Colin Elliott’s Christian faith influences his life and music. He gave his life to the Lord when he was only 8 years old through the ministry of evangelist, Dick Saunders and is currently one of the hardest working Gospel singers in the United Kingdom. Colin has been involved in Gospel music both in groups and as a solo artist for over 30 years. He started singing at the age of fourteen and has been 'on the road' ever since. Colin is both a solo artist and also sings with the Country/Gospel band, Live Issue. 
 

In 2018, the members of Live Issue recorded their own television series for Revelation TV, featuring many of their friends from the world of Christian music both from Northern Ireland and the United States. Colin produced and co-hosted the series, which was broadcast in the autumn of 2018. That same year, Colin released a solo worship album entitled, 'More Than A Song' and raised finances to purchase guitars and worship books for fledgling church fellowships throughout Myanmar. 

In September 2019, Colin released his latest solo album entitled 'New Man In Town'. The album has received considerable radio airplay throughout the British Isles and further afield.  In the autumn of that same year, Colin toured in Northern Ireland with the top American Gospel Bluegrass group, The Isaacs. 
   
Colin and Live Issue have been credited, not only as fine representatives of Country Gospel Music, but also as, "ambassadors for their Christian faith and everything that is good about Northern Ireland." (LaGange Daily News Georgia) In 2014, Live Issue was awarded County Gospel Band of the Year in the Northern Ireland Gospel Music Awards. Colin was also nominated as Worship Leader of the Year at the same event. The Irish Connection Radio Show also recognised Live Issue's contribution to Gospel Music with a special award presented in 2016. 
  
Although Colin is mainly known for his singing and playing ability, both in groups and as a solo artist, he is also a respected record producer and session musician. He recorded and produced four albums for the late George Hamilton IV, the 'International Ambassador of Country Music,' one of which went to number one in the New Christian Music European Gospel and Country Charts. 
  
In 2010 Colin produced a 'landmark' album for George Hamilton IV entitled Old Fashioned Hymns and Gospel Songs for Those Who Miss Them! This recording featured many established stars from the Grand Ole Opry and Gospel Music. During this project Colin worked with Dave Moody from Lamon Records in Nashville to record and produce songs for; Pat Boone, George Beverly Shea, Marty Stuart, Charley Pride, Charlie Louvin, Connie Smyth, Joanne and Tommy Cash, Ricky Skaggs, and many more. One of the songs entitled, 'I’m Using My Bible for a Roadmap' was nominated for a prestigious Dove Award in 2011. 

More recently, Colin has been one of the main organisers of the Morecambe Gospel Bayfest weekend in the north west of England. This event has brought Gospel artists together from all parts of the United Kingdom and is held in the Platform Theatre in Morecambe during the last weekend in September. 

In November 2022, Live Issue was invited to sing on a cruise of the River Rhine in Germany. Following the success of this new venture, the travel company has asked Live Issue to be involved in a cruise of the River Danube in 2023. 
 

Over the years Colin has recorded many albums and appeared on numerous BBC, commercial and independent radio shows. He has also been featured on and hosted television programmes in Ireland, the UK and America. These appearances have provided Colin with valuable opportunities to share his Christian faith and music with an ever increasing audience. 

Colin’s musical experiences have been very wide and varied over the past quarter of a century, and this is well illustrated in his song writing ability. Although his repertoire contains dozens of familiar songs, Colin also performs many which he has penned himself. His songs are regularly requested on radio shows and many have inspired people throughout Ireland and across the world. 

Colin’s solo singing has been in great demand in recent years, bringing the Good News of the Gospel in song. His musical style can merge repertoires of country, worship and contemporary music to suit any audience or age group.