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Carolyn Arends is a Canadian
contemporary Christian music Contemporary Christian music (CCM), also known as Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music, is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christianity, Chri ...
ian, songwriter, and author. She is based in
Surrey, British Columbia Surrey is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It is located south of the Fraser River on the Canada–United States border. It is a member municipality of the Metro Vancouver regional district and metropolitan area. Mainly a suburban city, Surr ...
, Canada.


Musical career

Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release that year (''I Can Hear You'') was released through
Reunion Records Reunion Records is a contemporary Christian record label based in Brentwood, Tennessee, that operates under the Provident Label Group. It was founded in 1982 by Dan Harrell and Mike Blanton. History The label was formed by Amy Grant's manager ...
. ''I Can Hear You'' reached No. 37 on
Billboard Magazine ''Billboard'' (stylized in lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to th ...
's Contemporary Christian Chart in 1996. ''Feel Free'' peaked at No. 10 on the chart in 1997. More recently her albums have been distributed by Signpost Music. She is the winner of two Gospel Music Association
Dove Awards A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee excep ...
and six GMA Canada
Covenant Awards The Covenant Awards are awarded to the Canadian gospel music industry by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada. The association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music in Ca ...
. Carolyn co-hosted the 29th Annual Covenant Awards in 2007 (with Leland Klassen) and the 31st Annual Covenant Awards in 2009 (with Arlen Salte).GMAC 2007 Covenant Awards
Retrieved 2008-10-11.


Discography


Albums


Singles


Books

* ''Feel Free'' (1997) * ''Living the Questions: Making Sense of the Mess and Mystery of Life'' (
Harvest House Harvest House Publishers is a Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States, and is now located in Eugene, Oregon. It publishes Christian fiction and non-fiction books, coming out with over 160 new books a y ...
, 2000) * ''Ragamuffin Prayers'' (2000, by
Jimmy Abegg Jimmy Abegg (born December 29, 1954), also known as Jimmy A, is an American musician who grew up in Alliance, Nebraska and is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1985, Abegg was a founding member of the progressive rock band Vector from ...
, contributions by Carolyn Arends and others) * ''We've Been Waiting for You'' (2002) * ''Wrestling With Angels: Adventures in Faith and Doubt'' (Harvest House, 2008)


Collaborations

* co-wrote lyrics for "Diamonds from the Other Side" with Steve Bell on his album: ''Waiting for Aidan'' (Signpost, 2001) * co-wrote lyrics for "Not So Hip" with
Bec Abbot Bec Abbot is a Canadian singer who performed and recorded Contemporary Christian music. Her album ''Shine Like Stars'' was nominated for the 2004 Juno Award for "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year". Life As a girl, she sang public ...
on her album: ''Not So Hip'' (Signpost, 2005)


Notable appearances

*
Parachute Music Festival Parachute Music Festival was a Christian music festival held annually in New Zealand between 1992 - 2014. Originally starting in Waikanae, the event moved to Matamata in 1995, and then finally to Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealan ...
(January 1997) *
Cornerstone Festival Cornerstone Festival was a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around July 4 near Bushnell, Illinois, drawing some 20,000 attendees each year. In a given year, many artists that played at Cornerstone also playe ...
(July 1997) *
Kingdom Bound Kingdom Bound is an annual Christian music festival held at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort near Buffalo, New York. The festival takes place over a span of three days and has hosted a variety of Christian speakers and artists since the late 1980s. ...
(August 1997) *
Cornerstone Festival Cornerstone Festival was a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around July 4 near Bushnell, Illinois, drawing some 20,000 attendees each year. In a given year, many artists that played at Cornerstone also playe ...
(July 2002) * harmony vocals on "He Will Listen To You", "Rest", and "The Peace of Christ" on
Glen Soderholm Glen Soderholm is a Canadian, singer-songwriter, minister, praise and worship leader, speaker and teacher based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Musical career Glen Soderholm is an ordained Presbyterian minister who has five albums to his credit. ...
's album ''Rest'' (Signpost, 2003) * duet on "One Heart" on Greg Magirescu's album ''Sweet Surrender'' (Angel Cake Café, 2003) * harmony vocals on "Approach My Soul The Mercy Seat" and "Come Ye Disconsolate" on Glen Soderholm's ''World Without End'' (Signpost, 2006) * vocals on
Jacob Moon Jacob Moon is a solo Canadian folk singer/songwriter and guitarist based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has an extensive repertoire of songs, with nine albums to his credit. He has won many accolades and has been invited to perform for and w ...
's "Winter Song", "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel", ''This Christmas'' (Signpost, 2007)


Songs in other projects

* ''Vancouver Seeds VI'', "No Trespassing" (1991) * ''Music You Can Believe In'', "Seize the Day" (Reunion, 1995) * ''Noel'', "What Child Is This", with
Brent Bourgeois Brent Thomas Bourgeois (born June 16, 1958) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and producer. He was co-leader of the band Bourgeois Tagg with Larry Tagg, and has released several solo albums. His later work has been classified in the gen ...
and
Derri Daugherty Derri Daugherty (born Derald Daugherty; October 13, 1958) is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band the Choir. Daugherty is also one of the founding members of the R ...
(Via, 1995) * ''Noel'', "Angels We Have Heard on High", with Jenny Gullen and Stephen Murray (Via, 1995) * ''
Orphans of God ''Orphans of God'' is a 1996 two-CD compilation of songs performed by various artists in tribute to songwriter Mark Heard. Recorded and released after Heard's death in 1992, proceeds from the album benefit the Heard Family Fund. This album was li ...
: A Tribute to
Mark Heard John Mark Heard III (December 16, 1951 – August 16, 1992) was an American record producer, folk rock singer and songwriter from Macon, Georgia. Heard released sixteen albums, and produced or performed with many artists, including: Sam Phil ...
'', "Love Is So Blind" (Fingerprint, 1996) * ''Within the Sound of Your Voice'' by
Amy Morriss Amy is an English feminine given name, the English version of the French Aimée, which means '' beloved''. It was used as a diminutive of the Latin name Amata, a name derived from the passive participle of ''amare,'' “to love”. The name has ...
, "Has to Be You" (Myrrh, 1997) * ''Songs 4 Life: Renew Your Heart'', "Seize the Day" (Madacy, 1998) * ''Keep the Faith 2000'', "Love Is Always There" (Chordant, 1998) * '' Awesome God: A Tribute to Rich Mullins'', "Jacob and Two Women" (Reunion, November 10, 1998) * ''Prince of Peace'', "Seize the Day" (Brentwood, 1999) * ''Sing Me to Sleep, Mommy'', "You Bring Me Joy" (Brentwood, April 27, 1999) * ''Yes I Believe in God'', "Happy" (Reunion, 1999) * ''Songs for the Soul: Grace'', "Seize the Day" (Madacy, 2000) * ''Songs for the Soul: Joy'', "Happy" (Madacy, 2000) * ''Rock on Christian'', "This I Know" (Madacy, 2001) * ''Rock on Worship'', "Father Thy Will Be Done" (Madacy, 2002) * ''Signpost Collections, Vol. 1'', "Dance Like No One's Watching" and "We've Been Waiting For You" (Signpost, 2003) * ''Sons & Daughters'' by Steve Bell and Sarah Bell, "Getting Ready For Glory" (Signpost, 2004) * ''
28th Annual Covenant Hits Eighth is ordinal form of the number eight. Eighth may refer to: * One eighth, , a fraction, one of eight equal parts of a whole * Eighth note (quaver), a musical note played for half the value of a quarter note (crotchet) * Octave, an interval b ...
'', "Something To Give" (CMC, 2007) * ''Sea to Sea: The Voice of Creation'', "Land of the Living" (CMC, 2007) * '' GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection'', "Seize the Day" (CMC, 2008) * '' Sea to Sea: Christmas'', "Angels We Have Heard on High" (Lakeside, 2009) * ''Bellsburg... The Songs of Rich Mullins,'' "Whitewater" (Old Bear Records, 2022)


Awards and recognition

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GMA Canada The Gospel Music Association of Canada or GMA Canada (formerly known as the CGMA) is a not for profit association, founded in 1974, whose purpose is to promote Christian music in Canada. History GMA Canada is created in 1974 in Ontario with ...
Covenant Awards The Covenant Awards are awarded to the Canadian gospel music industry by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada. The association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music in Ca ...
* 2002 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, "Dance Like No One's Watching" * 2003 Inspirational Album of the Year, ''We've Been Waiting for You'' * 2005 Inspirational Song of the Year, "Getting Ready For Glory'', from ''Under the Gaze'' * 2005 Seasonal Album of the Year, ''Christmas: An Irrational Season'' * 2006 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, "Not So Hip" (co-written with
Bec Abbot Bec Abbot is a Canadian singer who performed and recorded Contemporary Christian music. Her album ''Shine Like Stars'' was nominated for the 2004 Juno Award for "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year". Life As a girl, she sang public ...
) * 2007 Folk/Roots Song of the Year, "Everybody Wants Everything" (co-written with her brother Chris Jonat) * 2009 nominee, Female Vocalist of the Year * 2010 Folk-Roots Song of the Year: "Be Still" * 2010 CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: ''Love Was Here First'' ;
GMA Dove Awards A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee excep ...
* 1995 Country Recorded Song of the Year: "Love Will" (co-written with Connie Harrington and Michael James) * 1996 nominee, New Artist of the Year * 1997 International Artist of the Year ;
Juno Award The Juno Awards (stylized as JUNOS), or simply known as the Junos, are awards presented by Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding achievements in Canada's mu ...
s * 1998 nominee, Best Gospel Album, ''Feel Free'' * 2002 nominee, Best Gospel Album, ''Travelers'' * 2007 nominee, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year, ''Pollyanna's Attic'' ;Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards) * 2003 Female Vocalist of the Year * 2003 Inspirational Album of the Year: ''We've Been Waiting For You'' * 2005 Female Soloist Artist of the Year * 2005 Folk Album of the Year, ''Under the Gaze'' * 2005 Inspirational Album of the Year, ''Under the Gaze'' * 2005 Seasonal Album of the Year, ''Christmas: An Irrational Season'' * 2007 Folk Album of the Year, ''Pollyanna's Attic'' ;
Western Canadian Music Awards The ''Western Canadian Music Awards'' (WCMAs) is an annual awards event for music in the western portion of Canada. The awards are provided by the Western Canada Music Alliance, which consists of six member music industry organizations from Brit ...
* 2010 nominee, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording of the Year: ''Love Was Here First''


See also

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Music of Canada The music of Canada reflects the diverse influences that have History of Canada, shaped the country. Indigenous Peoples, the Irish-Canadians, Irish, British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical Culture of Canada, herit ...
*
List of Canadian musicians A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, bu ...


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