{"id":8740,"date":"2013-10-02T11:02:15","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T15:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/idolchatter\/?p=8740"},"modified":"2013-10-02T11:02:15","modified_gmt":"2013-10-02T15:02:15","slug":"gordon-mote-all-things-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2013\/10\/gordon-mote-all-things-new.html","title":{"rendered":"Gordon Mote – All Things New"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the most beloved and respected musicians\/singers in the music industry, Gordon Mote, has released his latest project All Things New<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 The album was co-produced by Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker), and Dove-Award winning producers, Wayne Haun and Russell Mauldin.\u00a0 The project features vocal collaborations with such major artists as Sheryl Crow, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Matthew West, and Scotty McCreery.\u00a0 This is the second album by Mote for his new label, New Haven Records, and the project will be distributed to the mainstream market through SONY Distribution.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted this project<\/a> to encourage others to let the Lord use the rough parts of their lives for His glory just like He has in mine,\u201d says Mote. \u201cBeing born blind, God has given me so many blessings in spite of the setbacks I have had in my life. If we\u2019ll give God the chance to make all things new, He will.\u201d<\/p>\n

The powerful ballad, \u201cFaith Like That,\u201d is the first single being serviced to Country and Christian radio, and the heartfelt lyrics were co-written by award-winning songwriters Don Sampson (\u201cWaitin\u2019 On A Woman\u201d) and Jim Brown (\u201cFive O\u2019Clock Somewhere\u201d).\u00a0 A noted songwriter himself, Mote co-wrote four songs on the new album including, \u201cAll Things New,\u201d \u201cSound A Dream Makes,\u201d \u201cFor You,\u201d and the autobiographical \u201cBroken Open.\u201d\u00a0 The latter song describes Mote\u2019s personal journey of clinging to his faith to overcome a broken heart and how God can lift us up even during our darkest hours.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a wonderful childhood, but grew somewhat lonely as a teenager as my friends were getting driver\u2019s licenses and leaving me behind,\u201d explains Mote. \u201cWhether you\u2019re blind or not, all of us experience insecurities. I learned that my brokenness made me more open to God\u2019s love as well as more sensitive to the brokenness in other\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

In spite of what society calls a handicap, Mote has miraculously overcome multiple obstacles with his blindness that include; playing piano at 3-years-old without any professional training, being the first blind student in the country to be accepted into the public school system, graduating high school with honors, receiving a full scholarship to Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL, and graduating from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with Cum Laude honors and a music degree.<\/p>\n

Two days after graduation, Mote began touring with Country artist Lee Greenwood\u2019s band, which led to the talented musician touring and recording with such major superstars as Trisha Yearwood, Brad Paisley, Bob Seger, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Gaither Vocal Band, and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n

Mote\u2019s keyboard skills<\/a> led him to being honored twice by the Academy of Country Music for Piano\/Keyboard Player of the Year Awards, as well as two Music Row Magazine Instrumentalist of the Year Awards for playing on the most Top Ten albums. Mote has released nine albums as an independent artist, with If You Could Hear What I See earning Mote his first Dove nomination in 2004. Mote remains an active touring act by performing over 150 dates a year.<\/p>\n

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For more information on Mote please visit his website,<\/em> www.gordonmote.com<\/a> and on twitter at @GordonMote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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