Christian artist Jeremy Camp has won several awards, including GMA Dove Awards and ASCAP Awards. While he is a decorated artist, he continues to be humbly vulnerable in front of his friends and fans. In an anniversary post honoring is wife, Adrienne, Camp opened up about the last year.
“To be honest, this past year has been one of the hardest of my life,” admitted Camp in a recent social media post.
Jeremy Camp Focuses on Gratefulness After ‘Overwhelming’ Year
Singer-songwriter Camp has used the stage to proclaim God’s goodness and to be transparent about his own life. Just like anyone, he has endured great hardship, and this year is no different.
Camp posted on Instagram to celebrate his anniversary with his second wife, Adrienne. The two have been married for 21 years now.
He and Adrienne have three children and share the fast-paced life of a music artist. Camp said, “I married my best friend, and what an incredible journey it has been.”
“To be honest, this past year has been one of the hardest of my life. From my heart procedure earlier this year, to broken relationships, to other challenges, to Adrienne’s total hip replacement, and now my recovery from knee replacement surgery—it’s been nonstop,” Camp said. “The mental, emotional, and spiritual strain has been overwhelming at times.”
Camp’s genuine faith in God has carried him through a number of tragedies in his life, including the death of his first wife, Melissa.
This year included a second heart surgery to correct a heart arrhythmia that had returned. Camp had to cut one show short due to his heart beating too fast. He returned to the stage less than a month later.
Earlier this month, Camp underwent another surgery, this time for a full knee replacement. One of his staff members posted on behalf of Camp to request prayers from friends and fans. Doctors expect him to make a full recovery after the hard work of rehab.
“Yet, even in the midst of all these struggles, there are always reasons to be grateful—things that shine brighter than the hardships. First and foremost, the beautiful truth that Jesus is our strength and our everything,” Camp said. He then turned his gratitude toward his bride, adding, “And Adrienne, you are one of those bright spots that always outweigh the negatives.”
Camp credited his wife and her steadfast support. “You’ve been my rock—especially during the moments I felt like I couldn’t go on. Times when I wanted to give up on music, you reminded me that God is not done with me yet,” he said. “You’ve stood by me, encouraged me, and loved me even when I didn’t deserve it. I cannot begin to express how much you mean to me, how much I love you, and how deeply grateful I am for you.”
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