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| * GMA Dove Nomination received during solo career. |
Matthew 28:19-20 says for us to go out into the entire world
and make new disciples in His name. This highly motivated,
talented and dynamic group is doing just that. Not concerned
about fame or fortune, Corey Brooks, Matt Kelly and Craig
Smith have left their individual ministries to join forces and hit
the road hard in March 2010. Tour dates are packed with
small outreach events such as public schools, colleges and
nursing homes to large events such as festivals and concert
venues opening for mainstream Christian artists.
Matt and Craig, friends since grade school were inspired at a
church service were two of their friends were doing a concert.
“They inspired us to really do something for Him.” Matt says.
Stepping out on faith the two began learning to play piano and
guitar “We both advanced faster on the piano than guitar,”
Craig says. In 2007 committing their lives and talent to music
ministry they formed a contemporary Christian band. It was
quickly noticed that they were not only talented musicians but
exceptional songwriters. Before they knew it they were
playing regionally at churches, coffee houses and festivals.
They also did a year long outreach ministry as worship leaders
at Celebrate Recovery that required them to be available one
day a week. Their sole purpose at any event was to give glory
to God and lead others to Christ. In 2009, Matt and Craig
found themselves looking for direction when two of the
members left the band.
and make new disciples in His name. This highly motivated,
talented and dynamic group is doing just that. Not concerned
about fame or fortune, Corey Brooks, Matt Kelly and Craig
Smith have left their individual ministries to join forces and hit
the road hard in March 2010. Tour dates are packed with
small outreach events such as public schools, colleges and
nursing homes to large events such as festivals and concert
venues opening for mainstream Christian artists.
Matt and Craig, friends since grade school were inspired at a
church service were two of their friends were doing a concert.
“They inspired us to really do something for Him.” Matt says.
Stepping out on faith the two began learning to play piano and
guitar “We both advanced faster on the piano than guitar,”
Craig says. In 2007 committing their lives and talent to music
ministry they formed a contemporary Christian band. It was
quickly noticed that they were not only talented musicians but
exceptional songwriters. Before they knew it they were
playing regionally at churches, coffee houses and festivals.
They also did a year long outreach ministry as worship leaders
at Celebrate Recovery that required them to be available one
day a week. Their sole purpose at any event was to give glory
to God and lead others to Christ. In 2009, Matt and Craig
found themselves looking for direction when two of the
members left the band.
Corey has always contributed his career decisions and love for music as a 'God thing'. "When I was twelve, I KNEW God
wanted me to do something. I did not realize that it was what I was already doing...singing, until almost a year later. It seems
like before I knew it, He was taking me down paths I never dreamed, and I love it,” Corey says. Earlier in his career, Corey
was playing regionally mainly at churches and youth events. By 2006 God had moved him into the lime light with a Gospel
Music Association 'Dove' nomination for Country Gospel Album of the Year. His music was then taken worldwide. He later
received the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement from the International Country Gospel Music Association and
took home the win for New Artist of the Year from the Inspirational Country Music Awards, all among his most notable
honors. However, he realized early on that the awards that God had blessed him with just opened doors to more places to
share Jesus.
Matt and Craig first met Corey in their teen years. As time passed they began doing some work together and keeping up to
date with each other. In 2009 Corey achieved his first number one song in the US and was directed to move toward having
live music. “At first, I thought I would have auditions for my musicians, but then God showed me so plainly that I was
supposed to call Matt and Craig. I knew that my writing style had been changing over the past year, so I did wonder what
genre we would fit in if we did merge ideas and talent,” Corey says. Through much prayer, the three decided that together
they would make a stronger team than as individual ministries. They concluded that however long that God uses them as a
team they can accomplish much more for His kingdom. “We are not going to be so concerned with genre but with content,”
The Corey Brooks Band says.
Each has a personal relationship with Jesus that compels them to build relationships with others in hopes of making an
eternal difference in peoples’ lives. These committed and talented musicians are a Christian band in every aspect. From their
servant attitude, energetic playing, and anointed lyrics, they do not apologize for keeping Jesus in the forefront.
wanted me to do something. I did not realize that it was what I was already doing...singing, until almost a year later. It seems
like before I knew it, He was taking me down paths I never dreamed, and I love it,” Corey says. Earlier in his career, Corey
was playing regionally mainly at churches and youth events. By 2006 God had moved him into the lime light with a Gospel
Music Association 'Dove' nomination for Country Gospel Album of the Year. His music was then taken worldwide. He later
received the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement from the International Country Gospel Music Association and
took home the win for New Artist of the Year from the Inspirational Country Music Awards, all among his most notable
honors. However, he realized early on that the awards that God had blessed him with just opened doors to more places to
share Jesus.
Matt and Craig first met Corey in their teen years. As time passed they began doing some work together and keeping up to
date with each other. In 2009 Corey achieved his first number one song in the US and was directed to move toward having
live music. “At first, I thought I would have auditions for my musicians, but then God showed me so plainly that I was
supposed to call Matt and Craig. I knew that my writing style had been changing over the past year, so I did wonder what
genre we would fit in if we did merge ideas and talent,” Corey says. Through much prayer, the three decided that together
they would make a stronger team than as individual ministries. They concluded that however long that God uses them as a
team they can accomplish much more for His kingdom. “We are not going to be so concerned with genre but with content,”
The Corey Brooks Band says.
Each has a personal relationship with Jesus that compels them to build relationships with others in hopes of making an
eternal difference in peoples’ lives. These committed and talented musicians are a Christian band in every aspect. From their
servant attitude, energetic playing, and anointed lyrics, they do not apologize for keeping Jesus in the forefront.
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