“This is a new day and God is doing a new thing! We will ride with Him and pursue His plan.” This is the conviction and determination of Annie McRae, who, along with her three sisters, Leslie 17, and twins, Whitney and Britney ages 13, carry on the ministry of the McRae family.

It all began in 1999 when sisters Annie and Kelly recorded their self titled album produced by Woody Wright. Since then, the McRaes have experienced many career highlights. In 2004 the group claimed their first #1 song on the national radio charts, “ If It Had Not Been The Lord” and in 2005 they celebrated Song of the Year with “ There Is A Remedy “. In 2006 they were awarded another #1 “ He Knows My Name” with “ When He Said Live “ holding a top 5 position for 2007. All songs were written by Annie McRae. The McRaes have been nominated for two Dove Awards and were blessed to be a part of Mark Lowry’s Senior Trip, the Crabb Jam Tour, featured during Gospel Music Week, on Gospel Music Television, at the Gospel Music Association’s Estes Park, presenting during the 2006 Dove awards, performing on TBN’S Praise The Lord’s program and on the Gaither Homecoming Video Series. The McRaes opened for Mark Lowry’s 2000 tour and were featured on his Broadway video project alongside the Gaither Vocal Band and Sandi Patti.

In 2006 Kelly married drummer, Ricky Free, and came off of the road to spend more time at home. Now the younger sisters are joining Annie on stage every night, and are bringing a new and exciting vibe to the ministry. Annie, Leslie, and Whitney perform the vocals and Britney plays the Bass guitar along with an awesome live band. It is obvious by their dedication that they are striving to make a difference in lives. All four sisters feel a calling to spread the Gospel with song and have a burden for young people of their own age. Right now the girls are working on material for a new album that will definitely cross generation barriers and reach an entire new audience through it’s fresh sound and powerful lyrics. Annie continues to write songs that speak directly to the heart and soul and minister to people right where they are. “The songs come from the Word, through my own trials, struggles, and lessons of life. Many of them are inspired by testimonies from precious people I meet on the road every weekend. Writing is a huge part of my call to minister to the hurting!”

The focus of this family is to bring hope and healing to the world through the message of Jesus Christ and God’s great love. When asked what people can expect when attending a McRae’s concert, Annie answers: “We always anticipate a moving of God’s power. You can definitely expect a worship service! If you come depressed or lost, our prayer is that you will leave with an unspeakable joy and with Jesus in your heart.”

The purpose and passion is clear. The way is straight. The McRae’s mission is to bring men, women, boys, and girls, to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and that He alone be glorified through their lives.