Tommy Renfro - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Orchestrations, and Percussion
Mark Earles - Sound Technician/Stage Manager
Hilda Earles - Product Set Manager / Production Crew
Ann Renfro - Booking and Public Relations Director (contact@tommyrenfro.com)
Matt Renfro - Product Sales Manager
Lacey Morris - Product Sales Consultant
Influences
JESUS CHRIST, Rich Mullins, Jimmy Dooley, 33 Miles, Josh Bates, Josh Turner, Todd Agnew, Casting Crowns, Earl Skruggs, Lester Flatts, Bill Monroe, Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Randy Travis, The Crabb family, The Isaacs, Ricky Skaggs, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Audio A, Jeff Deyo, The Martins, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Browders, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Alabama, CCR, Dirks Bentley, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Elton John, Norah Jones, Frank Sinatra, Relient K, Big and Rich, The Hoppers, The Stamps, The Blackwoods, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Florida Boys, DC Talk, Rebecca St. James, Newsong, Big Tent Revival, Avalon, Pillar, Skillet, Big Daddy Weave, FFH, Chris Rice, Jeff Capps, Disciple, Staple, Dead Poetic, Flare, Sonic Flood, Passion, Hillsong, New River, Denny and Marie Riddel, Harry Thompson, Harry Connic Jr., Kirk Franklin, Michael Bubble, Chet Atkins, Grandpa Jones, Kids in the Way, Everyday Sunday, Charlie Pride, Toby Keith, Steven Curtis Chapman
Sounds Like
Ok so here's the deal.. I am a music lover.. I like everything from classical pieces to rock.. Over the course of my musical career I have sang Christian Rock, Praise and Worship, Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, and Contemporary Christian Music.. That being said, the sound is everywhere... Two word genre title "God's Music."
It must have been strange for Ann Renfro as she heard her three year-old son, Tommy, express to her that she was off pitch. Much to her and her husband Matt's surprise, Tommy grew into music. Tommy wasn't in trouble much in school, but there was the occasional time when teachers would call Matt and Ann and beg them to get Tommy to stop singing in class. This love for music was only magnified when Tommy gave his heart to Christ at age 13. Shortly there after, at 14 years of age, Tommy began singing with a Christian rock group called Tidal-Wave. All through high school Tommy was the front man for Tidal Wave. The group grew from a praise and worship band to an evanglistic ministry that swept through the midwest.
In 2004 Tommy's stint with Tidal Wave reached its pinnacle when they sang at the E.J. Nutter Center in Dayton, OH for Dale Earnheart Jr. night. "It was a new experience," said Tommy. "There were 11,000 people screaming and going nuts." However, it wasn't the people, but the yearning for lost souls that hit Tommy in the face that night.
"They put us right by the beer garden. I was singing a Newsboys song and a girl lost it right by the stage.It was then that I realized the massive size of the mission field in the world. I also discovered that music is God's easiest vehicle to reach the lost," stated Tommy.
It was shortly after that night that the Lord opened new doors for the group and Tommy. Members of the group moved away and left Tommy on his own. Well of course he wasn't on his own, because God paved the way. In the spring of 2004 Tommy jumped into a solo career. He left his Rockin' experience and went back to his roots in Southern Gospel music. Since 2004 Tommy has recorded four albums including a full-length production with Gospel music legend Dr. Charles Novell. "Tommy's abilities are of the highest caliber and his spirit is extremely humble," expressed Dr. Novell.
There is no real way to discribe the gift that the Lord has blessed Tommy with. However there is a good word, ANOINTED. "There are thousands of great singers," Tommy explained, "but there are only a handful in the world who obey the Lord and follow His spirit. If I couldn't sing at all, I could still obey the Lord."
That is what Tommy does, he obeys the Lord and the blessings continue to flow. At the age of 23 Tommy considers himself a tested veteran in the world of Gospel music, but doesn't want to be labeled as a Southern Gospel Singer. "If it's uplifting to the Lord, then I'll sing it," Tommy stated. Whether it's a huge convention or a church with 50 people, it's always the same. Because as Tommy often states, "It's not about me, it's about His glory."
hey how's your dad? Tell we we said hi & that we're praying for him I'm going to try to give him a call in the next day or 2, we love you guys, you & lacey need to come down like now!
Tommy. Change your password. Someone hacked your account and I keep getting comments with things like "find out who your crush is." :) Tell Ohio Matt to get on the ball and get well :D
Hi Tommy, Just wanted to say hey. I hope everything is going good for you and your family. Tell them I said hello. Next time you get to Ft. Myers, look us up. Miss you all. Oh yeah, love your new songs. Keep up the good work. God Bless!
Sweet words are easy to say, Sweet things are easy 2 buy, But sweet people are difficult to find Life ends when U stop dreaming, Hope ends when U stop believing, Love ends when U stop caring, Friendship ends when U stop sharing. So share this with whom ever U consider a friend. To love without condition, To talk without intention, To give without reason, And to care without expectation is the heart of a true friend... Forward this to all the people whom U consider as your true friend. Dont forget to send it back to ME ..... If U Care........ Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile. Send to all the people you love or don't want to lose in 2009, even me.... If you get 3 back, you are a great friend. Hugs and blessings, Love
Tommy you will need to get with Mark for Sunday morning what time and everything. You two are on your own this Sunday. I have to work ;( I will see you Sunday night ;) though at Coletown. Love ya,
It must have been strange for Ann Renfro as she heard her three year-old son, Tommy, express to her that she was off pitch. Much to her and her husband Matt's surprise, Tommy grew into music. Tommy wasn't in trouble much in school, but there was the occasional time when teachers would call Matt and Ann and beg them to get Tommy to stop singing in class. This love for music was only magnified when Tommy gave his heart to Christ at age 13. Shortly there after, at 14 years of age, Tommy began singing with a Christian rock group called Tidal-Wave. All through high school Tommy was the front man for Tidal Wave. The group grew from a praise and worship band to an evanglistic ministry that swept through the midwest.
In 2004 Tommy's stint with Tidal Wave reached its pinnacle when they sang at the E.J. Nutter Center in Dayton, OH for Dale Earnheart Jr. night. "It was a new experience," said Tommy. "There were 11,000 people screaming and going nuts." However, it wasn't the people, but the yearning for lost souls that hit Tommy in the face that night.
"They put us right by the beer garden. I was singing a Newsboys song and a girl lost it right by the stage.It was then that I realized the massive size of the mission field in the world. I also discovered that music is God's easiest vehicle to reach the lost," stated Tommy.
It was shortly after that night that the Lord opened new doors for the group and Tommy. Members of the group moved away and left Tommy on his own. Well of course he wasn't on his own, because God paved the way. In the spring of 2004 Tommy jumped into a solo career. He left his Rockin' experience and went back to his roots in Southern Gospel music. Since 2004 Tommy has recorded four albums including a full-length production with Gospel music legend Dr. Charles Novell. "Tommy's abilities are of the highest caliber and his spirit is extremely humble," expressed Dr. Novell.
There is no real way to discribe the gift that the Lord has blessed Tommy with. However there is a good word, ANOINTED. "There are thousands of great singers," Tommy explained, "but there are only a handful in the world who obey the Lord and follow His spirit. If I couldn't sing at all, I could still obey the Lord."
That is what Tommy does, he obeys the Lord and the blessings continue to flow. At the age of 23 Tommy considers himself a tested veteran in the world of Gospel music, but doesn't want to be labeled as a Southern Gospel Singer. "If it's uplifting to the Lord, then I'll sing it," Tommy stated. Whether it's a huge convention or a church with 50 people, it's always the same. Because as Tommy often states, "It's not about me, it's about His glory."
