What do you get when you mix Sandi Patty, Mariah Carey and Mahalia Jackson? With a four and a half octave range and a powerful voice in
Christian music, Judith Baker is the “real deal.” This bi-racial, ex-Jehovah’s Witness belts out her heart felt original lyrics and you will know
she is about her Father’s business. You will find yourself spanning Gospel, Praise & Worship, Southern Gospel and a little bit of Rock! With
her amazing range and diverse background, She has a unique God given gift that spans generations, denominations, genres, and octaves.
Judith is a dynamic and experienced worship leader. She is experienced with all sizes of congregations and denominations that range from
small groups to mega size. She continues to be featured at churches, retreats, revivals, fairs, amusement parks, festivals, and military
events. Judith shares “I am not interested in being another 'Christian Singer.' It is my hearts desire that God use me and minister through
me. I am more interested in being His servant” Her spirit of worship and love for singing God’s music will create an atmosphere worthy of the
calling God has placed on her life. Partner with Judith on this incredible journey and experience “music evangelism that ministers to the soul!”
Singing since the age of four, she knew at an early age music was her calling. At age 14 she wrote her first song "Mother's Day." In 1982,
she went on to compete in preliminary Miss America Pageants in her home town. She studied music for two years at Jackson Community
College under a vocal scholarship and preformed with the nationally accredited “Starfleet Ambassadors.” Judith remained active in music
ministry in her local church “Grace Baptist Church” and with her mother’s southern-gospel group “The Singing Messengers.”
In the mid 80's Judith was recruited to sing and tour with the Grammy nominated “Melodies of Praise,” a Gospel group; and the “St Vincent
DePaul’s Catholic Choir,” in Virginia. In 1988, She toured the world with the “Army Soldier Show;” and in 1989-90 the “Ms Virginia USO
Troupe.” Judith has performed for numerous dignitaries and functions to note: former Vice President Dan Quail; military Chief’s of Staff and
Generals; other politicians; the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan; and sang at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. for the ordination of the first
African-American Catholic Cardinal. She has devoted twenty-one years of her life to
serving her country through a combination of active and Reserve duty. Judith is proudly retired.
In 1996, Judith left secular music and devoted her talents to music evangelism. 1997 opened the door to her first project "A Christmas
Gospel Encore" released on cassette tape and now out of print. By 2003, the Church of the Nazarene registered Judith as a "Song
Evangelist." In 2005, Judith completed her second project entitled “In Spirit and Truth,” and she is a featured vocalist on the Christmas
complication “Yuletide Friends,” singing “Mary’s Little Boy Child," produced by Doug Gazlay . Recognition at the summer 2007 Millie Lewis
Actors, Model and Talent Convention as excelling in the performance arts lead to a brief moment in the "Billy Graham The Early Years"
movie.
Since relocation to Nashville, TN, Judith has worked with some of the best in Christian music like Worship Leader Nathan Rogers, Eddie
Crook, Barbara Roach of Jubilee Music Artist, Karen Robertson, Keith Moore founder of Indieheaven, Marvin Jones, Dave Clark, Gary & Libbie
Lide, and several combined choirs . In 2008, She contributed her "high notes" to Larnelle Harris and Allison Durham Speer on "I've Just
Seen Jesus," in a combined choir concert. You may have noticed her at the Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene Camp Meetings and
District assemblies, local fairs, and other community, military and ministry events. She has had press in the Singing News, Christian Planet
Magazine, Worship Musician Magazine, Christian Musician Magazine and made an appearance on "Music City Explosion - Inspirational." Her
latest project is a mainstream radio release of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" accompanied by Eddie Crook on piano via Jubilee Music Artists
which is getting National air time on several Southern Gospel radio stations.
Presently, when not ministering, Judith freelances in acting, modeling, photography, computers, visual graphic arts, and multimedia
productions. She has been know to create her own accompaniment DVD’s. Judith works in the studio as a background and demo vocalist
for other artist. She also pitches her original songs in different markets. With her wide range and ability to change her voice, she sings the
majority of her own background vocals creating what “Doug Gazlay” of D-grooves, calls a signature “train sound.” When not on the road.
Judith remains very active in her home church Bell Road Church of the Nazarene.
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- Assistant Worship Leader, Bell Rd Church of the Nazarene,
Nashville, TN 2009 - present
- Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene Choir 2005-2009 and
Choir Council 2007- 2009
- TN District Combined Choir - Larnelle Harris and Allison Durham
Speer
- Extra in the Billy Graham movie
- Homecoming Jubilee DVD produced by Mr. Eddie Crook
- Indieheaven's Christian Indie Alliance Momentum Awards
Nominee, Southern Gospel Artist of the Year , 2007,and multi
category nominee 2008
- Millie Lewis Actors, Models and Talent Convention (AMTC)
- Praise Team, for Barbara Roach
- Studio demo/background vocalist at Nashville, TN (various), D-
Grooves, Atlanta, GA, and Pro Media, Boise, ID
- Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene Choir, Praise Team
and occasional worship leader, SC, 2001-2005
- Registered Song Evangelist, Church of the Nazarene, 2003-
present
- Presidential Prayer Team Member, 2001- 2006
- National Day of Prayer Event Coordinator, SC, 2001-2004
- Sandia Church of the Nazarene Choir & Praise Team, NM 1997-
2000
- Boise State University, Christian Club sponsored concert, 1996
- Boise 1st Church of the Nazarene Choir & Praise Team, ID, 1995-
97
- Director of "Woman of the 90's" Pageant," VA, 1990
- USO Troupe Performer, 1988-1990
- St Vincent Charismatic Catholic Choir, VA, 1987-90
- "Melodies of Praise of Virginia", Grammy Nominated, 1985-87
- Best Female Vocalist, Adrian Co, MI, 1983
- Jackson Community College, “Starfleet Ambassadors” and
"Concert Choir", MI, 1982-1984
- Grace Baptist Church Choir MI, 1982-84
- Miss Michigan Preliminary Pageant Contestant, 1983 and 84
- The “Singing Messengers” MI, 1980-84
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- Bell Rd Church of the Nazarene Worship Ministries
- ASCAP
- Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene Choir Council
2007- 2009
- Advantage Models & Talent, Nashville, TN 2006-present
- Indieheaven, 2006-present
- Gospel Music Association, 2006-present
- The Talent Pool, ID, 1995-97
- Liz & Howard Austin, Vocal Power Course, CA, 1990
- Chris & Carol Beaty, Vocal Instruction, TN, 1989
- Dennis Buck, Vocal Coach, KY, 1988
- New Faces Talent Management, VA, 1987
- The Drayton's, Vocal Coaches, MI, 1982-84
- Jackson Community College, Voice Major, MI, 1982-84
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