Laura (Mays) Mills, lead vocals and accoustic guitar
Breaking News
music and lyrics by Laura (Mays) Mills
Erick Gonzales, guitar / Allan Gonzales, mixing
We Are Virginia
music and lyrics by Laura (Mays) Mills. Allan Gonzales, keys / Erick Gonzales, bass / Connie Rowland, backup vocals / Jonathan "future husband" Mills, invisible drums
Religion
music and lyrics by Laura (Mays) Mills
Laura (Mays) Mills, lead vocals and accoustic guitar
Influences
Alison Krauss and Union Station, Marc Broussard, Jill Paquette, Lauryn Hill, Nickel Creek, Big Daddy Weave, Jadon Lavik, Gladys Knight, Ben Folds, CCR, Queen
Because you can download "We Are Virginia" for free, please consider giving the money you would have used to purchase it toward The Hokie Spirit Fund.
"This all about worshipping Jesus with the gifts He has blessed me with."
Laura (Mays) Mills is a 24 year old native of Manassas, Virginia. Coming from a non-musical and non-Christian family, she never thought she would be praising God through her vocals and guitar playing. Her singing career has taken her from middle school choir, local theater productions, a professional Shakespeare company, All-State Choir, and to the Kennedy Center Stage where she has performed two solos and a full length Broadway selection from Kiss Me, Kate.
After her career at Osbourn High School, Laura attended the University of North Texas with the intention of becoming an opera singer. It is here where God called her to be more than a singer. She served as a children's worship leader at Denton Bible Church for 2 years as well as performing locally around the campus. After two years at UNT, she returned home to Manassas.
Upon her return, she began serving at Manassas Assembly of God's young adult ministry, Mosaic. In 2006, Laura became the worship leader of the ministry and also began her songwriting. Throughout this time, Laura has performed at the Prince William County September 11th Telethon, Hurricane Katrina Aid Fundraiser in Fairfax, and the Harry Parrish Post Office Dedication Ceremony, where Laura sang the National Anthem for local and federal government officials. She also composed an original song for the upcoming documentary about Hurricane Katrina from Emmy-Award Winning journalist, Mike Walter.
Laura now lives with her husband, Jonathan. They now reside in Lynchburg, Virginia which is home to musicians like Phil Vassar and Faith Prince. With change comes new opportunities and Laura is looking forward to the many adventures up ahead with her husband by her side!
Videos The documentary, "Forgotten City" by Mike Walter, featuring "Breaking News"
CBS 9 - Live Performance and Interview on April 19, 2007 GMU Vigil - Broadside - Edited by Scott Williams Recording of "We Are Viginia" from a live performance - Mixed live by Kevin Myers.
News Coverage CBS 9 - Live Performance and Interview on April 19, 2007
FOX 5 - Live Performance and Interview on April 20, 2007
ABC 7 - Live Performance and Interview on April 20, 2007
NBC 4 - Clips of Performance from the GMU Vigil on April 19, 2007 Potomac News of Northern Virginia Broadside of George Mason University Broadside Blog of George Mason University
Manassas Journal Messenger
Dave has managed to climb to #2 on the Praise and Worship charts on www.christianrocker.com . He is now on the Main chart at #14 !!! for "The Balance" .... You can check out Dave's page at
You Rocked the MAG concert LAST SUNDAY!!! I can't believe I don't know you!!! But I will make an Effort to scope you out!!! <3 Keep it up .. You have an amazing GIFT!!!
Dude I just listened to "Religion" last night, like, really listened to it... Love it. I want it for in my car! lol. And I miss your other songs that you had up before, esp "Don't know why." I like yours best.
You are truly gifted by God. The song gives me chills everytime I hear it. I wish I could have been awake when you did perform it but alas, pictures and videos suffice enough. Thank you for listening to God and allowing your gift to be used for healing.
