His
travels have taken him to every state in the union as well as to Asia,
South America, the Middle East and Europe. He has sung for every
president since Reagan, various denominational national conventions,
state conventions, evangelism conferences as well as for the local
church, various charities and prison ministries. |
| Exceptional
talent, a rich heartwarming voice, and a contagious excitement for
ministry are unmistakable characteristics of Christian recording
artist Luke Garrett. All who have heard him sing, whether on one of
his recorded discs or at one of his 100-plus concerts per year, agree
that the Lord has truly blessed this singer/songwriter, as he, in
turn, gives of his tremendous gifts to bless others.
Garrett's roots in Christian music go back to a
small church in Coweta, Oklahoma, where he made a decision for Christ
at an early age. Although the Lord had truly touched him as a child,
he struggled through his high school years with committing himself
daily to God. He experienced a turning point in his spiritual life
when, while attending UCLA, he won
the Frank Sinatra Performance Award for most popular vocalist. He then
realized that every note he would ever sing was a gift from God. At
that time, Luke recognized the Lord's calling on his life and his
commission to use his voice for the glory of God.
Luke graduated from the University
of Tulsa with a degree in history. Shortly thereafter, his family
moved to Texas where he served on the music staff of First
Baptist Church, Dallas. While there he began a recording agreement
with Home Sweet Home
Records (distributed by Word) in 1986.
He has written and co-written numerous songs,
including the titles "Magnify," "All Praise
Rising" and "It's Still the Cross." His music has been
recorded by various artists such as The Imperials and Gold City
Quartet. With Mike Harland and Chris Machen he has written
Lifeway's Easter Musical for 2000 entitled Save in the Cross of Jesus
and the Christmas Musical entitled How Do You Welcome a King. |
