Ruthy's Biography

A British reporter visiting from London in the U.S. wrote about RUTHY STOCK for the BBC: "At only the first few lines of their precious patriotic theme, did I, (while standing silently at attention) think that Mahaliya Jackson herself had come back to life. Instead, I looked to see a blonde white woman with all the soul and richness to her voice unlike I had ever heard. She conveyed her emotion for that National Anthem in each precise and dynamic acappella note."

An inspirational singer, songwriter, recording artist and music minister, Ruthy Stock released her eighth recording project. She received the Steinway & Sons "Acknowledgement of Achievement" completed with distinction and honor and the "Making of a Steinway" course conducted at the World Headquarters of Steinway & Sons, Long Island City, N.Y. Ruthy performed at a dedication banquet for Muhammed Ali when he donated acres of his former training camp property to a developing Christian orphanage. She is authorized by The International Bible Institute as a Goodwill Ambassador to serve in the capacity of representing the Institute to the public at large (especially in the way of musical ministry) on behalf of the President, Dr. John Q. Kenny, with endowments of the Board of Regents and founder, David Wilkerson.

For nearly twenty years Ruthy has traveled in concert extensively, visiting Focus on the Family, under Dr. James Dobson, Colorado Springs, CO., throughout much of the western and southern U.S. including, "Women of Courage", concerts, camp meetings, retreats and seminars. Ruthy has ministered in concert with many of the artists of TBN in California, Calvin Hunt (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir), Laverne and Edith Tripp, The Imperials, John Starnes, Amanda Ross, 2000 Miss Tennessee and others of the famed Gaither Homecoming events. In 1993 Ruthy was accepted into the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, Tenn. as a professional writer/member becoming acquainted with many wonderful artists at annual seminars that culminate with the Dove Awards at the Grand Ole Opry. This was the result of her 1993 debut recording project comprised of her own compositions, of which she was the executive producer. Thirty-two original musical compositions and over twenty selections of published poetry are recorded by copyright at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The debut recording, with each since, has been successful and gained airplay as well as interviews by Christian radio stations in the western U.S. and Alaska. In 1995 Ruthy became a signed, approved evangelist for the Salvation Army (Eastern USA Territory), opening doors along the entire east coast to sing and speak. Ruthy also is a popular invited guest judge at many of the same Music Expo Talent events that she won years ago.

To a broader secular audience, Ruthy has delivered the inspirational music that stems from her patriotic events at the PA. Capital in Harrisburg, U.S. Historical Society, Leadership Celebration of the Arts, National Kidney Foundation, U.S. Marines Toys For Tots, Muscular Dystrophy, Bethany Children's Homes, Volunteers of America, sports arenas, secular universities and fairgrounds throughout the U.S. As Robert Knight, director of cultural studies (Family Research Council) under then President Gary Bauer, Washington D.C., stated of her, "Ruthy reaches the hearts of the people with her music and sings about the things that really matter." Opening in concert for Robert Knight was one of many exciting opportunities she has had to meet some of her favorite personalities, authors, and ministers, such as Cal Thomas, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Chuck Colson and D. James Kennedy. GMA seminars include concerts and one on one sessions with artists Michael W. Smith, Twila Paris, Steve Green and Amy Grant, just to name a few. Whether it be a weekend women's retreat at the Montrose Bible Conference Center, an event with Bill Kelly of WVIA, (PBS) at the Kirby Center in her home state, or a concert in Colorado, Tennessee or Vermont, Ruthy wants to reach the hearts of the people and sing about the things that really matter.

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