I haven't heard any of her music but she sounds like am interesting, strong,
brave, and gutsy lady. I will be praying.
Connie
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On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Linda Gehres <ljgehres@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Indeed, what a super article. I’ve only heard a few of Holly’s songs but
oddly enough, I’d been thinking of her the last few days without knowing just
why. Guess God works in mysterious ways, and I’ll join Rosie in praying for
her speedy recovery. My breast cancer was a walk in the park compared to
what she’s facing.
Linda G.
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This is a great article. Prayers going up for Holly Dun.
On 8/25/2016 2:48 PM, nancy Lynn wrote:
Holly Dunn Shares Cancer Diagnosis, How Faith Is Helping
by Angela Stefano
August 24, 2016 7:54 PM
A well-known voice in country music in the 1980s and ’90s, has shared that
she has been diagnosed with cancer — and how her strong Christian faith is
helping her cope.
In an interview with Christian website Hallels, Dunn reveals that she’s been
diagnosed with “a rare, very aggressive form of ovarian cancer.” She’s
undergone surgery and is currently having chemotherapy treatments, but the
singer says that more tumors have appeared, “and it is going to be more of a
battle than I anticipated.”
“If you read the statistics, it is very bleak. Good thing I don’t believe in
statistics!” Dunn admits, adding, “I have a huge faith in the healing power
of God and the healing power within me that originates from my God. I look
towards a future when I am completely healed and cancer free. I ask for
prayers of strength and courage as this journey continues.”
Indeed, Dunn says that her faith, along with her family, friends and
acquaintances, are helping her through this difficult time.
“Being a Christian, I know that no matter how this chapter ends, I will be
okay,” Dunn notes. “Either upright walking on this earth or safe in my
Savior’s arms.”
Dunn, now 59, earned a number of Top 40 country hits beginning in the late
’80s, before retiring from music in 2003. Two of her singles, “Are You Ever
Gonna Love Me” and “You Really Had Me Going” hit No. 1 following release in
1989 and 1990, respectively. Dunn tells Hallels that she no longer writes
music and only occasionally sings at church, preferring instead to focus on
her artwork.
“I left the business because it was clear that radio had moved on and wasn’t
interested in anything new from me. Without radio’s support, it just gets
harder and harder to keep the wheels turning in a music career. Hit records
are the engine that drives the train,” Dunn explains. “I was still in my
early 40s and had a lot of other interests, and wanted to put my creative
energy into pursuing the field of fine arts … I also had a love affair for
the southwest, namely Santa Fe, [New Mexico], and had always wanted to live
out there. It just seemed like the right time to close out one chapter and
start another. I pretty much left Nashville and never looked back.”
