Bob Carlisle

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Bob Carlisle
Born (1956-09-29) September 29, 1956 (age 67)
Origin Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active1985–present
Labels Sparrow, Diadem Music

Robert Mason "Bob" Carlisle (born September 29, 1956) is an American Contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. He performed with several bands, most notably Allies and Billy Thermal, before launching a solo career where he received a Grammy Award and four Dove Awards.

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Career

Carlisle is best known for his hit song "Butterfly Kisses", which appeared on his third solo album. That album, originally titled Shades of Grace, was later re-released as Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) , because of the success of the single. He co-wrote this song with his songwriting partner from Allies, Randy Thomas, and for this, they won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Country Song and three Dove Awards, including Song of the Year. This song was also a country chart single that same year for Jeff Carson and the Raybon Brothers. [1] After "Butterfly Kisses," Carlisle continued to record for movie soundtracks and with other artists, but could not match the success of his surprise hit.

Discography

With Allies

See: Allies discography

Solo albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
US CHR
[2]
US
[3]
US
Heat

[2]
CAN
[4]
CAN Country
[5]
AUS
[6]
NL
[7]
NZ
[8]
Bob Carlisle16
The Hope of a Man
  • Release date: November 15, 1994
  • Label: Sparrow Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
  • Release date: May 13, 1997
  • Label: Diadem/Jive Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
11161109030
Stories from the Heart
  • Release date: September 29, 1998
  • Label: Diadem/Benson Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
7191
Nothing but the Truth
  • Release date: August 22, 2000
  • Label: Diadem Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilations

TitleAlbum detailsPeak position
US CHR
[2]
Collection
  • Release date: July 29, 1997
  • Label: Chordant Music Group
  • Formats: CD, cassette
The Ballads of Bob Carlisle
  • Release date: September 2, 1997
  • Label: Word/Epic
  • Formats: CD
The Best of Bob Carlisle
  • Release date: May 21, 2002
  • Label: Diadem Records
  • Formats: CD
38
True Believer
  • Release date: December, 2005
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
US Christian CHR
[12]
US Country
[13]
US AC
[14]
US Adult
[15]
US
Pop

[16]
CAN Country
[17]
CAN
[18]
CAN AC
[19]
NL
[20]
1993"Getting Stronger"3Bob Carlisle
1993"Giving You the Rest of My Life"1Bob Carlisle
1994"Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul"7Bob Carlisle
1994"Bridge Between Two Hearts"3Bob Carlisle
1994"Use Me"13Bob Carlisle
1995"One Step Closer to Your Broken Heart"4The Hope of a Man
1995"Walkin' Up the Steps of Faith"18The Hope of a Man
1996"Mighty Love"18Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
1997"Butterfly Kisses"45113162552116Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
1999"That Wonderful Someone" (with Patsy Cline)Patsy Cline Duets Vol. 1

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
1997"Butterfly Kisses" John Lloyd Miller
1998"Father's Love"
2000"We Fall Down"

Appearances on other albums

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResult
1994 25th GMA Dove Awards Praise & Worship Album of the Year – Coram Deo II (various artists) [21] Won
1997 28th GMA Dove Awards Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year – "Butterfly Kisses" [21] Won
28th GMA Dove AwardsSong of the Year – "Butterfly Kisses" [21] Won
1998 25th American Music Awards Favorite Country New Artist Nominated
40th Grammy Awards Best Country Song (songwriter) – "Butterfly Kisses" [22] Won
29th GMA Dove Awards Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (songwriter) – "Butterfly Kisses" [21] Won

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