Gifted singer, songwriter and speaker, Sondra Burnett is using her God-given talent and natural Southern humor to bring worship, as well as joy, to those she ministers to.
Sondra, the youngest of four children, grew up in a preacher's home. Her parents instilled in her a deep love for her Savior and for the music that would bring glory and honor to His name.
Sensing God's call on her life, Sondra, now in her thirties is using her life to let others know the Savior that she loves so.
"Christian music means everything to me. It's my escape and my time of worship. There is never a time that I feel closer to God than when I am singing from my heart to His."
Through heart-warming testimony, Sondra uses her life experiences to share hope for those who have experienced loss and for those who struggle with depression. Her touching stories, along with her quick wit and humor, bring audiences through laughter and tears many times in the same story.
Although Sondra's voice lends itself best to the Southern Gospel area of music, Sondra has led and continues to lead praise worship at many of the women's events, associational conferences, conventions, etc where she ministers. She connects with audiences of all ages, singing songs from her projects, the old hymns as well as current praise and worship songs.
Sondra began writing songs in the mid 1990's. Her song "Goodbye" is being used by several hospitals to give comfort and hope to those who have had a child leave this world early. "Never Alone," her song about overcoming depression, has ministered to many who are struggling in darkness.
After being named the regional songwriter winner of the GMA's Southern Gospel Song of 2000 competition for her song "Jesus is My Best Friend," Sondra embarked on her newest project produced by multi-award winning producers Michael Sykes, Woody Wright and David Ponder in Nashville, Tennessee. The project, entitled "Sondra," features several Southern Gospel gems of years past with a new twist. Sondra feels honored to have artists such as Richard Sterban (courtesy of The Oak Ridge Boys), Michael English, Judy Martin Hess and Ponder, Sykes and Wright to provide background vocals.
Sondra may not be a household name among Christian artists and speakers but those who have had the opportunity to cross her path and join in worship with her are grateful to the Lord for using such a special, down-to-earth person to give them a message of hope and encouragement.
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