Rebecca Linda (Garcia) Smith was born into a
military family and spent most of her young life growing up between
the United States and Germany. She began singing when she was four
years old. The start of her singing career was performing for
different school functions and in churches throughout Europe during
her teenage years. As Rebecca Linda grew in her faith, she also
cultivated her musical talents. Now, Rebecca is concentrating on
having her music be a testament to 'renew' as many people as possible.
And this exact instance occurred last time Rebecca and her husband
were promoting her new CD in Nashville. The story goes that DJ Neal
Cannon of WJBD 1350 AM received a call from a listener saying that the
song "Jesus, Lord Of My Life" saved the listener's life.
After hearing the words the fan immediately gave his life to Jesus!
Rebecca's music has been burning up the airways and this summer she
begins a 15-day, nine-state broadcast media tour throughout the
Southeast. Rebecca Linda's life took many twists and turns, from
serving in the U.S. Army, to obtaining her master's degree in
education, to developing gestational diabetes, to the death of her
ever-loving father. These events seemed to point her toward God's
purpose for her future — pursuing a music career. She has sung in
churches, at weddings, memorial services, and various social and
community events throughout her life. Yet, this could not quench the
burning desire Rebecca still had to sing for the Lord on a full-time
basis. She has since begun applying all her efforts into her ministry
as Rebecca Linda Smith-Renewed. Rebecca's desire to stray from her
music and enlist in the Army comes from a very familial desire.
"My entire family has served the military and our country in some
form or fashion. My father set the example for all of us. My oldest
brother is a retired Army officer, as is my husband. My younger
brother and sister also served in the military. We believe in serving
our country and in giving back because we have been given so
much," said Rebecca. Rebecca Linda's first CD, All For You, sums
up how she felt about serving the Lord. Rebecca said "The songs I
chose are those that have touched my life and renewed my desire to
sing for Him as a ministry." Her project, Jesus' Grace,
has a common theme in most of the songs — we are all sinners
saved by Jesus' grace — and a powerful and anointed message of
eternal hope as well, she said. Rebecca has released her new CD, which
she prays will touch lives and serve to restore those who need to be
renewed in their spiritual walk and commitment to the Lord. Jesus'
Grace was released through her new label, Renewed Records. Rebecca
Linda and her husband Dr. Robert Frank wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 14
songs on the album. "Many fans say she is well rounded with her
array of music styles, which include Christian Country, Southern Gospel, and Inspirational Country music genres
after crossing over from Adult Contemporary Christian music" said her husband Robert Frank. He ended by noting,
"We are looking forward to continuing travels throughout the
country and abroad as we share God's message through personal
testimony, music, and song."
"Jesus Grace" is distributed by Renewed
Records and affiliates worldwide.
