Kristian Stanfill

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Kristian Stanfill
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Stanfill performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameKristian Paul Stanfill
Born (1983-04-09) April 9, 1983 (age 40)
Marietta, Georgia
Origin Atlanta, Georgia
Genres Contemporary Christian music, Christian pop, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
Labels sixsteps
Website kristianstanfill.com

Kristian Paul Stanfill (born April 9, 1983) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter and worship leader from Atlanta, Georgia. His 2011 album Mountains Move reached No. 64 on the Billboard 200. [1] He is currently the worship pastor at Passion City Church and a worship leader at Passion Conferences. [2]

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Early life

Stanfill was born in Marietta, Georgia, on April 9, 1983.[ citation needed ] After showing an interest in songwriting, Stanfill began playing guitar at the age of 13. [3] At age 15, he began to lead worship in his Sunday school at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. In 2002, after graduating from George Walton Comprehensive High School, Stanfill attended Samford University. Shortly after graduating from Samford, he started leading worship at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. [2] While in college, Stanfill met his wife, Kerri. They were married in 2004, and have four children. [3] His brother, Brett, is also worship leader and a member of North Point Worship.

Musical career

In 2005, Stanfill became involved with Passion City Church and the Passion organization, leading worship. [2] On July 10, 2007, he independently released his debut EP, Hello, which features five songs. [4] In 2008, Stanfill became the first artist in eight years to be signed to sixstepsrecords. [5] In October 2008 and November 2008, he began working on his first studio album, Attention. It was completed by December 2008, and was released on April 21, 2009. [6] His second album, Mountains Move , was released on January 7, 2011. [7] It became his first album to appear on the Billboard 200 chart, and peaked at No. 64. [1] The success of the album led him to be nominated for Best New Artist at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards. [8] He released his third album, Make It Out Alive, on November 11, 2022, which referenced personal mental health struggles he had been dealing with over the course of the last two years. [9]

Personal life

On November 9, 2022, Stanfill revealed on an Instagram post that he was 730 days sober. Though he was previously private about his addiction on social media, he had been transparent with his wife, friends, pastors and counselors, all of whom were supportive of his recovery. [10]

Discography

Chart history

Albums

YearTitlePeak chart positions
US
Christ

[11]
US
[12]
2009Attention (EP)24
Attention21
2010Day After Day: KS (EP)48
2011 Mountains Move 364

Singles

As a solo artist

YearTitlePeak Chart PositionsAlbum
Hot Christian Songs
2010"Day After Day"20 Mountains Move
2011"Always"28

Source: [13]

YearTitlePeak Chart PositionsAlbum
Hot Christian Songs
2006"Jesus Paid It All"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Everything Glorious
2008"Beautiful Jesus"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
God of This City
2010"Say, Say"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Awakening
"The Stand"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Awakening (Special Edition)
2011"Forever Reign"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Here for You
"Always"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
2012"Not Ashamed"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: White Flag
"One Thing Remains"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
1
"Who You Are"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: White Flag (Deluxe Edition)
2013"The Lord Our God"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
18 Passion: Let The Future Begin
"Children of Light"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
"Come To The Water"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
"In Christ Alone"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
32
2014"Never Gonna Let Me Go"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Take It All
"My Heart Is Yours"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
13
"This Grace"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
2015"Shout Hosanna"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Even So Come
"Draw Near"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
"You Found Me"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
"It Is Well"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Passion: Even So Come (Deluxe Edition)
"Even So Come"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
7 Even So Come (Radio Version / Live) - Digital Single
2016"Salvation's Tide"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
32 Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising
"Good Good Father"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
2017"Glorious Day"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
25Worthy of Your Name
"How Great Is Your Love"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
50
"Heart Abandoned"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
"This We Know"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
35
"This We Know (Studio Version)"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
2018"Whole Heart"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
48Whole Heart
"God, You're So Good"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill and Melody Malone)
47
"More Like Jesus"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
2019"Behold The Lamb"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
Follow You Anywhere
"Follow You Anywhere"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill)
45
"God, You're So Good"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill and Melody Malone)
2020"Passion 2020"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill and Melody Malone)
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Accolades

GMA Dove Awards

YearAwardResult
2007 Special Event Album of the Year ( Passion: Everything Glorious )*Won
2009 Special Event Album of the Year ( Passion: God of This City )*Won
2011 New Artist of the YearNominated
Praise & Worship Album of the Year ( Passion: Awakening )*Nominated
Special Event Album of the Year ( Passion: Awakening )*Won

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  9. "Kristian Stanfill on Instagram: "HERE WE GO! 🥳 11/11/22 - Make It Out Alive —— Songs about the power of vulnerability, our need for connection and the miracle of Grace. I can't wait for you to hear it. More details soon 🤟"".
  10. "Kristian Stanfill on Instagram: "I am 2 years sober today. I've been pretty quiet about this part of my life on social media but I wanted to share today for a couple of reasons. First, somebody needs to know that you're not alone. I read somewhere that "when we struggle in silence we suffer alone." Owning our brokenness and being honest about our humanity helps us heal and helps others heal too. SOBRIETY IS a WE. I have taken every step of this journey WITH people. My wife, close friends, pastors, counselors…it takes a village! Community and connection is where we experience the power of Grace and begin to heal. If you're addicted and hurting the first step toward change is reaching out to someone and asking for help. We can't do this alone. Second, somebody needs to hear that sobriety isn't just possible but it's also worth it. My life is not perfect and the last 730 days has not been easy but I am happier and healthier than I ever was with a drink in my hand. My head is clear and my relationships are real. My heart is ON and I'm dreaming again. I'm checked in to reality and I'm fighting to be present to every moment. This is the good life. Beauty from ashes. Something worth fighting for. I hope this is encouraging for someone. I don't have it all figured out and I have not arrived. This is a process and I'm committed to it. One step at a time, one day at a time until I see Jesus face to face and the struggle ends."".
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