Cathy started singing when she was 6 years old. She always felt drawn to music and the joy that it brought to the hearts and lives of others. The fulfillment she felt singing from her heart, and soul was immeasurable. As she grew, learning guitar in her early teens came easily. "I still remember what it felt like, at the age of 13, to step up onto the stage, and perform for the public. Although I had performed at the age of 6, being nervous was not something I experienced as a child. Somehow, upon passage from childhood to the teen-age years the importance of 'what others think and how they respond' become incredibly important. I was SO nervous, I was sure that everyone in the crowd could see my knees knocking together. Despite the nervousness, I was absolutely certain performing was something that I would choose as part of my musical career."

Solo performances began her musical career and by the age of 19, performances with pop/rock and country/rock groups became a large part of assisting her in moving her career forward.

Born in L'Anse, Michigan on August 25th, she is number 5 out of 6 children.

She debuted as a performer for the very first time, as a third grade teacher took her from her first grade classroom and invited her to sing to the second and third grade classrooms the "Alphabet Song" and "Wooden Heart" in French (a song she learned from her French Grandmother).

At the age of 13, public performances started to increase, from mini concerts for her peers, to wedding ceremonies and memorial services for family and friends.

Having completed high school, and moving "out into the world", Moorhead, Minnesota became home for the next 11 months. As "fate" would have it, the Ramada Inn was opening a new cabaret lounge. Having built a repertoire of her favorite contemporary folk, pop and country songs, she welcomed the opportunity to begin her solo career.

A teen-age girl's dream came true as she joined a local pop/rock group. Musical selections included some of her favorites as performed by Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Seger, Joan Baez, Janis Joplin, Judy Collins, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

With marriage, followed by the birth of two incredible children, music continued to be a large part of her life, secondary only to her family.

Moving the family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, larger opportunities became available for all, including her musical career. At the time, rock and roll music of bands such as Heart, Pat Benatar, The Pretenders, and Scandal was the rage. "I quickly realized that if I was going to sing, I would have to perform what was selling. At least until I became established in the business. I learned a great deal in the process -- from performing on stage to improving vocal strength. It was an exhilarating time of my life."
For 9 months, the band Pedestrian held her interest. Self managed, the band performed only twice publicly. Cathy became impatient with them, knowing this was not a way to gain exposure, or further a music career. She left the group, taking with her a key player to begin her first group, naming them Intuition. The band performed every week-end for weddings and private parties. Three years later, her love of country music tempted her to leave Intuition and form the country/rock group of Long Shot. Intuition replaced her and continued on successfully. In the heart of the country music popularity, Long Shot's repertoire included songs by the then popular groups, and artists such as Highway 101, Pam Tillis, Reba McEntire, Lorrie Morgan, EmmyLou Harris, Bailey and the Boys, as well as some original tunes. Performing at the Wisconsin State Fair for 3 years, as well as the popular Hodag Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, brought the band award nominated success. "It was quite an honor to be nominated for Milwaukee's WAMMI AWARDS! Winning or not, being nominated speaks a great deal about performers."
When conflict of interests as to the type of music the band members desired to play, Cathy allowed them to follow their heart's desire as she continued to perform her heart's desire of country and folk music. Once again, her solo career seemed to be what would work best for her. Always maintaining that her performances kept her close to home so she could be with the family, her solo career continued to do the same.

As the solo work continued, the songwriting began to flow.

1993
The release of her first self-produced/self-distributed inspirational album Changes brings much joy and healing to the hearts and lives of many.

1996
Her second album titled In the Garden continued to please her audiences. Performances still remained on a local level so that her children could have Mom in their every day lives.
The opportunity to open in concert for Nashville recording artists, Dan Seals, and Toby Keith, presented larger audiences.
While performing for an audience in Milwaukee, prior to the lecture of Neale Donald Walsch, the author of Conversations with God, Cathy won the ears and heart of the world famed author. Neale and his wife, Nancy, invited her to travel with them and perform her inspirational music at his lectures and retreats around the country, Canada and Australia. With the children now being in their teen age years, the timing was divine, so accepting was easy.

1998
Fans were ready for a new album. Cathy wanted this one to be songs that she performed of other songwriter's that were favorites of her listeners, so went into the studio to co-produce, and record The Wind Beneath My Wings. Continuing to self-promote and book events, she booked the Cleveland Whole Life Expo where she opened with music prior to lectures by famed authors such as James Twyman, Nick Bunick, EchoBodine, and Debbie Ford, meeting others such as Dan Millman, and Doreen Virtue.

One of several honors bestowed was the gift of having two selections chosen for a Windham Hill/BMG Music album titled "Conversations with God - Disc 2". Among the talents of famed recording artists Yanni, George Winston, and Jim Brickman, Cathy's composition "Remember Who You Are" and her version of "Amazing Grace" are included in this incredible collection of music. CDs are available in major record stores throughout the country.

1999

In the fall, a letter arrived from a Korean record producer. Having heard Cathy's self-penned song, Remember Who You Are, she was offered use of it as a television theme song. She was asked to provide a full album, to be distributed once the television show is aired. This album will be distributed in Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. A concert in Korea will follow distribution of the album.

2000
Performances continue for the Conversations with God spiritual retreats, along with singer/songwriter/recording artist Don Eaton.  Released on Walsch Music label is Cathy and Don's album Songs from Conversations with God Spiritual Retreats.

Cathy is offered the position of MUSIC DIRECTOR for THE CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD FOUNDATION.  The retreats are held in various places around the country/world.  For more information see www.cwg.org and click on 'retreats'.

Once again, the honor of being presented on a Windham Hill/BMG Music album occurs. Released in October of 2000, "Communion with God", includes another of Cathy's compositions "Namaste' (I Honor Thee)", and her rendition of "The Wind Beneath My Wings". The CD is available in major record stores throughout the country.

2001

Album number 5 is created - CHRISTMAS LOVE (Oh the Christmas Tree).  This one is an album of some of Cathy's favorite holiday songs.  "Ave Maria is my absolute favorite on this album.  I'm also very proud of the title track, Christmas Love (Oh the Christmas Tree).  It is a friend's experience of the Christmas season, but I think many people can relate to the 'feeling' of the song.  This album is engineered and co-produced by the incredibly gifted Jim Fischer in Vancouver, WA.  Although I wrote the lyrics for Christmas Love, Jim wrote the music, so the song belongs to both of us.  I guarantee you will really enjoy the production on this album, and my choice of songs!"

2002

Performances are many, as are the opportunities to continue to travel to some beautiful places, meeting beautiful people.  Neale, Nancy, and some of the staff from The Conversations with God Foundation traveled to Australia where two retreats took place.  Both were near Sydney.  Cathy took advantage of being in Australia and visited with a friend in Melbourne after the retreats, and prior to returning to the states.  "Australia is now my favorite place on this planet!  The people are so wonderful, and the parts of the country that I saw were absolutely beautiful.  I think one of the highlights of sites for me (besides the wallabees, Tazmanian Devil, Kangaroo crossing signs, and the wineries) was the Southern Cross - the  incredible constellation of stars that can only be seen in that part of the world.  Awesome!!  How blessed I am!!"

2003

Album number 6 is recorded, once again, by Jim Fischer in Vancouver, WA.  This album has 14 songs in all - 2 of which are Cathy's originals You Are Here Right Now, and From God to Me to You.  Other songs include Imagine (John Lennon), Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World medley (arrangement by "Izzy" who was from Hawaii), Put A Little Love in Your Heart, Colors of the Wind (theme from Pocahontas), One of Us, 3 John Denver songs Eagles and Horses, Andromeda(Welcome to My Morning), Seasons of the Heart, Come From the Heart, a song written by Karen Taylor-Good, Half Empty/Half Full, The Co-Dependency song, written by Michael Brown, and Only One of Us written by award winning composer Jerry Brunskill.  "You will really like this one - I'm sure!!"

Wedding bells rang for Cathy and one of her first loves of 30 years ago.  With their re-connection, Cathy and Tim were married on July 3rd of this year.  "It's true that Love comes to those who wait.  Sounds like a song to me!"

2004

Another busy year ahead!  Life is grand, indeed!

2005

Life can change in the blink of an eye, or the beat of a heart.  Although music continues to fill Cathy's life and those around her, the trajedy of Tim's death shook and shocked all!  Tim made his transition on July 20th in a plane crash near Ft. Worth, Texas at the age of 52. "Grief is a process that is not an easy one for anyone to experience. Knowing the truth about Tim's life continuing in a different form, makes it easier trusting that he is alright, however, no longer having him here in my physical presence is, by far, the most difficult experience in this lifetime.  Thank GOD for the people in my life, and the music in my soul!" 

2006

It has been a very difficult year, emotionally, however Cathy continues to deliver the Gift of Music she came into this lifetime to deliver.  The spring of the year was the perfect time for Cathy to be in the studio with dear Friend and Maestro, Jim Fischer, to co-create album number 7.  "This was a very healing project for me."  Having written 5 of the 14 songs on this album, the title track ANGELS and EAGLES was a tribute to Tim, and Cathy's grief process around his physical absence.  Included on this album is John Denver's The Wings That Fly Us Home, Dolly Parton's Eagle When She Flies, Rhonda Fleming and Don Schiltz's song Give Me Wings, along with You Raise Me Up, Wake Up and Dream written by Ed Tossing and Thom Bishop, a poem written by Cathy's dear friend, the late, great Dennis Weaver - Dream Your Eagle, and songs written by Cathy - the title track Angels and Eagles, In the Glow, and An Angel For the World.  Three bonus tracks are songs on 2 of Cathy's other albums, I've Sent You Only Angels and John Denver's I Want to Live from the album Songs from the Conversations with God Retreats with Don Eaton, and The Wind Beneath My Wings from her album The Wind Beneath My Wings.  The Conversations with God album will not be reproduced once the remainder of the stock is sold out.  Cathy didn't want these 2 songs to get 'lost', so included them on this album.  She re-recorded The Wind Beneath My Wings not only to fit the theme of Wings and Angels, but to change a line in the song from "I am nothing without you" to "I am more loved because of you".  So far the word is from those who have purchased copies of this album that it is definitely some of Cathy's 'BEST' work. 

Travels continue, more than ever now, as she uses her Gift to touch hearts and lives around the globe. 

Check out Dennis Weaver's website: www.ecolonomics.org or www.dennisweaver.com

2007

A new year, and new adventures.  Cathy is blessed with the opportunity to winter in Osprey, Florida, while performing a bit, and writing new material. 

The calendar continues to fill with wonderful opportunities to share her gift of music, bringing some new venues for Cathy, new places to visit, and new hearts to connect with.  A trip to The Netherlands is unfolding, as Cathy will travel abroad to co-write with composer, Erik Pleijsier, from TPO Studios in Rotterdam. www.tpostudios.nl

Also, while in The Netherlands Cathy will join author Neale Donald Walsch and guests on a 7 day River Boat Cruise from Prague, Czech Republic to Berlin, Germany.  This is a Conversations with God Spiritual Retreat, for which Cathy is the Music Director of, and provides music along with fellow musician, Don Eaton, (wwwsmall-change.org).  This year marks 10 years of providing music for the retreats held in Ashland, OR and Black Mt., N.C. four times a year.