KAREN FISHER: Just Like Me

Karen Fisher

Just Like Me

© 2003 Karen Fisher (634479838507)

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This singer/songwriter offers original pop/contemporary Christian music with driving guitars and thought-provoking lyrics.

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When it comes to music, Karen can't remember a time when she didn't absolutely love every aspect of it. As a toddler she would sit at the piano and peck out songs she'd heard either at church or on the radio. Her solo debut came out of fear...her sister's. At the last minute her sister refused to go on stage and Karen stepped right up and filled the gap. Karen began writing songs at a very young age. Her mom encouraged her to take piano lessons but that was short lived due to the fact that playing by ear was a lot easier than practicing scales...a choice she regrets even to this day!

Karen continued writing and singing all the way through college. In 1990, after graduating from Samford University in Birmingham, AL, she made plans to move to Nashville. Yet "many are a man's plans, but the Lord determines his path." Indeed God was leading Karen, but not to Nashville. He wanted her in Texas... Midland, Texas. Midland held more than just a job for Karen, it held a brand new life. She met her husband, Burt, at a mutual friend's wedding and got married on Christmas night at her home in 1993. She spent the next 6 years teaching 6th grade language arts and singing at the church she and her husband attended.

In 1999, her 1st of two children was born and Karen quit teaching to raise a family. She also became actively involved in a new church start where she sang on the praise team and played keyboards for the praise band. In 2000, she entered a songwriting contest held in Nashville and was chosen as one of four finalists. More and more opportunities came for Karen to share her music, not only at her new church but at the women's Community Bible Study where she led the praise and worship.

Encouraged by the reception, Karen decided to record her first project, Just Like Me. The album was produced by Mark and Mike Childers,two brothers who frequently tour the country playing bass and drums for many contemporary Christian artists including Nicole Nordeman, Mark Schultz, Avalon, 4-Him and Point of Grace.

Just Like Me gives listeners a chance to eavesdrop on Karen's private conversations with her Creator. From the title track where she compares the personal feelings of Christ to her own, to Intercede where she confesses her struggles with prayer, Karen bares her soul. Anyone who has ever wrestled with God when it comes to their will can definitely relate to the ballad Not My Will. She finishes the project with a moving lullaby dedicated to her little ones, Luke and Kate.

Karen is very excited about this new opportunity to reach more people with her music. Her songs are simply a window to her heart; a chance to communicate her love for Christ in a way that may not speak as loudly in everyday conversation. In her own words, "Music moves me. Sometimes I can get more from a song than I can from a sermon or a book. A four minute song can impact me for a lifetime." Her hope is that others will share that same connection with her music. That maybe one song can speak volumes about God's love for us and our need for Him.

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  • I have never heard lyrics that speak my unwritten prayer so powerfully. Karen i
    author: lori

    Karen's lyrics really hit home. I've never come across an artist that speaks from a mom's heart like she does. Her cd is such a blessing, not just the lyrics, but the flow of every song!

  • Inspiring

    I heard the clips on your website and went right to CD Baby to buy it! Very insipiring!

  • A star from my hometown
    author: CH=Midland, TX

    I have the pleasure of watching and hearing Karen on a weekly basis at Stonegate and can see how comfortable music obviously makes her. I love every track on Just Like Me. I got to hear Baby Mine for the first time at church, as well as some other songs she has penned, and am so glad to see her music reaching out even farther. Her soul truly is bared in her music.

  • author: K. R.

    God has given Karen such a beautiful gift. The way she can blend her personal life testimonies into wonderful story telling, is simply amazing. Her music style is just as gifted. I was also blessed and honored to be part of Karen's CD release party @ Stonegate on 9/6/03. Thank you so much Karen.

  • This cd left me awestruck!
    author: Victoria

    I instantly became a huge fan! In fact I have purchased several hundred copies which I have given as gifts to friends and family, and anyone else who may benefit from hearing it. Karen has an incredible voice and songwriting talent. She makes a truly remarkable witness for our Savior! I love each and every song, and am so encouraged to hear the children in my life request to hear the cd and sing along! You will be blessed by this music!

  • author: Judy W.

    Great CD! What a blessing to have this playing in my car! Karen's lyrics are very touching and real not to mention the hip and groovy tunes. "Like you love me" is my favorite! This is a must have for the CD collection!

  • The words of each song are so real! Thanks!
    author: Shanna

    What a blessing Karen's songs are to my life, especially as a mother! Thanks for being real!

  • author: Nathan

    I gave this CD the 5 stars it deserves. An excellent musical showcase made by an awesome song writer and singer. The lyrics of each song are perfectly written with actual meaning and substance, you will deffinantly get somthing out of this CD, be it some rocking tunes or a powerfull message.

  • author: charee

    This CD is great!!!!! It has been a huge inspiration to me and my family. Every song on there speaks to me and is very personal. I have given this as gifts to all of my family and they love it too!!!!!!!!!

  • haven't been this spiritually moved in a long time.
    author: Diane

    "My Way Home" touched me so much. "Just Like Me" is unforgettable, but Not My Will blew me away!!! Souls will be touched by her words and music.

  • We love this cd!!!
    author: liz

    While driving, even my children make requests from this cd. My daughter loves "without you" and my personal favorite is "Not My Will"!!

  • I absolutely LOVE her music!
    author: Kate

    I am always listening to it and belting out the songs. Not My Will really speaks to me.

  • Great singer and songwriter!
    author: T.A.
  • author: W.D.

    If you can wear out a cd, this one will be worn out soon. I listen to it all day long...at school and at home. Her songs have become old friends. Especially Not My Will and Baby Mine!

  • Moving words
    author: Linda

    I recently went through a time in my life where I wasn't sure why God was asking me to do something and the song, "Not My Will" really spoke to me. It's about His will and not my own. Awesome!!!

  • Not your average independent c.d.
    author: Bart B.

    I don't listen to much music outside of mainstream but the quality this project was done with makes it worth listening to!

  • one of my favorite cds
    author: jennifer page

    i love karen's music! she is so talented. unlike many christian artists today, her lyrics really provoke you to think. i love that she writes her own music. it's rare to find someone that does it all, and karen does. love ya karen!!

  • This CD gives me words to pray that I could not come up with.
    author: EBD-Texas

    I love this entire CD, but my favorite song of all time is "Not My Will". It has become the prayer of my heart. Everytime I face a difficult situation I plug in Karen's CD and listen to track 3. It is an unbelievable experience. I would highly recommend this CD to all my friends,in fact, I bought 25 copies and gave them to friends.

  • Words and music straight from the heart! Wonderful!
    author: MG

    Not My Will is my favorite. It speaks to every Believer's heart. The more I listen, the more I appreciate the truth in each song.

  • refreshing and compelling...i could listen to it all day!
    author: bea

    The lyrics are so refreshing and real! As a mother myself, the song to her kids is dear. As a believer that struggles with the difficulties of life...i am encouraged and moved forward by the music on this cd. Get it!

  • Awesome lyrics-enjoyed it greatly!
    author: Steve W

    This CD was full of lyrics that I could tell were heartfelt because each song really tells a story. I enjoyed listening to this CD, and on top of the lyrics being great, the music is really cool! Ive listened to it over and over!

  • Great music + thoughtful lyrics = worship opportunity
    author: Andy

    I love this CD!! The musical elements make this one easy on the ears, yet I can't escape the challenges and reflections offered through the words. This project is truly a recipe for worship of our awesome God!

  • Awesome! Even my kids enjoy the music and sing along.
    author: C.B.

    The music and the lyrics are very uplifting and upbeat. You can't help but want to tap your toes and sing along! The lyrics are thought provoking as well and cause you to stop and think about what the song actually has to say instead of only hearing the beat of the music.

  • The CD is amazing! Her voice is wonderful and the words to the songs bring such
    author: M.E.
  • Wow! This cd is amazing! The songs and the heart behind the lyrics and music i
    author: Dallas
  • I like the music and the message

    I really like the music. I received it as a gift and liked it so much i bought it for a friend.

  • author: Kris B

    This CD was a pleasant surprise! Track Just Like Me is a hit in the making. Reminds me of Sarah Groves song The Word. Hip and awesome, this musical mother is one to watch!

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