Athena Sorensen

San Luis Obispo, CA

$200 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

I sing for wedding ceremonies & receptions, funerals, churches, and more. I love being apart of special events like weddings, to help make them memorable. And, to bring comfort to families during hard times like funerals. I am a Christian/Gospel solo singer with a passion to spread Gods love through music. I can sing Christian/Gospel, country, pop ballads/love songs, hymns such as Amazing grace, and many other styles. I also can share my original music and testimony for churches, youth events, T.V. Programs, festivals, women's conferences, and more. If you’d like to inquire about my services, please write me a message with info about your event, and I’ll respond as soon as I can!


Reviews

4 reviews

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Jack B.

September 19, 2024
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Amazing

Athena sang for a one of a kind event with ease. Show wowed the audience with her talent and vocal range. She was punctual and flexible. Overall, she was one of the best hires I have made.

Hired as: Gospel Singer

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Athena Sorensen

Thank you Jack! It was an honor to sing and the whole event was AMAZING!!


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Lynda C.

March 16, 2019
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Beautiful voice! Thank you, Athena!

Athena sang beautifully at both my mother’s memorial service and graveside service. She led out in singing hymns and Hawaii Aloha and also sung a special song she wrote, Forever. At the graveside service she sang Amazing Grace and Give me Jesus. Our family and friends were touched and blessed by her lovely voice and highly recommend her.

Hired as: Gospel Singer

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Athena Sorensen

Thank you Lynda! It was an honor to sing for your mother’s funeral. Many blessings to you!


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Michelle S.

September 19, 2018
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Amazing!!

Can’t believe how beautiful and seamless Athena’s performance for my wedding was!!! We communicated completely through GigSalad as I was planning a destination wedding from New York. She was extremely responsive and once my wedding coordinator took over everything went seamlessly. Thank you so much, and what a beautiful voice!!!!

Hired as: Wedding Singer

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Athena Sorensen

Thank you Michelle for letting me be apart of your wedding! It was very elegant and heartfelt. I especially enjoyed the vows. I am honored to have been a part of your glorious day. Many blessing to you and your husband!
Aloha,
Athena


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Brian K.

September 11, 2018
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Great Performer

I am very satisfied with her performance and I Highly recommend Athena!!!
Being that service was a Celebration of Life (Christian) and Mother being of 2nd generation Isei Japanese, a lot of attendees for Funeral service were of the Buddhists beliefs. Athena's singing, crossed that bridge and had many commenting on songs sung and the quality of her performance!

Hired as: Gospel Singer

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Athena Sorensen

Thank you Brian,
It was a beautiful service, and I am honored that I was able to be a part of it. Many well wishes to your family.

Aloha,
Athena

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

What to expect

I am a soloist, so when I sing for an event, it's me and my microphone on stage. I speak to the audience briefly between each song to introduce the song. If I am asked to share my Testimony, I will do that, and show pictures on a screen behind me during my testimony. I have experience walking through the audience while singing if requested by the venue.
I like to take my audience on a journey with me through music as I tell a story. I sing original songs I have written as well as old spirituals and hymns. I cater my music to the event. Wether it's youth, elderly, or middle aged, I have music that can touch all ages.

About

Athena Sorensen is a Christian Recording Artist that is dedicated to using her voice to glorify God by spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has been doing music ministry for the past 15 years. Several years ago, God healed her from an incurable auto-immune disease. Now she wants to give hope to this dying world that there is a Savior who loves us and can heal us from our physical and spiritual diseases. Athena is also a licensed Nurse. She wants to use her life and testimony to help bring relief to those who are suffering physically and spiritually. Athena writes and composes her own music as an avenue to relay what God has done for her. She is married to her husband Shawn, they have two precious children. Athena is very active in her home church and serves as music minister, worship committee member, and praise team leader. She hosts a public affairs program on Trinity Broadcasting Network called "Joy in Our Town" that airs on channel 26 locally.

She has shared her music at numerous churches, gospel festivals, fairs, evangelistic seminars, television shows, and radio stations around the country. Athena has several albums available, including Grateful, Hymns Book One, Jesus Is The Meaning, Christmas Around the World, and her newest release, Have You Touched Jesus that has been very popular on the #1 Gospel internet radio station called Yes Lord Radio.

Athena’s performances include; San Francisco Giants major league baseball game, The “1st Annual Mega Gospel Concert” in Las Vegas, the “1st & 2nd Annual Gospel Festival” in Monterey, CA which featured such big named acts as Martha Munizzi and Vickie Winans, the annual “Easter Sunrise Service” in Paso Robles, CA which drew a crowd of over 1000 people. Crossroads Restoration Church in Chicago & Maryland, Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, TBN, and she has performed 2 years in a row for the “California Mid-State Fair” across from such big-named acts as Michael W. Smith and Casting Crowns. The Fair draws about 500,000 people each year!

She was recently interviewed on 3ABN, the 2nd largest Christian Network in the world. 3ABN is a non-denominational 24-hour t.v. and radio ministry that reaches over 250 million souls worlwide! Athena also performed for the “Generation in Action” youth rally that drew about 3000 young people in Fresno, CA. Other t.v. appearances include, TBN, Life Worth Living, Finally it’s Friday, God’s Love, and Central Coast Good News. Her music is being played on 96.3 Australia, 95.5 “The Fish” Hawaii, 90.3 WEGF, 99.1 KSKB, 90.9 KLOX, 91.5 KSNS, and XM Satellite Radio where her hit “Grateful” reached #10 on the charts!

Both her cd’s are currently being distributed nationwide through Super D Phantom Distribution, CD Baby, (link hidden) ABC Bookstores, and Apple iTunes.

Ken Weigman of “Alpha Omega News” writes, “Athena embraces the traditions of the past, but looks to the future of her Gospel career. With her talented vocals and abilities to write and produce, she has a good foundation for a promising career.” Athena writes: “As I grow as a writer and a singer, the more I want my music to touch people and make a difference in their lives

Additional booking notes

Require:
-PA System
-Microphone (corded or wireless)
-Ability to play CD or plug in iPhone to sound system or Bluetooth.
-Music stand
-Monitors in front of stage

Past booked events

September 2024

17

Tuesday

Sporting Event

5:30pm - 5:45pm

Grover Beach, CA

December 2019

24

Tuesday

Christmas break

12:00am - 11:00pm (Wed)

14

Saturday

Concert

5:00pm - 9:00pm

04

Wednesday

Out of state concert

7:00am - 12:00pm

March 2019

10

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Kaneohe, HI

September 2018

13

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Honolulu, HI

10

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Honolulu, HI

April 2018

24

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Laie, HI

October 2017

07

Saturday

Worship Leader

10:45am - 12:00pm

September 2017

23

Saturday

Annual Hawaii SDA Conference Convocation

10:30am - 12:30pm

22

Friday

Annual Hawaii SDA Conference Convocation

6:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Saturday

Worship Leader

10:45am - 12:00pm

Set list

How Great Thou Art
Amazing Grace (English and Spanish)
Rock of Ages
Come thou Fount
My hope is built on nothing less
more.....

Originals:
Have You Touched Jesus (English & Spanish)
Forever (English & Spanish)
Nowhere to Go
Grateful
His Love is Powerful
Follow Your Dreams
I'll Carry You
more.......

Influences and inspiration

CeCe Winans
Crystal Lewis
Whitney Houston
Celine Dion
Mariah
Amy Grant
Clark Sisters
Sandy Patty

Setup requirements

PA system with microphone

CD player

Bluetooth speaker instead of cd player

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