Biography

The Amundruds

From churches and concert halls to music festivals and everything in between, Higgins Music Group artists, the Amundruds continue to share the love of Jesus wherever they go. Siblings Gary, Daryl, Lorilyn, and Sheri, joined by their parents, Glen and Linda share a common desire to reach the lost. Although their roots are primarily Christian Country, they have led audiences into wonderful times of praise with their unique style of worship music. Their unique ability to communicate through song has made them a rousing favourite in Christian Country today with their appearances at Trinity Music City USA, Nashville's infamous Gibson Cafe and Canada's Gospel Music Celebration.

Glen & Linda accepted the Lord in their early 20’s shortly after they were married. Their faith has been challenged from time to time. They were unable to have children, but they fasted and prayed. God answered prayer after eight years of longing, trusting and waiting for a miracle. They were blessed with two sons, Gary and Daryl, and two daughters, Lorilyn & Sheri. They all love the Lord and serve Him.

Gary & Daryl toured with the Continental Singers in the summer of 2006. They traveled across the Mid-Western United States under the musical leadership of Director Manuel Pantoja from Puerto Rico. Gary played acoustic guitar for the group and Daryl sang baritone.

The Amundruds' latest Nashville project entitled “That’s Love,” released on June 19, 2007, was nominated for Album of the Year in the Country category at the 2007 GMA Covenant Awards. Their song, "When I Think About Jesus" (songwriter: Daryl Amundrud) was nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year (2007 GMA Covenant Awards). Their latest project, "That's Love" won Gospel Album of the Year at the 2008 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA). Their album, “This Ole House” was nominated for Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year at the 2006 GMA Covenant Awards.

The Amundruds goal is to be a light and a blessing to those they meet. This GMA nominated family group from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan ministers to audiences through their thought-provoking lyrics, talented musical arrangements and life-changing testimonies giving all the glory to God.                                                                    

Gary

Full Name: Gary Alan Amundrud

Scripture Verse: Psalm 37:4 - Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Lorilyn

Full Name: Lorilyn Agnes Amundrud

Scripture Verse: Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

Glen

Full Name: Glen Alan Amundrud

Scripture Verse: Psalm 128

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS 

Gospel Music Association (GMA) Canada

* Nominated for Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: The Amundruds - This Ole House (2006)

* Nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year: When I Think About Jesus - Songwriter Daryl Amundrud (2007)

* Nominated for Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: The Amundruds - That's Love (2007)

Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA)

* Won Country Gospel Album of the Year: The Amundruds - That's Love (2008)

* Nominated for Song of the Year: Time - Songwriter Daryl Amundrud (2008)

* Nominated for All Star Band (Bass): Lorilyn Amundrud (2008)

* Nominated for All Star Band (Drums): Gary Amundrud (2008)

* Nominated for All Star Band (Keys): Daryl Amundrud (2008)

* Nominated for All Star Band (Specialty): Sheri Amundrud (2008)

Daryl

Full Name: Daryl Alan Amundrud

Birthday: March 26

Age: 23

Instrument: Lead Vocals, Piano, Keyboards

Loves: Family Times, Good Music, Worship Services, Edmonton Oilers, Working Out, Canoeing, Skiing 

Favorite Artists: Crabb Revival, Austin's Bridge, Gaither Vocal Band, Crossway, The Quists, Jessy Dixon, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, Michael W. Smith

Favorite Musician: Pianist (the late) Anthony Burger

Favorite Stores: Hollister, American Eagle

                                    Favorite Desert: Blueberry Pie

                                    Scripture Verse: John 3:16-18

Sheri

Full Name: Sheri Ann Amundrud

Birthday: June 6

Age: 20

Instrument: Mandolin, Background Vocals

Loves: Christmas, Animals (especially cats), Farming, Playing Mandolin, Singing, Jamborees, Holidays, Family Times

Favorite Artists: Gaither Vocal Band, Crossway, High Valley, The Daae Family, The Hunters, Canada’s Double Portion, Newsboys

Favorite Musicians: Aubrey Haney, Sonya Isaacs

Favorite Stores: Hollister, Home Hardware (The Christmas Department), Wal-Mart

Favorite Desert: Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Scripture Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

-"Jesus came that

we may have life

and have it more

abundantly."-

Linda

Full Name: Linda Audrey Cecilia Amundrud

Birthday: June 28

Birthplace: St. Walburg, SK, Canada

Instrument:  Background Vocals

Loves: Dates with Glen, Family Times, Music, Farming, Country Living, Auction Sales

Favorite Artists: Canada's Double Portion, The Daae Family, The Hunter Family, High Valley,  The Crabb Family, Michael W. Smith, Gaither Homecoming Friends

Favorite Store: CO-OP Marketplace, Peavy Mart, Bootlegger 

Favorite Desert: Hot Apple Pie with Ice Cream

                                    Scripture Verse: Psalm 37:4

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

* Gibson Cafe - Nashville, TN

* Trinity Music City - TBN - Hendersonville, TN

* Canada's Gospel Music Celebration - Showcase

* Global Revival Center - Millersville, TN

* Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree

* Christian Country Music Week - Nashville, TN

* Gospel Music Association Covenant Awards - Showcase

* Saskatchewan Country Music Awards - Gospel Showcase

* Continental Singers Tour - Midwestern United States

* Gideons International Retreat - Banff, AB

* Radisson Hotel Opryland - Nashville, TN