Growing up in the Midwest, Claudia Marie is the fourth of five children brought up by Christian parents. Her mother and father involved themselves and the children in their local church. Faith and virtues weren't abstract ideas Claudia Marie heard about on Sunday morning. She saw God's love demonstrated in the every day example of her family.

That's probably where she developed her work ethic. Claudia Marie has never been afraid of a challenge, or hard work. Her first job was in fast food at the age of 15 and after high school, she was known to work two jobs - without neglecting her commitment to church, family, or her studies.

Not only energetic, Claudia Marie is bright and ambitious. She started as a receptionist and within three years became a film buyer for the world's largest theater chain, Regal Cinemas. She was one of few females and on of the youngest people in the field to reach this position. In an industry not known for being Christian-friendly, she earned the respect of her associates and sales people from every major motion picture company with whom she negotiated.

Having achieved this level of success, why would someone walk away from what most people would call a dream job? Because Claudia Marie realized that God had a different definition of success and a calling on her life.

From her earliest recollection, Claudia Marie can remember her brothers singing together. They exhibited smooth harmonies and developed relationships with pastors and congregations in many parts of the country. The family's love for music affected young Claudia Marie who ventured out from singing around the piano in the family's living room, to doing solo's in church by the time she was in high school.

Claudia Marie will always remember her very public debut with the family singing group. Her brothers were scheduled, along with another popular female singer to sing back-up for another Christian artist who would be representing gospel music on one of country's music's largest venues. At the last minute the female back-up singer had to cancel and the kid sister, who'd been listening in on the rehearsals, was tagged to fill some very big shoes.

The siblings practiced every mile of the four hour trip, solidifying each harmony with a blend that, as any musician knows, only a family can deliver. That day, Claudia Marie shared the stage with some of today's hottest country acts and several country music legends. The crowd that day exceeded 70,000 people at what is known as "the Super Bowl of Country Music", Jamboree in the Hills.

It would be hard to say who was more nervous in front of that sea of people: the featured gospel artist, the brothers, or their little sister. Claudia Marie was not so impressed by the stars that were there, but was thrilled to be standing, singing with her brothers. Claudia Marie and her brothers went on to sing throughout the country, Canada, and also Europe and Asia.

The transition into a solo career hasn't been an easy one, but her family continues to be involved behind the scenes as well as in the music itself.

This isn't just another singer singing songs. Her concerts are very focused and have a definitive direction leading to decisions for Christ.