Becca Bradley

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Becca Bradley
Birth nameRebecca Lynn Bradley
Also known asBecca Bradley
Born (1991-05-03) May 3, 1991 (age 32)
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Worship, CCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, cellist
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter, cello
Years active2014–present
Website beccabradleymusic.com

Rebecca Lynn Bradley (born May 3, 1991), who goes by the stage name Becca Bradley, is an American Christian musician and cellist, who primarily plays a Christian pop style of worship music. Becca released her first full-length album, Heaven Come Down on February 1, 2019. She previously released two extended plays, Shaken in 2014, and The Lion's Eyes in 2015.

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Early and personal life

Rebecca Lynn Bradley, [1] was born on May 3, [2] 1991, [3] to parents Mark and Renee Bradley. She was raised with her two sisters, Melissa and Emily, in a musical household, where her older sister Melissa introduced her to the cello. Becca moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Conway, Arkansas, to study music at Belmont University. After graduating from Belmont in 2013, Bradley remained in Nashville to work in music full-time.

Music career

She started her music recording career in 2014, with her first extended play, Shaken, that was released on April 29, 2014. [4] Her subsequent extended play, The Lion's Eyes , was released on August 7, 2015. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Most recently, Becca released her debut full-length album Heaven Come Down on February 1, 2019.

Discography

EPs

Cello

As a cellist, Becca landed her first major tour just six months after graduating with her bachelor's in music. Becca has since toured with artists including Michael W. Smith, Lauren Daigle, Francesca Battistelli, Judah and the Lion, Andrew Ripp, Jason Gray, Aaron Shust, and more. She is currently playing with Big Daddy Weave on the Alive Tour alongside violinist Jonathan Chu. Becca has also had the honor of playing in the house band for the CMA Awards and various other CMA events, where she has shared the stage with such notable artists as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, and more.

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References

  1. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: BRADLEY REBECCA LYNN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved September 21, 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. Becca Bradley [@beccabmusic] (May 3, 2013). "Birthday today, graduation tomorrow! #bigweekend" (Tweet). Retrieved September 21, 2015 via Twitter.
  3. Becca Bradley (beccabmusic) (May 3, 2015). "beccabmusicHad so much fun leading worship at Salty Church in Ormond Beach this weekend! And @coreyvoss and @rhyan_shirley came to see me!!! #happybirthdaytome! #24". Instagram . Retrieved September 21, 2015.
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