Emily Carlton
Biography
Growing up in the small town of Townsend, Montana I have had the pleasure of living a simple country girl life. I like for things to be simple and to the point. God, I believe, is also simple and to the point and he has given me songs that implement life in an easy simple to understand way. I feel blessed everyday to have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior. As a twelve year old girl God gave me the song, Home, which is on my first recording. As a little girl, I pondered a lot of questions, Why do we cry when people die? Why are we sad when we say goodbye, aren’t we going to heaven someday? What is going to happen to me when I die? These questions are the same questions that everyone faces whether they are twelve or eighty years old. God answered my question through that song. If I except Jesus as my God then I will go to a place I call home, and spend eternity with my Heavenly Father.
God has a plan for everyone, it is whether you choose to follow it or not that matters.
In my walk with Christ, I have seen my path come together. I have had wonderful times and I have had tough times, but through it all God has shown me his love and grace and I am honored and privileged to be singing to my Father everyday. I don’t know what God has planned for me at this point, but I do know that if I am willing to do as God has called, then He will use me in more ways than I can think of. I hope this CD gives you hope and encouragement that even though the world can be a scary place, we have something so great to look forward to that our minds can’t even fathom it. A place I call Home
God Bless you
Emmy
Things I have done
In 2008 I won a David Foster talent search competition through the University of Montana. Through this I performed on stage with Grammy award winner, David Foster accompanying me on the piano with his band that have made appearances on the tonight show, David Letterman, and even Eric Clapton videos. I performed with stars such as Catherine McPhee from American Idol, Babyface, and many more. I have had many opportunities come my way from this open door such as traveling to L.A., meeting Quincy Jones, and gaining great friendships.
As a junior in high school I traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Embassy Music Conference for Christian singer and songwriters. Where I had the chance to perform for a panel of Judges in the Grand ole Opry Hotel
Currently lead worship at my church in Missoula, MT
Performed at Youth Conference in 2007 for a weekend event
Lead worship for the Kenai, Alaska annual women’s retreat in 2007 and have been asked to return in 2008
12 original songs with copyrights
Performed at Night to Shine, Helena, MT 2003, 2004
Attended the University of Montana with a degree in Music Education
· Received piano scholarship
· Voice lessons, 2 1/2 years
· Piano lessons, 15 years
· Northwest National Conference Performance
· Performances at the University of Montana
o University Choir 4 years
o Odyssey of the Stars (2006,2007,2008)
o Opera, Suor Angelica- Novice
o Senior Recital, 2008
o Accompanist for Composer Showcase
o Piano Recital for Piano Camp
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