Anthony Evans

I’m sitting in the airport in Malawi Africa about to head home. This might as well of been my first trip here, every time I step foot into any country on this continent I am taken back by how much I learn about contentment. To have as much as I’ve been privileged to have and still want more is a hard concept to swallow when faced with people who would just love to eat today. To us prosperity is having the career, the house the car… to the people here prosperity is having enough food to feed their family for the day. That got me thinking about my blessings and how I use them. I got to meet “Forget” , He is my World Vision child. We flew 24 hours, drove another 4 and then finally as we arrived at this beautiful, remote part of the country I saw him! He was hiding behind a little bush. The shy six year old knew that I was coming but he didn’t know what to expect. As I jumped out of the car with all my gifts and ran to grab him I thought… this is what life is about… showing the love of God to people who otherwise wouldn’t know it. God went out of his way to find me bringing me things that I could never imagine and now this was my opportunity to show him to others. Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not in any way comparing myself to God, but when I see my heavenly Father coming to meet me in my destitute state it’s my responsibility to reach out to others in that same way. Ultimately, “Forget” warmed up and we had a great time with his new toy cars, talking, playing soccer and eating a great lunch that his family prepared for me. I was amazed and honored that he and his family would go out of their way to be accommodating when they were the ones who were in need. It made me want to do something for them that they could not do for themselves. Isn’t it interesting how all this can be paralleled to our relationship to Christ. We can’t give Him anything that He doesn’t already have but He sees our hearts and because of that He reaches out, doing more than we could ever do for ourselves. I sat and talked to “Forget’s” dad and asked him what his dream for his family was. He then told me that his dream was to build a house for his family. I then said “well, how much would it cost for me to help you build this house” , his response, “300 dollars”! I just about fell out of my seat! What immediately ran through my head was… ” I spend more than $300 on outfits to look like a Christian artist… how about I spend $300 to try to look like Jesus”! Sounds cliche, but COME ON!! What a mind-blowing reality. I have sport coats that I spend that much money on so that “I look the part”. What “part” am I looking like if I have the stuff but there are people with no food sleeping on dirt floors with no roof? So needless to say when I get home I’m going to make sure that Forget and his family get their “dream house”. It’s amazing what we can do for others to show them the love the Christ has shown us. Check out my “gallery” to see pictures of me, “Forget” and his family. And if you are interested in using your blessings to change a child’s life for the better ($35 dollars a month) check out the world vision link at the bottom of this page. It’s the real deal! Don’t forget that you’ll never give anything to God that He won’t give you back better.Peace,AE

Just landed in Amsterdam on my way to Malawi Africa. I get to spend this week meeting my boys that I sponsor with World Vision. What an honor! I can’t wait to get there and see them. I’m realizing how much I have and how God has called me to share his blessing with others.I have never been more content in my whole life! I have amazing friends around me (sixth man!!) and am really learning what it means to have healthy boundaries. It’s taken a while, but with the help of some special people I’ve embraced the fact that I can’t fix everyone and that I am ultimately responsible for me. That’s probably more than you wanted to know but I’m delirious! A lot of things are changing in my life right now. I’m very excited about the opportunities that are coming my way. I can’t believe one of them. (you’ll find out what it is later). As for this whole record thing… I think that I finally captured my heart (musically) on a record. My past records have been what I wanted to say, but haven’t necessairly said it (musically) how I would of chosen. This one does it! It’s a rewarding feeling. I hope you feel the same way. I’ll let you know how Africa goes.

Hey there These past few weeks have been great. Your response to the new record on the road has been great. I’m really thankful that you have been so gracious to me. I love the fact that I’m getting to “try out” the songs and the concept of this record with my core supporters before doing a major release. Speaking of which, we’ll be gearing up for that soon. So get your copy now . we might be pulling it off the site soon! Again I want to thank you for your prayers and for making my music a part of your life. We will be posting some live performances on the site soon so check back.Peace,Anthony

Hey you guys I hope you re doing well. Today is the last day of mixing the new record! We ll have some songs up for you soon and you ll be able to pre order the record. I ve decided to make it available to you first as a thank you for all the support. So check back for details, and we ll let you know how you can sample, and eventually get your hands on the music!In a couple days I get to do a conference with my sister Priscilla. I love being on the road with her and her husband Jerry. He s a great dude! We have this weekend and then another one in September in Nashville with Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. Those ladies preach like dudes!! We re expecting 25,000 women! Mandisa, Travis Cottrell and I will be doing the music there together! I ll be a fish out of water with all those women but it ll be fun!! I sat in the audience at the first one with my mouth wide open in amazement. Their knowledge was ridiculous. Anyway, check out the dates I would love to see you there!I spent this last weekend at the Brooklyn Tabernacle. If you ve never been to this church YOU’VE GOT TO GO!! This weekend was my third time, and every time I m amazed at the hearts of the people. Pastor Cymbala is a gracious man that speaks the truth. I had the chance to sing songs from this new record for the first time and the response was great! I was so excited to see what God was doing through the music.I m going to tell you guys more about what s going on in the next couple of days, but for now I want all of you to stay safe and understand that God s doing something that you wouldn t believe even if you were told!

Hey there I m on a plane on my way back from a great weekend in Houston. We (me and the band) started off at a Presbyterian Conference in the convention center. After our evening session on day two we headed over to another church. I wasn t real clear on what I was going to be doing that night. It was a last minute booking and I agreed without knowing exactly what it was. We had a hard time finding the church and when we got there realized why this church was different. It was underneath a bridge in downtown Houston and was a service for the homeless. That explained why we had such a hard time finding it. To be honest when we arrived my first thoughts were Do they have the right equipment? Is this going to sound right .? I think that God purposely didn t want me to know where I was going so that when I arrived my true colors would come through. That night I had a moment of being reminded that I have been called to be a servant. What I do, despite what the industry might say isn t about me. In all honesty, I had to check myself. It s not about slick records, impressing my friends and cool clothes. We have been called to minister to people no matter what the demographic, how many, or how good it might sound. I actually had a sense of purpose that went way outside of my music that night. I have not been called to lights, big stages and autographs. In this industry it can be hard avoid getting caught up in how much and how many. God used that night to teach me a great lesson. I have been given a responsibility that supercedes numbers and hit songs. I have been called to love. Because without that all of this means nothing.Anthony

We re working hard at getting the new music ready for you. We ll have it ready really soon. This record has been my favorite to make so far and is a true reflection of where I am right now. I hope you like it as much as I do. My friends and I had a great time just hanging out and making music. Finding the balance between the road and making this record has been hard, but fun. Last weekend I got the chance to do a concert in Dallas at the Ringling Brothers, Barnam and Bailey Circus. I had an amazing time back stage asking lots of questions to all the performers. Their life is truly interesting. My road manager and I were acting like kids all day. We were running all over the place trying to see everything before we had to go out! During my running around a guy stepped out in front of me and said stop ! I asked why and he pointed. That s when I saw faintly in the dark a 6 ton elephant!! She was standing there in silence and I was in such a hurry that I had no idea she was there! Lots of memories came from that day!Now I m back in Nashville spending some time with my brother who plays for the Titans. It s great to come home and get some good quality time with him. He s a great man with a big heart and I m thankful for him. It s a bonus that we now live in the same town. Well speaking of which. I m on my way to see him now. I ll be talking to you soon.Don t forget to check back soon for your chance to pre order the record. I ll make sure to sign your copy for you. Talk to you soon,Anthony

Last month, in San Francisco, I got to do my first event with my sister Priscilla. It was a conference event sponsored by Life Way Bookstores, and 9000 women were there. At first, I felt like a fish out of water, but then I heard the screams of my sister above all the ladies and I felt like I was at home. Priscilla, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur were the main speakers, and it was an amazing experience for me. I had my first show with Wayne Watson a couple weeks ago and it was great. He has a lot of knowledge and experience to share. Tonight I’m in Chicago for another show with Wayne, and I’m excited to see how the crowd will be. During the week for the next couple months, I’m going to be recording with Kirk Franklin in Dallas, TX. He is working on some special projects and extended the invite to me to come and help him for a while. I’m excited about getting a “head break” and getting to help him out with his ministry. We have a couple songs finished so far and it is going to be a great record! Well I’ll be getting back to you soon with more. I’ll be adding some pictures to the gallery soon so check back with me soon. I hope you’re doing well.Anthony

I’m so sorry for not communicating with you the way I know I should! The past few months have been interesting, and I’ve honestly lost myself a little bit in all the hustle. I hope that all of you had a great Christmas and New Year. I had a good time with my family and now I am splitting my time between Nashville and the road. I spent the last part of November and most of December out with Natalie Grant on the “A Christmas To Believe In Tour” and it was great. She’s hilarious and we laughed and cut up most of the time. After the tour, I headed home to spend some quality time with my love ones. Now that I’m back in full swing, I’ve been thinking through what’s next. I’ve had to detach myself from the music world for a bit, and remember that I have a calling on my life that goes beyond just singing. High notes and vocal tricks aren’t enough to feed a hungry soul. I’ve tried to make sure that I do more than that when I’m on the road, but recently I’ve felt like that’s all I’ve been offering. Behind every true artist there is a story; something that brings the art to the surface’something that makes the listener engage and believe what the artist is saying. I have gotten to a place where my calling has taken back seat to my gifting. I think this happens often with singers, and when it happens you lose the genuine connection that takes place between you, the song and the audience. The audience might be sitting in wonder at a trick or a note, but all the while your soul is a desert wasteland and you become a pretender. I’m guilty of this because in my heart, I have felt that pretending is easier. I’m short changing everyone I come into contact with when I fabricate a man that isn’t genuinely doing his best to serve his Savior. You and I must dig into understanding what it means to step fully into the mystery (and sometimes confusing adventure) that the Lord has really called us to, all the while knowing that His mercy and grace are more than enough. More random thoughts soon.Anthony

Hey you guys, Just wanted to give you an update on how this crazy man’s life has been! I’ve been running around a lot, but am thankful for every opportunity. My friends here in Nashville have been my life line and I’m finding a balance when it comes to work and play. I came to the realization that you can’t buy peace so why work yourself to death. My goal recently has been to have internal peace. Sounds pretty juvenile, but that’s where I am. Basic concepts seem to be the hardest thing to comprehend. I work so hard at all the complicated stuff but seem to overlook the obvious. So, in your search for significance in our greed driven American culture please don’t forget that He offers us a peace that cannot be purchased and that Peace is worth more than any material thing man could offer.We’ll talk soon,Anthony

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written you. I’ve been running around and every free moment hasn’t really been that cause I’ve filled up that time with worrying about something or someone. Over the past few months I’ve allowed the blessings of God to get in the way of my relationship with Him. I was reminded in church the other day about the children of Israel and how they made and alter using the gold and jewels that they had taken from Egypt apparently because God was taking too long. Recently I’ve been allowing myself to over commit because I couldn’t possibly sit still and wait to hear from the Lord when it comes to my next move. I’ve continued to run around foolishly chasing the wind hoping that I find some fulfillment solely in what I do. Well, I’ve come to understand that no fulfillment is going to come apart from Him. Sounds pretty basic huh? Well it’s easier said than done in this guys life. I will never be busy enough, happy enough, rich enough apart from Him I will always want more. I was trying to replace God in my life and that isn’t happening!If you are unhappy right now and searching for the next thing that’s going to fill that God spot’stop! Understand that He is going to allow you to stay right here until you get it! I hope that you continue to follow after Him knowing that He is passionately in love with you. Thank you for your ongoing support and please be in prayer with me about the future of my ministry and what the Lord would have my focus to be in this upcoming year. Thank You,Anthony