Heather Thomas Van Deren

February 1st-4th, 2021 - Content 2020 Film Festival, Poolville, TX

February 1st-4th, 2021 - Content2020 Film Festival Held at Capernaum Studios, 10700 FM 920, Poolville, TX 76487

Heather will be attending this amazing gathering of Christian speakers and film makers!  Heather requests your prayers for promotion of her "What Love Means" series, and for God to lead and order her steps in this area! 

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Festival includes: Over 50 speakers/panelists, master classes and bootcamps, film awards, screeners, filmmakers, storytellers, Inspiration and live worship. Including Actors, Writers, Producers, Directors, DP's, Production Teams, Marketers, Distributors and Agents.  If you believe this is an event that you may want to be involved in, go to christianmediaconference.com for more info.

January 22nd-23rd, 2021 - Gospel Music Artists Assn. Convention, Mesquite, TX

January 22nd-23rd, 2020 - The Gospel Music Artists Association Convention

Held at Trinity Life Baptict Church, 2020 Rowlett Rd., Garland, Tx. 75043

Join Heather and over 100 other artists at the GMAA annual convention!  Two great FREE Concerts for your enjoyment, in addition to other events!  Friday, 1/22 @ 6:30 PM & Saturday, 1/23 @ 6 PM.  Listen to numerous gifted gospel musician/artists, and support their cause for Christ!  For more info., visit

December 20th, 2020 - 9AM and 10:30AM - Hubbard Cowboy Church, Hubbard, TX

December 20th, 2020 - 9AM and 10:30AM - Hubbard Cowboy Church

877 State Hwy. 171, Hubbard, TX 76648

Come to the country & worship the Lord at HCC!  Heather will bring the music & Pastor Butch Boatright will bring the Word!  One of Heather's favorite churches to serve the Lord in, these folks are downhome friendly!  A firm handshake and welcome is a part of the experience!  Go to for directions or more info.  

December 13th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Bold Cross Cowboy Church, McKinney, TX

December 13th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Bold Cross Cowboy Church

Myers Park and Event Center, The Landing, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney, TX 75071

It's almost Christmas!  Ready for some good music about the Savior's birth?  Come on out to the country; to the basics of worship!  This church has the best atmosphere ever, just laid back, "come as you are" type of welcome!  Heather brings the music this Sunday, & you won't regret being a part of it!  Jesus is most important here!  Come see what God has in store for you and get in the Christmas spirit!  For more info. go to or call 214-693-2225!

December 4th-5th, 2020 - THE INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, WEST PLAINS, MO  

December 4th-5th, 2020 - THE INTERNATONAL COUNTRY GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION - Covention and Awards Show, West Plains, MO!! 2019 Female Horizon Artist Award Winner Heather Thomas Van Deren will be appearing at the ICGMA's awards show, held at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 S. Louis St., West Plains MO  65776.  This is a gala you do not want to miss! Country Gospel Artists from across the country & beyond will be attending.  Fans' entry is free!  To be more involved in this organization, simply join via membership and be counted in the award voting process!  It's fun! This year Heather has been nominated in an astounding 4 categories:  Female Vocalist, Gold Cross Female Artist, Album of the Year ("Movin' On") and Song of the Year!  Heather would love your vote!  For more info. on this fantastic event, contact Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129 or go to www.icgma.org.

November 29th, 2020 - 10AM - God's Grace Country Church, Corsicana, TX

December 4th-5th, 2020 - THE INTERNATONAL COUNTRY GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION - Covention and Awards Show, West Plains, MO!!

2019 Female Horizon Artist Award Winner Heather Thomas Van Deren will be appearing at the ICGMA's awards show, held at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 S. Louis St., West Plains MO  65776.  This is a gala you do not want to miss! Country Gospel Artists from across the country & beyond will be attending.  Fans' entry is free!  To be more involved in this organization, simply join via membership and be counted in the award voting process!  It's fun! This year Heather has been nominated in an astounding 4 categories:  Female Vocalist, Gold Cross Female Artist, Album of the Year ("Movin' On") and Song of the Year!  Heather would love your vote!  For more info. on this fantastic event, contact Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129 or go to www.icgma.org.

November 21st, 2020 - 7PM - Gospel Concert hosted by Steve Miller, Kennedale, TX

Gospel Concert hosted by Steve Miller -

Blessed Hope Baptist Church 102 N. New Hope Rd., Kennedale, TX  76060

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Come join the fun at this monthly celebration with music from numerous artists!  Heather will be bringing you her songs from the heart, as well as other local Christian artists!  This is a night of music that touches your soul and refreshes you, too!  Admission is free!  For more information, feel free to contact Steve Miller at 817-374-5735. 

November 3rd, 2020 - 11AM - Granbury Opera Guild, Granbury, TX

November 3rd, 2020 - 11AM - Granbury Opera Guild

De Cordova Bend Country Club, 5301 Country Club Dr., Granbury, TX  76049

Who loves opera and theatre?  Heather will be bringing her own style of Christian Country entertainment to the members of the Granbury Opera Guild at their monthly meeting and luncheon at the local country club.  This group of patrons supports the fine arts of Granbury in many ways.  If you live in the area and think you may be interested in hearing about the Guild, as well as enjoying Heather's music and some great food, email Eve Behan at   Look up The Opera Guild of Granbury on Facebook! 

October 31st, 2020 - 10AM-7PM - Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee at Comanche County Cowboy Church, Comanche, TX

October 31st, 2020 - Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee at Comanche County Cowboy Church

9101 Hwy 377/67 W, Comanche, TX 76442

Promoter Danny Lemons hosts this all day singing in Comanche County!  Pastor Jim Nelson is so gracious to welcome Heather and the other artists for a fun-filled day of music and praise to our Lord!  If you're looking for a country get-away to forget your troubles and just enjoy being with like-minded folks, this is it!  Admission is free!  Call (325) 829-0029 or (512) 525-6000 for more info!

October 24th-25th, 2020 - 2PM 'til 10PM - East Texas Community Appreciation Concert, Rusk, TX

October 24th-25th, 2020 - 2PM 'til 10PM

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION FREE CONCERT at KOA Holiday Campgrounds 

745 Farm to Market Road 343 East, Rusk, TX 75785

Hosted by Award-winning artist (and great friend) Michael Knight!!  Heather will be heading out to sing the evening of the 25th!  Let's Make This a community dinner-on-the-grounds Saturday at 2pm!   Everyone Bring a Covered Dish; Music starts At 2PM!  A great artist line-up with headliners such as Michael Knight, Heather Thomas Van Deren, Oklahoma's Bill Baker, Ian Chandler and more!  Enjoy the beautiful East Texas piney wood outdoors and fellowship with other believers.  Sunday morning the 26th, reknown Cowboy pastor Glen Null will be bringing a God-inspired message @ 8AM.  You don't want to miss this!  For more info. call Michael at 903-714-5277.

October 17th, 2020 - Texas Christian Concert (More info. coming!!)

October 17th, 2020 - Texas Christian Concert (More info. coming!!)

Hosted by Gary Rogers, Heather will be the featured soloist with a full one-hour concert!  Two great Christian bands will start the concert off.  This concert is still in the planning stages, but will be held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.  If you're out this way, go ahead and put the date on your calendar!  Check back here for upcoming details!!  You can also look up Heather Van Deren or Gary Rogers on Facebook for information.  

October 11th, 2020 - Rock Church Music/Worship Festival, Tolar, TX CANCELLED

October 11th, 2020 - Rock Church Music/Worship Festival, Tolar, TX  CANCELLED

6101 Rock Church Hwy., Tolar, TX  76476 

Rock Church is reaching out to the community and beyond with a fun-filled day of country worship at this historic church!  Several music artists will be bringing songs about Jesus, old, new and in between!  You don't want to miss this Sunday event!  Come meet Pastor Paul Renfro and the sweet people that worship here!  For more information, call 254-485-4562 

October 10th, 2020 - 6PM - Open Mic Night at Spirit of Truth Ministries, White Settlement, TX

October 10th, 2020 - 6PM - Open Mic Night at Spirit of Truth Ministries

1309 S Cherry Ln, White Settlement, Texas 76108

This is going to be a fun evening!  Hosted by Randy Tyler and Christian Open Mic Night Series, you'll hear Christian artists and bands ranging from rock to country, rap, and everything in between!  Doors open at 5:30PM, music starts at 6PM.  This is a free event, so come on out!  Heather will be there, as well as many of her artist friends!  Refreshments will be available, and a good time will be in store for everyone!  For more info., call Patricia at 817-870-6577 

October 4th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Bold Cross Cowboy Church, McKinney, TX

October 4th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Bold Cross Cowboy Church Myers Park and Event Center, The Landing, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney, TX 75071

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Come on out to the country; join us for some fall worship under the tent!  This church will love on ya real good, and you'll leave with a song on your heart and a smile on your face!  You will have been in the presence of the Lord!  Heather brings the music this Sunday, & pastor Clint Chesney brings God's Word!  Come just as you are & see what God has in store for you!  For more info. go to or call 214-693-2225! 

October 3rd, 2020 - 1PM-7PM - Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee, Stephenville, TX

October 3rd, 2020 - 1PM-7PM -  Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee, Stephenville City Park Pavillion, 709 Riverside Dr., Stephenville, TX  76401

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Come join us in Stephenville, out in the fresh air for some great music!  Bring your lawn chairs, coolers (no alcohol or glass), munchies and relax at the large pavillion.  Lots of great Christian Country artists will be singing throughout the day, including Heather!  These gatherings are always so much fun!  Promoter Danny Lemons may be contacted at 512-525-6000.

September 27th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Cowboy Up with God's Word Church, Clyde, TX

September 27th, 2020 - 10:30AM - Cowboy Up with God's Word Church

722 Sunset Dr., Clyde, TX 79510 

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Heather is pleased to be singing during this Sunday morning worship service, so ya'll come on out around 9:30AM and have coffee/donuts, then settle in for some good music and even better preaching by Pastor Robert Winter.  After the service, Heather will be conducting a "What Love Means" testimony interview with one of Cowboy Up's church members, to be aired at a future date.  For more information about this church and/or their services, call 325-269-4330 or go to http://cowboyupwithgodsword.org/  Find them on Facebook, too!  

September 13th, 2020 - 9AM and 10:30AM - Hubbard Cowboy Church, Hubbard, TX

September 13th, 2020 - 9AM & 10:30AM - Hubbard Cowboy Church  

877 State Hwy. 171, Hubbard, TX 76648

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Fall is in the air and a perfect time for a day in the house of the Lord!  Heather is once again bringing the music to HCC during both services.  Come worship the Lord with us, enjoy music about Jesus and a message by Pastor Butch Boatright!  You'll receive a genuine cowboy church experience here!  Go to for more info.  Hope to see you there!  

September 5th, 2020 - 4:30PM - Lampasas County Courthouse Square - Outdoor Singin', Lampasas, TX  CANCELLED

September 5th, 2020 - 4:30PM - Lampasas County Courthouse Square

501 Fourth St, Lampasas, TX 76550

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Come to the hill country, look for the bandstand sitting on the square, settle in and listen to good music all day long!  Heather will be on stage at 4:30PM, but come on out anytime, set up your chairs, stroll the historic area of downtown Lampasas, and just enjoy the get-away!  For more info. on this event, contact Promoter Danny Lemons at 512-525-6000!  See ya there!

August 29th, 2020 - 10AM to 7PM West Texas Gospel Singing, Stamford, TX

August 29th, 2020 - 10AM to 7PM  West Texas Gospel Singing

Held at MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church, 602 W. Handlan St., Stamford, TX  79553  

Come to the all-day gospel singing hosted by Danny Lemons and Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee.  This will be a repeat for us in the West Texas area.  You'll hear the best of southern and country gospel music, along with bluegrass gospel too!  Food and drinks will be available to purchase; admission is free!  Heather will be bringing 30 minutes of music, so ya'll come on out and support her and the other artists!  For additional information, contact Danny at 512-525-6000. 

August 23rd, 2020 - 10AM - God's Grace Country Church, Corsicana, TX

August 23rd, 2020 - 10AM - God's Grace Country Church

8626 South Hwy. 287, Corsicana, TX  75109

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Heather is so excited about ministering at this small, hometown country church.  This is one of her favorite churches!  J.R. Johnson & Pastor Jeromy Mink would love for you to come see what God's doing at GGCC!  If you're out this way, do come worship with us!  Contact J.R. for more info. at 817-584-6730.

August 15th, 2020 - Faith Baptist Church, Hamilton, TX CANCELLED

August 15th, 2020 - Faith Baptist Church - CANCELLED

110 CR 404, Hamilton, TX  76531

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In conjunction with Danny Lemon's Texas Hill Country Gospel Jubilee, Heather will be singing at this all-day celebration of Faith Baptist Church's new sanctuary grand opening and back to school kick-off!  Numerous other Christian Music Artists will be here too, so come support this ministry & enjoy the day of music!  For more information, contact Danny at 512-525-6000.

August 9th, 2020 - 9:30AM - Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Kennedale, TX

August 9th, 2020 - 9:30AM - Blessed Hope Baptist Church

102 N. New Hope Rd., Kennedale, TX  76060

This is a day full of fun and blessings!  Heather will be in concert during the Sunday School hour, then will sing a few more songs during the worship service, as Pastor Pete Cunniff brings the message on his heart.  After church, Heather will be interviewing "Ol Pete" for upcoming episode 34 of her "What Love Means" testimony series!  Come join us!   

August 2nd, 2020 - 10AM - Heart of Texas Cowboy Church, Waco, TX

August 2nd, 2020  - 10AM - Heart of Texas Cowboy Church

5101 Kendall Ln., Waco, TX  76705

Heather has partnered for the Lord at this cowboy church for many years.  Take a road trip this weekend and experience down-to-earth ministry, where we listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and know it's downright fun to be a Christian!  Heather's sure to share a new song or two about Jesus!  Visit to find out more.  You can also find Heart of Texas Cowboy Church on Facebook.