Grace Notes

Elaine Bradley welcomes musical artists for intimate performances and in-depth conversations about their personal journeys of faith and hope. Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her children, Family Four, perform spiritually inspiring music and discuss God's plan. Contemporary gospel singer-songwriter and Grammy-nominee Pastor Travis Greene performs in his raw and expressive style and shares insights as the founder and Pastor of the Forward City Church.

Indie pop/folk singer-songwriter and actress Brooke White gives an intimate performance of her favorite songs and discusses the need to be good to ourselves and one another while pursuing something divine. GENTRI, three powerful tenors with beautiful harmonies, are joined by their composer and pianist to perform songs with deep reverence. They share insights of personal challenges along their journeys of faith and express their passion for doing the Lord’s work through service.

Pianist Paul Cardall shares his harrowing story of being born with a rare heart condition and receiving a heart transplant. Paul expresses how music and a deep sense of faith has healed him. An emerging singer-songwriter and featured vocalist for the group Cinematic Pop, McKenna Breinholt, speaks candidly about her journey of faith, times of crisis, and how God communicates to her through the power of music.

Singers in a cappella group Vocal Point reminisce about their religious missions and discuss their desire to uplift and move audiences spiritually by sharing the Lord’s message through song. Acclaimed violinist and internet sensation Lindsey Stirling shares the story of how Artemis, Goddess of Light, inspired her new album and the parallels drawn with her faith. Lindsey opens up about her personal struggles with mental health and the healing power of music.

Multicultural artist Alex Boyé performs songs with an emotional message of hope and salvation. Alex shares his turbulent journey to finding faith, his determination to be saved, and how he strives to live a life of gratitude. Blending the classic sounds of bluegrass with visually stirring lyrics, brother and sister duo Watkins Family Hour discuss their Christian upbringing, their current world view, and the struggle that can occur along a journey of faith.

Having accepted Jesus into her heart at a young age, folk singer Leigh Nash discusses her music career and shares insights on what is of eternal value versus things she considers a distraction and worth leaving behind. Gospel-folk collective The Lower Lights discuss why love, faith, and a sense of community help us weather the storms along life's rocky shore so the Lord’s light may once again shine down upon us.

Elaine Bradley welcomes singer-songwriter Peter Breinholt, who shares how faith has helped him stay true to the path God has laid before him. Wise beyond her years, singer-songwriter and Grammy-nominee Jekalyn Carr credits her many blessings to God and declares her mission to spread the gospel as she performs and ministers to worshipers around the country each week.

Elaine Bradley welcomes former American Idol contestant Ashley Hess, who shares how her unwavering faith has been a lifeline and has given her the strength to provide inspirational support to others. Members of Christian folk band The National Parks share their desire to uplift audiences and share how God brought them together.

Elaine Bradley welcomes singer-songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting to discuss the spiritual nature of music and the importance of maintaining hope in hard times. Teenage vocal phenomenon Lexi Walker shares her experience learning to trust God and shares the challenges of being a teenager in an industry that inherently tests her faith.

Elaine Bradley welcomes the “Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music,” multi-Grammy award winner, singer-songwriter, record producer, and radio host Yolanda Adams to perform spiritually inspiring songs and share the trials and triumphs of her personal journey through a life guided by faith. Raised in a devoutly Christian home, where faith was not just shown, but lived, Yolanda’s mission is to share God’s spirit and joy through the power of her voice. Paul Cardall then gives a special encore performance.

Some of the most beautiful praises of the Savior are found in Christmas songs. Elaine Bradley reminisces about past holidays, shares her feelings about Christmas, and welcomes back guests from Season 1 for performances of beloved Christmas songs. Guests include John Ondrasik, Lindsey Stirling, Jenny Oaks Baker, Travis Greene, The Lower Lights, Brooke White, Peter Breinholt, Jekayln Carr, Paul Cardall, Alex Boye, Watkins Family Hour, Leigh Nash, GENTRI, Ashley Hess, The National Parks, Lexi Walker, Vocal Point, and McKenna Breinholt.