John Waller (musician)

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John Waller
Birth nameJohn Gordon Waller
Born (1970-12-12) December 12, 1970 (age 54)
Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Christian pop
OccupationSinger/songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active2005 (2005)–present
Labels

John Gordon Waller (born December 12, 1970) is an American contemporary Christian singer/songwriter.

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Early life

Waller 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

In 2007, Waller was signed to the Christian label Beach Street Records and has released his debut album The Blessing in March 2007. [2] He toured with Casting Crowns and Leeland on the spring leg of The Altar and the Door tour, which ended on May 31, 2008.

His single "While I'm Waiting" became an American Christian radio hit after appearing in the movie Fireproof . [3] [4]

His third studio album, As for Me and My House, was released May 3, 2011 through City of Peace Records. It includes 11 tracks including the title track "As for Me and My House" and was produced by Jason Hoard.

His fifth studio album, Crazy Faith , was released on August 21, 2015, by City of Peace Media. The title track was featured in War Room. [5]

Personal life

Waller, his wife Josee, and their ten children currently reside in California. [6]

Three of the ten children are siblings adopted from Ukraine. Waller believes that God led him to adopt "Anna" (Anya) through signs and dreams. [7] [8]

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

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumPeakCertifications
(sales threshold)
US US
Christ [9] 		US
Heat
2007The Blessing—3919
2009While I'm Waiting
  • Released: April 7, 2009
  • Label: Beach Street/Reunion
  • Format: CD, digital download,
    movie soundtrack
200147
2011As For Me and My House
  • Released: May 3, 2011 [11]
  • Label: City of Peace Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
—3519
2014Life is a Gift
  • Released: February 3, 2014 [12]
  • Label: Label Me Not
  • Format: CD, digital download
———
2015 Crazy Faith
  • Released: August 21, 2015 [13]
  • Label: City of Peace
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Re-release of Life is a Gift(with 9 of its 10 tracks and 3 added live tracks)
———
2019Explosions of Light
  • Released: January 25, 2019 [14]
  • Label: Radiate Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
———
"—" denotes the album didn't chart.

Singles

YearSinglePeakAlbumSales
US
Christ 		US
Christ
Airplay
[15]
2007"The Blessing"19The Blessing
2009"While I'm Waiting"18While I'm Waiting
2010"As For Me and My House"—As For Me and My House
2011"Yes"31
2014"Orphan"—Crazy Faith
2017"Awakening (The Coffee Song)"—34Explosions of Light
"—" denotes the song didn't chart.

References

  1. ↑ John Waller - The Blessing; Christian Music Today. Retrieved March 23, 2008
  2. 1 2 "2007's Best Bets: Faces to Watch". Billboard. January 6, 2007. Retrieved February 24, 2007.
  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. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Around town: 'Art of Green' calling for artists". The Newnan Times-Herald . February 29, 2012. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  5. ↑ It's more than just a clever song title. Retrieved November 2016
  6. ↑ "About". johnwallermusic.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!" Guest: John Waller. TBN & Daystar. December 9, 2013. Television.
  8. ↑ Concert to benefit Ukraine adoption
  9. ↑ "StackPath". parasource.com. Retrieved May 27, 2019.[ permanent dead link ]
  10. ↑ alex (April 21, 2018). "Billboard biz". Billboard. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ↑ "ITunes - Music - Life is a Gift by John Waller". itunes.apple.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: John Waller, "Crazy Faith" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: John Waller, "Explosions of Light" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  15. ↑ "John Waller Chart History- Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Welcome to Provident Label Group". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
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