Here is what folks are saying about Mark Murphy: He has a voice as smooth as silk. He sings something for everyone. I could listen for hours. I truly sense the Spirit of God in his music Mark Murphy Voted one of the top 5 vocal soloists for 2005 at the National Quartet Convention Soloist Contest, Louisville, KY, Mark has written many songs and has recorded a variety of solo albums Singing over 45 weeks a year, he has traveled extensively in the United States and into Great Britain, Wales, the Caribbean and Canada. Participation in special events over the years include: guest soloist on TBN, International Laymen's Retreat at Opryland Hotel, General Assembly for the Church of the Nazarene at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, and ministry in special memorial services for 9/11, TWA Flight 800 and the Oklahoma City bombing victims (broadcast on CNN) through his song I am Near. Mark is married to Julie who is an oncology nurse. They have 3 adult children: Marissa, Neil (and his wife Lindsey) and Jessica. On Jan 9th Ora May Murphy (Neil and Lindsey first child) became Mark and Julie's first granddaughter.