Nichole Nordeman grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in a well-to-do home, playing the piano in church, going to a Christian school. But when her parents divorced when Nichole was 18, things changed dramatically. She felt her family was at the receiving end of pointing fingers from those who hated the sin of divorce so much they couldn't see the desperate needs of a family being ripped apart.

Still, every Sunday morning, she was there, behind the piano, "stumbling through my spiritual questions." She'd lead the church in worship materials, then sing a few songs she'd written. "That was my only outlet, like reading a journal entry in front of 400 people." Consequently, her album -- if not everything about her life -- is "bare bones of Christianity, not the shiny, polished Christianity."

The minister of music at her Colorado church forwarded a brochure about a contest sponsored by the Gospel Music Association's Academy of Gospel Music Arts. She almost didn't enter because, as a waitress, the $200 weekend registration fee was steep. She borrowed the money and sent in her entry. She was selected to compete in the Los Angeles area contest, where the Vice President of Star Song records, John Mays first noticed her. She won that event and began talking with Star Song about a record deal. "I think John sensed my cautiousness. We both moved slowly and just began a dialogue.''

That's where producer Mark Hammond came in. Nichole wrote lyrics for all 10 songs and got co-writing help from Hammond on music for five of them. While many of her songs feature strong piano instrumentation -- her instrument of choice, Hammond's influence "encouraged her to explore other musical directions as well." Lyrically, she writes with such a depth that sometimes "I analyze everything until it's disfigured."

Woven & Spun (2002)

Widely known for her thought provoking lyrics and organic songwriting, Dove Award winner Nichole Nordeman returns with her third studio release, Woven & Spun. In the past Nichole’s music focused on the unknown, the mysteries of God, but on Woven & Spun her focus shifts to what IS known. . . God is Good. He is Holy. We are healed.

Live At The Door (2003)

The essence of Nichole Nordeman's artistry has always been found in her live performances. Live At The Door is a collection of her hit songs from her popular album, Woven & Spun, performed on tour, including the monster hit HOLY, which is characterized as a record-breaking song.

VISITOR COMMENTS

HEY, NICOLES MUSIC AND GOD HAVE KEPT ME SANE IN MY HOUSE. MY PARENT IS ATHEIST AND I AM CHRISTIAN. IT REALLY SUCKS BECAUSE WHEN I WANT TO TRY TO WITNESS THEM AND HE YELLS AT ME , IT HELPS ME TO SING THE SONG WHY AND I CALM DOWN. ALSO I FEEL LIKE THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN I READ MY BIBLE. PLEASE PRAY 4 ME.

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Nicole Nordeman

What else can i say about her she is the best right now i dont know if the song "Why" or "Jesus" i dont know which title it is but i thin that that song is the best right now because my friends church group has a girl named april who sings that song occasionally and she got me hooked on it and now i cant stop singing it and i want to see nicole in concert because i want to see how her reaction is when she see people in illinois go for her songs and i know if she comes into chicago my church and my friends church will be there to support her and her songs!and me being 14 and all i love christian music and nicole and many other christian groups have made me grow stronger as in faith in the lord and singing to the lord!nicole and many other groups have been an inspiration to me! i love you nicole! god bless!
~Melissa~

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Nicole Nordeman

God has used music on a many occassions to minister to me. The song Wide Eyed has had a tremendous impact on my life. The Lord had been dealing with me in the area of my prejudice. The Holy Spirit brings this song to mind alot. I use this song as an illistration for the Ninth grade Sunday school class I teach. The word pictures in Wide Eyed provide practical real life applications that help us all to understand that God loves EVERYONE, that he is not a respector of persons, and that we should value one another as He does. Sometimes I feel this was written just for me. Would it be possible to get a copy of the lyrics. I would like them to share with others. I am thankful that Nichole has allowed herself to be used by God.

Anita

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Nicole Nordman's second album This Mystery has really impacted my relationship with God. Her powerful lyrics in the song "tremble" remind me to never grow bored with my spiritual life but to stay in awe of Christ and what He does for me daily. Other songs such as "why", "this mystery", "fool for you", "help me believe" and actually all of the rest of the songs on the album, also have helped define what I couldn't put into words. Its also has help to completely take down the fitted structure I had about the way I thought of God with my human limitations. Nicole's music is truly a blessing!! I'm looking forward to seeing her come to Miami on May11 :)

Love in Christ,
Jennifer

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Nichole Nordeman Comments

There is no other Christian artist, besides Shade of the Son and Jeff Moody that I enjoy listening to more. She has inspired me to pursue a career in Christian music, more or less a singer. She restores my faith in the Lord and is great to listen to while I read my Bible. The song "Why" on her album "This Mystery" is amazing and I cried the first time I heard it. It made me realize that God died for ME, not to please his Father or to please himself (which I don't see how that would work anyway =-)), he did it for ME and for YOU! Nichole has inspired me in so many ways, not just in helping me to pursue a career in music.

Now, I am more confident with my voice because you can feel in her music that God is with her and I know that if I sing for Him, he will never leave me, which he wouldn't do anyway...=-)

But, I just want to thank the Lord for people like her that are in the music business for the Lord and not the money...=-) Thankee for reading...

In Christ,
Stefanie

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Ms. Nichole Nordeman

Your music has been such an influence and inspiration in my life. Sometimes when I listen to the words to your songs, they can be compared to my life in amazing similarity. It's encouraging to know that there are other people out there that are dealing with the same things as yourself. Thank you for sharing your life with us, and pouring out your heart into your music. God is using you in amazing ways to reach the hearts of people young and old. Continue being a willing vessel, not for the sake of you, but for the sake of everyone you reach. You are a blessing. I continue praying for you and all the other artists in your position, God only knows how much you all need it.

Once again, I thank you, and encourage you to keep up the amazing progress.

--Jennifer--

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Nichole Nordeman

The bare bones of Christianity are so often glossed over by our modern way of living. The auto-biographical album 'Wide Eyed' is a fantastic insight into to the life of an everyday person, struggling with everyday issues. I don't think that there are many people who don't relate to Nordeman and her honest lyrics set the tone for a good bit of self searching.

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