Kristyn Getty
Kristyn Elizabeth Rebekah Getty (née Lennox, born 22 May 1980, in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish recording artist and worship leader. With her husband, she co-writes many new songs and hymns.
An acclaimed soloist in her own right, Kristyn began singing as a teenager in her family's church in Northern Ireland. She studied English Literature at Queen's University of Belfast (1998–2001).
She has also written a children's musicals for the African Children's Choir and a volume of children's songs, Songs That Jesus Said.
Personal life
She is the daughter of Gilbert Lennox, an elder of Glenabbey Church, Glengormley, and the niece of the mathematician John Lennox.
On 16 June 2004 in Armagh, Northern Ireland she married to Keith Getty.
In March 2011, the Gettys welcomed their first child, a daughter, Eliza Joy. In January 2014, the Gettys welcomed their second child, also a daughter, Charlotte Juliana.
Discography
- 2002: Tapestry Keith Getty and Kristyn Lennox (Getty)
- 2003: New Irish Hymns 2 (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2004: New Irish Hymns 3: Incarnation (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2005: New Irish Hymns 4 (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2005: Songs That Jesus Said; a collection of songs for children
- 2006: The Apostles' Creed
- 2006: Modern Hymns Live
- 2007: In Christ Alone
- 2008: Prom Praise featured guest with the All Souls Orchestra; recorded live at Royal Albert Hall
- 2008: Keswick Live with Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, and Steve James, recorded at the Keswick Convention
- 2009: Awaken the Dawn
Compositions
For a list of songs written in collaboration with Keith Getty, see Songs by Keith Getty.