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Artist
Kelly Murray
6+ albums
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about
Kelly cannot remember a time before she considered herself a musician. Just as Ray Charles once said, "I was born with my music inside of me. That's the only explanation I know of." Born and raised in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC, Kelly was involved in music-related activities ranging from church choirs and worship teams to school bands and choruses. While Kelly began taking piano lessons at the age of four, it wasn't until her early teen years that Kelly began to write her own music. “I can still remember when it all started. I had just purchased Jewel's debut album “Pieces of You” and was completely mesmerized by what I heard.” says Kelly. “Jewel wasn't afraid to be vulnerable. Listening to her music was like hearing the journal entries of a soulmate. I was so inspired that I pulled out a notepad right then and there and began to write. I've been writing on a regular basis ever since.” During these teen years, Kelly also began to develop a passion for knowing Christ and making Him known. “The Lord drew me to Himself at a very young age. I was very fortunate to grow up in a godly home and to have many spiritual role models that poured into my life during these years. I was so blessed.” After graduating high school, Kelly moved to the New York City area to study music at Nyack College. She then transferred to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, to finish her degree as a Worship and Music Ministries major. During these years she continued to be involved in worship
