Foothills of Faith
Cowboy Gospel · Praise & Worship · Seasonal & Special
Original, Scripture-rooted country gospel from Merinda and Tom Crowder, written and recorded in the foothills of Greene County, Tennessee.
Welcome
Songs that carry Scripture in the language of classic country
We're glad you're here. Merinda writes the words and Tom builds the music, and every song starts with God's Word. You'll hear steel, fiddle, and honest storytelling, with one message running through it all: the grace and faithfulness of Jesus.
Pull up a chair, play a song or two, and let it point your heart toward Him.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Psalm 150:6
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Featured songs
Start here
Six songs that are a good first listen. Press play on any of them.
The music
Songs from the foothills
Twenty songs, each grown out of a passage of Scripture. Press play on any song, or play a whole category straight through.
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All twenty songs
Listen straight through on SoundCloud without leaving the page.About us
A faith-country gospel ministry
Based in the mountains of northeastern Tennessee.
Our story
Foothills of Faith
Foothills of Faith is a faith-country gospel ministry based in the mountains of northeastern Tennessee. We write, record, and share original songs that bring the timeless truth of Scripture into the language of classic country music.
Our songs grow out of Scripture and real life. Grace, healing, redemption, baptism, and the faithfulness of God run through them. The sound is neotraditional country: steel, fiddle, storytelling, and a gravelly heart, written for churches, cowboy churches, and anyone whose heart is open to hear.
We live and create in Greene County, Tennessee, among the foothills. The name is both geography and calling: we stand where everyday life meets the larger truth of the gospel.
Merinda Crowder
Lyrics
Writing lyrics is one of the ways the Lord has allowed me to worship Him and share His truth. Each song begins with research in His Word and is then crafted to give Him glory first of all. My prayer is that these songs will draw those who do not yet believe to faith in Christ and encourage those who already walk with Him to go deeper.
Tom Crowder
Music, vocals & production
I was raised in small country churches in rural North Carolina. Singing seemed to be a part of the Crowder family, and I enjoyed singing in and out of the church at an early age. Country & Western music, as well as Texas Swing, was a big part of my public performances. Now, I sing to praise and worship my Savior, Jesus Christ.
Our mission
We believe God has called us to write and sing songs that reflect His Word, proclaim His saving grace and mercy, and point people to Jesus.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we desire for the gospel to reach every heart, to open those still in need to the saving grace of Jesus, and to strengthen believers in their walk with Christ.
Why we sing
Worship through music is God's idea
From the Psalms to Revelation, Scripture calls God's people to praise Him with voice and instrument.
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.
Exodus 15:2Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Acts 16:25Lyrics
The words to every song
Lyrics by Merinda Crowder. Tap a title to read it.
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Contact
We would love to hear from you.
For churches, cowboy churches, radio stations, events, listeners, and all believers.
Ministry & booking
If you're looking for country gospel that carries a clear message for a service, gathering, or broadcast, tell us a little about it. Songs are available for streaming and for live ministry.
FoothillsOfFaithMusic@gmail.comWhere we are
Greene County, Tennessee