Aaron Keyes

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Aaron Keyes
Birth nameAaron Robert Keyes
Born (1978-09-08) September 8, 1978 (age 44)
Greenville, South Carolina
Origin Snellville, Georgia
Genres Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1998–present
Labels Kingsway
Website aaronkeyes.com

Aaron Robert Keyes (born September 8, 1978) is an American Christian musician. He released Not Guilty Anymore through Kingsway Records in 2007. His subsequent album, Dwell, was released by Kingsway Records in 2011. This album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine Christian Albums chart.

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Early life

Keyes was born on September 8, 1978, [1] as Aaron Robert Keyes, [2] in Greenville, South Carolina, at Bob Jones Hospital. His father is a preacher. [3] [4]

Music career

He started his music career in 1998 [4] and released his first album, Because, in March 2004. [5] His subsequent album, Not Guilty Anymore, was released on August 24, 2010 by Kingsway Records. [6] This album was reviewed by Christianity Today , [7] Cross Rhythms, [8] Jesus Freak Hideout, [6] and Louder Than the Music. [9] He released Dwell with Kingsway Communications on June 21, 2011. [10] The album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine charts, where it peaked at No. 43 on the Christian Albums chart. [11] This album was reviewed by AllMusic, [12] Christianity Today, [13] Cross Rhythms, [14] Jesus Freak Hideout, [10] and Louder Than the Music. [15]

Discography

Studio albums [4]
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [11]
US
Christ
[11]
Because
  • Released: March 11, 2004
  • Label: Inpop
  • CD, digital download
Not Guilty Anymore
  • Released: August 24, 2010
  • Label: Kingsway
  • CD, digital download
Dwell
  • Released: June 21, 2011
  • Label: Kingsway
  • CD, digital download
43
In The Living Room
  • Released: June 13, 2013
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download

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