Johannah Mackin

biography

My Confession of Faith:

"My one desire is to worship God. And not just on Sunday morning, but with every breath, for every day, for the rest of my life. My words, my talents, my actions, my thoughts, my dreams, my relationships, my finances, my attitudes,- all of these things give me opportunity either to praise God or to curse Him. Even in the dark night of my soul, you will find me praising the God who continues to apprehend me. I will not let Him go. I am holding on to the hem of the One who has forever changed my life.

This is all I am. This is all I know...Jesus, my beginning and my end."

How the Music Began:

Johannah wrote her first song in seventh grade and performed it at a school concert. Though her feet could barely reach the pedal, she knew that music and writing would be a special part of her life. Since then Johannah has kept a daily journal, and many of those entries have become songs on her albums. In 1996 Johannah joined the Fragile Hearts Band playing keyboard and singing. That experience, though lasting only a year, was a pivotal point in her decision to pursue singing and songwriting.

In 1998, Johannah produced her first solo album with a friend in Nashville. It was comprised of five songs taken from the pages of her journal. "More Than Words" turned out to be more successful than Johannah imagined, as listeners expressed their appreciation and enjoyment of the honesty and reality of the lyrics. As more people began to ask when the next album was coming, Johannah began to prepare for her sophomore project.

In 2000,  she started working with a producer on her second album, this time featuring ten songs. A year and a half later, (December 2001),  and a month after the birth of her first child, “If Ever” was released by Turning Point Records. Since the release Johannah has been promoting the album through concerts, radio play, and on the internet.

Her "fans" would say there is a depth that Johannah possesses that’s not often seen or heard in artists. Her vocals and lyrics seem to reach the very heart of the listener. Johannah would say that her inspiration comes from a deep well of faith in God and the mystery of Christ living in her. As she continues to pursue her call through music, her real desire is to use the gifts God has given to encourage believers, to share the gospel with those that don’t know Jesus yet, and in all things, to give glory to God.

Performances    (a partial list)

Kristy Starling opening artist- South Portland, ME

Vision New England's Congress - Boston, MA

First Baptist Church - Atlanta, GA

Greg Long opening artist - South Portland, ME

Tammy Trent opening artist - South Portland, ME

Hampton Beach Music Festival - Hampton Beach, NH

WMSJ's Family Day in the Park - Portland, ME

Maranatha Coffee House - Sanford, ME

The Rapids -  Westbrook, ME

L.A. Cafe - Lewiston, ME

Park Avenue Church of God - Portland, ME

The House of David  - Old Orchard Beach, ME

New England Arts Festival - Windham, ME

Ossippee Valley Christian School - Cornish, ME

David Mallet opening artist- Deertrees Harrison, ME

North River Community Church- Pembroke,MA

Church of the Palms- Sarasota, FL

Central Assembly of God- Vero Beach, FL

First Free Baptist Church- Dexter, ME

United Methodist Church- Gorham, ME

St.Joseph's Catholic Church- Bridgton, ME