Blending great Gospel music with Christian family values, the Amundruds continue to share the love of Jesus wherever they go. Amid our daily struggles and trials, it is reassuring to be reminded of the hope we have in Jesus.
The group is made up of siblings Gary, Daryl, Lorilyn, and Sheri, joined by their parents, Glen and Linda. Also, joining the Amundruds is multitalented singer/songwriter, Melissa Fehr. They all share a common desire to touch lives and reach the lost. Their unique ability to communicate through song has made them a favourite in Gospel music today with their appearances at Trinity Music City USA, Nashville's Gibson Cafe and Canada's Gospel Music Celebration.
Glen and Linda accepted the Lord 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.
The Amundruds' goal is to be a light and a blessing to those they meet. This family group from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan ministers to audiences through their thought-provoking lyrics, innovative musical arrangements and life-changing testimonies giving all the glory to God.
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Name: Gary Amundrud
Birthday: February 4
Age: 27
Instrument: Drums, Background Vocals, Lead & Acoustic Guitars, Ganjo
Loves: Playing Music, Oilers Hockey, Roughriders Football, Working Out, Camping
Favorite Artists: Canada's Double Portion, The Quists, The Daae Family, Seale Sisters, High Valley, The Fehr Family, The Hunter Family, Guy Penrod, The Isaacs, Austin's Bridge, Crossway, The Easters...
Favorite Musician: Micah Schweinsberg, Kelly Back, Zach Smith
Favorite Stores: All music stores!
Favorite Dessert: Butter Tarts
Scripture Verse: Psalm 37:4 - Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Name: Lorilyn Amundrud
Birthday: August 29
Age: 23
Instrument: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Loves: Farming, Outdoors, Family Times, Playing Bass Guitar, & Edmonton Oilers
Favorite Artists: Crossway, Austin's Bridge, The Hunters, Crabb Revival, The Daae Family, High Valley, Double Portion, The Hoppers, Hillsong United...
Favorite Musicians: Jimmy Carter & Lorie Sikes
Favorite Stores: Hollister, American Eagle, Ricki's
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
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.
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Name: Daryl Amundrud
Birthday: March 26
Age: 25
Instrument: Lead & Background 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, Jason Crabb, Crossway, Canada's Double Portion, The Daae Family, High Valley, The Hunters, The Quists, Jessy Dixon, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, Michael W. Smith...
Favorite Musician: Pianist (the late) Anthony Burger
Favorite Stores: Hollister, Le Chateau
Favorite Dessert: Blueberry Pie
Scripture Verse: John 3:16-18
Name: Sheri Amundrud
Birthday: June 6
Age: 22
Instrument: Mandolin, Background Vocals
Loves: Christmas, Animals (especially cats), Farming, Playing Mandolin, Singing, Jamborees, Holidays, Family Times
Favorite Artists: Gaither Vocal Band, Canada's Double Portion, Crossway, High Valley, The Daae Family, The Hunters, Newsboys...
Favorite Musicians: Aubrey Haney, Sonya Isaacs
Favorite Stores: Hollister, Home Hardware (The Christmas Department), Wal-Mart
Favorite Dessert: 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.”
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Name: Glen Amundrud
Birthday: November 12
Birthplace: Lloydminster, SK, Canada
Instrument: Acoustic Guitar
Loves: Jesus, His Wife, Their Children, Family Times, Gospel Music, Farming, Fishing, Camping
Favorite Artists: Gaither Homecoming Friends, The Easter Brothers, Canada’s Double Portion, The Quists...
Favorite Store: Agland, Peavey Mart, Hardware Departments
Favorite Dessert: Pie
Scripture Verse: Psalm 128
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Name: Linda 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 Dessert: Hot Apple Pie & Ice Cream
Scripture Verse: Psalm 37:4
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Gospel Music Association (GMA) Canada
* Nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year: Daryl Amundrud - Pure Piano (2009)
* 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)
* Nominated for Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: The Amundruds - This Ole House (2006)
SGN Diamond Awards
* Nominated for Christian Country Group of the Year (2010)
Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA)
* Received 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)
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NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
* Gibson Cafe - Nashville, TN
* Trinity Music City - TBN - Hendersonville, TN
* Canada's Gospel Music Celebration - Red Deer, AB
* Global Revival Center - Millersville, TN
* Christian Country Music Week - Nashville, TN
* Gospel Music Association Covenant Awards - Showcase
* Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Show
* Winkler Harvest Festival - Winkler, MB
* Continental Singers Tour - Midwestern United States
* Gideons International Retreat - Banff, AB
* Radisson Hotel Opryland - Nashville, TN
DISCOGRAPHY
* The Amundruds Live - DVD (2009)
* The Amundruds Live - CD (2009)
* Daryl Amundrud - Pure Piano - CD (2009)
* The Amundruds - That's Love - CD (2007)
* The Amundruds - This Ole House - CD (2005)
* The Amundruds - Born Again - CD (2005)
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