Marty Raybon
Sep 12, 2011
Country artist Marty Raybon, the former lead singer of 90's group, Shenandoah, recently spent a week in Colombia with the children's charity, Compassion International.
"There have been moments in my life when I realized it was more than just an event I was part of," said Raybon of his experience in Colombia. "It changed my perspective of understanding that the needs of others are greater than my own." Raybon sang lead for Shenandoah from 1985 - 1996. During that time the group recorded nine studio albums and charted a string of top-10 songs including five number ones.
Raybon is the latest Country artist to embrace Compassion International since the organization reached out to the Country community earlier this year. Other Country artists include John Berry, Emerson Drive, Jeff Bates, bluegrass duo The Roys, and Buddy Jewell.
BNA recording artists, The Lunabelles were also on the trip to Columbia with Raybon.
Zane King, Compassion International's Artist Relations Regional Director, is not surprised by the number of Country artists who have embraced Compassion. "To me, the concern and care is just indicative of the American spirit that embodies the heart and soul of Country Music," said Compassion International's Artist Relations Regional Director, Zane King.
"I live in country of plenty, where I am guilty of want more than need," added Raybon. "This experience of doing for others and seeing the joy in the eyes of children who cannot help themselves is more than just rewarding... it's compassion."
For more on Marty Raybon visit www.martyraybon.com. And for the latest happenings with Compassion International go to www.compassion.com.
By Jim Asker
