About

Hard Redemption photographed by Elizabeth Evans at Rock The Block, Lebanon TN, May 2023
Hard Redemption is an Americana gospel band from Watertown, Tennessee led by award-winning hit songwriter Michael Anderson (“Maybe It Was Memphis”) and his wife, Canadian opera singer turned country songbird Soraiya Campbell (“Don't Let Me Go”). They are known for powerful lyrics, beautiful harmonies, memorable hooks, and rock 'n roll energy. The band members are: JP Evans (drums), Armand Anderson (bass), Sam McGreevy (lead guitar), John Cisco (fiddle), and Elizabeth Evans (photography & videography).
More about frontman Michael Anderson:
Michael Anderson played with pop icon Phil Seymour in the ‘70s and ‘80s, had a successful solo career with hits like “Sound Alarm”, “God's Been Good To Me”, and “Be Not Afraid”. He has many Dove-awarded songs and has been covered by John Fogerty ("No Love In You"), Pam Tills ("Maybe It Was Memphis") and others in rock, country and CCM.

From L-R: Sam McGreevy, Soraiya Campbell, Armand Anderson, JP Evans, Michael Anderson, John Cisco. August 2023 at The Event Room by Elizabeth Evans Photography.