CAROLYN HARRIS

Has been nominated in the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards (online) in the following categories:

MUSIC (International) – Christian Best International Christian Song “Standing On Faith Alone” Congratulations and good luck, 2007 MAGAZINE AWARDS COMMITTEE Toronto Exclusive Magazine

I would like say "Thank you" to the committee for the Nomination and say:

Congratulations to the winner-Veronica Lopez for her hit song

"Just Imagine (Homeless)"

Carolyn Huffman Harris was born the fifth child, of Howard Preston and Leona Bland Huffman, of Sinking Creek , Virginia. She grew up in Craig County and attended Maywood School and New Castle High School. She was a graduate of the class of 1975 of New Castle High School. She attended Lewis Gale School of CLA’s where he obtained her degree in Medical Technology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and certified by the Health Education and Welfare. On August 25^th, 1978, she married James Wayne Harris of Shawsville, Virginia. They reside on Singing Creek at their home, Little Pine Grove, with one daughter, Michelle Dawn. Carolyn went on to work at Montgomery County Hospital for two years and then made a career move to Virginia Tech in 1980. She has twenty-two years of service with Virginia Tech and worked in Chemistry, Biology and the last eighteen years in Human Nutrition and Foods. She is the author of ten research articles and one book chapter related to her research in the area of Foods and Cereal Chemistry.

She also writes lyrics to songs and has composed many gospel music hymns. Several are copyrighted in Washington, D.C. Also, she is a musician playing acoustic guitar, twelve string guitar, electric bass and mandolin. She has performed on stage since she was a freshman in high school. In September of 1991 she sang at the Roanoke Civic Center for the Great Gospel Sing-Off put on by Praise Promotions. Carolyn can be found performing all around the New River Valley and at many events in Giles and Craig County.

New Life Gospel Singers 1991

JoeAnn Duncan & Carolyn Harris

2002

Growing up as a farm girl, Carolyn learned many skills from her Father and Mother. Many of these helped in Carolyn’s imagination with writing and performing music. She loves as audience. Although many opportunities were given for her to perform professionally she remained loyal to the home life which is what she enjoys most with her family. Carolyn had many aunts and uncles from both sides of the family but agrees that her Uncle Reverend Charles Sullivan Bland, Jr. was the most influential of all her relatives when it came to remaining loyal to her Christian ties and Gospel Music. She is a member of the Gravel Hill Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Simmonsville, Virginia, where she is a Trustee and Superintendent of the Sunday School. She teaches adult Sunday School.

ABOUT ME

I love country living. Most of my life revolves around music. I like to listen to it, go to concerts, and perform it. I play acoustic guitar, electric bass, mandolin and twelve string guitar. Songwriting is something I enjoy doing. I have been writing since age 14. "Standing on Faith Alone" is currently on a Limited Edition CD produced by Paramount Group in Nashville, Tennessee. You can see the lyrics and the story and video behind the song under my blog entries. Also in the blog section is another great song , "I Reach For You." It is the best song that I have written in 2006. A friend of mine, Nancy Shoulders, who loves Gospel Praise music inspired me to try my pen at writing this type of hymn. I must say it turned out very well. She writes songs as well. I am married to my husband, Jim. We have been married for 29 years. We have one daughter, Michelle. She is a Junior at Virginia Tech this year. GO HOKIES!!! I have a solid and firm belief in God. I read, pray and teach God's word. This may not seem cool to everyone. That's okay. Everyone has to find their own way. I never push my faith on anyone. My family are all NASCAR Fans. My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon,Car #24. My daughter is a fan of Car #88, Dale, Jr. I have two cats, Prance and Lucky. Also we have a Golden Retriever named Grace. They are actually family pets and all very beautiful. I live on part of our family farm and I am a country girl. I am active in my church and community. Living in the beautiful mountains of Virginia reminds me every day how blessed I am to be here. I enjoy listening to Country Music, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Gospel Praise and 70's Rock& Roll.

Michelle, Carolyn & Jim

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