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It has been eight years since Michael and Melinda Campbell started traveling
sharing the gospel with the world through song. Married since 1996, the duo has had chart success* with
almost every song they have released to radio, and when asked what they hope will come of their newest project, they state
they want to reach even more people, travel to more places, and encourage both the lost and the saved.
Michael has been playing and singing his entire life. Guitar was his first instrumental
effort, but he has since added many other stringed instruments and a variety of others to his repertoire. Instilled
in him at a very early age was a love of gospel and bluegrass. He transitioned into the more contemporary
sounds of country and rock but never fully escaped his roots. While he toured with a popular group playing
the secular circuit, it was shortly after marrying Melinda that the Lord refocused Michael’s efforts, and from that
Michael has penned single-handedly the majority of the team’s songs.
Melinda grew up in
a home that recognized a myriad of musical genres and trained in a more formal setting when young; however, her love for sports
and academics pulled her in a different direction. Though she loved singing, she rarely expressed this
talent until Michael quite by accident heard her harmonizing in another room in their home. It took some
coaxing, but Melinda finally came around and agreed to sing with Michael in his gospel group.
The
Campbells started their gospel efforts as two of the three-member group Turnaround. When the group dissolved
after a year, Michael and Melinda chose to venture out on their own and truly haven’t looked back. They
have toured in many states in the Eastern United States and have been heard worldwide through many radio stations.
Michael and Melinda have recently
released a new project “Is This What You Had in Mind.” This was a collaboration of efforts
between the duo and highly sought after producer Terry Thompson. The new project contains seven original
songs including “Rescue Me” and “Don’t Worry About Me” and three contributions of other writers.
Michael and Melinda also have four all-original discs that include popular songs including “All the Reasons,”
“Blood, Sweat, & Tears,” and “Child of the King” among others.
Both Michael and Melinda
are registered songwriters with BMI. They release songs under Campbell Crew Publishing, also with BMI.
Since 2008, Michael and Melinda have been represented by Rhonda Thompson of Rhonda Thompson Promotions. They
have a full band who travel to most concerts with them and are available to travel anywhere in the United States.
Michael and Melinda are looking forward to a very exciting 2009 working for the Lord, and they would love the opportunity
to worship with you at your church or singing event.
For booking information on the Michael and Melinda
Campbell, call (270) 678-6350 or (270) 427-8260.
*Charts include U.S. Gospel News, PowerSource, Christian Music Perspective, & others including
several internet radio charts.
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