Michelle Tumes
| Michelle Tumes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michelle Louise Tumes |
| Born |
1971 (age 42–43) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Labels | Sparrow, Levantar |
| Website | michelletumes.com |
Michelle Louise Tumes (born 1971) is an Australian contemporary Christian musician from Adelaide. In 1993, she moved to the United States and has released five studio albums, Listen (1998), Center of My Universe (2000), Dream (2001), Michelle Tumes (2006) and Christmas Is Here (2007).
Career
Michelle Louise Tumes was born in 1971 and grew up in Adelaide.[1] She has a younger sister and younger brother. Tumes learned piano from the age of four years-old and as a teenager was enrolled into a classical piano course.[2] She first signed with an Australian publisher, but by 1993 had moved to the United States.[3] She wrote songs for Christian contemporary musicians such as Jaci Velasquez.[2] In 1997 she signed 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", which was co-written by Tumes with Matt Husemann of Franklin, Tennessee. She also composed and performed songs in the movie No Greater Love.
Personal life
Michelle Tumes married Douglas Higgins on 26 December 1999.[1]
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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Michelle Tumes Biography". Christian Music Lighthouse. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ankeny, Jason. "Michelle Tumes". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ Hermann, Eve M B. "Michelle Tumes Biography". Net Industries. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Michelle Tumes at Allmusic
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