ABOUT
Rachel amplifies Jesus through music, speaking, writing and humor.
She cranks out music, faith pearls, and comedy in a way that's instantly engaging. Rachel gets fired up when spiritual lightbulbs go off all over the room. Full of joy, Jesus, and animation, Rachel guides her audiences into deeper, authentic places with God.
Through 20+ years of pain and illness, Rachel's battle for answers and healing have deepened her teaching, music, and messages. Her faith is resilient, and God has proven faithful through every detour. Fueled by Holy Spirit, Rachel's ultimate passion is to lead her listeners to intimacy with Jesus.
Rachel caught the attention of the Gospel Music Association when she took home awards for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best in Show, and Judges Choice at the GMA Immerse Conference. This earned her a spotlight performance on the Cinderella Castle Stage at Walt Disney World, opening for TobyMac.
She has shared the stage with MercyMe, Matthew West, and Jars of Clay.
Rachel was mentored and signed by music publisher veteran Cindy Wilt Colville (Matthew West, Jason Ingram) in Nashville, TN as a staff songwriter.
Rachel continues to write, tour, and speak independently at Women’s Retreats, Conferences, High School Chapels, Rescue Missions, Celebrate Recovery Meetings, Churches, and Prisons.
Her redemptive-pop style resembles a blend of Sara Bareilles, Lauren Daigle, Ben Rector, and Andy Grammar.
DISNEY WORLD, CINDERELLA CASTLE STAGE
She’s the real deal. Honest. Authentic. “One of us.” Rachel lives with her brainy husband Derek, and their happy Australian Shepherd pup, Lilly the Lickeroo.
AWARDS/CREDENTIALS
Second Place in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the Christian category for the song, “What You Could Do With Me” recorded by Josh Wright.
2017 Write About Jesus: Grand Prize Winner for the song "Shame Off You." (Released January 2019).
CLASS Certified Speaker.
Co-Writer and music producer of the John Maxwell Team theme song “Change the World”.
Best in Show: Gospel Music Association Immerse Conference.
GMA Immerse Artist of the Year.
GMA Immerse Song of the Year (American Idol).
GMA Immerse Judges Choice Award.
Rachel has been in the lineup with artists such as TobyMac, Jars of Clay, MercyMe, and Matthew West.
Performed on the Cinderella Castle Stage at Walt Disney World Night of Joy for 5000+ people.
Ministered to over 100 Celebrate Recovery groups nationwide.
Ministered internationally to various age groups in France, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, and Poland.
Radio play on over 100 stations internationally, online, and nationwide.
Author of "Finally Home" a companion devotional to the original album Finally Home.
Published a weekly blog called, Spiritual Nuggets (currently #faithpearls) for 5+ years.
ORIGINAL ALBUMS
Center (released October 2020)
Twelve - co-written/recorded with Jill Miller
#Detour
Finally Home
American Idol
Departure
ORIGINAL BOOKS
What Does God Sound Like? 40 Pearls to Help You Hear God’s Voice
Prayers & Promises: 50 Pearls to Deepen Your Faith
Bold: 7 Keys to Beat Fear and Get Your Brave On
Finally Home: A 15-Devotion Companion Devotional to the Finally Home music album.
EDUCATION
Currently working towards a Masters Degree in Bible, Franklin, TN.
Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Azusa Pacific University, CA.
Registered Nursing degree from Evergreen Valley College, CA.
FUN FACTS
Favorite Snacks:
(Photo courtesy of eatbobos.com)
Reeses Pieces (though moderation can be problematic…)
Bobo Bars (Oat, Peach, Maple/Pecan).
Lays plain potato chips.
Spindrift: Lime, Grapefruit.
Dove Chocolate Squares.
Favorite Activities:
Yep, that’s me. Yes, I’m in the air.
Winter: Skibyking…it’s a thing. Campfires, s’mores, reading a good book by the fire, coffee and Jesus in the morning.
Summer: Hanging with family, beach, jet-skiing (though the opportunity is rare), dinner with friends, naps, walking the pup. And…though I grew up in CA, I’m still a wannabe surfer.