Chris McClarney

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Chris McClarney
Birth nameChristopher Andrew McClarney
Born (1979-11-30) November 30, 1979 (age 44)
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
Labels Kingsway, Jesus Culture, Sparrow
Website chrismcclarney.com

Christopher Andrew McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American contemporary Christian musician. He released, Love Never Fails, in 2008, and this was an independently made album. His first release with Kingsway Music was an EP released in 2010, Introducing Chris McClarney. The first studio album, Defender, was released later in 2010 by Kingsway Music. The next release, a live album, Everything and Nothing Less , released on June 9, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records.

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Early life

McClarney was born on November 30, [1] 1979, [2] [3] to a youth minister father, and this constantly made relocating part of his life story. [4]

Music career

His music career commenced in 2006, but his first album, Love Never Fails, was released independently on December 1, 2008. [5] This album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms. [6] His song co-written with Anthony Warren Skinner, [3] "Your Love Never Fails", has been recorded by the Newsboys, on their album God's Not Dead. He released an EP, Introducing Chris McClarney, on January 26, 2010 by Kingsway Music. [7] The EP was reviewed by AllMusic, [8] Christian Music Review, [9] Christianity Today , [10] Cross Rhythms, [11] Jesus Freak Hideout, [7] and Louder Than the Music. [12] His first studio album, Defender, was released on August 10, 2010 by Kingsway Music. [13] The album was reviewed by AllMusic, [14] Christian Music Review, [15] Christian Music Zine, [16] Cross Rhythms, [17] Jesus Freak Hideout, [13] and Louder Than the Music. [18]

Personal life

He is married to Jasmine, [19] and together they reside in Franklin, Tennessee, with their three children; Aliya, Ceili and Charlotte (Charlie). [4]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

List of selected albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
[20] 		US
Heat.
[21]
Everything and Nothing Less 88
Breakthrough
  • Released: June 15, 2018
  • Label: Sparrow/Jesus Culture
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
13—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

List of selected albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
[20] 		US
Heat.
[21]
Fill This Place (Live)——
Café Sessions
  • Released: August 7, 2020
——
Speak To The Mountains
  • Released: July 23, 2021
——

Singles

SingleYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[22] 		Christ
Airplay
[23]
"Hallelujah For The Cross"20184732Breakthrough
"I'm Listening"
(featuring Hollyn)		20194028
"Valley"——Fill This Place (EP)
"Speak To The Mountains"2021——Speak To The Mountains (EP)
"Empty" [24] 2024———

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  2. ↑ Christian Music Review. "Artist Profile (Chris McClarney)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  3. 1 2 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Your Love Never Fails ID No. 882444561 ISWC No. T9128757653". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2015. Work D No. 882444561 ISWC  T9128757653
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  19. ↑ @cmcclarney (February 8, 2015). "My wife @jmcclarney seems to think eating 4-6 donuts a month is "waaay too many" and "soooo unhealthy". But I'd love to know what you think" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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