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Maryanne J. George

Songwriting, Worship and Living Authentically

Today on the podcast we have Maryanne J. George. Maryanne is a Grammy Award-winning artist who sings, writes, and plays many different instruments. She is also a worship leader who is passionate about encountering the Lord. You may know her from her work with Maverick City or from her solo album, “Not Just Stories.” On this episode we talk about her journey as a musician, the surprising path that led to her joining Maverick City and what authenticity means to her as an artist and worship leader. This interview was recorded while Maryanne was on campus to lead worship during our Kingdom Conference event in October 2023.

*The views expressed in this podcast don’t necessarily reflect the views of Asbury Seminary.

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Maryanne J. George

Singer, Songwriter, Worship Leader

Maryanne J. George is a multifaceted artist who sings, writes, and plays many different instruments. She is also a worship leader who is passionate about encountering the Lord.

Maryanne grew up in New York, a child of immigrants. Her earliest memories are filled with songs; almost every family get-together had a time of singing and playing instruments. She learned how to play violin at the age of four and taught herself piano and guitar. She eventually went on to serve at her home church in Hicksville, NY, where she started as a choir member and eventually became a worship director. Over the years, Maryanne has organically built a platform of loyal listeners who know her from her time with Maverick City Music and her debut EP, “Not Just Stories,” which was released in October 2021 and charted nationally. Her EP centered on the tenets of worship – surrender, devotion and sacrifice – and was a culmination of her spiritual journey with Jesus. Her prayer is that her life would be an altar and her songs, a sacrifice. 

Wes Wilcox

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Wes is a worship leader, artist and podcast host. He loves talking with people about their passions and what helps them thrive. When he is not drawing or playing music, he is likely relaxing with his best friend and wife, Heidi, and their dog Barney.

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