If there's one thing that Raymond understands, it's the transforming work of Christ. One to whom grace abounds, he is a testimony of the new life that is given to the sinner who repents and to the prodigal who returns. "I was a dead man walking," he says of his life before Christ. Now Raymond is a new creation, empowered to bring a message of hope, renewal, and faith through the writing of songs God has given him to share with the world.

UNWANTED From the very beginning, Raymond Lee Peltier's life has not been ordinary. Born to a mother who was only 16 years old and to a father who's past was not civilized, Raymond and his brother Rick endured many sufferings during their childhood. Raymond was devastated by the death of his mother and at the age of 12, Raymond and his brother were separated from their father. These circumstances sparked in Raymond a certain insecurity that remains to this day. "I have always had a feeling of being abandoned, of not being loved nor accepted. I came to a place where I really just wanted to give up on myself." This giving up was what led Raymond to enlist in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He just wanted to get away and try to see what life had to offer him away from family and friends. "As a child and through my teenage years, I had no concept of who God was because I could not see Him in my daily life," he says.

REASON TO LIVE Even though Raymond went to church on his own and while with friends during his teenage years, he did not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In spite of his separation from God He was drawing Himself through the circumstances in his life. Raymond's first feeling of belonging came at age 19 when he met a young lady from Lima, Peru' (South America) while stationed at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. After dating his fiancé for only three months, Raymond and his wife (Lully) got married in Alexandria, Virginia. Strong Christian friends who were a witness to Raymond and his wife Lully, and led them to be baptised into Christ, and with that new life, Raymond began to experience the fullness of what God had planned for him. Over the next 34 years, Raymond retired from the Air Force, him and his wife has three children, (Cristinita, Raymond Luis, and Mary) and they have three grandchildren (Crislyn, Caylor and Caison).

MUSIC For as long as Raymond can remember, music and songwriting has been a part of his life. Raymond's talents were recognized at an early age when he began to sing solos in church. Raymond also became a gifted writer after several of his poems were published in many anthology's and received numerous poet accolades. He enjoys listening to most genres of music. Raymond's most recent success in his songwriting venture is when several of his lyrics were published by HMG Nashville. All of his songs have received airplay across the United States. His song "I Met Jesus Face To Face" debuted at # 80 on the Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "Following Daddy's Steps" debuted at #60 and is currently listed at #19 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ This Year" debuted at #58 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "I'm Still With You" debuted at #96 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart. Raymond is currently writing more lyrics for future release. Some of Raymond's greatest musical influences are Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Cristy Lane, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Charlie Pride, Bill Anderson, Bobby Vinton, Johnny Cash, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Randy Travis to name a few.

MUSIC WITH MEANING AND DEDICATION Most of Raymond's songwriting is dedicated to his mother Mary of blessed memory, who taught him the difference between good intentions and good deeds and who would have been very proud of her oldest son she helped created. To his wife, his best friend and colleague, (Lully), who he says is the most kindest, most spiritual lady he has had the pleasure of being married to for more than 34 years; to his children Cristinita, Raymond Luis, and Mary, his loyal fans and his greatest comfort. And to all of his wonderful grandchildren who have blessed his life with their presence and gives him continuity and unending pleasure. Also, Raymond gives credit for his success to his many brother's and sister's in Christ.

TRUTH CRIES OUT After many years of writing, Raymond's heart still felt emptied because he longed to be a gifted songwriter. Does he feel adequate to be the one bringing such a message through his writings? "I still feel like the trials are so intense that I can't keep going. But God keeps nudging me, so I keep moving forward and not giving up. It is his obedience to God and encouragement from fellow believers that has given Raymond the courage to continue his quest as a songwriter and bring a message from his heart to encourage others.

RAYMOND's HEART And just what is that message? "A life led by Christ is sweet success - a life lived without Him is emptiness. I want to reach people who are seeking answers or are discouraged and remind them that God loves them so incredibly much. Not only has He poured out His love on us through His Son Jesus, he has gifted each of us in our own unique way. I allowed lies to get in the way of truth for a long time, but not anymore. God's plan for each of us is one of a kind. He can use our past to impact the future...if we let Him."

By the grace of God, Raymond stands as a testimony of Jesus Christ and the work He can accomplish in a life yielded to His wonderful plan.

For Immediate Release

SONGWRITER RAYMOND LEE PELTIER FEATURED IN POWER SOURCE MUSIC MAGAZINE - MARCH 2007 EDITION

For as long as Raymond can remember, music and songwriting has been a part of his life. Raymond's talents were recognized at an early age when he began to sing solos in church. Raymond also became a gifted writer after several of his poems were published in many anthology's and received numerous poet accolades. He enjoys listening to most genres of music.

Raymond's most recent success in his songwriting venture is when several of his lyrics were published by HMG Nashville. All of his songs have received airplay across the United States. His song "I Met Jesus Face To Face" debuted at # 80 on the Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "Following Daddy's Steps" debuted at #60 and is currently listed at #19 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ This Year" debuted at #58 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart; His song "I'm Still With You" debuted at #96 on Power Source Music Magazine Country Christian Top 100 Chart.

Raymond is currently writing more lyrics for future release. Some of Raymond's greatest musical influences are Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Cristy Lane, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Charlie Pride, Bill Anderson, Bobby Vinton, Johnny Cash, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Randy Travis to name a few. For contact information and song samples visit Raymond's web site, http://www.raymondpeltier.com and http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/RaymondLeePeltier ###