Andrew Peterson (musician)
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Andrew Peterson performing at the First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, OH on October 27, 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 4, 1974 |
| Origin | Monticello, Illinois |
| Genres | Christian pop, Christian rock, folk rock, roots rock, country gospel, folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, author |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Centricity, Essential, Fervent |
| Associated acts | Andy Gullahorn, Ben Shive |
| Website | andrew-peterson |
Andrew Peterson (born June 4, 1974) is an American Christian musician and author, who plays folk rock, roots rock, and country gospel music.
Peterson is a founding member of the Square Peg Alliance, a group of Christian songwriters. He has toured with Caedmon's Call, Fernando Ortega, Michael Card, Sara Groves, Bebo Norman, Nichole Nordeman, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, Ben Shive, Eric Peters, and other members of the Square Peg Alliance.
In 1996, Peterson began touring across America with his wife Jamie, and guitarist Gabe Scott. Peterson had yet to release a full-length album, and had no recording contract. Then one day, Caedmon's Call lead guitarist and vocalist Derek Webb came across his website, and was so impressed by the lyrics that he invited Peterson to open for his band at an upcoming show. The band enjoyed his performance and he was invited to join them on their 1998 tour.
This led to Peterson signing in 1999 with Watershed/Essential Records. His first full-length album, Carried Along was released in 2000. The album was listed on CCM Magazine's list of the Top 10 albums of 2000. It featured the top ten radio single, "Nothing to Say".
Peterson's second album, Clear to Venus released on September 11, 2001.
In 2003, Peterson released Love and Thunder. It featured Alison Krauss, Cliff Young and Randall Goodgame and was produced by Dove award-winning Christian music veteran, Steve Hindalong. Also in 2003, Peterson read narration for the audio version of Ray Blackston's novel Flabbergasted, and Caedmon's Call recorded "Mystery of Mercy", a song Peterson co-wrote with Randall Goodgame, for their album Back Home
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