Mike Donehey

Michael Donehey
Birth name Michael Morgan Donehey
Born Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Genres Christian rock, CCM
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active 2000-present
Associated acts Tenth Avenue North

Michael Morgan "Mike" Donehey (born September 30, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist primarily known for his work in the Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North.

Early life

Donehey was born to parents Dan and Sharon Donehey in Omaha, NE in 1981.[1] After a near-fatal car accident where he was told he would never walk again, Donehey picked up a guitar during his days in the hospital and began to write music.[2] He recovered and moved to Florida to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University where Tenth Avenue North was formed.[3]

Musical Work

Donehey has been with Tenth Avenue North since 2000 and continues to write and perform on tour and in the studio. He also regularly contributes to fellow Christian musicians' work with performances on recent records from Hawk Nelson,[4] Lecrae, and Jars of Clay, among others. After producing four successful albums under Provident, Donehey is busy at work on the band's next record slated for 2016.

References

  1. "Mike Donehey Biography". Tenth Avenue Nation. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  2. Somers, Liz. "Tenth Avenue North's Donehey Finds Beauty". The Denver Post. The Denver Post.
  3. Williams, Lindsey. "Christian College Alums: Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North". The Sound Opinion. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  4. "Through The Fire (feat. Mike Donehey)". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
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