About Rachel Evergreen
Speaker, Author, Songwriter,
& Splash of Comedian

Rachel cultivates evergreen faith, joy, and hope in Jesus through music, speaking, writing and humor.
She cranks out music, faith pearls, and comedy in a way that's instantly engaging. Rachel gets fired up when spiritual lightbulbs go off all over the room. Full of joy, Jesus, and animation, Rachel guides her audiences into deeper, authentic places with God.

Through 20+ years of pain and illness, Rachel's battle for answers and healing have deepened her teaching, music, and messages. Her faith is resilient, and God has proven faithful through every detour. Fueled by Holy Spirit, Rachel's ultimate passion is to lead her listeners to intimacy with Jesus.
Rachel caught the attention of the Gospel Music Association when she took home awards for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best in Show at the GMA Immerse Conference. This earned her a spotlight performance on the Cinderella Castle Stage at Walt Disney World, opening for TobyMac.

She was signed with music publisher veteran Cindy Wilt (Matthew West, Jason Ingram) in Nashville, TN as a staff songwriter before Cindy passed away.
Rachel continues to write, tour, and speak independently at Women’s Retreats, Conferences, High School Chapels, Rescue Missions, Celebrate Recovery Meetings, Churches, and Prisons.
Her redemptive-pop style resembles a blend of Sara Bareilles, Lauren Daigle, Ben Rector, and Andy Grammar.
Most people comment that they enjoy Rachel's authentic, down-to-earth speaking style. They say it's like sitting down with a great friend over a cup of coffee while enjoying a captivating, hilarious, but deep conversation.


Rachel resides in Franklin, TN with her brainy husband Derek and their spring-loaded Australian Shepherd, Lilly the Lickeroo...and newcomer blue-eyed sassy pup, Willow Beans.

AWARDS / CREDENTIALS
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Second Place in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the Christian category for the song, “What You Could Do With Me” recorded by Josh Wright.
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2017 Write About Jesus: Grand Prize Winner for the song "Shame Off You." (Released January 2019).
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CLASS Certified Speaker.
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Co-Writer and music producer of the John Maxwell Team theme song “Change the World”.
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Best in Show: Gospel Music Association Immerse Conference.
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GMA Immerse Artist of the Year.
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GMA Immerse Song of the Year (American Idol).
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GMA Immerse Judges Choice Award.
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Rachel has been in the lineup with artists such as TobyMac, Jars of Clay, MercyMe, and Matthew West.
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Performed on the Cinderella Castle Stage at Walt Disney World Night of Joy for 5000+ people.
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Ministered to over 100 Celebrate Recovery groups nationwide.
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Ministered internationally to various age groups in France, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, and Poland.
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Radio play on over 100 stations internationally, online, and nationwide.
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Author of "Finally Home" a companion devotional to the original album Finally Home.
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Published a weekly blog called, Spiritual Nuggets (currently #faithpearls) for 5+ years.

Learn how to pray the Scriptures and pull down the promises. An easy, practical read that makes a great gift.

A simple primer on hearing God's voice. Written in a bite-sized, digestible format.

A weighty, in-depth book focusing on 7 areas of breakthrough to develop courage.

A 15-song devotional book that goes with Finally Home, the music album.
Books by Rachel Evergreen
(formerly Barrentine)
Education

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Masters-level courses in Bible & theology, Franklin, TN.
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Azusa Pacific University, CA.
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Registered Nursing degree from Evergreen Valley College, CA.


