April 2025 | Vol. 7 Iss. 4
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Contemporary Christian trio harmonizes faith and family with uplifting music By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
With powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and a sisterly bond, Hinge Point aims to inspire listeners and redefine worship for a new generation.
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hree sisters are making waves in the contemporary Christian music scene with their soul-based harmonies and profound lyrics. Adding an authentic sound to modern worship. the trio known as Hinge Point is capturing hearts with their music. Kalli Clare (20), Kassidy Laine (20) and Kandy Jayne (18) grew up in Millcreek and loved singing together. During the COVID pandemic, they started writing their own songs and posting videos on a YouTube channel that has more than 14,000 subscribers and 2.1 million views. “We felt like it was something that would help us to spread light in the world when people needed some light and things to help them feel happy in a dark time,” Kandy said. “So we decided to start filming and posting videos and it just took off.” One of the biggest surprises for the young women has been seeing how their talents have come together to make something exciting and new. They’ve had several opportunities arise, including a performance at the Salt Lake City Tabernacle on Temple Square in December, and they know they’re being guided by a higher power on their journey. The trio has come a long way from when they first performed songs and dances for their family. Their sound has matured, they’ve improved their harmonic skills and they’re learning to play instruments to add to their music. They are three of six siblings and Kassidy recently got married, which has changed the dynamic of the group a bit. Hinge Point doesn’t promote or focus on any particular religion, the women just want to sing songs of worship anyone can relate to. “We do practice our own religion but with Hinge Point we try to keep it nondenominational Christian,” Kalli said. “We have been able to reach so many people. Just being a disciple of Christ and singing for other disciples of Christ has helped us reach a lot of people.” Along with learning to write songs, harmonize and pick up
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Kandy, Kassidy and Kalli make up Hinge Point, a contemporary Christian group dedicated to sharing their love of Jesus through music. (Photo courtesy of Hinge Point) guitar skills, Hinge Point also learned how to make and edit mu- additional support. sic videos and get involved with social media marketing. None “Our strength is that we try to be prayerful and try to let of the young women had opened a social media account before this be guided by God,” Kassidy said. “And it works. God is usHinge Point started to gain followers. ing it, and He’s helping us to be places that maybe we wouldn’t The sisters said during every concert they perform, Continued page 18 someone tells them they needed the message, the hope or