Biography
Meet Jackie Bates
From the first few notes you hear, you instantly know, "That is Jackie Bates." Her incomparable and unmistakably distinctive voice, undeniable faith in her Lord Jesus Christ perfectly interwoven with her love for the people -- captivates your listening heart and ushers you into God's presence.
Jackie has ministered for more than two decades, occupying a place among Christian genres musical artists. God's path for Jackie's life has involved her in street ministry, prison ministries, as a keynote speaker for woman's conferences and for fun - events that allows her to impersonate her favorite country singer, Patsy Cline.
As an admired Christian artist and minister, Jackie has received multiple accolades for her recent album, "Love Is Above It All". In 2007, nominated for "Country Artist of the Year" and "Southern Gospel Artist of the Year" by the Christian Independent Artists (CIA Summit) Momentum Awards.
Known for her gentle humility, authentic warmth and engaging graciousness, Jackie's love for the people has uniquely endeared her to the countless devoted fans that enthusiastically follow her career. Yet it is her unwavering faith that has been the greatest source of inspiration to all who have been blessed by her journey throughout the years.
Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, Jackie experienced the healing power of Jesus Christ. Over the course of the years, she has shared her miracle with multitudes testifying of an even more profound dimension of God's grace and strength. As Jackie describes her walk with Christ, "I do not second guess Him. I have discovered that the years of walking with Christ have given me a faith of steel - unmovable, unshakable. His mercy, grace and benefits are unfathomable and indescribable."
Of her own life, Jackie says, "I conclude simply that, for me, there is no other way but to follow Christ... to seek Him... to run to Him. He has a place in my heart that longs for Him." Jackie's compelling desire in the days ahead is radiate the love of Jesus, uplift the downtrodden and point all toward a more vigorous pursuit of Christ.
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Review of "Love Is Above It All" - Merlin Grigsby
"You cannot listen to an artist of this league, and compare her to several others. You must allow yourself to open up, free up some boundaries or barriers that we have become accustomed to. She is very confident, and is fired-up for the Lord's ministry and message. But, her inner beauty shines through in these songs loud and clear. Her intonation is dead-on , and she has no shortage of power for the crystal clear high range of notes, that she flawlessly executes time after time.
In the midst of so much cannon fodder, musically, that is forced upon us by mainstream radio, I find an artist of this caliber very refreshing.
Jackie has her own voice. She simply does not sound like anyone else. Personally, I find great value in that alone. Her voice has a tremendous projection, and could be compared to Connie Smith, or Linda Rhonstadt in the amount of thrust her voice exudes.
The album, 'Love Is Above It All', shows wonderful colors of this artist's palette."
Instrumentation
2007 Christian Independent Alliance nominee:
Country Artist of the Year - 2007
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year - 2007
Member of American Christian Music Association
Christian Woman Speakers
Ministry Woman Speakers
A.P.A. TN/KY Conference - Patsy Cline Tribute
Minister/Singer Nashville Rescue Mission
Discography
"Love Is Above It All" - Creation Records - 2004
Current CD project - Praise & Worship - Jazz Genre
2008 Music For Troops (MFT) YouSendit Compilation CD for our Troops.
Links
| http://www.jackiebates.com |