Devin McGlamery

“I love the message of Gospel music,” Devin McGlamery told this writer, in an interview with The Christian View. “Our message is real, and it can make a difference in people’s lives.”

Devin, formerly of Karen Peck and New River and now singing with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, began singing at the age of five. “I started doing solo concerts when I was 11, at local churches in south Georgia,” he said. “Charlie Waller had me on his Grand Ole Gospel Reunion when I was 11. That was when I felt in my heart that this was what I wanted to do, and the Lord began to open doors." 

Devin was saved at the age of 11. “I wasn’t a bad kid,” he said, “but I knew I needed to be saved. Around the end of high school, I really rededicated my life and became a stronger Christian. In the last few years, I’ve really found the role that God is wanting me to live, to be a godly example as a husband and a dad.”

Referring to his home church in his native Valdosta, Georgia, Devin said, “I’m thankful for a pastor and song leaders who gave me a platform, as a kid, to learn how to sing.”

“I can look at my life each and every day to see His hand in my life,” said Devin. “He has blessed me with a wonderful family, and, every day, I thank the Lord for everything He has given to me.”

Philippians 4:13 has special meaning for Devin. “At times, when I feel I’m not strong enough to do something, I can do it through Christ,” he said.

In addition to Jesus, another of Devin’s heroes from the pages of scripture is King David. “I speak of him when I talk with our young people on Wednesday nights when I’m home and in a youth center leading praise and worship. I’ll mention him often, because he just totally messed up so many times, but he was always so quick to repent and get his heart right. And God called him a man after his own heart. That shows me that people can mess up and still God can do great things with their lives. 

“Getting to meet different people and make new friends all over the country” is something Devin enjoys about singing. “And with the world wide web, it’s easy to stay in contact with those people now,” he added. Traveling to Scotland and singing on the stage of The Grand Ole Opry are among his favorite memories, he said.

Devin, who has two brothers, Ron and Omar, and a sister, Kim, has moved from his native Georgia and now lives in Kinston, North Carolina with his wife and children. He calls his wife, Karen, a great influence in his life, and he credits his parents, Don and Sandra McGlamery, for their positive impact on him, personally and professionally.

 While growing up, Devin was impressed by the Gospel quartets, and was also influenced by Michael English. He added that George Younce was one he admired who offered him advice when he was starting out. “He took a lot of time with me, as a kid,” said Devin. “He told me to sing every chance I get.”

For his own advice to young singers, Devin said that they should make certain that singing is their calling. “Make sure you’re called before you go into it,” he said. “Make sure it’s what He wants you to do, because, just because a door opens, that doesn’t necessarily mean that He opened it.” 
        He advises Christians to remain strong in their walk with the Lord. “It’s a daily battle with Satan,” he said. “We’ve got to remember that.

“You may think you have a plan for your life,” added Devin, “but, if you just ‘get out of the way’ and give it over to God, He can do more with your life than you could ever dream of.”

Devin said that he would like to be remembered “as someone who loved what I did but also loved the people. And I want to be remembered as someone who was real.”