Crowder (musician)

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Crowder
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Crowder in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDavid Wallace Crowder [1]
Also known asCrowder
Born (1971-11-29) November 29, 1971 (age 53) [2]
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Origin Waco, Texas
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1996–present
Labels sixsteps, Sparrow
Website crowdermusic.com

David Wallace Crowder (born November 29, 1971), [2] known professionally by his mononymous stage name Crowder since 2012, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and author. [3] He was the lead singer in the Christian rock and worship band David Crowder*Band from 1996 to 2012, before he started his solo career on sixstepsrecords and Sparrow Records labels. [4]

Contents

He released his first solo album, Neon Steeple , on May 27, 2014. [3] Crowder released his first solo single off the album, "I Am", on November 25, 2013, which rose to the No. 3 position on the Christian Songs chart. [5] American Prodigal , Crowder's second solo album, was released on September 23, 2016 and his third, I Know a Ghost , on November 9, 2018. His fourth solo album, Milk & Honey , released on June 11, 2021.

Early life and education

David Wallace Crowder was born on November 29, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas. [2] Following high school, he went to college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. [6] His ministry started during his time at Baylor with the goal of helping to creating a church experience for Christians to attend, since he found that most of his peers at Baylor weren't attending a church even though they were attending a Christian university. "My junior year of college, at Baylor University, a friend of mine started a church and asked me to help with the music. I got into this because I wanted to be useful. It's that simple. I do not think of myself as an artist or musician, I think of myself as useful and helpful." [7]

Career

David Crowder* Band (1996–2012)

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Crowder performing in 2009

Crowder was the lead vocalist of the David Crowder Band from 1996 until the group disbanded in 2012. At that time, Crowder started his solo career on the Sparrow Records imprint, sixstepsrecords. During the band's time together they released sixteen singles through six studio albums, two live albums, four Extended Plays (EPs) and one compilation album. David Crowder Band (stylized as David Crowder*Band and The David Crowder*Band) was a six-piece Christian rock and modern worship band from Waco, Texas. Their final album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts. They disbanded in 2012, with David Crowder pursuing a solo career under the name Crowder and the rest of the band, except for Mike Hogan, forming The Digital Age.

David Crowder*Band
Background information
Origin Waco, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active1996–2012
Labels sixstepsrecords, Sparrow, EMI, Capitol CMG
Past membersDavid Crowder

Jack Parker Jeremy "B-Wack" Bush Mike D Hogan Mark Waldrop Jason Solley Taylor Johnson

Solo career (2013-present)

Crowder released his debut solo studio album on May 27, 2014, Neon Steeple. The lead single, "I Am", released on November 25, 2013, charted at No, 3 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. [5] "Come As You Are" achieved a Grammy nomination in 2015 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. [8]

His second solo album, American Prodigal, was released September 23, 2016. The first single, "Run Devil Run", was released on June 18, 2016. [9] "Forgiven" was the second single released.

On September 19, 2018, Crowder announced a third solo album and released the first two singles, "Red Letters" and "Wildfire". The album, I Know a Ghost , was released on November 9, 2018. [10]

Crowder's fourth studio album, titled Milk & Honey, was released on June 11, 2021. The album was supported with the three singles "Good God Almighty", "In the House", and "God Really Loves Us". The album features appearances from Hulvey, Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music. [11]

Beginning in January 2024, Crowder began touring in Jam Nation's Winter Jam Tour with Christian artists CAIN, Katy Nichole, and Newsong. [12]

Crowder announced his new album The Exile on April 5, 2024, after dropping a new single "[DASH]" featuring TobyMac. The album was released on May 31, 2024. [13]

Books

David Crowder has written two books:

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[14] 		US
Christ.
[15] 		UK
C&G
[16]
Neon Steeple
  • Released: May 27, 2014
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl [17]
914
American Prodigal
  • Released: September 23, 2016
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette [17]
1216
I Know a Ghost
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette [17]
432—
Milk & Honey
  • Released: June 11, 2021
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download [17]
59110
The Exile
  • Released: May 31, 2024
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1021—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[14] 		US
Christ.
[15] 		US
Rock
[19] 		US
Folk
[20]
iTunes Session1729509
Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas
  • Released: October 21, 2022
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
—29——

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ
[15] 		US
Rock
[19]
Neon Porch Extravaganza
  • Released: October 30, 2015
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1139

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US Bub.
[21] 		US
Christ
[22] 		US
Christ Air.
[23] 		US
Christ AC
[24] 		US Christ
Digital
[25]
"I Am"2013—3263 Neon Steeple
"Come As You Are"2014—3165
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"2015—11141511
"Run Devil Run"2016—2226—6 American Prodigal
"My Victory"—1271210
"Forgiven"2017—1081010
"Back to the Garden"—45———
"All My Hope"
(featuring Tauren Wells)		—3121Non-album single

[A]

"Red Letters" / "Wildfire"2018—98115 I Know a Ghost
—43———
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)"
(featuring Mandisa)		2019—106613
"I'm Leaning on You"
(featuring Riley Clemmons)		2020—191516—
"Night Like This"—47———
"Good God Almighty"2021171111 Milk & Honey
"In the House"1911119
"O Holy Night"
(with Passion)		——46——Non-album single
"God Really Loves Us"
(with Dante Bowe featuring Maverick City Music)		2022—334—Milk & Honey
"Grave Robber"
(original or with Zach Williams)		2023—8112 The Exile
"— [Dash]"
(featuring TobyMac)		2024—36———
"The Rock"
(with Forrest Frank)		2025— [B] 6——1Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[22]
"Testify"
(Social Club Misfits featuring Crowder)		201946Mood // Doom
"Home"
(Tedashii featuring Crowder)		—Never Fold
"My Jesus"
(Anne Wilson featuring Crowder)		2021— My Jesus
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Promotional singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ.
[22] 		US Christ.
Digital
[25]
"He Is"20213011 Milk & Honey
"Milk & Honey"37—
"The Anchor"——
"Even in Exile"2024—— The Exile
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[22] 		US
Christ Air.
[23] 		US
Christ AC
[24] 		US Christ
Digital
[25]
"This I Know"2013———14 Neon Steeple
"My Beloved"2014———25
"Somebody Prayed"
(original or with Dylan Scott)		20247339 The Exile
"Still"20252699—

Music videos

TitleYearAlbumSource
"Come As You Are"2014 Neon Steeple Watch
"Run Devil Run"2016 American Prodigal Watch
"Forgiven"2017 Watch
"Back to the Garden" Watch
"Prove It featuring KB" Watch
"All My Hope (featuring Tauren Wells)"non-album single Watch

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015 "Come As You Are"Song of the YearNominated
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"Rock/Contemporary Song of the YearNominated
"Come As You Are"Pop/Contemporary Song of the YearNominated
Neon Steeple Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearWon
2017 "Run Devil Run"Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
American Prodigal Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearNominated
Run Devil RunShort Form Video of the YearWon
2018 "All My Hope"Song of the YearNominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2019 "Red Letters"Song of the YearNominated
"Wildfire"Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearWon
I Know a Ghost Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Red LettersShort Form Video of the YearNominated
2021 "Good God Almighty"Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2022 Song of the YearNominated
"Higher Power"
(featuring Hulvey)		Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearWon
Milk & Honey Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearNominated
2025"Somebody Prayed"Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)Pending

Notes

  1. ↑ "All My Hope (featuring Tauren Wells)" is a non-album single. However, the original version of "All My Hope" did not feature Tauren Wells, and can be found on American Prodigal.
  2. ↑ "The Rock" did not enter the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, but peaked at No. 4 on the Digital Song Sales

See also

References

  1. ↑ Van Pelt, Doug (November 1, 2007). "Left of Center: David Crowder Band". CCM Magazine . Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Christian Music Review (October 27, 2007). "Artist Profile (David Crowder*Band)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on October 22, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Crowder". Capitol Christian Music Group. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Crowder". sixstepsrecords. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Billboard (December 5, 2013). "Christian Songs: December 14, 2013". Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  6. ↑ "The Story Behind David Crowder". Learn Religions. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "From David to Crowder". www.txkmag.com. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Video Exclusive: Christian Artist Crowder Confirms That He's Still Very Much Alive (and Making Music)". Billboard.
  9. ↑ "Grammy® Acclaimed Crowder to Release "American Prodigal" Sept. 23". Patheos . June 16, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Crowder - I Know A Ghost - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  11. ↑ MILK & HONEY — Crowder , retrieved April 16, 2023
  12. ↑ "Winter Jam '24" . Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Crowder Releases New Collaboration With TobyMac + Announces New 'Exile' Album". CCM Magazine. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  14. 1 2 "Crowder Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard . Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  15. 1 2 3 "Crowder Chart History: Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  16. ↑ "CROWDER". Official Charts. June 24, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Music | David Crowder Store" . Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 "American certifications – Crowder". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  19. 1 2 "Crowder Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Crowder Chart History: Americana/Folk Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Crowder – Chart history (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  22. 1 2 3 4 "Crowder – Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  23. 1 2 "Crowder – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  24. 1 2 "Crowder – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  25. 1 2 3 "Crowder – Chart history (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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