Gretchen Harris, UCMVA's "New Artist of the Year" nominee, is a Catholic singer/songwriter whose music expresses her love for God, the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary, and sanctity of Life. Songs from her four CDs can be heard on Catholic and Christian radio stations in the United States and many other countries, in addition to the worldwide radio outreach of EWTN.

Gretchen's latest release, CHRISTMAS JOY, combines traditional favorites with new songs of the holidays. This is a delightful journey for the soul as we travel through the Christmas season with the joy that it holds for our hearts.

HOPE FOR TOMORROW was the "Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year" winner through the United Catholic Music & Video Assn. This is a soothing collection of contemporary music, with comforting lyrics to help people cope under extremely trying circumstances. It has a message of hope in God's presence, even in the darkest times.

SIGN OF LOVE contains many original songs, with Gretchen's lyrics expressing her simple and honest love of the Lord. This contemporary album has the talents of many top musicians in Los Angeles. The music has been moving and inspiring lives with it's full pop sound as well as the tender, beautiful ballads that facilitate prayer and touch the heart. 

SING OF MARY, nominated for "Praise and Worship Album of the Year," is a beautiful collection of Marian favorites. This album includes songs from ages ago to new contemporary favorites. Gretchen has a special devotion to the Blessed Mother, and on a pilgrimage was blessed to receive a special sign to sing to Mary. She recorded this album in gratitude and love for her.

Recent television appearances include a half hour concert showcase on the new EWTN series BACKSTAGE and performances on Dana's series WE ARE ONE BODY. Dana chose Gretchen to sing with her and Mark Girardin on the recording and the video of the moving pro-life song "THIS IS MY BODY." This recording was honored with Unity Awards for "Contemporary Song of the Year" and "Music Video of the Year." 

Gretchen ministers through concerts, speaking engagements, and radio programs, performing most recently in Canada, Brazil, Florida, Washington DC, Nashville, and her hometown of Los Angeles. In addition to her vocation as wife and mother of three children, Gretchen enjoys reaching out to others through her music ministry. She has produced an album of her gifted parish choirs in Redondo Beach, California, and is busy ministering with her newest releases, HOPE FOR TOMORROW and CHRISTMAS JOY.