Ginny Owens CD review and Giveaway!

Recently I received a CD from an artist named Ginny Owens. 

I had never heard of her before and was pretty surprised to hear that she is a three-time Dove award winner.

And I was very surprised to hear that she is blind. That is so amazing that she is still doing what she loves.

Here is a little more information about Ginny:

A three-time Dove Award winner, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year recipient, and multiple ASCAP Award winner, Ginny Owens has sold nearly one million albums. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved,” among others, Owens’ music has impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. Her music has received widespread film and television placement, including songs on the popular WB series’ “Roswell” and “Felicity.” Owens was featured on national television, including NBC’s “Today” and CNN, for her contribution to help rebuild New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

Born and raised in Jackson, Miss., Owens was discovering melodies on the piano almost before she could complete a sentence. Songs began to emerge from her fingers as the vision began to leave her eyes and by the age of three.  A degenerative eye condition left Owens completely blind.  Despite her physical challenge, Owens pursued a music career.  Songs provide a window into a world Owens can’t see and an outlet for her to express her thoughts and dreams. Owens’ unique musical style and inspirational lyrics continue to appeal to Christian and mainstream audiences alike.

In 2005 Owens launched The Fingerprint Initiative, a hands-on, non-profit organization designed to “bring hope to the world, one project and one touch at a time.” The organization has partnered with  and raised money for groups such as Compassion International, International Justice Mission and Habitat for Humanity.

I listen to a lot of Christian music but have never heard any of her songs.

Her style is a little more slow, and relaxing than we typically listen to, but it is good. 

I really loved song number 5 of this album - Joined at the Heart.

It is about the blessing that a baby is to a family.

If you like slow Christian music, then you just might like this CD.

AND I happen to have an extra CD to give away! YAY!

All you need to do to enter is leave me a comment letting me know if you have ever heard of Ginny Owens before or not.

Giveaway ends Friday Sept. 16th, 2011 ant noon. 

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This giveaway ends on Friday September 16th, 2011 at noon. Make sure you leave me a way to contact you should you win. Thanks!

Official Rules for this giveaway:

1. Eligibility. Giveaways are open to readers with US shipping addresses only, unless otherwise stated.

2. How to Enter. Entry is made by leaving a comment on the giveaway post. A limit of one entry is allowed per e-mail address. You may only enter once, please do not use multiple emails to enter.

You may, however, obtain additional entries on a particular giveaway through other channels when applicable.

3. Disclaimer. I will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items, or any lost or late entries, any technical issues, or anything beyond my control.


Good Luck!

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Website: http://ginnyowensmusic.com/

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iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-you-fly-single/id442050145


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