Christopher David Renzema (pronounced /ˈrɛnzima/ or [REN-zē-ma]) is a singer/songwriter and performer based out of Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Chris grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is known to blend aspects of Indie Rock, Contemporary Christian, and Folk amongst other musical influences.

Chris Renzema
OriginGrand Rapids, Michigan, US
GenresChristian/Gospel
Years active2015 (2015)–present
LabelsCentricity Music
Websitehttps://chrisrenzema.com

His early work includes an EP titled Age To Age, which was released in 2014 (as the duo Chris Renzema & Moriah Hazeltine) and a single, Son Of God.[2] His debut album, I'll Be The Branches, was released independently in 2018. In December 2018, Renzema announced he'd be signing with Centricity Music. Since then he has put out three more albums, Let the Ground Rest, released in 2020, Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart in 2021, and Manna Pt. 1 in August 2023, with the following full-length Manna in March 2024, including songs from Pt. 1.

He has been nominated for 4 Dove awards.[3]

Discography

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Singles

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  • Son of God (2017)
  • Jacob/HTBY (2018)
  • Caught In The Reeds (Moses) (2021)
  • Mary & Joseph (2022)
  • God & Prozac (August 2023)

Extended plays (EPs)

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  • Age to Age (2014)
  • Let The Ground Rest B-Sides (2021)
  • HOPE OR NOSTALGIA LIVE (2021)

Albums

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  • I'll Be The Branches (2018)
  • Let the Ground Rest (2020)
  • Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (2021)
  • Manna Pt.1 (2023)
  • Manna (2024)

Awards

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GMA Dove Awards

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Year Award Result
2020 New Artist of the Year Nominated
2022 Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
2024 Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year Won
2024 Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Renzema | Ethos Church". www.ethoschurch.org. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Chris Renzema Discography, Chris Renzema Artist Database | Jesusfreakhideout.com". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "GMA dove awards". Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2023.