Bethany Paige
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Christian/Pop Vocalist & Worship Leader
2012 Emissaries of Memphis Music Honoree
by DIVINE Staff Blogger Tiffoni Mitchell
Memphis has and is producing some of the best in the music industry. Just like a pot of New Orleans gumbo, a lot of different ingredients mixed together delivering a great taste! That’s Memphis music. Gospel, Rock ‘n’ Roll and a whole lot of Soul. Many from all over the world flock to Memphis to get their musical fix. Bethany Paige, a Christian/Pop Vocalist and Worship Leader, is one of the reasons people love the music scene here in the Bluff City. Along with her husband Kevin Paige, who has his own list of musical bragging rights, Bethany released the single “One Love” which was featured in the October 2011 issue of Worship Leader Magazine. Wife, mother, vocalist, song writer and producer just to name a few, are all a part of the thunder and lightning package of Bethany Paige. DIVINE Magazine caught up with this musical treasure for a little one on one.
DIVINE:: How does it feel to be honored with a recognition from the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission?
Bethany Paige:: It feels great! How could you not be humbled when honored in a city like Memphis where there is so much talent.
DIVINE:: What work are you doing with the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission?
Bethany Paige:: Up to this point, I had not worked with their organization but I have known about them and what great things they were doing for the music community, especially with the youth. I have now made some life long friends! They really have been a joy to work with.
DIVINE:: Speaking of Memphis? Who is your favorite Memphis musician/singer?
Bethany Paige::Without question, my husband! Aside from his many accomplishments, he is such a perfectionist! He will spend an hour trying to find the bell sound for a song! He is a killer song writer and he puts his heart and soul into every project we do. Maurice White from Earth, Wind, & Fire is a close second!
DIVINE:: How has music changed, shaped and influenced your life? When did you know that music would be a major part of your life?
Bethany Paige::I always tell my daughter ( who is a talented singer and musician herself at 10 years old!) how lucky you are if you find out while you are young what it is you are good at and what you want to do for a living. It gives you a focus and can help you find an identity early in life. I knew music was what I wanted to do at eight years old so there was no time for messing around!
DIVINE:: Tell our readers how it is to be able to share your career with your husband Kevin Paige who himself is an accomplished artist?
Bethany Paige::It is truly one of the biggest blessings in my life. I love the fact that I never have to ask him, " honey how was your day?" or " how was the gig?" because I already know! Getting to worship through music is what I love the most. Whether leading it at Lindenwood Christian Church, writing songs, or our pop gig at Alfred's on Beale, we get to live the same life.
DIVINE::Who and what has been your inspiration?
Bethany Paige::My grandmothers were both such lovely women. They were always my biggest encouragers. To this day, I always think of them before a big gig. They are in heaven now but their love and support will live with me the rest of my life.
DIVINE:: What is the best part of what you do? And, are you living your dream?
Bethany Paige:: The best part is getting to share music with my husband and daughter. Yes, I am living my dream! I make a living doing what I love to do. I wake up every day with a smile on my face.
DIVINE:: What message do you want to convey to your listeners through music?
Bethany Paige::The only message I wish to convey is the one I sing at Lindenwood, " There is hope in Jesus Christ. And He is our Savior!"
DIVINE:: What's next for Bethany Paige?
Bethany Paige:: We are currently working on our latest Christian recording project and we will also have a Christmas record release this November.
DIVINE:: Here at DIVINE, we want to encourage and inspire our readers. What words of encouragement and inspiration can you give?
Bethany Paige:: Feel blessed because we ARE blessed!
Bethany Paige is truly a star in the atmosphere of music And there is no doubt that she will continue to shine. On Thursday March 29, 2012, she will be honored by the Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission as one of the 2012’s Emissaries of Memphis Music. Bethany and her husband Kevin can also be heard each Sunday at Lindenwood Christian Church and Alfred’s on Beale Street.
DIVINE:: How does it feel to be honored with a recognition from the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission?
Bethany Paige:: It feels great! How could you not be humbled when honored in a city like Memphis where there is so much talent.
DIVINE:: What work are you doing with the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission?
Bethany Paige:: Up to this point, I had not worked with their organization but I have known about them and what great things they were doing for the music community, especially with the youth. I have now made some life long friends! They really have been a joy to work with.
DIVINE:: Speaking of Memphis? Who is your favorite Memphis musician/singer?
Bethany Paige::Without question, my husband! Aside from his many accomplishments, he is such a perfectionist! He will spend an hour trying to find the bell sound for a song! He is a killer song writer and he puts his heart and soul into every project we do. Maurice White from Earth, Wind, & Fire is a close second!
Bethany with husband, Kevin
Bethany Paige::I always tell my daughter ( who is a talented singer and musician herself at 10 years old!) how lucky you are if you find out while you are young what it is you are good at and what you want to do for a living. It gives you a focus and can help you find an identity early in life. I knew music was what I wanted to do at eight years old so there was no time for messing around!
DIVINE:: Tell our readers how it is to be able to share your career with your husband Kevin Paige who himself is an accomplished artist?
Bethany Paige::It is truly one of the biggest blessings in my life. I love the fact that I never have to ask him, " honey how was your day?" or " how was the gig?" because I already know! Getting to worship through music is what I love the most. Whether leading it at Lindenwood Christian Church, writing songs, or our pop gig at Alfred's on Beale, we get to live the same life.
DIVINE::Who and what has been your inspiration?
Bethany Paige::My grandmothers were both such lovely women. They were always my biggest encouragers. To this day, I always think of them before a big gig. They are in heaven now but their love and support will live with me the rest of my life.
DIVINE:: What is the best part of what you do? And, are you living your dream?
Bethany Paige:: The best part is getting to share music with my husband and daughter. Yes, I am living my dream! I make a living doing what I love to do. I wake up every day with a smile on my face.
DIVINE:: What message do you want to convey to your listeners through music?
Bethany Paige::The only message I wish to convey is the one I sing at Lindenwood, " There is hope in Jesus Christ. And He is our Savior!"
DIVINE:: What's next for Bethany Paige?
Bethany Paige:: We are currently working on our latest Christian recording project and we will also have a Christmas record release this November.
DIVINE:: Here at DIVINE, we want to encourage and inspire our readers. What words of encouragement and inspiration can you give?
Bethany Paige:: Feel blessed because we ARE blessed!
Bethany Paige is truly a star in the atmosphere of music And there is no doubt that she will continue to shine. On Thursday March 29, 2012, she will be honored by the Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission as one of the 2012’s Emissaries of Memphis Music. Bethany and her husband Kevin can also be heard each Sunday at Lindenwood Christian Church and Alfred’s on Beale Street.
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Attend the Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission's 2012 Emissaries of Memphis Music Event
Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7 p.m.
University of Memphis Holiday Inn, 3700 Central Avenue
For ticket information and additional details visit http://www.memphismusic.org/Attachments/Women_EM.htm
For more on Memphis Music visit http://www.memphismusic.org
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Official Website: http://www.kevinandbethanypaige.net
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