Lincoln Brewster Had Recording Contract Offers By The Young Of 19

LINCOLN BREWSTER

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Lincoln Brewster (born July 30, 1971 in Fairbanks, Alaska) is a Christian music artist and pastor.

A multi-talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Brewster became a sought-after session guitarist in the early 90s.

Brewster has been musically inclined since his early childhood in Homer, Alaska.

At the age of one, his mother, Cheryl, noticed how well he could keep rhythm on a drum set his grandfather had given him.

At the age of five, his mother introduced him to the mandolin.

Quickly mastering the instrument, he began playing for cruise ship tourists alongside his mother in Homer, Alaska.

By the age of 12, Lincoln Brewster had a band called Lincoln and the Missing Links, which included his mother on bass and vocals. In his late teens, he moved with his family to California where he joined the high school jazz band (playing guitar and drums) and marching band (playing snare drum).

Due to connections gained in Los Angeles, he had recording contract offers by 19. Feeling an emptiness in his life, Brewster attended church services with his high school sweetheart and Christian, Laura.

He recalls feeling God drawing him close after attending a drama ministry performance with Laura. "I was afraid to lay down a lot of things in my life," Lincoln said. "One night, I laid all my cards on the table.

I asked the Lord to come into my life, all by myself. It was the best night of sleep I'd ever had. I was very peaceful. I think that was what enabled me to blow off that record deal."

After receiving a call from Steve Perry inviting him to audition as lead guitarist for his next solo project, For the Love of Strange Medicine, Brewster accepted and began songwriting and rehearsals for the album.

Brewster's guitar technique, tone, and equipment choices possessed similar qualities and texturing to Journey's Neal Schon, and was touted as a favorable feature in the resulting album. He also toured with Perry for six months from 1994 to early 1995.

At the end of the tour, Lincoln Brewster and wife Laura moved to Modesto, California where they attended Calvary Temple Church.

Mr. Brewster worked as a sound technician for the church.

Then the senior pastor offered Lincoln Brewster the position of associate music director and youth worship leader.

In 1997, the Brewsters left California and moved to Nashville to serve as youth pastors and eventually as full-time music ministers at The Oasis Church.

It was there that Brewster met with executives from Integrity Incorporated who were there to work on a new Hosanna! Music album. After seeing his talent on the guitar, one executive listened to a demo project Brewster had produced.

Already impressed with the production work and artistry, the executive also learned that Brewster had played every instrument and performed all the vocals himself. In 2001, Lincoln moved back to California to become the worship pastor at Bayside Church in Sacramento.

Brewster was signed to Integrity's Vertical Music label with whom he has released five full-length albums.

While working on his own self-titled album (with producer Paul Mills), Brewster worked with label-mate Darrell Evans, contributing vocals, guitar and co-writing on Evans' Freedom project.

He also spent some time on the road, touring with Michael W. Smith during Smith's 1998 Live the Life tour. Brewster's second album, Live to Worship (produced by Jeff Quimby and co-produced by Brewster), was released in 2000.

According to his biography in his official website, "Lincoln now combines his talents and determination to record songs that will minister to a new generation of believers."

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	Real Life CD By Lincoln-Brewster / Integrity Music
Join chart-topping worship leader Lincoln Brewster as he builds on his success with songs written about life, God, and family. Includes "Best Days," "I Belong to You," "Shout (He's the Saving One)," "Made for More," "Reaching for You," "More Than Amazing," "So Good," "Whom Shall I Fear" (with Kari Jobe), "Loved by You," and the title track.

	Today Is The Day CD By Lincoln-Brewster / Integrity Music
Lincoln Brewster is a gifted worship leader and songwriter who uses his voice and incredible guitar playing to create unforgettable worship songs. Lincoln is back with a new project of amazing worship songs that his loyal fans will love and new fans will be excited to discover. Today Is the Day includes "God You Reign," "Everywhere I Go," "Let Your Glory Shine," and more.

	Let the Praises Ring-The Best of Lincoln-Brewster By Hal Leonard
Accompanying songbook to Lincoln Brewster's best-of collection, including all songs arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar.

	Real Life By Lincoln-Brewster / Hal Leonard

	Today Is The Day (Octavo Orchestrations) By Lincoln-Brewster & Paul Baloche / Provident Music Distribution
Words and Music by Lincoln Brewster / Paul Baloche. Arranged by Harold Ross/ The title song of Lincoln Brewster's latest CD release, "Today is the Day" declares, "Today is the day you have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Arranged and orchestrated by Harold Ross this song makes a great call to worship acknowledging God's sovereignty.

	God You Reign (CD Octavo Track) By Lincoln-Brewster & Mia Fieldes / Provident Music Distribution
Lincoln Brewster has teamed up with Mia Fieldes from Hillsong Church in Australia to write this simple yet poignant statement that helps us realize that no matter what happens in our lives day by day, God is in control. God created our world and forever He will reign. Your choir and congregation are sure to enjoy this song.

	God You Reign (Octavo Orchestrations) By Lincoln-Brewster & Mia Fieldes / Provident Music Distribution

	Today Is The Day (CD Octavo Track) By Lincoln-Brewster & Paul Baloche / Provident Music Distribution

	Majestic (CD Octavo Track) By Lincoln-Brewster / Provident Music Distribution
Majestic is a wonderful praise song written by Lincoln Brewster, who is an also a worship leader in Sacramento, California. Arranged and orchestrated by J. Daniel Smith, this new song provides a great way to make a positive statement in your worship services about the greatness of our God.