dontipton

Description:

Screen Name:

dontipton

Sex:

M

Age:

55

Studio Musician:

No

Level Of Commitment:

Committed

Years Playing Music:

40

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to Gig:

2-3 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Bio for contemporary Christian artist, and songwriter: Don Tipton

Once in awhile an artist comes along that does not quite fit the mold. They are not just another artist that is shaped from the cookie cutter that the music industry tries to use in shaping musicians, and their music to sound the way that record executives think they should sound, and their idea of what the artist should look like in order for them to be big stars, and for their music to sell in the public market place.
Even the Christian record companies have fallen into the trap that all artists have to have a certain look, or style of music to be what they consider successful.
What is success in Christian music anyway? Is success being able to sell millions of albums, or is it being able to stand before God on judgment day knowing you did your best to serve Him with the talents, and gifts He has given you.
Something tells me that a lot of the Christian musicians of today will stand before the Lord on judgment day, and though they have sold millions of albums, God will look at them, and say, depart from me, I never knew you.
Success in the eyes of God is simply this, did you do your best to honor God with the talents He has given you? Have you shared the gospel message, and spoken the truth of God in your music without compromise, or fear of what the world will think of you? Were you true to His calling, or did you sell out to the music industry machine that says, walk this way, talk this way, sound this way, and you will be a success!
Yes, once in awhile an artist comes along who is not afraid to speak the truth of God in their music. To share the word of God without compromise, and the desire to worship, and praise the risen Lord Jesus Christ without apology.
Don Tipton is one of those artists who lays it all on the line in the lyrics of his songs. Why?
It is simple, because Don Tipton is out to please God, and honor Him, and not man, or the music industry machine.
Don Tipton may never sell millions of albums, but when He stands before God on judgment day, he will know he has done his best to be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, who is the author, and finisher of his faith.
Born in southern Ohio, where he learned to play guitar from his Uncle Howard who taught him a few basic chords.
Don was brought up in a musical family, that would gather on Saturday nights to share a meal, and then play country music on an old front porch for friends, and neighbors.
In high school Don was introduced to rock music, and started a band with his best friend Al. They were called, The American Destiny, and they mostly played at high school dances, birthday parties, and local festivals.
After graduation, Don, and Al started a band they called , Magic Mountain, and they played in bars, and nightclubs around southern Ohio.
In 1976 Don, and his wife were born again, and became new Christians. They decided, to take their small child, and move to Detroit, Michigan. Together they spent the next twenty years, raising four daughters, and growing in the Lord, with Don being active in their local church worship band.
Don played in several Christian rock bands during this time. Those bands played at coffee houses, youth meetings, churches, and even opened a few times for some big name Christian acts.
These bands played all original material, most of which was written by Don himself.
In 1996, Don decided to go solo, so Don, his wife, and youngest daughter ( who was a senior in high school), moved to Nashville, TN.
Don released his first solo album called , Holy Fire, in October 2005.
Now, thanks to the modern day internet, Don Tipton songs are being heard all over the world on web sites, artist sites, podcasts, internet mp3 downloads, and blog sites.
The album, Holy Fire, along with his first secular country album, Raised On Country, are both available at www.cdbaby.com/all/tipton, or if you prefer digital MP3 downloads, you can go to www.soundclick.com/dontipton or, you can purchase, and download them from iTunes.
The album, Holy Fire, is full of his passionate love for Christ.
Acoustic guitar driven songs that are filled with the word of God, and truly anointed by the Spirit of God..
Prepare yourself to be taken into the presence of God through modern worship, and praise music from contemporary Christian artist, and songwriter - Don Tipton. Once in awhile a rare gem comes along in the Christian music industry. Don Tipton is one of those gems.

For booking, and other information about,
Don Tipton Ministries
Phone:(615)349-3970
Artist website: www.dontipton.com
email: dontipministries@dontipton.com

Coming soon! A new album by Don Tipton called, High Time.

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Country Artist: Don E Tipton
I also have a secular Country Music CD that I just released. It's called "Raised On Country". You can see it at my Country Music web site: www.donetipton.dontipton.com or at: http://cdbaby.com/all/dontipton
If you like Country Music, you'll love this CD. Check it out!
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Don E Tipton - Singer - Songwriter - Country - Christian Artist: Don Tipton.
Don has been playing music since he was thirteen years old, when he got his first guitar. Country music runs in his family. His Uncle Howard taught him to play a few chords on the guitar, and he's been playing, singing, and writing music ever since. Most of his music is based on his personal experiences in life. Many of his songs, I'm sure you will relate too. So sit back, and let his music take you for a ride, on that wild stallion called life!
Be sure to check out Don's Website at www.donetipton.dontipton.com , Don's new CD, "Raised On Country", and is full of music that is written from Don's own unique style of music & songwriting.--------------------------------------------------
Attention Music Artists:
If you are a Country Artist looking for good material, or a Christian Artist looking for some quality songs to record, check out Don's stuff. You can contact him through either of his website, or by email(dontipministries@dontipton.com, or donetipton@dontipton.com).
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You can also find resources at Don's web site's, such as free guitar wallpapers, bible studies, and devotions, and a whole host of links to other resources, so take the time to stop by, and don't forget to sign his guest book, and leave a message so we know how we're doing. God Bless You!
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Website
http://www.dontipton.com
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Discography
Contemporary Christian CD "Holy Fire"
Secular Country CD"Raised On Country"
Hear Streaming tracks at, http://www.soundclick.com/dontipton
http://www.broadjam.com/dontipton
http://www.oikz.com/band.php?id=173
http://www.oikz.com/band.php?id=299
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http://www.96decibels.com/bandSite/DONTIPTON( check out www.96decibels.com )were you can download all my songs, and take them for a test drive. Play them 3 times, and on the 4th time you'll be prompted to buy the song for $.89cents each, you can't beat that, then if you want, you can purchase any, or all of the songs you want, and burn them to a CD, or put them in your mp3 player, or keep them on your computer, whatever you want, and if you don't want them, just delete them. Remember every cent you spent on a Don Tipton song goes back into the work of the ministry of spreading the gospel of Christ, so partner with me, and purchase the music any way you wish, just get it, and help me spread the good news. Sincerely, His Servant, Don Tipton

Influences:

Christian artists: Stephen Curtis Chapman, Rich Mullins, Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, Chris Rice, and Keith Green

Country Secular artists: Allan Jackson, The Eagles, Pure Prairie Leaque, Diamond Rio, Alabama, Little Texas, Sawyer Brown

Equipment List:

Gibson Big Box Montana (Limited Edition) Acoustic/electric, Martin D-15 Acoustic, Ibanez 12 string Acoustic/electric, Oscar Schimt Delta Queen Semi-hollow body electric, Peavey Predator electric,and a Fender P bass.
Yamaha Portable Grand Piano

Audio/Video Downloads

1. Here In Your Presence.mp3