4Him

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4Him (l to r): Andy Chrisman, Marty Magehee, Mark Harris, Kirk Sullivan

4Him is a Contemporary Christian vocal quartet founded in 1990. The quartet originally met in a Contemporary Christian vocal group called Truth. After three years in Truth, the four decided to break off and create their own group. They have eleven studio albums and twenty-four number one singles.

In 1998 they wrote a devotional book called The Basics of Life.

After fifteen years together, the members of 4Him have decided to pursue solo careers and are embarking on their farewell tour in early 2006. Andy Chrisman released his freshman solo effort One in 2004, and is currently worship pastor at Church On The Move in Tulsa, OK. In 2005, Mark Harris released The Line Between the Two and is currently worship pastor/artist-in-residence at Bay Community Ministries in Spanish Fort, AL. Kirk Sullivan is currently in production for his solo release, anticipated to drop in late 2006. Marty Magehee is also writing and recording for his solo release, anticipated to drop in early 2007.

On September 23, 2006, 4Him performed their final concert at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, AL, the city where 4Him's 16 year ministry first started.

1 Members
2 Albums
3 Videography
4 Awards and nominations
- 4.1 Other accomplishments
5 External links

[edit] Members

Andy Chrisman - vocals, founding member
Mark Harris - vocals, chief songwriter, founding member
Marty Magehee - vocals, founding member
Kirk Sullivan - vocals, founding member
Jason Barton - vocals, substitute for Andy Chrisman (Jason currently performs lead vocal for Christian group 33Miles.)

[edit] Albums

2006 Encore: For Future Generations
2003 Visible
2001 Walk On
2000 Hymns: A Place of Worship
1999 Best Ones (Greatest hits compilation)
1998 Obvious
1996 The Message
1994 The Ride
1993 The Season of Love (Christmas album)
1992 The Basics of Life
1991 Face the Nation
1990 4Him

[edit] Videography

2006 Encore (A Live DVD of the Encore Farewell Tour)
1996 The Message in the Making
1995 The Ride Comes Alive
1993 The Basics of Life
1991 Face the Nation

[edit] Awards and nominations

2003 Dove Award nomination – Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
1998 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Song of the Year for “Center of the Mark”
1998 WOW! Inspirational Award nomination - Performing artist of the Year
1997 Grammy Award nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for The Message
1996 RIAA certified gold album for The Basics of Life
1996 CCM Magazine’s readers’ poll - Favorite Long Form Video for The Ride Comes Alive
1995 American Songwriter - Christian Artist of the Year
1995 Dove Award - Group of the Year
1994 CCM Magazine - Song of the Year for “For Future Generations”
1994 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year for The Season of Love
1993 Christian Booksellers Association Impact Award - Cassette Jacket Design for The Basics of Life; Total Promotional Campaign, Music for The Basics of Life
1993 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year for Generation to Generation
1992 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
1991 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
1991 Dove Award - Best New Artist
1990 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best New Artist

[edit] Other accomplishments

Partners in hunger relief with World Vision—featured performer on World Vision 2003 Spring Tour
Nominated by Alabama’s Music’s Hall of Fame for The Governor’s Achievement Award
2002 “4Guys And A Fruitcake” Christmas tour with Chonda Pierce
Featured performers with the Louis Palau crusade and the Billy Graham crusade
Co-headlined a national tour with Point of Grace
Co-headlined 1998 fall national tour with Jaci Velasquez and special guest Michelle Tumes
Headlined 1998 Spring tour with special guest Big Tent Revival featuring Jeni Varnadeau
Performed at “Sold Out 1998” Promise Keepers conference the day before the Super Bowl
Co-host of the 1998 NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Bobby Clampett/4Him Pro-Am Classic Golf Tournament, and have co-hosted every year since
Contributed the song "The Only Thing I Need" for the album Streams (1999), which included a guest vocal appearance by Jon Anderson of Yes.
Contributed the song "You Are Holy" for the compilation album My Utmost for His Highest (1995), based off Oswald Chambers' devotional of the same name.