Michael O’Brien
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Michael leading worship on a big stage in front of a full room

Michael O’Brien

“One of my greatest joys in life is leading God’s people in worship.”

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32 years in full-time ministry2,400+ eventsFormer lead singer of Newsong

Upcoming

Where I’m going

All dates
  1. Oct 16–17Lynchburg, VAFriday – SaturdayThomas Road Baptist ChurchExtraordinary Women’s Conference
  2. Oct 18Moneta, VASundayEastlake Community ChurchSunday morning
  3. Oct 25Augusta, GASundayAbilene Baptist ChurchSunday worship
  4. Nov 2–4Asheville, NCMonday – WednesdayThe CoveAlbert Mohler at The Cove
  5. Dec 4–5Birnamwood, WIFriday – SaturdaySchairer’s Autumn AcresChristmas Concert
  6. Dec 18Morristown, TNFridayChristmas Concert

Don’t see your town? Ask me about your date.

My story

Through the years

  1. First Cassette Cover
    1990

    California

    Someone needs to tell them

    We lived in California at the time and I recorded a project called Someone Needs to Tell Them. That was my first cassette. Heidi and I had met singing in the Heritage Singers, and we’d been married about a year.

  2. Twila Paris and the Beyond a Dream team
    1994

    Nashville

    Three songs at number one

    I signed a deal back in 1994 on Benson Records. We ended up with three number one singles on the radio.

    • If Ever I Forget
    • Nothin’ Gonna Turn Me Around
    • What Held You on the Cross
  3. Back with Newsong
    1999

    On the road

    Lead singer of Newsong

    Then I joined Newsong in 1999 as their lead singer. I got to sing “When God Made You” with Natalie Grant, and “Before the Day” and “Psalm 40” off of Rescue. If you add up travel dates and studio dates, I was gone about 235, 240 days out of the year.

  4. At the keys
    2006

    Home

    His ways are best

    I ended up being in the Christian industry for over 12 years. I learned a lot about myself back then, and God was gracious enough to teach me that His ways are not always my ways, but His ways are best.

  5. The Whole Clan
    Today

    Coleman Falls, Virginia

    Still leading God’s people

    It’s been 32 years of full-time ministry now and over 2,400 events. These days I get to make records with my family. Crown Him has duets with all of us, and All I Have Is Christ has duets with all my children. Heidi and I live in Coleman Falls now, close to Lynchburg, so we can be near the grandkids.

  6. The whole storyRead my story, see the family album, and copy a bio for your bulletin.

When asked if I still enjoy doing this, my usual response comes from the movie Chariots of Fire:

“I feel God’s pleasure when I’m leading God’s people in worship.”

Book Michael

Do you have questions or want to book a concert?

Send me a note and tell me about your church or event. I lead Sunday mornings, conferences and retreats, concerts, Christmas concerts, and marriage events with Heidi.

Or email me directly

michael@michaelo.org

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