To Hell and Back...Only by the Grace of God

Lisa Crawford brings us her unforgettable voice overflowing with emotion that exposes the depths of past pain as well as spiritual joy. Each song on the Lisa Crawford debut release, "Manifold Blessings," is a testimony to her incredible journey that began in Detroit, Michigan, crisscrossing the country before arriving in Washington, D.C., which she now calls home.

With an incredible voice that echoes her gospel and jazz influences, along with her years of classical voice studies in New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco, Lisa expresses the struggles and triumphs of her amazing journey through eleven beautiful hymns and songs of praise. With a blend of heartfelt emotion and amazing grace, Lisa delivers the timeless hymn, "I Must Tell Jesus," a true testament of her struggles to overcome various addictions.

It is a miracle from God that Manifold Blessings happened at all. A very promising classical singing career vanished during a difficult time when Lisa struggled to remain sober. Now, more than ever, she realizes that it doesn't matter how far you've fallen, you can rise and walk anew by the grace of God. During her recent debut performance before a spirit-filled audience of several hundred in Silver Spring, Maryland, Lisa openly testified, "While I was yet a sinner...before I was cleaned up...before I stopped drinking and drugging...before I could love you or myself...Christ died for me. By His blood I am cleansed and made whole."

From her lowest of lows God has lifted Lisa to new heights as a partner, president and CEO of a successful multi-million dollar business that is a daily reminder to her of God's awesome power.

Now Lisa sings solely to minister and testify to others. Evidence of her years of singing in the church spill out in her unique arrangement of "Near the Cross" and the amazing energy of "Power in the Blood." "Come Thou Fount" and "Jesus" offer beautiful arrangements that provide an orchestral touch to this collection of hymns.

If you enjoy the richly melodic voice of Mahalia Jackson, the sweet stylings of Sarah Vaughn or the phenomenal talents of Leontyne Price, this collection of timeless hymns will truly be a treat.