Carolyn Arends

Carolyn Arends started writing songs when she was twelve. Her first album came out in 1988, called 'I Wanna Go Somewhere With You,' and the title track got some radio play. She kept making records through the 1990s and 2000s, like 'Room for Grace' and 'The Gift.'

Her songs often deal with faith, but she's drawn some criticism from conservative Christian circles for her views. She's been open about progressive Christian values, which has caused some friction. Still, she's kept writing and recording.

Some of her later songs include 'Altar of Ego' and 'Great Cloud of Witnesses.' She doesn't seem to chase trends; the work is pretty consistent in its concerns. The music is straightforward singer-songwriter stuff, built around her voice and acoustic guitar.