Cheryl Paige (Edelmann) was born in San Diego, California. At the age of one month, her parents moved to New Jersey. During that cross-country trip in the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, her parents’ car ran out of gas. A truck driver, whose identity was “Carl Driver” came to their aid. His only statement was to take care of that beautiful angel baby girl. From that moment on, Cheryl’s parents knew that God had a real purpose for her life.
Cheryl was born again at the age of 4 and baptized at the age of 6; one of the youngest members of her church to be baptized. Cheryl began taking piano lessons at the age of 11. She would play from the hymnal for hours as her father listened and praised the Lord. At the ripe old age of 16, she was playing the “Hallelujah Chorus,” along with the famed pianist, Dino’s background tapes. Although she loved playing her piano, singing was always uppermost on her mind.
At the age of 16, Cheryl entered Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey where she majored in piano and minored in voice. She traveled with the Westminster Choir then conducted by many famous conductors at Carnegie Hall and the Philadelphia Academy of Music.
Having been raised on Gaither music and Southern Gospel, Cheryl automatically was drawn to Country music and wanted desperately to move to Nashville to become a Country music artist. She made several demo tapes and traveled to Nashville singing on the stages of the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. However, God had a different calling on her life and that was to sing for His honor and glory! Cheryl then continued singing in local churches, just waiting for God to open the doors for her.
In 2005 Cheryl made her first full length CD, entitled “Praise His Name,” which was produced at a local Christian studio. Soon thereafter, she was called to do a concert in the mountains of Pennsylvania at a lovely Christian retreat. It was there, that the anointing fell and Cheryl knew she was finally doing what God had called her to do.
A second 11-song project entitled, “Garment of Praise” was completed in 2008. “Garment of Praise,” was produced by both Dustin Jenkins (formerly of The Wilburns and The Stamps) and Lynn Royce Taylor (formerly of The Stamps, The Vogues, The Blackwoods, and currently of The Elvis Imperials), and includes the single, “That’s My Boy,” written by Martha Goodwin-Drake. This CD also features a duet with Lynn Royce Taylor entitled, “Hold On To The Miracle,” which was written by both Cheryl and Dustin Jenkins. This project spawned two radio releases, including the title track, "Garment of Praise," as well as "That's My Boy."
In 2010, Cheryl a project entitled, "Only Believe." This project contains original songs composed by several Daywind writers, including Ronnie Hinson, Marty Funderburk and Sheri LaFontaine, along with writers Eva Wilson, Tony Stone and Dan Adkins. This CD also includes the song, "Together Till The End Of Time," a tribute to Cheryl's grandmother, which was written by both Cheryl and Martha Goodwin-Drake. "Wonders Never Cease" (a duet with Dustin Jenkins) was released as Cheryl's third radio single.
2012 began with a name change from "Cheryl Edelmann" to "Cheryl Paige." In conjunction with this, Cheryl has signed with C&C Music Group, a major label, which boasts an artist roster including Lynda Randle, Naomi and the Segoes as well as Mercy Road. She is scheduled to begin recording her first project with them in March 2012!
With her love for God and her passion for praising Him with her unique voice, Cheryl is excited about the future. – By Betty Donley
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Testimonial From Lynn Royce Taylor -
All of my adult life, I've engaged in some form of Christian Music and Ministry. My calling came in my teen years and has opened doors around the world in places I'd never imagined. Along with that, my path has crossed with many, and I want to emphasize MANY singers, musicians, preachers, evangelists, para-church organizations, prophets, priests, and some who would be king. If you can catch my cynicism a bit here, you'll understand that not everyone has made a sound impression.
I met Cheryl at a recording session and our common bond was instantly forged in the heart of true and pure ministry. In the Bible, John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him and said concerning him, See! Here is an Israelite indeed [a true descendant of Jacob], in whom there is no guile nor deceit nor falsehood nor duplicity!
I can genuinely say, that in Cheryl, her husband Craig, and her Mother Betty, that the purpose for singing and sharing the testimony and gifts are not entwined with guile, deceit, falsehood, or duplicity. You may receive this ministry with confidence and know that the motivation is to convey and scatter good seed of the good news on the path.
Pastor, Promoter, Evangelist, Friends. Open your doors to Cheryl and be blessed of the Lord. Open your hearts and support this work.
Sincerely,
Lynn Royce Taylor, Evangelist / Vocalist
