Chris McClarney explained

Chris McClarney
Birth Name:Christopher Andrew McClarney
Birth Date:November 30, 1979
Origin:Nashville, Tennessee
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Genre:Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Years Active:2006–present
Label:Kingsway, Jesus Culture, Sparrow

Christopher Andrew McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American contemporary 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, released on June 9, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records.

Early life

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

Music career

His music career commenced in 2006, but his first album, Love Never Fails, was released independently on December 1, 2008.[5] This album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms.[6] His song co-written with Anthony Warren Skinner,[3] "Your 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.[7] The EP was reviewed by AllMusic,[8] Christian Music Review,[9] Christianity Today,[10] Cross Rhythms,[11] Jesus Freak Hideout,[7] and Louder Than the Music.[12] His first studio album, Defender, was released on August 10, 2010 by Kingsway Music.[13] The album was reviewed by AllMusic,[14] Christian Music Review,[15] Christian Music Zine,[16] Cross Rhythms,[17] Jesus Freak Hideout,[13] and Louder Than the Music.[18]

Personal life

He is married to Jasmine,[19] and together they reside in Franklin, Tennessee, with their three children; Aliya, Ceili and Charlotte (Charlie).[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
[20] 		US
Heat.
[21]
Everything and Nothing Less 88
Breakthrough
  • Released: June 15, 2018
    • Format: Digital download, streaming
13—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ.
US
Heat.
Fill This Place (Live) ——
Café Sessions
  • Released: August 7, 2020
——
Speak To The Mountains
  • Released: July 23, 2021
——

Singles

SingleYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[22] 		Christ
Airplay
[23]
"Hallelujah For The Cross"201847 32Breakthrough
"I'm Listening"
201940 28
"Valley"— —Fill This Place (EP)
"Speak To The Mountains"2021— —Speak To The Mountains (EP)
"Empty"[24] 2024— ——

External links

Notes and References

  1. 274723880466280448. cmcclarney. I am completely overwhelmed by the flood of birthday wishes today! LOVE TANK = OVERFLOWING. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!! . May 18, 2015 . November 30, 2012.
  2. Web site: Artist Profile (Chris McClarney) . Christian Music Review . Christian Music Review . May 19, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101023125926/http://www.christianmusicreview.org/chrismcclarney.html . October 23, 2010 .
  3. Web site: Your Love Never Fails ID No. 882444561 ISWC No. T9128757653 . . . March 15, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx . March 6, 2013 . Work D No. 882444561
  4. Web site: Chris McClarney: Nashville-based worship leader and composer of "Your Love Never Fails" . Tony . Cummings. Cross Rhythms. May 19, 2015. April 9, 2010.
  5. Web site: Chris McClarney, "Love Never Fails" Review . Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 19, 2015. December 1, 2008.
  6. Web site: Review: Love Never Fails – Chris McClarney . Ewan . Jones . . May 19, 2015 . January 14, 2009.
  7. Web site: Chris McClarney, "Introducing Chris McClarney EP" Review . Laura. Cree. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 19, 2015. January 24, 2010.
  8. Web site: Introducing Chris McClarney - Chris McClarney. Jared. Johnson. AllMusic. May 19, 2015.
  9. Web site: Chris McClarney (Introducing Chris McClarney) . Kevin. Davis. New Release Tuesday. Christian Music Review. May 19, 2015. January 26, 2010.
  10. Introducing Chris McClarney . Robert. Ham. Christianity Today. May 19, 2015. January 26, 2010.
  11. Web site: Review: Introducing Chris McClarney – Chris McClarney . Brendan . O'Regan . . May 19, 2015 . December 11, 2010.
  12. Web site: Chris McClarney - Introducing Chris McClarney . Jono. Davies. Louder Than the Music. May 19, 2015. November 11, 2009.
  13. Web site: Chris McClarney, "Defended" Review . Nathaniel . Schexnayder. Jesus Freak Hideout. May 19, 2015. August 8, 2010.
  14. Web site: Defender - Chris McClarney. Jared. Johnson. AllMusic. May 19, 2015.
  15. Web site: Chris McClarney (Defender) . Kevin. Davis. New Release Tuesday. Christian Music Review. May 19, 2015. July 27, 2010.
  16. Web site: Review: Chris McClarney – Defender . Tyler. Hess. Christian Music Zine . May 19, 2015. August 8, 2010.
  17. Web site: Review: Defender – Chris McClarney . Paul . Poulton . . May 19, 2015 . November 12, 2010.
  18. Web site: Chris McClarney - Defender . Jono. Davies. Louder Than the Music. May 19, 2015. July 19, 2010.
  19. 564231089217343488. cmcclarney. My wife @jmcclarney seems to think eating 4-6 donuts a month is "waaay too many" and "soooo unhealthy". But I'd love to know what you think. . 8 February 2015.
  20. Chris McClarney Chart History Billboard . https://web.archive.org/web/20190125142517/https://www.billboard.com/music/chris-mcclarney/chart-history/christian-albums . dead . January 25, 2019 . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . January 24, 2019.
  21. Chris McClarney Chart History Billboard . https://web.archive.org/web/20190125073409/https://www.billboard.com/music/chris-mcclarney/chart-history/heatseekers-albums . dead . January 25, 2019 . . . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . January 24, 2019.
  22. Chris McClarney Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs). https://web.archive.org/web/20181013103822/https://www.billboard.com/music/chris-mcclarney/chart-history/christian-songs. dead. October 13, 2018. Billboard. October 12, 2018.
  23. Chris McClarney Album & Song Chart History - Christian Airplay . https://web.archive.org/web/20181013140024/https://www.billboard.com/music/chris-mcclarney/chart-history/christian-airplay. dead. October 13, 2018. Billboard. October 12, 2018.
  24. Web site: Woolum . Brandon . Chris McClarney Releases New Single 'Empty' . CCM Magazine . 26 March 2024 . 26 March 2024.

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