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Bio for contemporary Christian artist, and songwriter: Don Tipton

Once in awhile an artist comes along that does not quite fit the mold. They are not just another artist that is shaped from the cookie cutter that the music industry tries to use in shaping musicians, and their music to sound the way that record executives think they should sound, and their idea of what the artist should look like in order for them to be big stars, and for their music to sell in the public market place.
Even the Christian record companies have fallen into the trap that all artists have to have a certain look, or style of music to be what they consider successful.
What is success in Christian music anyway? Is success being able to sell millions of albums, or is it being able to stand before God on judgment day knowing you did your best to serve Him with the talents, and gifts He has given you.
Something tells me that a lot of the Christian musicians of today will stand before the Lord on judgment day, and though they have sold millions of albums, God will look at them, and say, depart from me, I never knew you.
Success in the eyes of God is simply this, did you do your best to honor God with the talents He has given you? Have you shared the gospel message, and spoken the truth of God in your music without compromise, or fear of what the world will think of you? Were you true to His calling, or did you sell out to the music industry machine that says, walk this way, talk this way, sound this way, and you will be a success!
Yes, once in awhile an artist comes along who is not afraid to speak the truth of God in their music. To share the word of God without compromise, and the desire to worship, and praise the risen Lord Jesus Christ without apology.
Don Tipton is one of those artists who lays it all on the line in the lyrics of his songs. Why?
It is simple, because Don Tipton is out to please God, and honor Him, and not man, or the music industry machine.
Don Tipton may never sell millions of albums, but when He stands before God on judgment day, he will know he has done his best to be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, who is the author, and finisher of his faith.
Born in southern Ohio, where he learned to play guitar from his Uncle Howard who taught him a few basic chords.
Don was brought up in a musical family, that would gather on Saturday nights to share a meal, and then play country music on an old front porch for friends, and neighbors.
In high school Don was introduced to rock music, and started a band with his best friend Al. They were called, The American Destiny, and they mostly played at high school dances, birthday parties, and local festivals.
After graduation, Don, and Al started a band they called , Magic Mountain, and they played in bars, and nightclubs around southern Ohio.
In 1976 Don, and his wife were born again, and became new Christians. They decided, to take their small child, and move to Detroit, Michigan. Together they spent the next twenty years, raising four daughters, and growing in the Lord, with Don being active in their local church worship band.
Don played in several Christian rock bands during this time. Those bands played at coffee houses, youth meetings, churches, and even opened a few times for some big name Christian acts.
These bands played all original material, most of which was written by Don himself.
In 1996, Don decided to go solo, so Don, his wife, and youngest daughter ( who was a senior in high school), moved to Nashville, TN.
Don released his first solo album called , Holy Fire, in October 2005.
Now, thanks to the modern day internet, Don Tipton songs are being heard all over the world on web sites, artist sites, podcasts, internet mp3 downloads, and blog sites.
The album, Holy Fire, along with his first secular country album, Raised On Country, are both available at www.cdbaby.com/all/tipton, or if you prefer digital MP3 downloads, you can go to www.soundclick.com/dontipton or, you can purchase, and download them from iTunes.
The album, Holy Fire, is full of his passionate love for Christ.
Acoustic guitar driven songs that are filled with the word of God, and truly anointed by the Spirit of God..
Prepare yourself to be taken into the presence of God through modern worship, and praise music from contemporary Christian artist, and songwriter - Don Tipton. Once in awhile a rare gem comes along in the Christian music industry. Don Tipton is one of those gems.

For booking, and other information about,
Don Tipton Ministries
Phone:(615)349-3970
Artist website: www.dontipton.com
email: dontipministries@dontipton.com

Coming soon! A new album by Don Tipton called, High Time.
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Phone: (615)349-3970

Country Artist & Songwriter: Don E Tipton,
Growing up in the hills of southern Ohio in a musically talented family, country music is in his blood, heart felt songs such as, "It Was Country", a song based on his Saturday night family get gatherings to share a meal, and then listen to his Uncle Howard, and family play country music, until he reached the age of thirteen when he got his first guitar, which is told of in the song, "I Was Raised On Country". His Uncle Howard taught him a few basic guitar chords, and music was seared into his life forever. To this day, Don E Tipton has written hundreds of songs that until recently, when he finally made the move to Nashville, were never heard outside his family, and friends, and now because of the modern day internet, Don E Tipton songs are being heard around the world, from the sweet love songs written thru the inspiration of the love of his life, his wife Paula, songs such as, "A Little Good Lovin'", and "Love Song From My Heart" , to the beautiful duet ballad, "I'll Be Here For You", sung with the accompaniment of his oldest daughter, Gabrelle Ricketts, (an awesome musician, and singer in her own right), to the traditional country sound of, "In Fifteen Minutes".

These are songs that will touch you where you live, because you will find yourself relating to their message. Don E Tipton's style of music can not be held to a single style, from the country rock sounds of, "When Love Arrives", to the Rockabilly sounds of, "A Little Slice of Paradise", there's even a country waltz song by the name of, "Could Have Been Me", a song written through the inspiration of the many men, Don E Tipton has counseled over the years, who had a good woman, and a good marriage until temptation entered their lives, and they broke the vows of their marriage, and afterwards, live with the quilt, and regret, from a moment of weakness, and now have to endure the bitter result of their unfaithfulness.

These are songs that will move you, and touch you right where you live.

Country Artist & Songwriter: Don E Tipton, and his first solo Country album, "Raised On Country", and be on the look out for his upcoming album called, "Play Your Cards Right",due out this year. More of this man's unique brand of music that is filled with real life experiences, and memories that almost come alive as you hear them told about in his songs.
Check out Don E Tipton's artist website at www.donetipton.dontipton.com
You can purchase the CD "Raised On Country" at www.cdbaby.com/all/dontipton

Jesus Christ is steady as a Rock!
Have you asked Him into your heart, if not, what are you waiting for ? Say this prayer with me!

Dear Jesus,
I come before you now, knowing that I am a sinner. I ask you to forgive me of all my sins, and cleanse me from all unrighteousness, and clothe me with your forgiveness, and your robe of righteousness. I repent of all my past failures, and short comings. I know I've missed the mark, but please come into my heart, and my life right now, and fill me with your Holy Spirit, and baptize me in that same Holy Spirit. Teach me to live for you from this day forward. Give me a hunger for your word & a desire to serve you all the days of my life. AMEN!!!!


If you've just prayed that prayer then I'd like to welcome you to the family of God! Drop us an Email at dontipministries@dontipton.com , and tell us about your decision to follow Christ, we'd love to hear from you, and pray for you, and please tell others about us, so we may share the good news of the gospel with them also. We are at www.dontipton.com . Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

I urge you to now find someone & tell them about the decision you just made, for with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Please find a bible believing, Spirit filled church, and attend regularly, and spent time in prayer, and fellowship with God, read the bible daily. There are some links at the top left hand side on each page of this site to aid you in your study of God's Word, and your daily walk with Christ!

May God richly Bless you now & forever!

His Servant, Don Tipton