Natalie is a Seattle native and the youngest of five children. Her entire family sang at their home church, so for Natalie, singing in church became a natural and special part of growing up. Natalie's talent and ear for music did not go unnoticed. By age 17, she was assisting the church's musical director in selecting and arranging music for a 100-voice youth choir.




While at Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, Washington, pursuing a degree in elementary education, the popular singing group TRUTH performed at her church. She auditioned for the group and spent 1994-1996 as part of the six-person ensemble, traveling around the United States and abroad, performing up to 300 concerts per year. This extensive road experience fine-tuned her stage presence and motivated her to pursue a solo avenue. With no job, no car, and only $200 in her pocket, she moved to Nashville with a dream in her heart and divine intervention directing her life.

Today, despite the critical acclaim that has followed her, Natalie remains unaffected. "It's not about wowing the masses with how great I can sing," she says thoughtfully. "It's simply about undeniably proclaiming Jesus Christ through my music."