Aryn Michelle Releasing Full-Length Album 'Pariah'
Aryn Michelle, a faith-based songwriter, recording artist, worship leader and mother of four from Dallas, TX, releases her concept album 'Pariah (songs of biblical outcasts)' on May 27th.
"The Pariah project is a collection of songs inspired by biblical people who found themselves to be a pariah, an outcast, in a particular moment of their lives. But these are not simply biographical stories of biblical characters. These biblical inspirations are a jumping off point for a deeper conversation. We ask ourselves the questions: How did these real people struggle with and overcome their real problems? Where did they turn for wisdom and comfort? Can we find ourselves in similar positions of emotional, mental and physical turmoil? What lessons can we learn from their lives? This project strives to seek answers to these questions and illustrate how the lives, and struggles, of biblical people can be real and relevant to our modern faith journeys."
Aryn began recording distinctly faith-based music in 2014 because she finally felt confirmed in her calling to write insightful, challenging, and thoughtful songs for the people of the church. In 2014 she was named Female Artist and Writer of the Year at Gospel Music Association’s Immerse Competition.
In 2015, she released Depth, an album made up of theologically heavy questions and challenges to coax listeners to reconsider their own faith in light of biblical truth. In 2017 she released The Realest Thing, a concept album inspired by a book on Christian apologetics where each song explores a different philosophical argument for the existence of God and proofs for Jesus Christ as God’s Son. In 2019 Aryn released an EP of prayer and praise songs entitled “Nothing Can Take Me Away.” This collection of songs aim to encourage believers during their personal times of reflection and worship.
Essentially, Aryn desires to engage the mind as well as the heart so that the truth of scripture - and not just a catchy hook - is what resonates with the listener. Aryn is currently serving as a lay worship leader at Irving Bible Church.
