Not only is he a virtuoso on the harmonica, but he is also an exceptional guitarist, songwriter and singer.
In 1991 he won a Dove Award for the Best Country Album "Sojourner's Song.".
In 1992 with Mark Lowry, he co-wrote the song "Mary, Did You Know?" The song has become a Christmas standard and has been recorded by Kenny Rogers, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Gary Chapman and Kathleen Battle.