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Bebo Norman
Jeffery Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, US. His most successful album to date is ''Myself When I Am Real'', which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without You", "I Will Lift My Eyes", and "Borrow Mine". He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band, Caedmon's Call. Norman's fans call themselves Simpletons. Norman is married to Roshare Finecey. Biography Early life and career Norman was originally involved in Young Life Ministries and gained a considerable fan base by performing at the summer camps there. This has drawn parallels to musician Matt Wertz and producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant), both of whom gained fame through their involvement with Young Life. Upon releasing ''Big Blue Sky'', his third album, Norman included a slip asking for donations to the organization. His song "Walk D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bebo Norman (album)
''Bebo Norman'' is the eponymously named sixth studio album by Christian Contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album is the second with BEC Recordings, which was his first studio album with the label, and his ninth album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 16, 2008, and the producers are Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram, and Rusty Varenkamp. Track listing Personnel * Bebo Norman – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitars * Jason Ingram – keyboards (1, 2, 4-10), programming, backing vocals * Rusty Varenkamp – programming * Caedmon's Call, Josh Moore – keyboards (3) * Adam Lester – electric guitars (1-5, 7-10) * Mike Payne – acoustic guitars, electric guitars (6) * Tony Lucido – bass * Will Sayles – drums (1-5, 7-10) * Ben Phillips – drums (6) Production * Tyson Paoletti – executive producer, A&R * Jason Ingram – producer * Bebo Norman – producer * Rusty Varenkamp – producer, engineer * Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Blue Sky (Bebo Norman Album)
''Big Blue Sky'' is the second studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album was the first with Essential Records, and his third album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on May 15, 2001, and the producers are Ed Cash and Bebo Norman. Critical reception AllMusic's Jonathan Widran said that Bebo Norman "employs his cool sandpaper voice (very similar to Bob Carlisle, as far as CCM genre comparisons go) on a mix of up-tempo pop/rock anthems, inspirational reflections, and gentle ballads." In addition, Widran wrote that the album is "Mostly this is straightforward pop, but there's a bit of a blues influence throughout". ''CCM Magazines David McCreary called the album a "brilliant new offering". Furthermore, McCreary wrote that "as long as his robust baritone and poignant lyrics rule the day, Norman’s forays into new facets of his craft will continue taking him to newheights. In the meantime, ''Big Blue Sky'' upholds the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myself When I Am Real
''Myself When I Am Real'' is the third studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album is the second with Essential Records, and his fourth album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 10, 2002, and the producers are Ed Cash and Bebo Norman. Critical reception AllMusic's Steve Losey said that "Myself When I Am Real is an exercise in well-produced, acoustically driven folk-pop that presents itself as a powerful package, eliciting one memorable song after another." In addition, Losey wrote that "Myself When I Am Real is the type of disc that offers one powerful melody after another. It's a gift from a powerful performer sharing his talents with the rest of the world." ''CCM Magazines Lisa Tedder said that "Bebo Norman's ''Myself When I Am Real'' finds a middle ground between upbeat pop and introspective storytelling." ''Christianity Todays Russ Breimeier said that "''Myself When I Am Real'' suffers a little by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Try (Bebo Norman Album)
''Try'' is the fourth studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album is the third with Essential Records (Christian), Essential Records, and his fifth album overall, including his first independent release. This album was released on August 24, 2004, and the producers are Brown Bannister, Matt Bronleewe and Mitch Dane. Critical reception AllMusic's Rovi said that "like a John Mayer or Jack Johnson (musician), Jack Johnson for the Contemporary Christian set, Bebo Norman plays earthy, soulful, acoustic-based music honed though hard touring. As with the aforementioned artists, he tempers his classic sensitive singer/songwriter fare with a keen ear for pop melody and passionate delivery." In addition, Rovi wrote that the album is "a sure candidate for a CCM/pop crossover, Norman reveals himself as an artist primed and ready for the mainstream on TRY." ''CCM Magazines David McCreary said that "continuing in a similar vein is the decidedly organic, acoustic-driv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocean (Bebo Norman Album)
''Ocean'' is the seventh studio album by contemporary Christian musiccian Bebo Norman. The album is the third with BEC Recordings, which was his second studio album with the label, and his tenth album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 28, 2010, and the producers are Jason Ingram and Bebo Norman. Critical reception AllMusic's James Christopher Monger said that "Ocean doesn’t deviate too far from that formula, and while the tone is a bit more mellow than on previous releases, Norman remains an engaging, honest, and original voice in a genre that’s not necessarily known for posing questions." Monger wrote that "Ocean feels both familiar and free, and despite its slick production, manages to stand out from the rest of the pack." ''CCM Magazines Matt Conner said that "''Ocean'' is Bebo Norman's finest effort." Conner wrote that "''Ocean'' explores the deeper waters of faith in the most compelling ways." Christian Broadcasting Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Between The Dreaming And The Coming True
''Between the Dreaming and the Coming True'' is the fifth studio album by contemporary Christian musician, Bebo Norman. The album is the fourth with Essential Records, and his sixth album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 19, 2006, and the producers are Jason Ingram, Bebo Norman and Glenn Rosenstein. Critical reception AllMusic's Jared Johnson said that "''Between the Dreaming'' is a fine feather in Norman's cap, a marquee performance for an already-seasoned artist." ''CCM Magazines Christa A. Banister said that "for those who may feel like they want to sit this one out because of what could be perceived as depressing subject matter that hits a little too close to home, there’s significant payoff if you’re up for the challenge. While hope in Christ is found in each song—even in the melancholy closer". Cross Rhythms' Philip Croft said that "on first impression I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with this alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Britney (Bebo Norman Song)
"Britney" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebo Norman. It was written and produced by Norman for his ninth '' self-titled studio album'' (2008), with additional writing by Jason Ingram. The song was released on July 28, 2008 through BEC Records as the album's first single. The inspirational folk song, is an apology to pop singer Britney Spears for the consequences of fame and success. "Britney" was very well received by music critics, with some calling it "sweet" and "not cynical at all," and noticing the song's sympathetic message to Spears. After its release, Lynne Spears praised the song and thanked Norman for writing it. "Britney" failed to chart on ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but did manage to peak at number 28 on the Hot Christian Adult Contemporary chart. Background and composition "Britney" was written by Bebo Norman in the beginning of 2008 as an apology to the pop singer Britney Spears, after watching a news report about Spears on television. The song was later rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lights Of Distant Cities
''Lights of Distant Cities'' is the eighth and final studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album is the fourth with BEC Recordings, and his eleventh album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on October 23, 2012, and the producers are Bebo Norman, Gabe Scott and Ben Shive. This album has seen chart and critical reception successes, since it has been released. This album is also Bebo Norman's first single from the album. It has a strong following and is popular in YouTube-song lists. The track "We're Not Gonna Take It" has the second biggest download volume of all tracks on the album in the first two weeks, which is 20% of the total of the singles. Background Album Bebo Norman told ''CCM Magazines Caroline Lusk in the October 2012 edition that he "'found that this particular record is one of the more pure representations of me in a long time,...I just feel like I'm at a place that I'm okay with whatever happens on a musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Thousand Days (album)
''Ten Thousand Days'' is the first studio album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album was his only album released on Watershed Records, and his second album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on September 14, 1999, and the producers are Ed Cash and Bebo Norman. Critical reception AllMusic's Steve Huey said that "Bebo Norman's national debut album, Ten Thousand Days, is a smooth, polished folk-pop record spotlighting the singer's introspective musings on faith, Christianity, and love. Overall, it's more considered and soul-searching than the average CCM album, which makes it a success in spite of the occasional first-album misstep." Cross Rhythms' Mike Rimmer said that "Bebo has the skill to pen songs that examine the human condition and the grace that can be discovered in the midst of broken-ness. There is healing and insight; truth in the midst of pain and plenty of grace emerging from struggle captured in these songs an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Dove Awards
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee except in 2011 and 2012 when they were held in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN. The awards were established in 1969 and represent a variety of musical styles including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban. History The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither at a Gospel Music Association board meeting in 1968. The idea of the award being represented by a dove is credited to Gaither and the design for the award itself is credited to gospel singer Les Beasley and designer Bob McConnell. The first GMA Dove Awards were held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1969. In 1971, the awards moved to Nashville. The 3rd GM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating Nativity of Jesus, the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a Religion, religious and Culture, cultural celebration among billions of people Observance of Christmas by country, around the world. A liturgical year, liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the Advent Sunday, First Sunday of Advent and it is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts Twelve Days of Christmas, twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night (holiday), Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in List of holidays by country, many countries, is observed religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as celebrated culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the annual Christmas and holiday season, holiday season. The traditional Christmas narrative recounted in the New Testament, known as the Nativity of Jesus, says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing Alleluia
Singing is the art of creating music with the voice. It is the oldest form of musical expression, and the human voice can be considered the first musical instrument. The definition of singing varies across sources. Some sources define singing as the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. Other common definitions include "the utterance of words or sounds in tuneful succession" or "the production of musical tones by means of the human voice". A person whose profession is singing is called a singer or a vocalist (in jazz or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art songs or some jazz styles) up to a symphony orchestra or big band. Many styles of singing exist throughout the world. Singing can be formal or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
