Nicole C. Mullen is an award-winning Gospel Recording Artist, songwriter, and dancer/choreographer. She's won 8 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards including 2 Female Vocalist of the Year honors, and received 2 Grammy nominations as well. Mullen is the only African American artist to win the Dove Award for Song of the Year ("Redeemer"), and in 2011 was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.
In addition to her solo career, Nicole has also toured as a backup singer for Christian artists like Michael W. Smith, the Newsboys, CeCe Winans, and Amy Grant. Nicole has established an international mentor group for girls called "The Baby Girls Club," where she mentors girls worldwide through the arts.
Episode Highlights
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring journey with the exceptional Nicole C Mullen on this episode of the Live2Create Podcast. Nicole, a two-time Grammy-nominated and eight-time Dove Award-winning artist, shares her path from dance and choreography, including her pivotal role in Amy Grant's Heart in Motion tour, to her solo career. We explore her collaborations with renowned Christian artists like Michael W Smith, the Newsboys, and CeCe Winans and discover how she has remained grounded through prayerful learning.
Nicole mesmerizes us with stories from her musical journey, reflecting on the rigorous rehearsal schedules, her influential idols such as Andre Crouch and Amy Grant, and the surreal experience of performing with her heroes. Overcoming shyness and stage fright, she reveals how a deep sense of love and support empowered her to handle the unexpected and embrace her early singing experiences in church and with family. As a listener, you'll gain insight into her passion for songwriting, which she discovered in her teenage years, and her recognition as a two-time female vocalist of the year.
In a heartfelt and introspective discussion, Nicole delves into her songwriting process, balancing solo writing with collaboration, and shares the pride she feels in her diverse body of work. She also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming album, celebrating life and joy after overcoming storms, and engages in a fun rapid-fire round of questions. Concluding the episode, Nicole expresses her gratitude to her supporters and leaves us eagerly anticipating her new music, which promises to blend familiar elements with fresh inspiration to enrich our spiritual journeys.
We cover a lot of great topics in this episode including:
Singing back up for Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, The Newsboys, and many more
Doing dance choreography for Amy Grant
Learning the daily habits it takes to be a professional singer
The role her personal faith plays in the creative process
The importance of learning the basics before improvising in the studio or on stage
The ultimate advice for aspiring singers and songwriters
The importance of taking your time in the songwriting process (don't be afraid to spend a year if that's what it takes!), and so much more!
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