Crowder (musician)

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.[4] 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. 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.[5] American Prodigal, Crowder's second solo album, was released on September 23, 2016 and his third, I Know a Ghost, on November 9, 2018.

Crowder
Crowder in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDavid Wallace Crowder[1]
Also known asCrowder
Born (1971-11-29) November 29, 1971[2]
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.[3]
OriginWaco, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1996–present
Labelssixsteps, Sparrow
Associated actsDavid Crowder Band
Websitecrowdermusic.com

Background

He was born David Wallace Crowder, on November 29, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of an insurance agent Daniel Wallace Crowder and Marian Elizabeth Crowder (née, Mack),[3] where he was raised with a younger brother, Stephen Edward Crowder.[6] He went to college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Crowder performing in 2009

Crowder was the lead vocalist of the David Crowder Band that started in 1996 and disbanded in 2012 when Crowder started his solo career on sixstepsrecords which was an imprint of Sparrow Records. During the band's time together they released 16 singles through 6 studio albums, 2 live albums, 4 EPs and a 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.[5] "Come As You Are" achieved a Grammy nomination in 2015 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.[7] The album was originally slated for release February 18, 2014, but was pushed back due to "unavoidable circumstances". Crowder began his nationwide Neon Steeple tour September 30, 2014.

His second solo album, American Prodigal, was released September 23, 2016. The first single, "Run Devil Run", was released on June 18, 2016.[8] "Forgiven" was released as the second single on March 17, 2017.

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.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[10]		 US
Christ.
[11]		 US
Rock
[12]		 US
Folk
[13]
iTunes Session 172 9 50 9
Neon Steeple
  • Released: May 27, 2014
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl[14]
 9 1 — —
American Prodigal
  • Released: September 23, 2016
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette[14]
 12 1 — —
I Know a Ghost
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl, cassette[14]
 43 2 — —

EPs
List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[11]		 US
Rock
[12]
Neon Porch Extravaganza
  • Released: October 30, 2015
  • Label: Sparrow/sixstepsrecords
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 11 39

As a lead artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Christ
[15]		 US
Christ Air.
[16]		 US
Christ AC
[17]		 US Christ
Digital
[18]
"I Am" 2013 3263 Neon Steeple
"Come As You Are" 2014 3165
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" 2015 11141511
"Run Devil Run" 2016 2226—6 American Prodigal
"My Victory" 1271210
"Forgiven" 2017 1081010
"Back to the Garden" 45———
"All My Hope"
(featuring Tauren Wells)		 3121 non-album single[upper-alpha 1]
"Red Letters" 2018 98115 I Know a Ghost
"Wildfire"[upper-alpha 2] 43———
"Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)"
(featuring Mandisa)		 2019 106613
"I'm Leaning On You"
(featuring Riley Clemmons)		 2020 191516—
"Night Like This" ————
"Good God Almighty" 2021 1426281 non-album single
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[15]
"Testify"
(Social Club Misfits featuring Crowder)		 2019 46 Mood // Doom
"Home"
(Tedashii featuring Crowder)		 — Never Fold

Other charted songs
List of other charted songs, with chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Christ
Digital
[18]
"This I Know" 2013 14 Neon Steeple
"My Beloved" 2014 25

Music videos
Title Year Album Source
"I Am" 2014 Neon Steeple Watch
"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
Year Nominee Award Result
2015 "Come As You Are" Song of the Year Nominated
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year Nominated
"Come As You Are" Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year Nominated
Neon Steeple Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
Neon Steeple Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Won
2017 "Run Devil Run" Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
American Prodigal Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
American Prodigal Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
Run Devil Run Short Form Video of the Year Won
2018 "All My Hope" Song of the Year Nominated
"All My Hope" Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2019 "Red Letters" Song of the Year Nominated
"Wildfire" Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Won
I Know A Ghost Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Nominated
Red Letters Short Form Video of the Year Nominated

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.
  2. "Wildfire" was released as part of the dual single Red Letters / Wildfire, prior to I Know A Ghost's release.

Books

David Crowder has authored two books:

  • David Crowder, Praise Habit: Finding God in Sunsets and Sushi, NavPress, 2005.
  • David Crowder with Mike Hogan, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass), Relevant Books, 2006.

See also

References
  1. Van Pelt, Doug (November 1, 2007). "Left of Center: David Crowder Band". CCM Magazine. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  2. Christian Music Review (October 27, 2007). "Artist Profile (David Crowder*Band)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on October 22, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. Texas Birth Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  4. Zandi, Ian (November 22, 2013). "Crowder Announces Neon Steeple". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  5. Billboard (December 5, 2013). "Christian Songs: December 14, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  6. Texas Birth Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  7. "Video Exclusive: Christian Artist Crowder Confirms That He's Still Very Much Alive (and Making Music)". Billboard.
  8. "Grammy® Acclaimed Crowder to Release "American Prodigal" Sept. 23". Patheos. June 16, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  9. "Crowder - I Know A Ghost - Amazon.com Music". Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  10. "Crowder Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  11. "Crowder Chart History: Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  12. "Crowder Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  13. "Crowder Chart History: Americana/Folk Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  14. "Music | David Crowder Store". Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  15. "Crowder – Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  16. "Crowder – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  17. "Crowder – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  18. "Crowder – Chart history (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  19. "American certifications – Crowder". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
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