John Waller (musician)

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John Waller
Born (1970-12-12) December 12, 1970
Fayetteville, Georgia USA
Genres Christian pop
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Singing
Years active 2005 (2005) - present (present)
Labels Beach Street (2007-2010)
Reunion (2007-2010)
City of Peace (2010-present)
Website http://www.johnwalleronline.com/

John Waller (born December 12, 1970) is an American Contemporary Christian musician, a singer-songwriter.

Early life

John was the lead singer for the late-1990s band According to John. After the band quit in 2001, he became a worship leader at South Link CPP (Free Methodist Church) in Colorado.[1]

Career

The Blessing & While I'm Waiting (2007-2010)

In 2007, John was signed to the Christian label Beach Street Records and has released his debut album The Blessing in March 2007.[2] His single "While I'm Waiting" became an American Christian radio hit after appearing in the movie Fireproof.[3][4]

As For Me and My House (2011-present)

John has completed his third studio album As For Me and My House, set for release on May 3, 2011. The new project features 11 tracks including the title track "As For Me and My House".

The album is produced by Jason Hoard and is his first release on City of Peace Records.

Tours

He toured with Grammy Award-winning band Casting Crowns and Leeland on the spring leg of The Altar and the Door tour, which ended on May 31, 2008.

Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak Certifications
(sales threshold)
US US
Christ[5]		 US
Heat
2007 The Blessing — 39 10
2009 While I'm Waiting
  • Released: April 7, 2009
  • Label: Beach Street/Reunion
  • Format: CD, digital download,
    movie soundtrack
 200 14 7
2011 As For Me and My House
  • Released: May 3, 2011[7]
  • Label: City of Peace Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — 26 —
"—" denotes the album didn't chart.

Singles

Year Single Peak Album Sales
US
Christ		 Year
End
Christ[8]		 CAN
Christ[9]
2007 "The Blessing" 23[10] — — The Blessing
2009 "While I'm Waiting" — 36 22 While I'm Waiting
2010 "As For Me and My House" — — — As For Me and My House
"—" denotes the album didn't chart.

Personal life

John, his wife Josee, and their eight children currently reside in Georgia.[12]

John and Josee are currently expecting baby number nine, a boy. Their three most recent additions were the reward of a long, heartfelt adventure with adoption. The siblings, Max, Anya, and Olga, came from Ukraine as a result of God leading John to adopting "Anna" (Anya) through signs and dreams.

"John and Josee Waller, who live in Coweta County, had two children visit in their home this past summer through the Project One Forty Three program. Max, 14, and his sister, Anya, 9, came from Ukraine to spend several weeks with the Wallers, who decided to adopt them." Concert to benefit Ukraine adoption At the time of the host, John and Josee were not aware of the third sibling. It was not until they decided to adopt Anya and Max that they learned of Olga, who had been separated from her brother and sister for 7 years. The Waller family was able to reunite these long-separated siblings and bring them together, under God.


Waller was named one of 10 "Faces to Watch" by Billboard in 2007.[2]

References

  1. ↑ John Waller - The Blessing; Christian Music Today; Retrieved March 23, 2008
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2007's Best Bets: Faces to Watch". Billboard. January 6, 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-24. 
  3. ↑ "John Waller Releases Sophomore Album While I’m Waiting On April 7, Featuring "fireproof" Remix And Movie Soundtrack Sampler Cd". Provident Label Group Press Release. April 6, 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2009. 
  4. ↑ "Around town: 'Art of Green' calling for artists". The Newnan Times-Herald. February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2012. 
  5. ↑ http://www.yourmusiczone.com/news.php?area=&aid=909
  6. ↑ http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/charts/chart_alert/e3icbbfbd34476c8990c04f5085eb73974a
  7. ↑ http://www.johnwallermusic.com/updates.php?uid=32
  8. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2009/hot-christian-songs?begin=21&order=position
  9. ↑ http://www.music-chart.info/song/92635/While-Im-Waiting
  10. ↑ http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.Artist-Casting.Crowns/Article-354_1506.htm
  11. ↑ http://www.providentpress.com/artists_pr.php?id=110
  12. ↑ "About". johnwallermusic.com. Retrieved March 6, 2012. 

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