By Michael Ireland
Senior Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
NASHVILLE, TN (ANS) -- American Idol finalist and accomplished singer/songwriter Scott MacIntyre has signed a one-book publishing agreement for his literary debut called "By Faith, Not By Sight."
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Musical prodigy and American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre. |
According to a media release, though only 26 years old, MacIntyre has lived a story worth telling. He has achieved more as a blind twenty-something than most do in a lifetime without physical impairments. His tale begins at the age of three when he first played the piano by ear and includes an impressive education, graduating college at age 19 and receiving his master's in music overseas.
"Scott MacIntyre continues to inspire people all over the world with his remarkable commitment to perseverance in times of adversity and overcoming what many would consider a disability," says Matt Baugher, Senior Vice President and Publisher at Thomas Nelson
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"His appearance on American Idol is just one small part of this amazing young man's life. I can't wait for others to experience his character and passion. We're thrilled to be partnering with him on this important book."
While MacIntyre's list of accolades is impressive-honored guest at the White House, played with musicians such as Alice Cooper and Jason Mraz, headlined concerts in the U.S. and abroad-he attributes glory and success to his Christian faith which remains central to his message.
Baugher believes in the life-changing potential of MacIntyre's written story: "For Scott, his blindness is merely part of who he is and his much broader story will astound, challenge, and most of all inspire."
Scott MacIntyre is represented by Frank Breeden, Managing Partner of Premiere Authors Literary Agency (Nashville & Washington, DC).
You can learn more about Scott MacIntyre online at www.scottmacintyre.com , and follow him on Twitter @ScottDMacIntyre.
While MacIntyre's list of accolades is impressive-honored guest at the White House, played with musicians such as Alice Cooper and Jason Mraz, headlined concerts in the U.S. and abroad-he attributes glory and success to his Christian faith which remains central to his message.
Baugher believes in the life-changing potential of MacIntyre's written story: "For Scott, his blindness is merely part of who he is and his much broader story will astound, challenge, and most of all inspire."
Scott MacIntyre is represented by Frank Breeden, Managing Partner of Premiere Authors Literary Agency (Nashville & Washington, DC).
You can learn more about Scott MacIntyre online at www.scottmacintyre.com , and follow him on Twitter @ScottDMacIntyre.
| ** Michael Ireland is Senior Correspondent for ANS. He is an international British freelance journalist who was formerly a reporter with a London (United Kingdom) newspaper and has been a frequent contributor to UCB UK, a British Christian radio station. While in the UK, Michael traveled to Canada and the United States, Albania,Yugoslavia, Holland, Germany,and Czechoslovakia. He has reported for ANS from Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Israel, Jordan, China,and Russia. Michael's volunteer involvement with ASSIST News Service is a sponsored ministry department -- 'Michael Ireland Media Missionary' (MIMM) -- of A.C.T. International of P.O.Box 1649, Brentwood, TN 37024-1649, at: Artists in Christian Testimony (A.C.T.) International where you can donate online to support his stated mission of 'Truth Through Christian Journalism.' If you have a news or feature story idea for Michael, please contact him at: ANS Senior Reporter |
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