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My name is Tommy Rice. I lost my precious wife, Deborah, to brain cancer in which we battled for almost 3 years. She was the greatest love I have ever known. After being asked to write a short story of her fight to stay alive, I read to my grief recovery class and my classmate asked to make it a song. Two years later, with no experience in writing, I now have 192 written songs, 84 recorded songs, 2 number ONE songs, a number two Christmas song, 9 songs with radio play that are all highly charted, 2021 nomination for Crossover Artist of the Year, 2022 New Country Group of the Year award, and a book titled Miss Her More Today Than Yesterday. All of my songs are about our love of Jesus and the real love we shared together. All glory goes to Him.

I have been a Real Estate Broker for 44 years and just sold my Auto Dealership after 27 years of making memories of a lifetime. My heart and goal in life right now is writing music and sharing Jesus’s love and the real love He put into our life all over the world. If I am so blessed to end my life here on earth sharing this greatest of love about Jesus, and the love we shared together, no higher honor could ever be given to me!

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Where it all started . . . 

Remember the preacher and wife in my story that took the prayers to Wailing Wall in Israel for Deborah? They stepped in to help me, my true Christian friends. He advised me to go to First Baptist Church of Jackson for divorce recovery and to get a dog. We have laughed about this for years.

      The story behind the dog story is this: I was use to companionship, because without it you get lonely. Brother Tommy and I were having lunch soon after my divorce was final. When he asked how I was doing, I told him I was lonely with the house so empty. “All you need now,” he said, “is a good dog.” We both laughed, but I knew he meant it. He didn’t want me to rush into a relationship just to satisfy that need, and my true friend was right.

      When I met Deborah the first time and we were joking around a bit, I told her about the advice from Brother Tommy. I thought she would laugh herself to death! When Deborah and I got married, there were occasions when we were with Brother Tommy and Sandra and she would remind him of what he suggested. We would all get a big laugh out of it. As I have said, Deborah laughed all the time. She loved life and lived it to the fullest.

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  • Words To Live By

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. – Jeremiah 29:11

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. – Psalm 62:6

Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9

The Sovereign Lord is my strength: He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He enables me to tread on the heights. – Habakkuk 3:19

The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10

I love you, Lord. You are my strength. The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my Rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. – Psalms 18:1-2

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31

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Awards & Honors

Years in the making – Rice has been recognized around the globe.

  • 2024– Elite Music Awards Single of the Year “Think Of Me”
  • 2024– Elite Music Awards Single of the Year “You Are My Life, My Lover Forever”
  • 2024 – ISSA Songwriter of the Year
  • 2024 – Nominated – ISSA Music Video of the Year
  • 2024 – NMA AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year
  • 2024 – NMA AC Crossover Artist of the Year
  • 2024 – IMN Songwriter of the Year
  • 2024– Nomination  – Josie Awards Songwriter of the Year “You Are My Life, My Lover Forever”
  • 2023 – Nominated – NMA Country Breakthrough Artist of the Year
  • 2023 – IMN Inspirational Song of the Year
  • 2022 – NMA Country New Group Of The Year
  • 2022 – IMN Inspirational Song of the Year
  • 2022 – Museboat Live Song Of The Year
  • 2021 – Nominated – NMA Crossover Artist of the Year

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Testimonials

Tommy’s work is an open, honest, compassionate

“I heartily recommend my friend Tommy Rice’s new book “Miss Her More Today Than Yesterday”. Tommy’s work is an open, honest, compassionate and at times raw look at a loved one’s handling of a spouse’s terminal illness. Tommy writes unapologetically from a Christian point of view. It is a testimony of how one couple of faith handled a devastating personal crisis. In 47 years of pastoral ministry I have witnessed many who have walked by faith “in the valley of death”. “Miss Her More Today Than Yesterday” is a story of one couple’s faith intersecting a terminal illness. Tommy Rice tells that story in literary form.” 

Tommy J.

It is such a beautiful love story

“I received my copy this book in Friday’s mail, and even though it was late when I got home I literally couldn’t wait to read it. I stayed up late skimming through it, and then read it again straight through the next morning. It is such a beautiful love story. I know people that have gotten the same diagnosis only to live a few months, or even just a matter of weeks. I believe it was an amazing answer to prayer that you had Deborah for almost three more years. The cover of the book is the most beautiful I have ever seen. It is quite the tribute to Deborah because she was artistically gifted, she would have loved it. Thank you for sharing your story with me, and the world.” 

Carolyn E

This book is a treasure

“I just finished reading your book and wanted you to know how very proud Deborah would be you…but you already know that!  This story expresses your love and devotion to your wife “in sickness and in health” with resounding fervor. It is also a testimony of her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her loving husband. I know you miss her more than words can express.  This book is a treasure, thank you for writing this story to honor her memory, and bring glory to God.”

Rhonda M

I truly felt as if I was right there beside you

“I finished this book yesterday. Tommy, it was fantastic! I truly felt as if I was right there beside you, living every moment of it all with you. This is such a beautiful story!”

Nell G

They will be meet again in Heaven

“Tommy and Deborah had an unbelievable love for each other and their Lord. They loved each other unconditional and forever and gave God so much praise and worship for letting them be as husband and wife. They will be meet again in Heaven. Love these two very much. Tommy your music and book reveals your precious love for Deborah. God Bless.”

Shirley K.

This story of love and devotion is powerful enough to melt any heart

“This beautiful story is so touching, I know this story of love and devotion is powerful enough to melt any heart, even those forged in the strongest steal.”

Anna T.

Because of reading this book, I have added to my philosophy

“Long ago I developed a philosophy for life that paraphrases and analogizes teachings accredited to the philosopher Confucius: I know what good work ethic is, because of my father; I know what a true politician is to be because of Laurent Gbagbo; I know what it means to love man because of my uncle Yog Bony; I know how we are to love God because of his son our Lord Jesus Christ…and now, because of reading this book, I have added the following to my philosophy of life: I know how a man should look at and love his wife, as Christ love the church, because of Tommy Rice.”

Charles A.

Tommy’s book has completely changed my life

“I had given up on love and making sacrifices for loved ones, until I read this book. Tommy’s book has completely changed my life overnight, the lessons learned from this book rekindled my belief in “God’s Miracles.” I thought I’d never find peace again, but I have. Now my heart is filled with joy. Thank you for sharing your story.”

Anonymous 

Your story is a raw, emotional journey

“Tommy, your book and your songs are beautiful tribute to Deborah and the love you had for each other. I shared some of this heartbreaking journey and your words capture both the pain of that terrible disease and the peace and joy that God gave you to help you weather the storm. Your story is a raw, emotional journey with the love of your life and my best friend. I know we will see Deborah again in heaven and I think she will be enormously pleased by your beautiful book and songs. In her words…’Look at God!’”

D Martin

This book touched my heart

“Tommy, I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that this book touched my heart.”

B. Walker

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