About

For professional needs, please use: Gabbie Nolen Bio.

Short and Sweet: I am a freelance writer, voiceover talent and vocalist based out of Texas. I have experience writing on a number of subjects for print and broadcast, and I welcome your inquiries. Or, if you’ve happened to find yourself here and need a commercial vocalist, send me a message with all of the details and let’s chat. Now for the nitty gritty on Gab-A-Lot Productions…

Gab-A-Lot Productions was established when I was the ripe old age of 14. In the years following its inception, two radio singles and three albums were released as part of my then-budding recording career. One major record deal and a few charting credentials later, I still sing, though now it’s only for things and in places that give honor and glory to God—not in pursuit of what our culture deems important (“fame”). I’m just a girl trying daily to run the race with perseverance and remembering that Jesus said “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matt. 16:24-25). Denying yourself is not a one-time nice thought, but a daily, active surrender and commitment to being obedient to who God is and who He’s called you to be. This life is temporary and I’m striving as much as possible to focus on the one that’s eternal.

In addition to being a classically and commercially trained vocalist, I’m a writer, reflecting on the musings of life, and videographer, attempting to capture moments that people often miss. I don’t know whether writing or music means more to me, because I’ve never lived (and don’t know how to live), without either. I am grateful for the pen, the paper and the people who take a moment to read the words. I’m based out of Texas, but have traveled extensively and am willing to go anywhere there is a need for a journalist with heart and integrity.

The Extended Nitty Gritty:  I began classical voice training when I was 9-years-old and dedicated my life to the pursuit of music and the arts. My dedication was such that at 15 I completed high school, began junior college and before I turned 18, was the only female on the Texas charts for two years. The regional following and radio play we managed to develop led  to being pursued, and then signed by Universal Republic Records, New York. The date I signed my life away (as I often joke), was at the end of September 2001. I was 18-years-old.

September 11 changed many things, including the music industry. Labels began folding, internet downloads were just becoming popular and reality tv had yet to shift the way many things, once standard protocol, were handled. The label released my first national single which went to #1 in the on the Billboard Singles Sales Chart and Top 40 in National Airplay. Going from a little pond (Texas) to a big lake (global) led to magazine articles, television appearances, and performances for audiences of 70-thousand people. By far my favorite part of this time was meeting countless people who truly loved my music and appreciated it simply for the sake of the words and the heart that went into creating it. I will never forget some of the stories I heard and lives that were changed because of a simple song. Powerful memories that are dear to my heart.

I didn’t begin singing to chase after some sort of worldly “fame”, and it became very clear, very quickly, that the entertainment industry was not reflective or conducive to someone trying to grow and be faithful to their beliefs. I saw and experienced things I can never speak about but would break your heart. So, when the label decided to fold a couple of its genres and other labels were closing altogether, I decided to take a break from the rat race, return to college and seek the road God intended for me to travel…not the one I desired to. Let me tell you, leaving your love and all you’ve ever known behind, in the interest of being faithful to God, is not always an easy thing. In fact, it’s quite hard—but the journey I’ve since experienced has shown and grown me in more ways than I can do justice expressing.

Once off the road, I picked up college where I’d left off—only this time I was the same age as my classmates. I loved my time in college and wouldn’t trade it for a thing. I kept singing, but on my own terms, and only for the sake of enjoying the purity of music and performing again. During college I was able to find “me” again–the small town, simple girl, loving life and enjoying every day for whatever it brings. After doing a brief stint at A&M, they dropped the Journalism program and I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Management and English through the University of Texas system. Kind of ironic since my mom’s whole family went to A&M and my dad’s side all went to OU. Either way you slice me, I don’t bleed orange (sorry my UT friends). As mentioned before, I wanted to find the road God wanted me to be on and go there.

I already knew my gifts were not being used to bring Him glory and my desires were beginning to be for things that society thinks are important but have no bearing on eternity. I’d committed to using my voice, writing and all other outlets only in environments and places that would point to God as the talent and One to be praised, not a singer/musician. I also began to feel a desire to attend seminary. I remember thinking this was absurd and I did not want to go. Long story short, I did go and eventually completed my Master of Arts, all the while working as a copywriter and promo girl for a well-known news station in the North Texas area. Of course, I did sing at station events when asked, and I led the music for several churches as a guest artist. My time in seminary was extremely rewarding in the academic sense, but incredibly painful on the personal level. Gone were the days of college fun and here were the days of some tough lessons. I won’t tell you everything in this bio., but the storms brought way to greater obedience and deep work in my heart, mind and soul. I wouldn’t trade the lessons I’ve learned for anything, for they have proven God to be so very faithful—and they’ve enabled me to continue surrendering out of obedience.

I know this is a long “About Me” page, but if you’ve made it this far, I hope you’ll feel comfortable reading more. If you’re ever in need of someone to write ad copy, reviews or profile articles, do send me an email and I’ll get back to you on the specifics. Thank you for joining me on this journey!