Mike Donehey
Michael Donehey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Morgan Donehey |
| Born | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Genres | Christian rock, CCM |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Michael Morgan "Mike" Donehey (born September 30, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist primarily known for his work in the Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North.
Early life
Donehey was born to Dan and Sharon Donehey in Omaha, Nebraska in 1981.[1] He graduated from Fredericksburg Christian School in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1999. He attended FCS from kindergarten through graduation and played varsity soccer.[2] Donehey was involved in a near-fatal, single-car accident on Mine Road in Spotsylvania County during his senior year of high school. He broke his back in two places, broke his skull, and had an ear ripped off. He was told he would never walk again. He picked up a guitar during his days in the hospital and began to write music.[3] He recovered and moved to Florida to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University where Tenth Avenue North was formed.[4]
Musical and Written Work
Donehey has been with Tenth Avenue North since 2000 and continues to write and perform on tour and in the studio. He also regularly contributes to fellow Christian musicians' work with performances on recent records from Hawk Nelson,[5] Lecrae, and Jars of Clay, among others. On August 6, 2019, Donehey published his first book entitled Finding God's Life for My Will: His Presence is the Plan. The book was an ECPA Bestseller.[6]
References
- ^ "Mike Donehey Biography". Tenth Avenue Nation. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ https://fredericksburgchristian.com/engage/2018/05/24/guitars-babies-and-broken-bones-the-musical-journey-of-tenth-avenue-north-frontman-mike-donehey-99/
- ^ Somers, Liz. "Tenth Avenue North's Donehey Finds Beauty". The Denver Post. The Denver Post.
- ^ Williams, Lindsey. "Christian College Alums: Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North". The Sound Opinion. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ "Through The Fire (feat. Mike Donehey)". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ "Finding God's Life for My Will by Mike Donehey". WaterBrook & Multnomah. Retrieved January 23, 2020.