Michael English

Michael and Marcie English

When Michael English launched his solo career a decade ago, he feared he had no Christian testimony to share with others. His stunning  Curb Records album, HEAVEN TO EARTH, is ringing proof that the intervening years have brought him strength, wisdom, and a powerful message.

Few of his peers have faced as many tribulations. Several years ago, Michael English confessed an extra-marital affair that nearly destroyed his life. His beloved and always supportive grandmother died when he began to rebuild his music career. His only brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during the production of HEAVEN TO EARTH. And just as this album's title single was issued as his comeback single, Michael English spent 30 agonizing days in treatment to overcome an addiction to prescribed pain medication.

The North Carolina native was raised in a strict religious environment.  English rose to fame as a member of The Gaither Vocal Band in 1984 - 91; and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Bill Gaither has remained his friend and mentor ever since. The young powerhouse vocalist never sought a solo spotlight, but the size of his talent could not be denied. He signed his first solo recording contract in 1991.

During his "exile" from Christian music English lost his recording contract. But Curb Records was quick to sign him as a pop artist, by releasing his "Healing" duet with Wynonna and his 1995 album HEALING. The company followed through with English's pop album FREEDOM in 1996. From it, "Your Love Amazes Me" became a top-10 hit on the Adult-Contemporary charts. To his surprise, English found that although he felt the Christian industry had turned its back on him, Christian Music fans never did. They showered him with love and forgiveness when he toured in support of FREEDOM in 1996 - 97.

In 2000, through Curb Records, Michael released a new album, HEAVEN TO EARTH, premiering it on Trinity Broadcast Network show, "Praise the Lord." While on this show, Michael gave a powerful testimony about how the Lord brought him through the pain in his life and his struggle with his addiction to painkillers, and his rehab experiences. This testimony offered hope to many viewers that were hooked on pain killers.

In 2002, Michael married Marcie Stambaugh in Nashville, TN with family and friends support. They have one child.  Michael and Marcie are dedicating time and passion to help orphans of the world by serving as Ambassadors of Goodwill for The Stars Foundation and spearheading fundraising campaigns for World Orphans Day. The Stars Foundation is the Initiating Sponsor of World Orphans Day.

Marcie English is spearheading the Nashville Chapter of The Stars Foundation, with World Orphans Day Gala a highlight event each year, and will serve on the Board of Governors of the Chapter in Nashville. Jennifer Mann Wise is serving as Tennessee Events Coordinator and is building the  Board of Governors with Marcie and Michael's support.