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Bonnie Keen

Author, speaker, recording artist Bonnie Keen has emerged as one of the most compelling singer-songwriters of this generation. Blessed with one of contemporary Christian music's most distinctive voices, Bonnie is also a songwriter and author of rare insight and vulnerability. With songs ranging from soaring hymns to intimate worship arias; from sensitive ballads to sinewy, rock-inflected barnburners, Bonnie has the unique ability to build bridges across boundaries separating hurting people from their Healer.
Having walked through the rejection of divorce, the loneliness of depression, and the desperation of single motherhood, Bonnie knows first-hand the redemptive power of God.

"The enemy would love to use depression, heartache, loneliness, and bad situations to wipe us out. But when we take it to the Cross, God takes it and turns it into something tremendously powerful for His kingdom and His glory."

Peers and fans alike have recognized Bonnie’s remarkable musical appeal. She has earned five Grammy nominations and three Dove Awards for her work with Christian vocal group, First Call, and an Emmy for her discussion of "The Whirlpool of Depression" on the television show, On Main Street. Superstar performers from Garth Brooks to Michael W. Smith call on Bonnie for her remarkable vocal prowess.

Bonnie's reputation as an engaging author, speaker, and live performer have garnered acclaim throughout her career. In addition to her fifteen years with First Call, Bonnie is a regular participant with the Women of Virtue conferences, appears in the Broadway-style musical, "Adam's Rib," and is working on a television talk-show pilot. She has toured with some of Christian music's best-known performers, including Sandy Patty and Amy Grant, and provided background vocals for scores of projects.

"The Lord has surrounded me with people that understand my heart for healing, and for speaking hope," Bonnie says simply. "When I am in concert, my time off the platform is as important as my time on it. I don't want to be whisked away to some room. I want to sit out with the people in the pews and go up when I am called. I don't want to make a grand entrance. I want to be accessible. I will stay until the last person leaves. I think that is part of what God has called me to do. It is a small thing considering what Christ did for me."