Michelle Tumes

Michelle Tumes is a popular Australian Contemporary Christian musician. Michelle was born in Adelaide, Australia.

Career

Tumes first signed with an Australian publisher, but soon after moved to the United States to write songs for CCM musicians such as Jaci Velasquez. Signing with Sparrow Records, her debut album, Listen, was released in 1998.

Her music has become popular worldwide, frequently being played on radio stations for the genre. Her style is a blend of soft acoustic pop with an ethereal element. She appeared on the Thomas Kinkade 2001 album Music of Light with Rob Mathes and Bill Miller. It included her 1998 hit Healing Waters (co-written by Matt Husemann of Franklin, Tennessee). She also composed and performed songs in the movie "No Greater Love."

Discography

Albums

• Listen (1998; Sparrow Records)
• Center of My Universe (2000; Sparrow Records)
• Dream (2001; Sparrow Records)
• Very Best Of Michelle Tumes (2006; Sparrow Records)
• Michelle Tumes (2006; Levantar Records)
• Christmas Is Here (2007; Levantar Records)
• Greatest Hits (2008; EMI CMG Label Group)

Other appearances

• No Greater Love (Soundtrack) 2009
• Meditate & Worship Various Artists (He's Watching Over You) 2009
• Be Still & Know: Peaceful Voices For Quite Moments Various Artists (Christ Of Hope) 2009
• Worship For The Evening Various Artists (For The Glory Of Your Name & Love Falls Down) 2008
• The Worship Lounge Various Artists (Your Love Falls Down) 2008
• 90's Ultimate Collection Various Artists (For The Glory Of Your Name) 2007
• The Wonderful Cross Various Artists (In Christ Alone & Beautiful Savior (All My Days) 2007
• Lost In Wonder: Voices of Worship (This CD features Michelle, Susan Ashton & Christine Dente) 2005
• Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs of Keith Green Various Artists (There Is A Redeemer) 2002
• Hear It First New Music Sampler Various Artists (Dream) 2001
• The Mercy Project Various Artists (Sanctuary) 2000
• Keep The Faith 2000 Various Artists (He's Watching Over You) 2000
• Thomas Kinkade: Music Of Light (This CD features Rob Mathes & Michelle Tumes) 2000
• Streams Various Artists (Hold On) 1999
• To Have & To Hold: 15 Songs Of Love & Marriage Various Artists (My Constant Love) 1999
• Heaven And Earth: A Tapestry Of Worship Various Artists (For The Glory Of Your Name & My Dwelling Place) 1999
• Get Real Music Sampler Various Artists (Heaven Will Be Near Me) 1998
• Listen To Our Hearts Vol. 1 (What A Wondrous Love Is This & Heaven Will Be Near Me) 1998
• Experiencing God Various Artists (All Your Works Are Wonderful) 1998
• Hear And Beyond Various Artists (Listen) 1996

External links

• Official website
• Michelle Tumes at Allmusic