Michelle Tumes
Michelle Tumes | |
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| Birth name | Michelle Louise Tumes |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Labels | Sparrow, Levantar |
Michelle Louise Tumes (born 1971) is an Australian contemporary Christian musician from Adelaide. In 1993, she moved to the United States and has released four studio albums, Listen (1998), Center of My Universe (2000), Dream (2001) and Michelle Tumes (2006).
Career
Michelle Louise Tumes was born in 1971 and grew up in
Her music has become popular worldwide, frequently being played on radio stations for the genre. Her style is a blend of soft acoustic pop with an ethereal element. She appeared on the Thomas Kinkade 2001 album, Music of Light, with Rob Mathes and Bill Miller. It included her 1998 hit, "Healing Waters", which was co-written by Tumes with Matt Husemann of Franklin, Tennessee. She also composed and performed songs in the movie No Greater Love.[citation needed]
In 2015, she began working as the music director at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California.[3] She left that job in March 2023.[4]
Personal life
Michelle Tumes married Douglas Higgins on 26 December 1999.[1]
Discography
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Albums
Studio albums
- Listen (1998; Sparrow Records)
- Center of My Universe (2000; Sparrow Records)
- Dream (2001; Sparrow Records)
- Michelle Tumes (2006; Levantar Records)
Compilations and EPs
- Very Best of Michelle Tumes (2006; Sparrow Records)
- Christmas Is Here (2007; Levantar Records)
- Greatest Hits (2008; EMI CMG Label Group)
Other appearances
- Hear and Beyond, Various Artists ("Listen") 1996
- Experiencing God, Various Artists ("All Your Works Are Wonderful") 1998
- Listen to Our Hearts Vol. 1, Various Artists ("What a Wondrous Love Is This" and "Heaven Will Be Near Me") 1998
- Get Real Music Sampler, Various Artists ("Heaven Will Be Near Me") 1998
- Heaven and Earth: A Tapestry of Worship, Various Artists ("For the Glory of Your Name" and "My Dwelling Place") 1999
- To Have & To Hold: 15 Songs of Love & Marriage, Various Artists ("My Constant Love") 1999
- Streams, Various Artists ("Hold On") 1999
- Thomas Kinkade: Music of Light (features Rob Mathes and Tumes) 2000
- Keep The Faith 2000, Various Artists ("He's Watching Over You") 2000
- The Mercy Project, Various Artists ("Sanctuary") 2000
- Hear It First New Music Sampler, Various Artists ("Dream") 2001
- Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs of Keith Green, Various Artists ("There Is a Redeemer") 2002
- Lost in Wonder: Voices of Worship(features Tumes, Susan Ashton and Christine Dente) 2005
- The Wonderful Cross, Various Artists ("In Christ Alone" and "Beautiful Savior (All My Days)") 2007
- 90's Ultimate Collection, Various Artists ("For the Glory of Your Name") 2007
- The Worship Lounge, Various Artists ("Your Love Falls Down") 2008
- Worship for the Evening, Various Artists (For the Glory of Your Name" and "Love Falls Down") 2008
- Be Still & Know: Peaceful Voices for Quite Moments Various Artists ("Christ of Hope") 2009
- Meditate & Worship, Various Artists ("He's Watching Over You") 2009
- No Greater Love (Soundtrack) 2009
References
- ^ a b "Michelle Tumes Biography". Christian Music Lighthouse. Archived from the original on 21 September 2002. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ "Calvary Westlake Senior Staff". calvarywestlake.org. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ @michelletumes (18 March 2023). "Hello all, I'm sad to say that I will no longer be serving as worship Pastor at Calvary. I will deeply miss the community at Calvary and would love to stay connected. You can message me or email me at [email protected]. Lots of love, Michelle" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
- Official website[dead link]
- Michelle Tumes at Allmusic
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