Paige Omartian
| Paige Omartian | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paige Armstrong |
| Born | June 9, 1990 |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, TV host, speaker, and author |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Whiplash |
| Website |
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Paige Omartian (née Armstrong born June 9, 1990) is an American Christian rock singer-songwriter, speaker, and author. She is signed to Whiplash Records and has released one album, titled Wake Up, under that label. Armstrong is known for her feature on a Bath & Body Works holiday compilation album sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.[1] In addition, Armstrong hosted iShine KNECT, a Christian tween show on TBN during its first two seasons.[2]
Early life
Omartian was born Paige Armstrong on June 9, 1990[3] in Florida[4] to Gary and Donna Armstrong. Growing up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania,[4] her passions were singing, acting, and songwriting.
Struggle with cancer
In the spring of 2001, Omartian began experiencing pains in her legs. It was assumed by doctors that the pains were a result of growth, but she was later diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a cancerous bone tumor, on her right leg.[1] The tumor kept her hospitalized and she experienced many regular cancer symptoms, such as hair loss, trouble walking, and acid reflux disease, as she was unable to eat many foods.[1]
During her treatment through chemotherapy, she maintained a positive attitude as she began writing songs about the way she felt during her trials.[1] It was this positive attitude that gained the attention of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and they arranged for her record a Bath & Body Works holiday CD in Nashville, Tennessee with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Martina McBride. In addition, Armstrong was featured on national news programs such as Today and Extra.[5][6][7] At the time of her appearance on The Today Show in 2005, Armstrong was in remission. To date, she is completely cancer-free.
Music career
Omartian went on to become a recording artist and host of the Christian tween/teen show, iShine KNECT on Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2008. Her debut album, Wake Up, was released on October 6, 2009. It was released through Whiplash Records and promoted by iShine Records. The lyrical themes center around apathy and her hatred of it, as shown in the title track and another song titled, "Apathy".
Unlike most iShine artists, who prefer a pop sound, Omartian performs rock, with many of her songs featuring fast-paced guitar solos, loud bass performance, and occasionally, harsh vocals. She refers to her musical style as "spunk rock."
Personal life
On November 11, 2011, Armstrong married her record producer, Chris Omartian, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is son of Grammy Award-winning producer Michael Omartian and best-selling author Stormie Omartian.[8]
Book
In August 2012, she released her first book with Harvest House Publishers titled Wake Up, Generation.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–11 | iShine KNECT | Host / herself | TV series |
Discography
| Released | Title | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2009 | Wake Up | Whiplash Records |
Video
- 2009: Sermonettes from Paige
References
- 1 2 3 4 Paige Armstrong Today Show Interview 2005 on YouTube
- ↑ "iShine KNECT". tbn.org. Retrieved 04-02-2011. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ Paige Armstrong (PaigeHasAStory) on Twitter twitter.com. Retrieved 04-02-2011.
- 1 2 "Artists - Whiplash Records". whiplashrecords.com. Retrieved 2011-04-20.
- ↑ Paige Armstrong | iShineLIVE.com ishinelive.com. Retrieved 04-02-2011.
- ↑ "Check Out New Singer Paige Armstrong!". Cosmo Girl/Seventeen Magazine. October 18, 2009.
- ↑ "Paige Armstrong Artist Profile", New Release Tuesday, http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=2617
- ↑ "Paige Armstrong To Marry Music Producer Chris Omartian". Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- ↑ Omartian, Paige (2012). Wake up, generation. Eugene, Or.: Harvest House Publishers. ISBN 978-0736945776.