Amy has loved music for as long as she can remember. Her mom recalls her singing before she could talk.

"When I was a kid, I sang and whistled constantly... it was my plan to become the official whistler on the TV show Lassie. I was going to take over the job of the guy that whistled the theme song. I had no concept of how TV or radio worked or the recording business for that matter..."

With five albums under her belt, she finally gets it... "It's a lot different than I could have imagined when I was whistling to Lassie," she laughs at herself. Indeed, for the past 25 years singing (and a little bit of whistling too) has been her life. She has sung all over the United States, Canada and parts of Europe bringing her music to churches, conference centers, radio stations and women's groups. A wife and mother of four boys, Amy's life was full and happy. But in the spring of 2007, life as she knew it came to a screeching halt when her husband of 20 years walked out forever.

"I remember how unusually warm the days had been. It caused all the trees and flowers to bloom earlier than usual and it was so beautiful with the dogwoods and redbuds full of blossoms. Then on the night of "my terrible sadness," a hard freeze unexpectedly occurred, leaving a devastated landscape all over the South. Every flower and plant was dead and it was as if Nature was cruelly mirroring my life. Just the day before my life had been full and happy and fragrant and then overnight my heart was laid waste and barren."

"I found it almost impossible to care about anything except surviving." To add insult to injury, the summer that followed was one of the driest and hottest on record and what hadn't died in the freeze was quickly withered. "My beautiful garden was completely dead. I stopped singing and battled to survive the shock of what had happened to my marriage and my family."

"I never saw it coming and didn't understand why this was happening to me," recalls Amy. "There were so many nights that I lay there, hardly able to breath or even swallow and all I could do was say the name of Jesus over and over. His name gave me the strength to make it through one more day." "Two and a half years later, the garden at my house has returned as well as the garden of my heart. Both are blooming and there is music in my life once again." Amy is excited to share her new songs. "Her Way Home" is a song about a woman who was waiting to be rescued but then comes to the realization that she already has been given the ability and strength by God to rescue herself.

"Having my marriage end really caused me to ask some tough questions of myself and to make some important life decisions. One thing I have determined to do is to greet each day with a grateful heart. Life changes can usher in hard times and they can be painful, but in the long run, we are hopefully better for it. Never did I ever doubt that God was with me and my faith is stronger than ever because I saw and continue to see His hand on my life. He has given me what I call my 'secret weapons'-- grace and forgiveness. I try every day to extend them to myself and to those who have hurt me." "I am grateful that the 'terrible sadness' is farther away and I am so happy to be singing and making music again...I smell the roses again."

• "I loved your ministry of music. And not just the quality of your voice, but the way you communicated. Sincere and honest, straight forward and uncluttered. Whether it was your perfect pitch, or the 'not too much but right' way you expressed yourself with your hands. everything that you did pointed to Jesus and not to yourself."

  Joni Eareckson Tada JAF Ministries Agoura Hills, CA

  "Amy Roth is unquestionably one of the brightest new musical packages you'll ever open. I've been blessed by her music and so has our congregation. You must meet her. And when you come to know her sincerity and giftedness, I hope you'll remember that I introduced you!"
  

  Dr. Jack Hayford, Sr. Pastor, The Church on the Way, Van Nuys, CA

  "Amy Roth is one of the most exciting musicians around. She is, of course, exceedingly talented, but her ministry goes far beyond talent. there are lots of talented singers. Amy combines an incredible honesty and vulnerability with her music and it touches people where they live. When she sings something special happens."

  Dr. Steve Brown, Author, Radio Bible Teacher, Key Biscayne, FL

• "Amy's is a compelling ministry of music. She blesses me! I wnat to share her availability with the territorial commanders of The Salvation Army in the country."

  Kenneth L. Hodder, Former National Commander The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA

  "Amy Roth sings with conviction! She has a special gift from God which she uses for His glory. I gladly recommend her to all who are looking to hear music which touches the heart."

  Jack Graham, Pastor Prestonwood Baptist Church Dallas, TX

  "Amy Roth is a beautiful combination of musical excellence, joy, humility, energy, and authenticity. When she sings you feel God's presence in a very special way."

  Dr. Clyde Cook, President Biola University La Mirada, CA

• "Whenever I hear the names of singers I don't know, it always makes me a little nervous. I must confess that was the case when I learned of your involvement with the convention of the Western Religious Broadcasters. How wrong I was! You are fantastic! You didn't just sing, you really lifted up the Lord."

  Mr. Al Sanders, Past President National Religious Broadcasters

  "Her love for the Lord is evident in her musical presentation and her personal lifestyle. I believe in Amy and wholeheartedly recommend her to you."

  Dr. David Jeremiah, Pastor Shadow Mountain Community Church San Diego, CA

  "...thank you for the magnificent way you allow God to use you. He has given you spectacular talents and you use them so effectively for Him. Listening to you sing is a moving encounter with our Lord."

  Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie, Chaplain, United States Senate, Washington, D.C.

• "Amy's music is a testimony to God's redemptive work in her life and an encouragement to her audience to open their hearts to God's Word."

  Luis Palau, Evangelist, Portland, OR

  "I have bragged on you all over the country and continue to do so. God is going to use you greatly."

  Jimmy Draper, President, Lifeway Christian Resources Nashville, TN

• "Amy's music is truly ministry - rather than merely performing her songs, she breathes life into them."

  Liz Curtis Higgs, Author, Bad Girls of the Bible Louisville, KY

  "I want that girl to sing at my wedding or funeral... whichever comes first!"

  Luci Swindoll, Author, Wide My World, Narrow My Bed Fullerton, CA

  "...count it a privilege any time you can hear her sing!"

  Jeannette Cliff George, Actor, Corrie Ten Boom in The Hiding Place Houston, TX

  "...her greatest asset is her willingness to be vulnerable about the tough, but maturing times in her life."

  Mary Farrar, Author, Choices Dallas, TX

• "...gifted as a singer, musician, songwriter and speaker, but even above these gifts is her spirit and heart for ministering. She motivates you to a deeper walk with Christ."

  Selma Wilson, Editor, The Christian Working Woman Wheaton, IL

  "Amy's sincerity is only surpassed by her musical excellence!"

  Lee Ezell, Author, What Men Understand About Women Newport Beach, CA

  "Amy's honesty is refreshing, her talent is excellent, and her heart is encouraging!"

  Pam Farrel, Author, A Woman God Can Use San Marcos, CA

  "Amy is one of Hume Lake's favorite and most requested artists! She has been uniquely blessed with a dynamic voice that not only captivates the listener, but her mode of delivery transports you to the throne of God... Besides her incredible, one-of-a-kind musical talent, Amy's stage presence is always endearing, laced with a genuine love for her Savior."

  Becki Stine, Program Manager, Hume Lake Christian Camps Hume Lake, CA

  "Her ministry in music and testimony reaches the hearts of women as few can do."

  Carol Kranning, Conference Leader, Forest Home Christian Conference Center Forest Falls, CA

  "...her gift is truly from God. She interprets music with a warmth and sincerity that matches her vocal expertise. All of this talent is contained in an attractive, beautiful person - both inside and out."

  Carolyn Depolo, Past Chairperson, California Women's Retreat Walnut Creek, CA

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