Jason Ingram
| Jason Ingram | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Songwriter, music producer, singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Associated acts | Jason Ingram Band, The Longing, One Sonic Society |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar, organ, piano | |
Jason Ingram is a Christian music producer and songwriter. He has served as a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Sonicflood, Rebecca St. James, Bebo Norman,[1] Point of Grace,[2] and Brandon Heath, among others.
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[edit] Career
Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to Resonate Records, an INO Records partnership with Sonicflood's lead vocalist Rick Heil.[3] He subsequently released his self-titled debut album, Jason Ingram, on March 5, 2002.[3][4]
Since 2003, Ingram has been the lead vocalist of Christian pop rock band The Longing.[5] Jason is currently the lead Vocalist for the band "One Sonic Society"
[edit] Songwriting
Ingram has written songs for many contemporary Christian music artists—most notably, he has penned hit songs such as Bebo Norman's "I Will Lift My Eyes" and Salvador's "Shine".[6] At the annual SESAC Awards, held in Nashville on March 5, 2007, Ingram received the "Christian Songwriter of the Year" award.[6] After receiving the honor, he told Billboard, "I had no idea, it never crossed my mind. I am so thrilled. You write and you hope the songs affect people and get out there. It's cool when you see that really happens".[6]
He co-wrote three tracks on Brandon Heath's second album What If We, including the hit "Give Me Your Eyes" which won two GMA Dove Awards in 2009.[7][8]
He also co-wrote songs for Tenth Avenue North, including the former rank 4 song on Christian Billboard Charts, Healing Begins. [9]
Recently Jason co-wrote "One Day" with Nick Jonas and Dan Muckala for pop artists Charice.[10] The song is being used by AcuVue for a promtion called "AcuVue 1-day".[11]
[edit] Awards
- 2007: SESAC Award for "Christian Songwriter of the Year" – won
- 2009: GMA Dove Award for "Songwriter of the Year" – nominated
- 2009: GMA Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" – nominated[12]
- 2011: GMA Dove Award for "Producer of the Year"
[edit] Productions Discography
- 2010 - Radiant by Josh Fox
- 2010 - As Long As It Takes by MEREDITH ANDREWS
- 2009 - Take Over by AARON SHUST
- 2008 - Wonder Of The World by RUSH OF FOOLS
- 2008 - Over And Underneath by TENTH AVENUE NORTH
- 2008 - Not Without Love by JIMMY NEEDHAM
- 2008 - The Invitation by MEREDITH ANDREWS
- 2007 - Rush Of Fools by RUSH OF FOOLS
[edit] References
- ^ Johnson, Jared. "Between the Dreaming and the Coming True > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r855804. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "Point of Grace - How You Live [Deluxe Edition]". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?aid=1161757&pid=118682. Retrieved 2009-06-17.[dead link]
- ^ a b Price, Deborah Evans (January 12, 2002). "INO Pacts With Resonate". Billboard 144: 17. http://books.google.com/?id=9Q8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA17&dq=%22jason+ingram%22. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Jason Ingram - Jason Ingram". Christianity Today. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2002/jasoningram.html. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "The Longing Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/TheLonging.asp. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ a b c Price, Deborah Evans (March 17, 2007). "Ingram Shines at SESAC Awards". Billboard: 50. http://books.google.com/?id=lxMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&dq=%22jason+ingram%22. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "Brandon Heath Takes Home Three Major Wins At 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards". 1Cubed.com. April 27, 2009. http://www.1cubed.com/display.php?sectionID=29&ID=207. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "Brandon Heath - What If We". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs#/album/brandon-heath/what-if-we/1164862. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "Tenth Avenue North - Healing Begins". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs#/song/tenth-avenue-north/healing-begins/18159081. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
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- ^ Jones, Kim. "2009 Dove Awards - 40th Annual Dove Awards Nominees & Winners". About.com. http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/09doves.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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