Chris McClarney

Chris McClarney
Birth name Christopher Andrew McClarney
Born (1979-11-30) November 30, 1979
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels Kingsway, Jesus Culture, Sparrow
Website chrismcclarney.com

Christopher Andrew "Chris" McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American Christian musician. He released, Love Never Fails, in 2008, and this was an independently made album. His first release with Kingsway Music was an EP released in 2010, Introducing Chris McClarney. The first studio album, Defender, was released later in 2010 by Kingsway Music. The next release, a live album, Everything and Nothing Less, is scheduled for a planned release on June 9, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records.

Early life

McClarney was born on November 30,[1] 1979,[2][3][4] to a youth minister father, and this constantly made relocating part of his life story.[5]

Music career

His music career commenced in 2006, but his first album, Love Never Fails, was released independently on December 1, 2008.[6] This album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms.[7] His song co-written with Anthony Warren Skinner,[4] "Love Never Fails", has been recorded by the Newsboys, on their album God's Not Dead. He released an EP, Introducing Chris McClarney, on January 26, 2010 by Kingsway Music.[8] The EP was reviewed by AllMusic,[9] Christian Music Review,[10] Christianity Today,[11] Cross Rhythms,[12] Jesus Freak Hideout,[8] and Louder Than the Music.[13] His first studio album, Defender, was released on August 10, 2010 by Kingsway Music.[14] The album was reviewed by AllMusic,[15] Christian Music Review,[10] Christian Music Zine,[16] Cross Rhythms,[17] Jesus Freak Hideout,[14] and Louder Than the Music.[18]

Personal life

He is married to Jasmine,[19] and together they reside in Nashville, Tennessee, with their three children; Aliya, Ceili and Charlotte (Charlie).[5]

Discography

Studio albums
Live albums

References

  1. ↑ McClarney, Chris (November 30, 2012). "I am completely overwhelmed by the flood of birthday wishes today! LOVE TANK = OVERFLOWING. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ Christian Music Review. "Artist Profile (Chris McClarney)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 494986592. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  4. 1 2 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Your Love Never Fails ID No. 882444561 ISWC No. T9128757653". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2015. Work D No. 882444561 ISWC No. T9128757653
  5. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (April 9, 2010). "Chris McClarney: Nashville-based worship leader and composer of "Your Love Never Fails"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (December 1, 2008). "Chris McClarney, "Love Never Fails" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ Jones, Ewan (January 14, 2009). "Review: Love Never Fails – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Cree, Laura (January 24, 2010). "Chris McClarney, "Introducing Chris McClarney EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Jared. "Introducing Chris McClarney - Chris McClarney". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Davis, Kevin (January 26, 2010). "Chris McClarney (Introducing Chris McClarney)". Christian Music Review. New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  11. ↑ Ham, Robert (January 26, 2010). "Introducing Chris McClarney". Christianity Today. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ O'Regan, Brendan (December 11, 2010). "Review: Introducing Chris McClarney – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  13. ↑ Davies, Jono (November 11, 2009). "Chris McClarney - Introducing Chris McClarney". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  14. 1 2 Schexnayder, Nathaniel (August 8, 2010). "Chris McClarney, "Defended" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  15. ↑ Johnson, Jared. "Defender - Chris McClarney". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  16. ↑ Hess, Tyler (August 8, 2010). "Review: Chris McClarney – Defender". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  17. ↑ Poulton, Paul (November 12, 2010). "Review: Defender – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  18. ↑ Davies, Jono (July 19, 2010). "Chris McClarney - Defender". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  19. ↑ https://twitter.com/cmcclarney/status/564231089217343488

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