Growing up in Southern Arkansas, it would have been difficult for
someone to predict a top 10 hit from Jim Murphy. Nor a rapidly climbing
follow-up single. Jim likes to think that's the only way God works. Through people
who know it wasn't by their strength or abilities, but His.
Jim's second album release has been met with critical acclaim musically, and
obvious annointing spiritually. The Inspirational meets AC album
mixes sounds of Chris Rice, MercyMe, and Chris Tomlin to create a well received
sound all his own.
Reinventing the beloved Twila Paris hit "How Beautiful" with
a fanfare of guitar, strings, and energy, helped propel Jim into the
top 10 before
releasing his next single "Start All Over". Start All Over,
a song based on the poem by Dr. Woodrow Kroll of Back to the Bible
has brought
huge attention to Jim's ministry and latest single. Dr. Kroll and Back to the
Bible reaches half of the world's population and have actively
promoted the song upon hearing it.
Jim was called into the ministry in a very unlikely way. Members of
the Southern Gospel megagroup The Martins, talked Jim into recording
a
small "starter project" that Murphy likes to pretend never
existed. But what The Martins saw initially, has progressed and developed
into an
emerging force in Christian Music. Backed by Mission House Music, a
quickly expanding label, Murphy has seen a lot of positive press and
publicity.
Most recently, Jim has been on three separate radio tours promoting
his new album "Everything Changes". He is embarking on yet
another
amidst his touring schedule that is taking him all over the country.
Jim admits, "When God blesses you with unexplainable success,
it isn't right
to stand still and just let it happen. You must take the tools He gives
you, and actively help to advance his Kingdom. So the busy schedule
is
fine with me."
Jim is a proud husband and a father to three beautiful children who
are already beginning to show signs of musicality.
Something that Jim jokingly admits is only scary at best. The family
man is quick to give all the Glory to the Lord, and
all the credit to his wife, Beth.
Through Gods Grace alone, Jim's music has been far reaching. Touching
the lives of countless individuals and reaching virtually every corner
of the globe.
Jims' Music has been featured on Numerous Popular Radio Networks such
as "American Family Radio", "Moody Broadcasting", "UCB
Europe", "
Pilgrim Radio Network", "Back to the Bible", as well
as Hundreds of other stations here in the U.S. and Abroad. "My
Prayer is that People will see God's
love and plan of salvation through my Music." To say I am humbled
that God has placed His trust in me to bring others to Salvation is
a complete understatement.
It is an absolute awesome responsibility that I take with great Pride
and one that drives me as an artist."