Aaron Robert Keyes (born September 8, 1978) is an American
Christian music
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ian. 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
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chart.
Early life
Keyes was born on September 8, 1978,
as Aaron Robert Keyes,
in
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville (; locally ) is a city in and the seat of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. With a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, it is the sixth-largest city in the state. Greenville is located approximately halfway be ...
, at Bob Jones Hospital. His father is a preacher.
Music career
He started his music career in 1998
and released his first album, ''Because'', in March 2004.
His subsequent album, ''Not Guilty Anymore'', was released on August 24, 2010 by
Kingsway Records.
This album was reviewed by ''
Christianity Today
''Christianity Today'' is an evangelical Christian media magazine founded in 1956 by Billy Graham. It is published by Christianity Today International based in Carol Stream, Illinois. ''The Washington Post'' calls ''Christianity Today'' "evange ...
'',
Cross Rhythms
Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources about contemporary Christian music.
Hi ...
,
Jesus Freak Hideout,
and Louder Than the Music.
He released ''Dwell'' with Kingsway Communications on June 21, 2011.
The album was his breakthrough release on the
''Billboard'' magazine charts, where it peaked at No. 43 on the
Christian Albums
Top Christian Albums is a weekly chart published in ''Billboard'' magazine that ranks the best-performing Christian albums in the United States. Like the ''Billboard'' 200, the data is compiled by Nielsen Soundscan based on each album's weekly ...
chart.
This album was reviewed by
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
,
''Christianity Today'',
Cross Rhythms,
Jesus Freak Hideout,
and Louder Than the Music.
Discography
;Studio albums
References
External links
Official websiteCross Rhythms artist profileLouder Than the Music artist profile
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1978 births
Living people
American performers of Christian music
Musicians from Georgia (U.S. state)
Musicians from South Carolina
Songwriters from Georgia (U.S. state)
Songwriters from South Carolina
Performers of contemporary worship music