Robert Mason "Bob" Carlisle (born September 29, 1956) is an American

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singer and songwriter. He performed with several bands, most notably

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and

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, before launching a solo career where he received a

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and four

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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) ''Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)'' is the third studio album by American Christian music artist Bob Carlisle Robert Mason "Bob" Carlisle (born September 29, 1956) is an American Contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. He performed wi ...

'', 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

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and three Dove Awards, including Song of the Year. This song was also a country chart single that same year for

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and the

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. 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

Compilations

Singles

Music videos

Appearances on other albums

*1985: ''Have Yourself Committed''

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; background vocals *1985: '' Manilow''

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; background vocals *1986: ''Holy Rollin

; background vocals *1986: ''One on One''

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; background vocals *1987: '' Life as We Know It''

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; background vocals *1987: ''Whistlin' In the Dark'' Bryan Duncan; background vocals *1988: ''The Reckoning''

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; background vocals *1989: ''On the Edge Soundtrack'' "God's Callin'" and a duet with Benny Hester "Playing Games" *1989: ''Strong Medicine'' Bryan Duncan; background vocals, guitar, arrangements *1991: ''Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend'' Bryan Duncan; background vocals *1992: ''A Friend Like U''

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; background vocals *1992: ''Change Your World''

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; background vocals ("Cross of Gold") *1993: ''Le Voyage''

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; background vocals *1993: ''Soul'' Margaret Becker *1993: ''

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*1993: ''Tapestry Morning'' ("I Am Not My Own") *1994: ''Coram Deo II'' ("Jerusalem") *1994: ''Find It on the Wings'' Sandi Patty *1994: ''Promise Keepers: A Life That Shows'' *1994: ''Rebecca St. James''

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; background vocals *1995: ''Do You Know This Man?''

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; background vocals *1995: ''Face of Mercy''

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; background vocals *1995: ''Field of Souls''

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; background vocals *1995: '' Petra Means Rock'' Petra; background vocals *1995: ''R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)''

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*1995: ''The Lazarus Heart''

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*1995: ''The Music of Christmas''

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*1996: ''Steel Witness''

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*1996: ''Tribute: The Songs of

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'' *1997: ''Blues Hat'' Charlie Daniels *1998: ''

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'' riginal Soundtrack("Father's Love") *1999: ''I Surrender All''

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("I Will Follow Christ") *1999: ''Bridges'' riginal Soundtrack("Caravan of Love") *1999: ''Duets, Vol. 1''

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("That Wonderful Someone") *2000: ''Brand New Dream''

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("As Far as You Can See") *2000: ''Chicken Soup for Little Christian Souls: Songs to Build Your Christian Faith'' ("

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") *2000: ''

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'' riginal Soundtrack("After All (Rayford's Song)") *2000: ''Millennium Chorus: The Greatest Story Ever Sung'' ("Treasures in the Darkness") *2000: ''Child of the Promise'' ("Nothing Ever Happens to a Shepherd", "Shepherds Recitative") *2002: ''Left Behind 2: Adult Contemporary'' ("Rain") *2002: ''My Everything''

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("Harambee") *2003: ''David: Ordinary Man...Extraordinary God'' ("Deliver Me (Psalm 59)") *2004: ''Creation: The Story of Life'' ("The Eden of My Heart") *2006: ''

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: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture'' ("Make a Wish")

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Carlisle, Bob 1956 births American gospel singers American male singers American performers of Christian music Grammy Award winners Living people Musicians from Orange County, California Singers from California Sparrow Records artists