Crowder (musician)

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Crowder in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDavid Wallace Crowder [1]
Also known asCrowder
Born (1971-11-29) November 29, 1971 (age 52) [2]
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Origin Waco, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1996–present
Labels sixsteps, Sparrow
Website crowdermusic.com

David Wallace Crowder (born November 29, 1971 [2] ), known professionally by his mononymous stage name Crowder since 2012, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and author. [3] He was the lead singer in the now defunct David Crowder Band, before he started his solo career in 2012 on sixstepsrecords and Sparrow Records labels.

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He released his first solo album, Neon Steeple , on May 27, 2014. Crowder released his first solo single off the album, "I Am", on November 25, 2013, which rose to the No. 3 position on the Christian Songs chart. [4] American Prodigal , Crowder's second solo album, was released on September 23, 2016 and his third, I Know a Ghost , on November 9, 2018. His fourth solo album, Milk & Honey , released on June 11, 2021.

Background

David Wallace Crowder was born on November 29, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas. [2] Following high school, he went to college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Crowder performing in 2009 Crowder.jpg
Crowder performing in 2009

Crowder was the lead vocalist of the David Crowder Band from 1996 until the group disbanded in 2012. At that time, Crowder started his solo career on the Sparrow Records imprint, sixstepsrecords. During the band's time together they released sixteen singles through six studio albums, two live albums, four Extended Plays (EPs) and one compilation album.

Crowder released his debut solo studio album on May 27, 2014, Neon Steeple. The lead single, "I Am", released on November 25, 2013, charted at No, 3 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. [4] "Come As You Are" achieved a Grammy nomination in 2015 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. [5]

His second solo album, American Prodigal, was released September 23, 2016. The first single, "Run Devil Run", was released on June 18, 2016. [6] "Forgiven" was the second single released.

On September 19, 2018, Crowder announced a third solo album and released the first two singles, "Red Letters" and "Wildfire". The album, I Know a Ghost , was released on November 9, 2018. [7]

Crowder's fourth studio album, titled Milk & Honey was released on June 11, 2021. The album is supported with the three singles, "Good God Almighty", "In the House", and "God Really Loves Us". The album features appearances from Hulvey, Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music. [8]

Beginning in January 2024, Crowder began touring in Jam Nation's Winter Jam Tour with Christian artists CAIN, Katy Nichole, and Newsong. [9]

Crowder announced his new album The Exile on April 5, 2024, after dropping a new single "[DASH]" featuring TobyMac. The album will be released on May 31st, 2024. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[11]
US
Christ.

[12]
UK
C&G
Neon Steeple
  • Released: May 27, 2014
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl [13]
91
American Prodigal
  • Released: September 23, 2016
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette [13]
121
I Know a Ghost
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette [13]
432
Milk & Honey
  • Released: June 11, 2021
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download [13]
59110 [15]
Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas
  • Released: October 21, 2022
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
29
The Exile
  • Released: May 31, 2024
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[11]
US
Christ.

[12]
US
Rock

[16]
US
Folk

[17]
iTunes Session1729509

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ

[12]
US
Rock

[16]
Neon Porch Extravaganza
  • Released: October 30, 2015
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1139

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US Bub.
[18]
US
Christ

[19]
US
Christ Air.

[20]
US
Christ AC

[21]
US Christ
Digital

[22]
"I Am"20133263 Neon Steeple
"Come As You Are"20143165
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"201511141511
"Run Devil Run"201622266 American Prodigal
"My Victory"1271210
"Forgiven"20171081010
"Back to the Garden"45
"All My Hope"
(featuring Tauren Wells)
3121Non-album single

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"Red Letters" / "Wildfire"201898115I Know a Ghost
43
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)"
(featuring Mandisa)
2019106613
"I'm Leaning on You"
(featuring Riley Clemmons)
2020191516
"Night Like This"47
"Good God Almighty"2021171111Milk & Honey
"In the House"1911119
"O Holy Night"
(with Passion)
46Non-album single
"God Really Loves Us"
(with Dante Bowe featuring Maverick City Music)
2022334Milk & Honey
"Grave Robber"20238112The Exile
"[DASH]"(feat. TobyMac)202436
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

[19]
"Testify"
(Social Club Misfits featuring Crowder)
201946Mood // Doom
"Home"
(Tedashii featuring Crowder)
Never Fold
"My Jesus"
(Anne Wilson featuring Crowder)
2021 My Jesus
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Promotional singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ.

[19]
US Christ.
Digital

[22]
"He Is"20213011Milk & Honey
"Milk & Honey"37
"The Anchor"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Christ
Digital

[22]
"This I Know"201314 Neon Steeple
"My Beloved"201425
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Music videos

TitleYearAlbumSource
"I Am"2014 Neon Steeple
"Come As You Are" Watch
"Run Devil Run"2016 American Prodigal Watch
"Forgiven"2017 Watch
"Back to the Garden" Watch
"Prove It featuring KB" Watch
"All My Hope (featuring Tauren Wells)"non-album single Watch

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015 "Come As You Are"Song of the YearNominated
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"Rock/Contemporary Song of the YearNominated
"Come As You Are"Pop/Contemporary Song of the YearNominated
Neon Steeple Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearWon
2017 "Run Devil Run"Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
American Prodigal Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearNominated
Run Devil RunShort Form Video of the YearWon
2018 "All My Hope"Song of the YearNominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2019 "Red Letters"Song of the YearNominated
"Wildfire"Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearWon
I Know a Ghost Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Red LettersShort Form Video of the YearNominated
2021 "Good God Almighty"Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2022 Song of the YearNominated
"Higher Power"
(featuring Hulvey)
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearWon
Milk & Honey Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearNominated

Notes

  1. "All My Hope (featuring Tauren Wells)" is a non-album single. However, the original version of "All My Hope" did not feature Tauren Wells, and can be found on American Prodigal.

Books

David Crowder has authored two books:

See also

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