4Him

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4Him
4Him plays at Lifest 2006
4Him plays at Lifest 2006
Background information
Origin Mobile, AL, USA
Genre(s) CCM
Years active 1990 – 2006
Label(s) Benson Records , Word Records, INO Records
Associated acts Truth
Website 4him.net
Members
Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee, Kirk Sullivan, Jason Barton

4Him was a Contemporary Christian group founded in 1990 in Alabama, USA. The group has a Grammy nomination, seven Dove awards and an album certified gold to their credit. The group was inducted into Alabama's Music Hall of Fame, following the awarding of The Governor’s Achievement Award. The group has also been featured performers for popular Christian Evangelist crusaders, Billy Graham and Louis Palau.

4Him disbanded in 2006 to pursue individual careers of ministry and music. They have released eleven studio albums which have produced twenty-four number one singles.

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[edit] History

Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee, and Kirk Sullivan originally met when they sang together in Truth, a Contemporary Christian vocal group founded in the late 1960s and directed by Roger Breland until the group disbanded in 2001. Truth had a rotating roster of four male and four female vocalists, many who went on to form singing groups of their own or record solo albums, such as Alicia Williamson-Garcia, Newsong, Russ Lee, Avalon, Steve Green and Jason Breland, Roger's middle son. After a representative from Benson Records attended several Truth concerts in which Andy, Mark, Marty, and Kirk performed, Benson approached the quartet saying that they wanted to use the guys to create a new male 4-member vocal group under the Benson label. "Where There is Faith", their first single, stayed at #1 on the charts for eight weeks, two months before 4Him left Truth. Releasing their self-titled debut in 1990, they blended the traditions of Christian music’s past, with modern pop production and practical lyrics.

In 1996, with the release of The Message, 4Him changed their overall sound in an effort to keep pushing the creative limits of the group. The guys replaced the over-the-top orchestrations and choral vocal arrangements with a stripped down, acoustic band approach where one of the guys would sing lead and the other three would sing backing vocals. On 1998’s Obvious, each member took more ownership of their music – becoming more involved in the production and songwriting aspects.

By 2004, all four reevaluated the future of the ministry of 4Him. After close to fifteen years of ministry, the members of 4Him decided to embark on solo careers.[1] On September 23, 2006, 4Him performed their final concert at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, AL, the city where 4Him’s 16 year journey first started. At that concert, various individuals (including family members, record producers, management, and Truth founder Roger Breland) were recognized for their contributions to 4Him’s ministry.

[edit] After 4Him

[edit] Andy Chrisman

Andy Chrisman released his freshman solo effort One in 2004, and is currently Worship Pastor at Church on the Move, in Tulsa, OK. [2] Andy also hosts a local Sunday morning radio show in Tulsa.

[edit] Mark Harris

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. In 2007, Mark won a GMA Dove Award in the category of Inspirational Song of the Year for "Find Your Wings". On September 25, 2007, Mark released his second album Windows and Walls on INO Records.

[edit] Kirk Sullivan

Kirk Sullivan is currently in production for his solo release. A sample track, "Get Down Mountain", was included in Encore: For Future Generations.

[edit] Marty Magehee

Marty Magehee is also finishing up production for his first solo release, anticipated to drop in April 2008. He is also producing albums for other artists as well. A 5 song EP is available for purchase at his concerts. The first single, "Eyes Wide Open," was released to Christian radio in May 2008. Marty is also an artist-in-residence and worship leader at a church in Bentonville, Arkansas.

[edit] Members

  • Andy Chrisman (1990 - 2006)
  • Mark Harris (1990 - 2006)
  • Marty Magehee (1990 - 2006)
  • Kirk Sullivan (1990 - 2006)
  • Jason Barton (2006, substitute for Andy Chrisman, current lead vocalist for 33Miles)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Videography

  • 2006 Encore (A Live DVD of the Encore Farewell Tour) (Recorded at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA)
  • 1996 The Message in the Making
  • 1995 The Ride Comes Alive
  • 1993 The Basics of Life
  • 1991 Face the Nation

[edit] Major Tours

  • 2006 - Encore Farewell Tour
  • 2003 - World Vision 2003 Spring Tour
  • 2002 - "4Guys And A Fruitcake" Christmas Tour with Chonda Pierce
  • 2000 - Child of the Promise Tour with Steven Curtis Chapman, Twila Paris, and more
  • 1998 - Headlined 1998 Spring Tour featuring Big Tent Revival and Jeni Vernadeau
  • 1998 - Co-headlined tour with Jaci Velázquez featuring Michelle Tumes
  • 1997 - Co-headlined tour with Point of Grace
  • 1995/96 - The Young Messiah Tour
  • 1994 - The Ride Tour featuring Kathy Troccoli, Clay Crosse, Greg Long and Steve Geyer

[edit] Honors, Awards, and Nominations

[edit] Grammy Nominations

  • 1997 – 40th Annual Grammy Nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, The Message

[edit] GMA Dove Awards

  • 1998 - Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year “Center of the Mark”
  • 1995 - Group of the Year
  • 1994 - Group of the Year
  • 1994 - Inspirational Album of the Year “The Season of Love”
  • 1993 - Group of the Year
  • 1993 - Inspiration Album of the Year “Generation to Generation”
  • 1991 - Best New Artist of the Year

[edit] GMA Dove Award Nominations

  • 2003 Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

[edit] Miscellaneous Awards

  • 1998 - WOW! Inspirational Award Nomination – Performing Artist of the Year
  • 1996 - RIAA Certified Gold Album – The Basics of Life
  • 1996 - CCM Reader’s Poll – Favorite Long Form Video: The Ride Comes Alive
  • 1995 - American Songwriter – Christian Artist of the Year
  • 1994 - CCM Magazine – Song of the Year: “For Future Generations”
  • 1993 - CBA Impact Award – Total Promotional Campaign, Music: The Basics of Life”
  • 1992 - CRR (Christian Research Report) – Best Group
  • 1991 - CRR (Christian Research Report) – Best Group
  • 1990 - CRR (Christian Research Report) Reporter Poll – Best New Artist

[edit] Other accomplishments

[edit] References

  1. ^ 4Him
  2. ^ Church on the Move - Tulsa, OK

[edit] External links

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4Him
Andy Chrisman • Mark Harris • Marty Magehee • Kirk Sullivan • Jason Barton
Studio albums
Compilations
Best Ones • Chapter One... A Decade • Simply 4Him