Paige Omartian (née Armstrong, born June 9, 1990) is an American

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singer-songwriter, speaker, and author. She is signed to Whiplash Records and has released one album, titled ''

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'', under that label. Armstrong is known for her feature on a

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holiday

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Early life

Omartian was born Paige Armstrong on June 9, 1990, in Florida to Gary and Donna Armstrong. She grew up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Cancer

In the spring of 2001, Armstrong began experiencing pains in her legs. It was assumed by doctors that this was a result of

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, but she was later diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a cancerous bone

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, on her right leg. The tumor kept her hospitalized and she experienced many regular cancer symptoms, such as hair loss, trouble walking, and

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, as she was unable to eat many foods. During her treatment with

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, she began writing songs about the way she felt. She drew the attention of the

, and they arranged for her to record a

holiday CD in

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, with artists such as

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and

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. Armstrong was featured on national

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s such as '' Today'' and '' Extra''. At the time of her appearance on ''The Today Show'' in 2005, Armstrong was in remission.

Music career

Armstrong became a recording artist and host of the Christian

and teen show ''

'' on Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2008. Her debut album, ''

'', was released on October 6, 2009. It was released through Whiplash Records and promoted by iShine Records. The lyrical themes center around apathy and her hatred of it, as shown in the title track and a song titled "Apathy". Unlike most iShine artists, who prefer a pop sound, Omartian performs rock, with many of her songs featuring fast-paced

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s, loud bass performance, and occasionally harsh vocals. She refers to her musical style as "spunk rock".

Personal life

On November 11, 2011, Armstrong married her record producer, Chris Omartian, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the son of

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-winning producer

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and best-selling author

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Book

In August 2012, she released her first book with Harvest House Publishers, titled ''Wake Up, Generation''.

Filmography

Discography

Video

*2009: ''Sermonettes from Paige''

References

External links

Official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Omartian, Paige 1990 births Living people American performers of Christian music People from Doylestown, Pennsylvania 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers