Mary Rice Hopkins
Mary Rice Hopkins is an American Christian musician who has written hundreds of songs for children and adults. She currently lives in Southern California.
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Background information | |
Genres | Christian, Children |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, fiddle |
Labels | Big Steps 4 U, administered by Music Services |
Website | www |
Hopkins has been in the music ministry for over 30 years and has over twenty albums.[1] She was influenced musically by her parents and brothers. Her brothers originated the country-gospel band Brush Arbor, which won the Academy of Country Music award for Vocal Group of the Year in 1974. [2] With Wendy Hofheimer, she recorded three albums as "Wendy & Mary" for Sparrow Records.[3]
Hopkins has also written several children's books, as well as curriculum books that accompany her albums. Her distributor is Big Steps 4 U. According to her web site, she uses her music and ministry to share God's love and spread the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.[4] In 1997, she received a lifetime achievement award from Point Loma Nazarene University, where she studied communications and Christian education.[5]
In 2005, Hopkins teamed up with puppeteer Darcie Maze.[6] Together they travel the country doing concerts. They also have a television show on the TBN network and the Smile of a Child network entitled, Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart. [7][8] The episodes incorporate the use of puppetry, music, and Scripture to speak to children about relevant life issues. A DVD that contains two of the show's episodes has received the Dove Foundation Seal of Approval[9] and the show itself received a Parent's Television Council Seal of Approval.[10]
Album list
- Dancing in the Desert (2010)
- Get On Board (2007)
- A Very Mary Christmas (2006)
- Sing through the Year (2004)
- ABC's of Praise (unknown year)
- Canciones Para Toda La Familia (2004)
- Sleep Little One (2009)
- Come On Home - Parables Jesus Told (2002)
- Wendy and Mary Collection (unknown year)
- Workmanship (2000)
- Miracle Mud (2000)
- Kids Kamp (1999)
- Juggling Mom (1999)
- In the Beginning - Songs from the book of Genesis (1999)
- Whispering Wind (1997)
- In My Garden (1995)
- If I Knew How to Moo (1995)
- Mary Christmas (1993)
- Lighthouse (1992)
- Good Buddies (1991)
- 15 Singable Songs (1991)
- Come Meet Jesus (1990)
References
- "Mary Rice Hopkins, Family / Children's Music, Resources". Maryricehopkins.com. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- "About Wayne Rice". Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- "More About Mary". Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- "Statement of Faith". Mary Rice Hopkins. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- "Mary Rice Hopkins, Family / Children's Music, Resources". Maryricehopkins.com. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- "Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart".
- "Mary Rice Hopkins - Puppets With A Heart - Watch Us - TBN Programs". Tbn.org. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- "Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart Review by The Dove Foundation". Dove.org. 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
- "Mary Rice Hopkins & Puppets with a Heart". Parentstv.org. 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2013-04-01.