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So I used to have a biography written by someone else whose primary concern was making me look good. It was polished, eloquent and dropped lots of big names so that you would think I was impressive. If you’d like a copy of it feel free to email me, I’m sure I can find it somewhere. If you want the truth keep reading.....
The truth is I was raised in a wonderful Christian home with every opportunity to serve and follow after Christ. While attending Bible College I became disillusioned and discouraged. I did something so many of us do....I confused Jesus with the Church, and then I ran away from both of them as hard and as fast as I could. In the years that followed I became addicted to relationships and pornography, gained 40 pounds and suffered heavily from depression.
On a Thursday night in the Spring 2001, while attending a concert much like those I am privileged to present, I finally reached the end of me and surrendered my life to Christ. I won’t tell you everything was roses in “7 Easy Steps” nor that it happened in “90 Days or your money back”, but it happened. Slowly, under the careful guidance of my church community and those closest to me, I began to leave my old self for the new life Christ has for each of us.
Since that time I’ve served as a small groups pastor, a worship leader, a recording artist and I’ve even gotten married.....by far my greatest accomplishment ;) Now I share my songs and stories of Christ with any one who will listen. More than anything I’m grateful. I’m grateful because I’m not empty anymore, grateful because now I have a hope and a future, food on my table and clothes on my back and Jesus has made all the difference. Can you imagine anything more worth singing about?
Career Highlights:
• Opened for Michael W. Smith summer of 2007
• Opened for Steven Curtis Chapman, summer of 2008
• Gospel Music Association Academy/American Bible Society – Scripture Song of 2008 Award
• Gospel Music Association Academy – Song of 2008 Runner-up
• Gospel Music Association Academy – Artist of 2008 2nd Runner –up
• Named President of LifeSong Ministries International, April 2008
• Total Christian Television one hour special on Erik Bledsoe, April 2008
• Erik Bledsoe has collaborated or shared the stage with artists from Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Hillsong, Brian White, Israel & New Breed, Nicole C. Mullen, DownHere, Mandisa, Shane & Shane, Plumb, NewSong, Michael O’Brien, Clay Crosse, Jamba, Larry Goss...
25 Random Facts About Me
1. My first name is actually “Joel”. Erik is my middle name, it’s a family tradition.
2. I have been cage diving in South Africa with Great White Sharks. Amazing!
3. When I graduated high school I was 5’9” and 115 pounds. (Currently 6’3”, 220lbs)
4. One word: Golf
5. If I had to pick one style of music to listen to the rest of my life it would be Bluegrass.
6. Two words: Mexican Food
7. I taught my first Sunday School class when I was in third grade. Topic: John 3:16.
8. I fell in love with Pavarotti at age 3. I was also blessed to attend his farewell tour.
9. I am the grandson of a Sharecropper. He was a Choctaw Indian.
10. I am one of six kids....one biological brother, three adopted sister and one brother.
11. I prefer tea to coffee.
12. Starting in third grade, I prayed for God to let me marry a red head. He did, she’s beautiful.
13. My wife + my dogs + fireplace + a book = Happy
14. The first concert I attended was Carman.
15. I played hockey for 15 years. Go Redwings!
16. My beard grows an inch a month. I grow it from October through March. My wife loves it and cries when I shave it.
17. I mow the lawn to relax.
18. I would choose the mountains over the beach.
19. “No-bake” cookies.....I’m just saying.
20. I have never watched an episode of Seinfeld. (unintentionally, I just haven’t.) Conversely, I have never missed an episode of LOST!
21. If it’s outdoors I like to do it.....golf, wakeboarding, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, bocce, yard work, hiking, boating, chillin’, etc., etc.
22. I floss my teeth regularly.
23. I like to work with and train dogs and their humans.
24. The first song I sang in public was “A Spoon Full of Sugar” from Mary Poppins.
25. I wake up at 5:00A.M. while the Tour de France is on so I can watch it live from France.
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