Kathy Troccoli is celebrating 30 years of music and ministry in 2012! Her numerous accolades include 22 recordings, 17 number-one radio hits, 19 Dove Award nominations, 2 Dove Awards, and 3 Grammy nominations. Her newest CD, “30”Years/Songs- The Kathy Troccoli Collection is a treasured assortment of her beloved music and serves as a tribute to the longevity of her career. This collection of timeless favorites includes Stubborn Love, Go Light Your World and My Life Is In Your Hands.

Kathy is an award-winning singer, songwriter, speaker and author of numerous books including the bestselling Falling in Love with Jesus bible study series co-authored with Dee Brestin, Spaghetti for the Soul co-authored with Ellie Lofaro, Am I Not Still God? and Live Like You Mean It. A highly sought-after conference speaker and singer, Kathy has ministered to millions of women through various national conferences and was selected as one of the “Most Influential Christian Women in America” by Today’s Christian Woman magazine readers.

A new adventure begins for Kathy in 2012 as she launches a new women's event called Among Friends. As the host , Kathy will be inviting nationally known authors, speakers, humorists and Bible teachers to join her in 16 locations nationwide. Different guests will be featured in each city and include -- Lisa Harper, Liz Curtis HIggs, Chonda Pierce, Anita Renfroe, Ellie Lofaro, Carol Kent, Jennifer Rothschild, Donna VanLiere, Jan Silvious, Dr. Brenda Porter and Brenda Salter McNeil. This Friday evening / Saturday morning program includes bible teaching, powerful stories, comedic relief and comforting music. There will also be a time of worship and prayer. "I can’t wait to spend time with women at Among Friends", says Kathy. "My hope is to give them a safe place to let down the walls, enjoy a good laugh, be themselves — and walk away with renewed courage to take on life’s trials. I yearn for all of us to leave knowing that God is not done writing our stories.”

From serving on the mission fields of Africa, India and Central America through the highly respected ministry of Life Outreach International with James and Betty Robison, to hosting 13 years of rejuvenating and relaxing cruises, meeting and ministering to women across the country is still Kathy’s greatest joy and passion.

Kathy has allowed both successes and trials to shape her over the past thirty years, equipping her for a multi-faceted career. Kathy is intelligent, funny, and raw. The scars she bears have produced a powerful and insightful communicator. It is the diverse talents and circumstances in Kathy's life that stirs and captivates her audiences.

Kathy Troccoli has come a long way since her musical debut in 1982, but her passion for sharing the Gospel and her life lessons through music has not waned a bit. And, after thirty years, Kathy says she has never been more fulfilled than she is now. “I am exactly where I am supposed to be. There is such freedom in that. Now I truly understand that my singing is just a part of what God has created me to do.”

And what is that?

“To encourage, motivate, and inspire – what a privilege.”