Genre: Pop/Rock, Worship
For fans of: Steve Green, Michael English, Wayne Watson
Label: Doxology Records

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Allen Asbury is a man who is obviously doing what he loves. He wears a smile as easily as the shirt on his broad shoulders, the laughter in his voice revealing the same joy that is heard in his music. The bright intensity in his eyes reflects the passion of a man for his God, and the satisfaction he has found in sharing it with others.

"This is who I am," he says simply of his growing music ministry. "It becomes who you are. It's your heartbeat. It's not just what you do—it affects every part of your existence."

It was Asbury's 2002 debut, Somebody's Praying Me Through, which introduced audiences around the world to his emotion-packed vocals and heartfelt songs. The title track, a #1 Inspirational radio hit, was quickly embraced by churches around the globe and became the 2003 theme song for both the Presidential Prayer Team and the National Day of Prayer. In total, the album generated three Top 5 Inspirational singles, and a busy schedule for the new artist.

But when it came time to begin work on his sophomore Doxology Records project, he was ready. Stand offered Allen the opportunity to sharpen his songwriting skills alongside some of the best, and expose his heart in the process. As a result, the personal commitment he feels to uplifting and encouraging the Church is transparent in his music.

"I've always been a songwriter," says Allen. "But I've felt like it's a skill that needs to be honed. So on this project, I sat down with guys like Don Koch, Dave Clark, David Robertson and Brian White—it was songwriter boot camp," he laughs.

Asbury's latest project is once again true to the heart of the Church, from the modern spin on the early 20th century hymn "This Is My Father's World," to the scripturally-inspired Asbury/Koch-penned "I Have Seen, I Believe," revealing what a servant boy's view of the Lord's Supper might have been. "You Are My God," written by Allen along with NewSong member and singer/songwriter Michael O'Brien, not only reflects Psalm 86, but also the trials of a family friend.

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