2024 Worship

Singer/songwriter Rion Paige is no stranger to combining her story with the stage. At 4, Rion began singing in the backseat of her mom’s car. At birth, Rion was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, causing curving of the joints in her hands. This diagnosis did not hold Rion back, and she was encouraged by her mom that she could do anything she set her mind to. Knowing the Lord had a purpose for using her gifts for His glory, Rion felt called to share her voice and story with others and provide hope. After coming in 5th place on Simon Cowell’s The X Factor and inspiring millions of viewers, she knew there had to be more. This only amplified her calling to communicate to others that God has a plan for every life, something Rion would not have known without the support of her mom. When Rion went to college, she reflected on how much she loved spending time on the road serving nonprofits across the US. Throughout this time, she also reflected on how advocacy was a huge part of her educational journey. For Rion, the perfect way to combine these two worlds was Social Work. Rion recently graduated with her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and is on a mission to fight for those who are learning to fight for themselves. On the weekends, you will find Rion traveling and sharing her gifts with anyone and everyone. Rion enjoys using a social work lens and a Christian worldview to serve the most vulnerable.