Inspired to Sing Again
Dear Tenley,
Recently you did a concert at the Lifeway Church in Derry New Hampshire.
I was there and had been challenged by my pastor, Juan Saa to start
doing gospel concerts again as I did many years ago. My wife and my
Mom both passed away last year with cancer and it left me with some
emotional challenges I had never encountered before. Your music and
especially your willingness to share you loss even though I know it
is painful gave me the incentive to obey the Lord and actually put a
concert together telling my story. Last Sunday, I did my first gospel
concert in many years and have already been invited to do two more.
Your transparency played a big part in this happening and I thank you so much. Thank you for the time you took that morning to pray for me and to look me in the eye and tell me it was alright to get some help. I will keep you in my prayers and know God will continue to bless and use you in the years ahead.
Your friend,
Tedd of Nashua, NH
Cheerleader, Promoter and Caring Soul
Recently I had the opportunity to bring together a group of professional musicians for a community musical benefit to raise money for a family in need. Though we had many performers signed on early, lots of folks suggested Tenley Westbrook be part of this impressive roster of top area musicians. I was eager to look her up even if it was late in the game and so happy to find this treasure of a woman and singer-songwriter! When you meet Tenley, one of the first things you will notice is a beaming welcoming smile and of course, incredible energy. She is full of love–for music, for friends, for sharing! Tenley graciously signed on to sing her own signature music that night and was our lead off singer in the first set.
What can I say? She wowed the crowd, she got things going! By the time intermission came around, there were hundreds of smiles all around! While the night was a magical musical success—raising thousands of dollars for a good cause, I also got to know Tenley behind the scenes while planning it. No uh-oh here! There was no one participating in this event more amazing where it "doesn't show" than Tenley Westbrook. Cheerleader, promoter, new friend, caring soul—Tenley Westbrook did behind the curtain what few but I could see, and so much more than just juggling her very busy schedule to be there for our evening. And on the big night, she ran to the concert hall directly from singing and welcoming local troops returning back home from Iraq, showing up with a dazzling performance and joy in her heart.
To know her is to love her: behind the wonderful, soulful, spirited music of Tenley Westbrook is heart—tempered by fire and shining oh-so bright!"
Debbie of Rye, NH
It’s All About…Obedience
I have been blessed to call Tenley my friend for over four years. We met at the DivorceCare program at Bethany Church (Greenland, NH) and have been close friends ever since. I am blessed by her strong faith, encouragement and genuine friendship. I’ve always been impressed by Tenley’s musical talent. She has an amazing voice, is a gifted songwriter and musician, and really has a way with an audience. She is a true professional.
I have had the privilege of being at the studio and experience the recording of record two of her songs. Two of my daughters sang as part of the children’s choir on “Every Child” and it was a thrill to be able to see them record their part. I was also there when Tenley was recording the spoken scripture parts for “Get Together”. This was one of the most tragic days for Tenley, as a man that she loved dearly died tragically that morning. She still wanted to record that night, so many of us gathered with her. After all the pain Tenley endured that day she was still able to lead us in the recording. It was a time filled with a lot of emotion, but also a lot of hope. God was certainly present with us and I believe it shows in the recording.
Her CD, I Believe is filled with many wonderful songs of faith, love, hope and truth, and is truly an inspiration to myself and many others. One song in particular that speaks to me is “Leavin’ this Love” which talks about being obedient to God with our relationships. It is something I learned in the DivorceCare program and is greatly reinforced through Tenley’s song. I am sure this song will be an inspiration to many who are in a relationship and looking for God’s guidance.
I hope that all who read this will take the time to get to know Tenley through her music, her ministry and just as the amazing person she is.
Jeff of Dover, NH
