About Cheri

Beginning as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California, Cheri has ministered through music and testimony for twenty years. Her debut album, Child of the Father, was released to rave reviews in 1994 earning her a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. Six albums, nine Number One songs, three Dove Award nominations and a Dove Award win later, Cheri Keaggy is recognized as a mainstay in the adult contemporary and inspirational genres, and songs like “There is Joy in the Lord” and “In Remembrance of Me” are sung in churches worldwide. Likewise, songs like “Little Boy On HIs Knees (Cameron’s Song)”, “Beautiful Little Girl (Sarah’s Song)”, and “You’ll Always Be My Son” have made her a favorite at women’s events.

Often with her Bible and journal close at hand, Cheri takes a teachable approach to life, looking for the lesson in every experience. “If God can use our challenges and heartaches to build character in us and make us more effective for the Kingdom, than that’s what I want. He can use me however He sees fit.”

Most recently, the end of her twenty-two year marriage to her high school sweetheart has stretched her in ways she never could have imagined.

 Speaking Topics

Over the years, many have affirmed that the life stories and Biblical truths Cheri shares in between her songs are often as powerful and poignant as the songs themselves. In addition to leading worship and special music, she is now available for speaking engagements. Here are some of the topics close to
her heart:

  Finding Joy in the Journey
  Overcoming the Pain of Divorce
  Biblical Foundations for Worship
  The Goodness of God
  Learning How to Forgive
  Isaiah 61:3 – A Crown of Beauty for Ashes (and other crowns
  of Scripture)
  Comforted by Christmas