Stand" and "Remember Me", "The Battle's Not Yours", 'Sunshine,Rain and Roses" and "Dry My Mommy's Tears","Take Me Back to That Old Altar". "Her Mama Didn't Know" and I have been the "Most Played Overseas Artist" for the months of October and November and December 05'and Jan.06 and my songs "The Letter" and Pictures on the Floor" have reached as high as 3 on the National Top 100 too as reported in the Glorytrain Express Magazine and The Christian Voice.And also charted in the Powersource Music Magazine and the Singing News. I have had several published articles in this magazine as well.
I have been on tour Lavern Tripp, Candy Christmas, The Hoppers, Brian Free and Assurance, Karen Peck and New River,and many others in the 2nd annual "Roger Neal and Friends Sing For MS" in June of 2006 for the event "The Miracle of Christmas"through April 2007.
I was awarded the Eastern Division "Song Writer of the Year-2007 for a re-release of "The Letter" which is still on the charts . WOW! What a great year. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!My single,"Free Spirit" went ot 10 and my newest release "Remember the Nails" is out to radio around the country andis currently 2 on the Independant Top 20 Country Gospel as posted by New Ground Music Group. God is blessing this song to help so many people of ALL ages. Please call your local station to request this song.
God has also blessed me in that I have been nominated for "horizon award" and "song writer of the year-2008" by the Fan Awards out of the Agape Festival in Jefferson Texas and I have been awarded "Female Soloist" 2008 in the GMTC Awards out of Cave City Kentucky.
One of the greatest blessings that I have been associated with in many years was being able to be part of the Country Chorale in "Sunday Morning Country" event held every year at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,Tn. on June 08,2008. God was there with us that day and we were blessed to see him work among the filled auditorium! I will be performing with the "Country Chorale" at the Ryman in Nashville,Tn. again on June 14.
I look forward to a lot of new beginnings in 2009! It's hard to believe that a new year is already here . Will you make it a point to carry on this year with Christ in your life...You'll be glad you did. Feel free to ask me how. God is Great.