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jason begley

FULL NAME:  Jason Allen Begley

NICKNAMES:  Jaso, J-Beg, Bagels

BIRTHDATE:  July 2, 1979

HOMETOWN:  Fairfield, Ohio

SIBLINGS:  one younger brother, Joey (24)

PETS:  a Jack Russell Terrier named Brady

FAVORITE COLOR:  green

FAVORITE BOOK:  The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE AND WHY:  Matthew 5:10.  "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven"... I quoted that verse when I was in the musical Godspell in college.  I just love it because no matter what trials we go through, especially those dealing with our faith, we have the promise of eternal life in Heaven where there will be no more trials or pain.

BEST PERFORMANCE MEMORY TO DATE:  I think it would have to be every time we sing "All That I Need".  Simply singing a song that I wrote feels amazing.  I thank God for blessing me with the message and the music!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:  Getting my head stuck between two steel bars at Paramount's Kings Island (an amusement park) when I was younger.

FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP:  Gap, Borders, any health food store, any Christian store

FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO:  Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel, Pop

WHAT'S IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:  the new Crystal Lewis album, See

MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS:  Crystal Lewis, Nichole Nordeman, Natalie Grant, Jaci Velasquez, Avalon, Point Of Grace, Rebecca St. James, The Ruppes, The Martins, The Crabb Family, Karen Peck & New River

ALL-TIME FAVORITE SONG:  "The Great Divide" by Point of Grace

CURRENT FAVORITE SONG:  "Hold On" by Nichole Nordeman

FAVORITE SONG THAT YOU'VE DONE WITH ARISE:  "Holy Place"... I absolutely love it!

PLACE YOU'D MOST LIKE TO VISIT:  England

FAVORITE FOOD:  Indian, Chinese, Italian

FAVORITE RESTAURANT:  Ambar Indian Restaurant (in Cincinnati) or Olive Garden

FAVORITE MOVIE:  A Walk to Remember

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME:  Final Fantasy XI Online

FAVORITE SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL:  sociology, music, almost anything to do with computers

HOBBIES:  playing piano, playing video games, hanging out with friends

INTERESTING FACT:  I've been a vegetarian for over 6 years now

MYSPACE:  www.myspace.com/jasonbegley

EMAIL:  jason@arise-music.com