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Twila Paris Wright (born c. 1959) is a Contemporary Christian songwriter and singer.
As of 2004, she has releaed eighteen albums. Thirty-two of her singles have reached the Number 1 position on Christian radio national airplay charts. She has received five Dove Awards, and three American Songwriter Awards.
Many of her songs are used as worship music in evangelical Christian churches. Indeed, Twila Paris is often called "the modern-day hymnwriter" as her songs have been included in many hymnals. Some even claim her as the last of the great historical hymnists. Within the contemporary Christian musical community, for this and for the fact that she has garnered so much critical and popular acclaim, Twila Paris is seen as something of a legendary figure.
She and her husband Jack Wright have one child, born in 2001. They live in northwest Arkansas.
She is also the author of three books.
Discography
- House of Worship (2003)
- Greatest Hits (2001)
- Bedtime Prayers (2001)
- True North (1999)
- Perenial (1998)
- Where I Stand (1996)
- Early Years (1996)
- The Time is Now (1995)
- Celebrate the Gift (1994)
- Beyond a Dream (1993)
- The Heart That Knows You (1992)
- Sanctuary (1991)
- Cry for the Desert (1990)
- The Thought (1989)
- For Every Heart (1988)
- Same Girl (1987)
- Warrior is a Child (1986)
- Kingdom Seekers (1985)
Books
- Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies (2001)
- Perennial: Mediations For The Seasons Of Life (1998)
- In This Sanctuary: An Invitation To Worship The Savior (1992) (co-authored with Dr. Robert Webber)
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