America's Carolyn Pankalla tells how personal tragedy inspired album
AN AMERICAN singer Carolyn Pankalla has told Christian
Retailing magazine that personal tragedy has shaped her debut album.
The singer lost both of her parents as a child - her mother in a car
accident and her father in a fireplace explosion which destroyed much
of the family's home. The singer, who once sang in Southern gospel
group The Goads, said, "I think the album is a reflection of my life's
journey because I went through a lot of pain as a child and feeling
alone as a little girl. You don't understand why people leave, as a
little girl." The project, 'Broken Into Beautiful', is released on
Carolyn's own Bella Vida Music and produced by Jim Cooper (Building
429). ![]()


I had the extreme pleasure of meeting, and listening to, the beautiful voice of Carolyn in San Antonio,Texas!!This woman is incredible.!!!She truly touched my heart and soul.i truly left the area filled with the spirit of God,like I have not felt since childhood!!!God bless you Carolyn and i look forward to meeting with you again. Sincerely,Sylvia Smith Readin,Pa.