Cindy Morgan

Cindy Lavonne Morgan was born on June 4, 1968, in Harrogate, Tennessee. She began her career in contemporary Christian music in the early 1990s. Her debut album, “Real Life,” released in 1992, immediately distinguished her in the genre. This album gained significant industry recognition, earning her six Dove Award nominations. These nominations included New Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, and Recorded Music Packaging of the Year. She won the New Artist category, marking an important early career milestone. The album also produced two CHR number one singles, “Let It Be Love” and “It’s Gonna Be Heaven,” blending pop/R&B with gospel.

Following her debut success, Morgan released “A Reason to Live” in 1993, which further solidified her standing in the music industry, earning another Dove Award nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her third album, “Under the Waterfall,” was released in 1994. Throughout her career, she has accumulated a total of 14 Dove Awards and received two GRAMMY nominations, highlighting her sustained impact and artistry. Her discography includes numerous other albums, such as “Listen” (1996), “The Loving Kind” (1998), “Elementary” (2001), and “Postcards” (2006). In 2010, under her married name Brouwer, she formed the duo St. Lola in the Fields with Jeremy Bose, releasing “High Atop the Houses and the Towns.

In late 2012, Morgan partnered with singer/songwriter Andrew Greer for the “Hymns for Hunger” Tour alongside Food for the Hungry. This initiative aimed to raise awareness and resources for hunger relief efforts both locally and internationally. Her career also includes collaborations and contributions beyond solo albums, demonstrating her versatility as a singer, songwriter, and author. More recently, in 2023, she received a Dove Award for producing the Inspirational Album of the Year, indicating her continued influence and presence in the music industry.