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John G. Elliott

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John began his training as a classical musician at the age of eight. As a pianist, John performed solo recitals every year beginning at age twelve. He won an all state competition at age eighteen and placed as a finalist in the international competition at Carnegie Hall at age twenty. He then moved to Los Angeles to study privately with Aube Tzerko and continue preparations for further competitions including one in Moscow. After a brief period of study, John lost the use of two fingers in his right hand, due to over extension and was forced to give up his pursuits as a pianist. John enrolled in seminary and earned a Master of Arts in New Testament studies. He served as a campus minister at Purdue University from 1980-1983. It was during this period that the Lord began to reveal to John that it was necessary for him to undergo a crucifixion" to his own ambitions and motives. The Lord would then begin a work of resurrecting in John, His music, His message and His way of ministry. The song Embrace The Cross, was born out of this time in John’s life when he learned to die to himself and his own dreams.

John began to write songs and produce records in 1982 which led to his move to Nashville, Tennessee in 1983. Upon his arrival in that city, the Lord confirmed His call upon John by having two of his songs immediately recorded by Pat Boone. He was then hired as an assistant producer and worked with various artists in the Christian music industry. John also served as the worship leader for the Belmont Church in Nashville for several years under the direction of Don Finto. It was during this time period that the Lord healed John’s right hand and restored his complete playing ability.

Recordings produced and arranged by John include: Billy and Sarah Gaines, James Ward, Honeytree, the Voices of Praise series on Reunion Records and two children’s recordings for the Benson Company. The Lord has given John the opportunity to write songs that have been recorded by Ricky Skaggs, Steve Green, Pat Boone, Truth, First Call, Jesse Dixon, Billy and Sarah Gaines, as well as many others. He has co-written songs with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Bill and Gloria Gather, Kim Hill, Paul Overstreet, Bruce Carroll, and Steve Camp. And, just recently, John wrote and had the privilege of recording the title song, God Came Near, for Here To Him Music’s Christmas recording with author and speaker, Max Lucado. That recording was nominated in 1999 for a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year.

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