Amber Thompson (March 28, 1989 - July 26, 2024)

Biography

Amber Nelon Thompson was a third-generation Southern Gospel singer, the daughter of Kelly Nelon and Jerry Thompson and grand-daughter of Rex Nelon. She was still a child when she recorded her first solo project in 2000 and was featured on the Gaither Homecoming video series at an early age.

In 2002, Amber officially joined the Nelons full-time replacing Katy Van Horn (Peach).

In 2012/2013, Amber won the Idol Experience at Walt Disney World, which allowed her to audition for the television talent show American Idol. She ultimately chose not to pursue what many would consider a dream opportunity after a judge said she would be expected to dress provocatively and sing only secular songs.

She was married to former Hopper Brothers 2.0 singer Nathan Kistler.

In July of 2024, Amber and Nathan, her parents Jason and Kelly Clark, their assistant Melodi Hodges, airplane pilot Larry Haynie, and Haynie's wife Melissa tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Wyoming. They were enroute to Seattle, Washington to participate in a Gaither Homecoming cruise to Alaska.

Awards

Singing News Fan Awards
Favorite Young Artist (2014)

Solo Discography

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1998 Show & Tell: I Am A C (H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N); Show And Tell; Angels; I'm Gonna Praise The Lord; It's A Miracle; God's Zoo; I'm Just A Child Of The King; Mamma Fixed A Lunch; When I Grow Up; I Am A Promise; The Whale Swallowed Jonah.

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2000 Amber Thompson & Friends (Daywind Records/DAY1191D): Jesus Loves Me (by Autumn Thompson?); Little By Little (featuring Madison Easter); Stand (guest appearance by Felicia Dary); Big House; I Gave My Heart To Jesus; I Will Follow Him; The Promised Land; Heart Of A Hero; A Rainbow Lets Me Know; Wonderfully And Carefully Made (featuring Morgan Easter); The Band Aid Song; Amazing Grace

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2014 Without Your Love (Daywind Records): What Do You Say; Grateful; Without Your Love; Falling.

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2015 Just Sing (Daywind Records/DAY-2763D): Sing Along; He's Making Me; Another Time, Another Place; Be Thou My Vision; What Do You Say; Without Your Love; Grateful; God Is Always Good; Give It To Jesus; Falling