Biography
"Incredible, Sensational! Two words I seldom use when describing music!" -Jim Stanley, music director of inspirational radio giant, AFR -American Family Radio.
Growing up in Southern Arkansas, it would have been difficult for someone to predict a top 10 hit from Jim Murphy. Nor a rapidly climbing follow-up single. Jim likes to think that's the only way God works. Through people who know it wasn't by their own strength or abilities, but His.
Jim's second album release has been met with critical acclaim musically, and obvious annointing spiritually. The Inspirational meets AC album mixes sounds of Chris Rice, MercyMe, and Chris Tomlin to create a well received sound all his own.
Reinventing the beloved Twila Paris hit "How Beautiful" with a fanfare of guitar, strings, and energy, helped propel Jim into the top 10 before releasing his next single "Start All Over". Start All Over, a song based on the poem by Dr. Woodrow Kroll of Back to the Bible has brought huge attention to Jim's ministry and latest single. Dr. Kroll and Back to the Bible reaches half of the world's population and has actively promoted the song upon hearing it.
Jim was called into the ministry in a very unlikely way. Members of the Southern Gospel megagroup The Martins, talked him into recording a small "starter project" that Murphy likes to pretend never existed. But what The Martins saw initially, has progressed and developed into an emerging force in Christian Music. Backed by Mission House Music, a quickly expanding label, Jim Murphy has seen a lot of positive press and publicity. More importantly, Jim has seen lives impacted eternally through music.
Jim has been on three separate radio tours promoting his new album "Everything Changes". He is embarking on yet another amidst his concert touring schedule that is taking him all over the country. Jim Murphy admits, "When God blesses you with unexplainable success, it isn't right to stand still and just let it happen. You must take the tools He gives you, and actively help to advance His Kingdom. So the busy schedule is ok with me."
Jim is a proud husband and a father to three beautiful children who are already beginning to show signs of musicality. Something that Jim jokingly admits is only scary at best. The family man is quick to give all the Glory to the Lord, and all the credit to his wife, Beth.
Jims' Music has been featured on Various Popular Radio Networks such as "American Family Radio", "The Moody Network", "UCB Europe", "Pilgrim Radio Network", "Back to the Bible", as well as Hundreds of other stations here in the U.S. and Abroad. Through Gods Grace alone, Jim's music has been far reaching. Touching the lives of countless individuals and reaching virtually every corner of the globe.
"My Prayer is that People will see Gods love and plan of salvation through my Music. To say I am humbled that He has placed His trust in me to bring others to Salvation is a complete understatement. It is an absolute awesome responsibility that I take with great Pride and one that drives me as an artist."
For more information on Jim, be sure to visit his website at
www.jimmurphyonline.com
www.myspace.com/jimmurphymusic
www.missionhousemusic.com
If considering Jim for your worship or ministry related event, please contact Alan @ 501.920.5908. Jim would be genuinely honored to share with your family.
Instrumentation
Discography
Everything Changes '08
- Start All Over (currently in hit status)
- How Beautiful (Top 10, Aug '07)
Christmas Time '05
- Carol of the Bells (major airplay)
- Christmas Lullaby
- Mary, Did You Know?
It Was You '04
- It Was You (radio debut)
- Bow the Knee
Mission House Christmas '03
Links
| http://www.jimmurphyonline.com |
| Booking Information |
| Jim Murphy Online |
| Jim Murphy on Myspace |
| Mission House Music |
| First Baptist Church-Crossett |