Steve Green
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| Steve Green | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1956 |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genre(s) | Contemporary Christian, gospel |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Label(s) | Sparrow Records |
| Associated acts | Truth Sandi Patti White Heart Gaither Vocal Band |
| Website | www.stevegreenministries.org |
Steve Green (born August 1, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a Contemporary Christian music singer notable for his vocal range (countertenor) and flexible solo style. Over his twenty year career, Green has been honored as a four-time Grammy Award nominee, six-time Dove Award winner, has had 13 No. 1 songs, and has sold over three million albums. [1].
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[edit] Career
Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth. He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patti, and sang lead and tenor for White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist. But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. [2] He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.
His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds the Keys, which earned Green the Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, For God And God Alone and a worship/hymns album entitled A Mighty Fortress. In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called Find Us Faithful. As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out". He was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."
Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.
Green recorded The Mission in 1989 and continued his success with We Believe in 1991. As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992. Yet Green switched styles toward a more "pop" flavor on his 1994 "Where Mercy Begins" album. He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.
On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn, who had just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 [[Find Us
Faithful]] album. Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers; grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.
Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, The Letter. He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith.
Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of The Faithful and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled Morning Light. Two years later Green released Woven In Time and again found himself receiving a career boost.
Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.
Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.
His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States.
He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia. They have two children, Summer (born 1984) and Josiah (born 1986).
Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Always: Songs of Worship (2007)
- The Ultimate Collection (2006)
- Somewhere Between (2005)
- Sir Bernard The Good Knight (2004)
- Woven in Time (2002)
- Morning Light: Songs To Awaken the Dawn (1999)
- Hide 'Em In Your Heart: Praise & Worship for Kids (1998)
- The Faithful (1998)
- The First Noel (1996)
- The Letter (1996)
- People Need the Lord: The 10 Year Collection (1995)
- En Vivo! (1994)
- Where Mercy Begins (1994)
- Himnos: Un Retrato De Cristo (1992)
- Hymns: A Portrait of Christ (1992)
- We Believe (1991)
- Toma La Cruz (1990)
- Hide 'Em In Your Heart: Bible Memory Melodies, vol. 2 (1990)
- Hide 'Em In Your Heart: Bible Memory Melodies, Vol. 1 (1990)
- The Mission (1989)
- Find Us Faithful (1988)
- Tienen Que Saber (1987)
- Joy To the World (1987)
- For God and God Alone (1986)
- He Holds the Keys (1985)
- Steve Green (1984)
- Top 5: Hits
- The Adventures Of Sir Bernard
- 8 Great Hits
- Yo Ire
- The Early Years (1996)
- 16 Melodias Biblicas Para Niños (1994)
- Mighty Fortress (1987)
[edit] Compilations/Also Appears on
- New Young Messiah (1993)
- Phyllis Hyman: Living All Alone (1987)
- Hymns & Voices (1995)
- Saviour: Story of God's Passion for His People (1994)
- I Will Be Here: 25 of Today's Best Wedding & Love Songs (2002)
- Morning Like This (1986) - Sandi Patti
- Mysteries of the World (1980)
- Sandi Patti Love Overflowing
- Love Overflowing (1991) - Sandi Patti
- Hallelujah!: The Very Best of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (2000) - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
- More than Wonderful (1991) - Sandi Patti
- Songs from the Heart (1990) - Sandi Patti
- No Compromise: Remembering the Music of Keith Green (1992)
- Unveiled Hope (1997) - Michael Card
- Various Artists If My People Pray
- If My People Pray (1999)
- Vital Signs (1984) - White Heart
- Original Soundtrack McCaughey Septuplets: Sweet Dreams
- McCaughey Septuplets: Sweet Dreams (1999) - Original Soundtrack
- Canciones De Lo Alto Del Granero (1994)
- Great Moments in Gospel Music, Vol. 2 (1988)
- Almighty God (1998)
- Coram Deo II (1993) - People of Praise
- Disney Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah-Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah (1995)
- Various Artists Inspirational Homecoming: A Tribute to the Gaither Legacy
- Inspirational Homecoming: A Tribute to the Gaither Legacy (1995)
- Rejoicing (1987)
- 25 Songs of Christmas, Vol. 2 (1985)
- Songs 4 Worship: Holy Ground (2001)
- Wedding Album [Capitol] (1995)
- We Are Called - An Experience in Worship (1983)
[edit] External links
- [http://www.stevegreenministries.org/ Official webite
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Green, Steve |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Green, Steve |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Contemporary Christian and gospel musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1956-08-01 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Portland, Oregon |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
