“My songs are my journal entries. Sometimes they’re simply my observations of the world around me; sometimes they’re the conversations that I’m neither brave nor articulate enough to have with others.”
Ginny Owens has been turning those journal entries and otherwise inarticulate conversations into music and lyrics for a decade now. Four critically acclaimed studio projects, a live CD and DVD recorded at the House of Blues in New Orleans, and a Christmas album have comprised Owens’ first ten years of musical offerings.
Ginny’s story is decidedly as inspirational and hopeful as her music. She began playing the piano at the tender age of two--just around the time she lost her eyesight. Being blind never frightened Owens away from pursuing life, though. As a child, she climbed trees and rode bikes with the neighbor kids. In high school, she was a varsity cheerleader and the class Valedictorian.
Owens was never quite as confident in her musical abilities, however. She began composing her own songs at the tender age of eight, but figured she’d make a better teacher than performer. Upon completion of a degree in Music Education at Belmont University, Owens felt prepared to become the world’s best high school music teacher. Unfortunately, school administrators were not so easily convinced.
In an unusual turn of events, Ginny landed a publishing deal with BMG Music before she could find a teaching job. Soon afterward, music mogul Michael W. Smith’s Nashville-based boutique label Rocketown Records added Owens to its roster of incredibly talented singer-songwriters, and the rest, as they say, is history.
During the past ten years, Owens has sold nearly a million records and performed more than 1500 concerts, including sets at prestigious events like Lillith Fair, The Sundance Film Festival, and the White House. Her songs have been featured in a wide variety of television shows, and she has received numerous awards from Ascap and the Gospel Music Association.
In 2005, Owens founded the Fingerprint Initiative, a non-profit service organization whose montra is “Bringing hope to the world one touch at a time.”
“The heart of Fingerprint is to serve in our local communities and around the world. We’ve built Habitat houses, raised support to aid in freeing slaves, and visited families in third-world countries. And every day I realize how much more needs to be done.”
Fingerprint Initiative.
Bring Us Peace was released in November of 2006. This is Ginny’s first Christmas project. It is being used to raise funds for her non-profit The Fingerprint Initiative.
For more information on Ginny Owens and The Fingerprint Initiative, visit www.ginnyowens.com or www.fingerprintinitiative.org.
The Fingerprint Initiative was founded in January, 2005 by singer/songwriter Ginny Owens. The purposes it serves are as follows:
To aid in the creation and development of humanitarian programs that would benefit the needs of individuals and communities as Christ would do;
To work alongside of and provide support for other nonprofit organizations engaged in such programs;
To partner with concertgoers and fans in providing financial and physical aid to specific non-profit organizations, communities, or individuals whose needs directly relate to Fingerprint's annual focus and theme
Upon adoption of its annual theme, the Fingerprint Initiative's work will be divided into two dimensions-Fingerprint Projects and Fingerprint Events.
Hi Ginny I hope all is well with you where ever you are right now. I know your out doing a tour now and I wish you safe passage on these highways. I love you and miss you dearly. I hope we get a chance to talk again sometime in the near future. Your old oooold friend lol
Thanks for the add. I am a huge fan of your music and the way you bring reality to song. God Bless you and I hope you have many many many more records for years to come.
I remember the first time I ever heard your music...Wednesday Night Youth Group at Brook Hills. I had just become a Christian. Our worship leader gave this great talk, it was so calm in the room. And then he told everyone to close their eyes and listen. That's what a bunch of teenagers did, and then we were speechless. "If You Want Me To" changed every one of our lives that night, it was amazing. I still listen to that song in awe of God's power and sacrifices. Thank you so much for contributing to my growth as a young Christian and teaching me everyday about Christ's love! You're amazing!
Thank you for connecting with me. I bought Without Condition a long time ago and then heard you on Mark Schultz's album. There is power in what you sing. Thank you for sharing it. KEJ PHOTO
I love you, Ginny! I sing with you while I work almost every day. I thank God that He blessed you with such a wonderful voice. :) Have a great day! Charlene
Your music helped me get through some of the hardest times ever in my life. Thank you for pushing past what others might think as obstacles, in life. I am so exicited that you are coming to Ohio May 2. Thank you so much for your music!
HEY THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE ADD,I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU GET CLOSE TO GREENEVILLE,TN I WOULD BE THERE FOR SURE AND BRING MY CHURCH FAMILY WITH ME!GOD BLESS.....COWBOY
thanks for adding me to your list of friends love your music and you are awesome in concert too take care and God Bless your friend and fan always Smiley(Todd)
great shows at the Cup o Joy and nice interview on Q90 FM radio station in Green Bay, WI. the cheer-leading story made me think how much faith you had to be on top of the pyramid! God bless your music and you, personally, Ginny! Because of Him, Rosanna
Ginny, I have been a fan for many years and I just want to say thanks. Your music is such an ispiration, and I am thankful that you are following God's call.
Hi Ginny, I met you in Green Bay wisconsin friday april 11th at the cup of joy. i talked to you about adding me to your page and how wonderful and inspiring your music is. I couldn't leave that night without meeting you. awesome message you have and such a pretty voice.
Ginny! i love your music so much!<3 especially 'Own me' thats my alltime favorite.. I love your voice! And i just wanted to say thanks for helping me grow closer to God through your music, and for helping me help others find God through your music and lyrics.
