Jimmy Needham (born August 22, 1985) is an American contemporary Christian musician signed to Inpop Records. He released debut album, For Freedom, an independent release, in 2005, and after signing with the Christian record label Inpop in 2006, a series of albums: Speak (2006), Not Without Love (2008), Nightlights (2010), Clear the Stage (2012), and Vice & Virtue (2015).[1]
Jimmy Needham | |
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 Jimmy Needham performing during the CD release for his album Not Without Love in Nashville, TN on August 24, 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 22, 1985 |
| Origin | Tomball, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Inpop |
| Website | www |
Background
editHe is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied history and philosophy, and also a graduate of Tomball High School.[2]
Needham's first album, For Freedom, was independently released in 2005, with the help of Troy Warren Jr.[3] He signed with the Christian record label Inpop in 2006, and released his major label debut album, Speak, later that year. In late 2007, Needham toured with NewSong, Echoing Angels and Nate Sallie.[4]
His second major album, Not Without Love, was released on August 19, 2008.[5] He was also a guest on the Relentless tour with Natalie Grant.[4] On May 18, 2010, Needham released Nightlights, on Inpop records.
Clear the Stage, released on March 27, 2012 reached No. 128 on Billboard 200 chart on the week of April 14, 2012, and to No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums chart. It briefly appeared at No. 59 on Sverigetopplistan on July 6, 2012.[6] The title song, "Clear the Stage", is a contemporary Christian song written by Ross King.
On September 10, 2013, Jimmy Needham released the ten-track, The Hymns Sessions, Vol. 1, containing eight contemporary interpretations of traditional hymns, like "Christos anesti", "How Great Thou Art" featuring Trip Lee and "Holy Holy Holy" featuring Shane & Shane, and two originals: "The Gospel" and "It Is Finished".[citation needed] The follow-up album, Vice & Virtue, his sixth, was released on May 5, 2015.
Personal life
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He is married to his wife Kelly, for whom he has written two songs that appeared on Not Without Love.[7] They are "Firefly", a lighthearted, "ragtime style" song about marriage, and "Unfailing Love (Kelly's Song)", a ballad that Needham sang at his wedding, originally written as a proposal to Kelly.[citation needed]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | For Freedom | Independent release | |
| 2006 | Speak | Inpop Records | "Dearly Loved" "Lost at Sea" "Fence Riders" |
| 2008 | Not Without Love | "A Breath or Two" "Forgiven and Loved" "Firefly" | |
| 2010 | Nightlights | "Yours to Take" | |
| 2012 | Clear the Stage | "Clear the Stage" | |
| 2013 | The Hymns Sessions, Vol. 1 | Needhim Music | |
| 2015 | Vice & Virtue | Platinum Pop |
Singles
edit(charting)
- "Dearly Loved" (ranked No. 11 on the "Top Contemporary Hit Songs" list by Christian Radio & Retail Weekly, April 27, 2007)
- "Fence Riders" (ranked No. 14 on R&R's magazine's December 15, 2007 chart)[8]
- "A Breath or Two" (No. 8 on the Christian AC Soundscan and Overall Christian Digital charts. Also reached No. 13 on R&R's Christian CHR radio chart)
Guest appearances
edit- 2010: "Yours to Own" (Trip Lee)
- 2012: "Take Me There" (Trip Lee)
Compilation appearances
edit- 2007: iPop 2008, "Lost at Sea" (Inpop)
- 2009: WOW Hits 2010, "Forgiven and Loved" (Inpop)
References
edit- ^ "Jimmy Needham". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Jimmy Needham Biography". Christian Music Central. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
- ^ "Jimmy Needham > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2009.
- ^ a b "Natalie Grant Brings The Relentless Tour To Audiences Around The Country This Spring". CCM Magazine. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
- ^ "Jimmy Needham - Not Without Love". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ SwedishCharts.com Jimmy Needham discography
- ^ "Jimmy Needham Achieves New Personal Best with First Week Sales Numbers". BREATHEcast.com. September 4, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
- ^ December 15, 2007 R&R's magazine's chart as reported at the Weekend 22. Retrieved December 29, 2007