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Aaron Keyes
Born
Aaron Robert Keyes

(1978-09-08) September 8, 1978 (age 47)
OriginSnellville, Georgia
GenresCCM, Christian rock, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1998–present
LabelsKingsway
Websiteaaronkeyes.com

Aaron Robert Keyes (born September 8, 1978) is an American Christian musician. He released, Not Guilty Anymore, in 2007, and this was released by Kingsway Records. His subsequent album, Dwell, was released by Kingsway Records, in 2011. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Christian Albums chart.

Early life

Keyes was born on September 8, 1978,[1] as Aaron Robert Keyes,[2] in Greenville, South Carolina, at Bob Jones Hospital, whose father is a preacher.[3][4]

Music career

He started his music career in 1998,[4] yet his first album, Because, was not released until, March 11, 2004.[5] His subsequent album, Not Guilty Anymore, was released on August 24, 2010 by Kingsway Records.[6] This album was reviewed by Christianity Today,[7] Cross Rhythms,[8] Jesus Freak Hideout,[6] and Louder Than the Music.[9] He released, Dwell, with Kingsway Communications on June 21, 2011.[10] The album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, where it peaked at No. 43 on the Christian Albums chart.[11] This album was reviewed by AllMusic,[12] Christianity Today,[13] Cross Rhythms,[14] Jesus Freak Hideout,[10] and Louder Than the Music.[15]

Personal life

He resides in Snellville, Georgia, with his wife, Megan Keyes, and their children.[16]

Discography

Studio albums[4]
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[11]
US
Christ
[11]
Because
  • Released: March 11, 2004
  • Label: Inpop
  • CD, digital download
Not Guilty Anymore
  • Released: August 24, 2010
  • Label: Kingsway
  • CD, digital download
Dwell
  • Released: June 21, 2011
  • Label: Kingsway
  • CD, digital download
43

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 2009. 312938595.
  2. ^ Intelius. "Aaron Keyes in Greenville, SC". Intelius. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Cummings, Tony (May 29, 2008). "Aaron Keyes: A worship pastor who's written the "Not Guilty Anymore" classic". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Jesus Freak Hideout. "Aaron Keyes". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  5. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (March 11, 2004). "Aaron Keyes, "Because" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Cree, Laura (August 22, 2010). "Aaron Keyes, "Not Guilty Anymore" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  7. ^ Greer, Andrew (August 24, 2010). "Not Guilty Anymore". Christianity Today. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  8. ^ Howard-Smith, James (September 30, 2010). "Review: Not Guilty Anymore – Aaron Keyes". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  9. ^ Davies, Jono (July 5, 2010). "Aaron Keyes - Not Guilty Anymore". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  10. ^ a b Gelwicks, Roger (June 30, 2011). "Aaron Keyes, "Dwell" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  11. ^ a b c AllMusic. "Aaron Keyes : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved June 1, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Dwell – Aaron Keyes". AllMusic. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  13. ^ Greer, Andrew (June 21, 2011). "Dwell". Christianity Today. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  14. ^ Sinclair, Jonathan (October 27, 2011). "Review: Dwell – Aaron Keyes". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  15. ^ Wood, Dave (May 30, 2011). "Aaron Keyes - Dwell". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  16. ^ Official Twitter Account

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