Michael O’Brien

Michael O’Brien is now celebrating over 30 years in full-time ministry. In the early 1990s, he signed a record deal with Benson Records and garnered five top-five singles and three number-one singles on the radio, including “If Ever I Forget,” “Nothin’s Gonna Turn Me Around,” and “What Held You on the Cross.” He then joined the group Newsong in 1999 and had another five number-one singles. Those included “Red Letter Day,” “Rescue,” “Psalm 40,” and “Before the Day.” Perhaps he is most recognized for singing the popular wedding song duet with Natalie Grant called “When God Made You,” a song he cowrote with Eddie Carswell. Since his departure from Newsong in 2006, Michael has had the privilege of leading God’s people in worship all over the country. He works alongside several ministries, including Answers in Genesis, The Billy Graham Ministries at the COVE, Inspiration Cruises, as well as the American Association of Christian Counseling. He and his wife, Heidi, have four children and love spending time with their grandchildren.