The TGMHF was very proud to induct CHRIS and DIANE into the Hall of Fame in 2019. For over four decades their ministry has given them significant influence as singers, songwriters, publishers, actors, studio musicians, choir clinicians and worship leaders.

They have recorded for Word Entertainment, Urgent Records, Discovery House Music and the Master’s Music Company. They’ve appeared with artists like Wayne Watson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Larnelle Harris, The Imperials, The Florida Boys, Luke Garrett and others.

As songwriters, Chris and Diane have had great success with over 350 songs in their catalog. These include titles recorded by various artists like The Gatlin Brothers, The Imperials, Gold City Quartet, Steve Amerson, Jim Murray and The Talleys. The Christian publishers who have published and promoted their songs include: Word Music, Lillenas, Lifeway, Shawnee Press, Brentwood-Benson Publishers and Hal Leonard.

Their heart for the ministry of Christian Music has lead them to a number of missions projects and evangelistic campaigns in many countries around the world including: Guatemala, Spain, Germany, South Korea, Cyrus, Mongolia, Mexico, Romania, Hungary, Columbia and Peru.

Diane is a gifted speaker and worship leader for women’s events. You can learn more about her teaching and music ministry by visiting her website: dianemachen.com

They live in the North Texas DFW area and enjoy the great blessing of spending time with their two grown children and two delightful granddaughters.