Location: Glen Allen, VA
Challenge: Multiple Sclerosis / Breast Cancer
Website: thunderstorm53.weebly.com
Samantha Ridley has developed a smooth improv approach to delivering the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A native of Detroit Michigan raised in Southern California. Where at the age of four she began playing the piano and singing with local churches. At age nine she and her family were known as the LITTLE Ambassidors where every member of the family was able to play more than one instrument. She studied under Professor Moore and Professor Miller at Victor-Valley College.
In 2010, Samantha was diagnosed with Multpile Sclerosis, which was a huge blow for her needing walking aides and wheelchairs, then in 2012, she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, even with those life challenges, shes not willing to give up.
Samantha is known for her accompnying skills with such famous as Beau Williams, Jami Jones, Monty Jackson of TBN Christian Television, numerous choirs and Gospel groups.
Samantha toured with Father and Mother, one brother and one sister until age sixteen, then became a solo artist/keyboardist/pianist.
A vocalist who was was always ready and willing to lend her techniques and talents to the production of all Christian programs and various church functions, including TV hostess of Christian TV in Victorville, California.
Samantha writes, produces, arranges and sings songs on her debut CD which was released early 2005. The CD was recorded, mixed, and mastered by John Bell Jr. of REUBENITES RECORDS & Publishing.
Samantha has plans to become a major artist in the Gospel music industry.
Samantha Ridley - "Lead The Way"