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Greer is also known for his published commentaries and editorials in national publications like ''[[Christianity Today]]'', "In Touch" and ''ParentLife''.<ref name="ref 1" />
Greer is also known for his published commentaries and editorials in national publications like ''[[Christianity Today]]'', "In Touch" and ''ParentLife''.<ref name="ref 1" />


In the fall of 2012, Andrew joined forces with 12-time Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]] for [[Food for the Hungry]]'s "Hymns for Hunger" Tour, helping raise awareness and resources for local and international hunger relief organizations at tour stops across the country. The tour has visited dozens of cities within the United States and has been featured in special performances at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]], [[Samaritan's Purse]] and [[Amy Grant]]'s "A Tennessee Weekend".<ref>{{cite web|last=Conner|first=Matt|title=Hymns for Hunger: When Faith and Need Collide|url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2012/dec/10.htm|publisher=CCM Magazine|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer's 'All Things Bright & Beautiful' Top Christian Instrumental Chart for Eight Consecutive Weeks|url=http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=ab6a8b562f&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan Featured at Amy Grant's 'A Tennessee Weekend'|url=http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=7ba8f115eb&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref>
In the fall of 2012, Andrew joined forces with 12-time Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]] for [[Food for the Hungry]]'s "Hymns for Hunger" Tour, helping raise awareness and resources for local and international hunger relief organizations at tour stops across the country. The tour has visited dozens of cities within the United States and has been featured in special performances at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]], [[Samaritan's Purse]] and [[Amy Grant]]'s "A Tennessee Weekend".<ref>{{cite web|last=Conner|first=Matt|title=Hymns for Hunger: When Faith and Need Collide|url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2012/dec/10.htm|publisher=CCM Magazine|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer's 'All Things Bright & Beautiful' Top Christian Instrumental Chart for Eight Consecutive Weeks|url=http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=ab6a8b562f&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan Featured at Amy Grant's 'A Tennessee Weekend'|url=http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=7ba8f115eb&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref>In conjunction with the "Hymns for Hunger" tour, Cindy and Andrew were featured on the Winter 2013 cover of ''Collegiate'' Magazine. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Latta|first1=Scott|title=For Hymns & Hunger|url=http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/Collegiate-WIN13-Samplepdf.pdf|publisher=Collegiate Magazine|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref>


In the spring of 2013, Greer released ''All Things Bright & Beautiful: Hymns for the Seasons'', an instrumental hymns record. The record hit the #1 position on Nielsen Christian [[SoundScan]]'s Instrumental Chart for 25 weeks.<ref>http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2013/06/19.ANDREW%20GREERS%20ALL%20THINGS%20BRIGHT%20and%20BEAUTIFUL%20TOPS%20CHRISTIAN%20INSTRUMENTAL%20CHART%20FOR%20EIGHT%20CONSECUTIVE%20WEEKS.asp</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer and Special Guests Celebrate 'Angel Band: The Christmas Sessions'|url=http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=5ecd003270&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref> ''All Things Bright & Beautiful'' received a 2013 [[Gospel Music Association]] [[Dove Award]] nomination for "Instrumental Album of the Year".<ref>http://media.wix.com/ugd/2744ca_fe63c7e86a9e18a343eaa4b37c43d256.pdf</ref>
In the spring of 2013, Greer released ''All Things Bright & Beautiful: Hymns for the Seasons'', an instrumental hymns record. The record hit the #1 position on Nielsen Christian [[SoundScan]]'s Instrumental Chart for 25 weeks.<ref>http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2013/06/19.ANDREW%20GREERS%20ALL%20THINGS%20BRIGHT%20and%20BEAUTIFUL%20TOPS%20CHRISTIAN%20INSTRUMENTAL%20CHART%20FOR%20EIGHT%20CONSECUTIVE%20WEEKS.asp</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew Greer and Special Guests Celebrate 'Angel Band: The Christmas Sessions'|url=http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b45a1d58c332789d0efea331f&id=5ecd003270&e=a47410b901|publisher=Turning Point PR|accessdate=28 October 2014}}</ref> ''All Things Bright & Beautiful'' received a 2013 [[Gospel Music Association]] [[Dove Award]] nomination for "Instrumental Album of the Year".<ref>http://media.wix.com/ugd/2744ca_fe63c7e86a9e18a343eaa4b37c43d256.pdf</ref>

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For the American author, see Andrew Sean Greer.
Andrew Greer
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Brooks Greer
OriginAzle, Texas, United States
GenresAmericana, folk
Occupation(s)Singer/Songwriter, writer
Years active2009 (2009)–present (present)
LabelsMA'M Recordings
Websiteandrew-greer.com

Andrew Brooks Greer is a touring independent singer-songwriter and writer living in Nashville, Tennessee.

Background

Greer grew up in Azle, Texas before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Belmont University. After graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music (BM), he worked at Michael W. Smith's Rocketown Records before beginning his own singer-songwriter artist career in 2009 with the release of Open Book.[1]

Greer's debut album was a critical success, earning 4 out of 5 stars from Christianity Today which called Open Book, "an intensely reflective record that digs deep,"[2] and 5 out of 5 stars from The Christian Manifesto, which said, "Greer writes with a soul-bearing honesty refreshing to hear in an industry where cliché after cliché comes all too often. Open Book is a masterpiece."[3] Features in other high-profile national outlets like CCM Magazine[4] and Christian Musician followed. He was also featured as a worship leader for Centrifuge's national student camps in 2011.[1]

Greer will release his second album, Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions in January 2012. The recording features vintage hymns in an Americana style with a line-up of special guests like Ron Block of Alison Krauss & Union Station, Cindy Morgan, Ginny Owens, Sonya Isaacs, Marc Scibilia, Sandra McCracken, Julie Lee and The McCrary Sisters.[1] He has released a playlist of "Behind the Scenes" videos with select guest artists to help promote Angel Band.[5]

Greer is also known for his published commentaries and editorials in national publications like Christianity Today, "In Touch" and ParentLife.[1]

In the fall of 2012, Andrew joined forces with 12-time Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan for Food for the Hungry's "Hymns for Hunger" Tour, helping raise awareness and resources for local and international hunger relief organizations at tour stops across the country. The tour has visited dozens of cities within the United States and has been featured in special performances at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan's Purse and Amy Grant's "A Tennessee Weekend".[6][7][8]In conjunction with the "Hymns for Hunger" tour, Cindy and Andrew were featured on the Winter 2013 cover of Collegiate Magazine. [9]

In the spring of 2013, Greer released All Things Bright & Beautiful: Hymns for the Seasons, an instrumental hymns record. The record hit the #1 position on Nielsen Christian SoundScan's Instrumental Chart for 25 weeks.[10][11] All Things Bright & Beautiful received a 2013 Gospel Music Association Dove Award nomination for "Instrumental Album of the Year".[12]

Angel Band reception

Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions reached #2 on Amazon.com's Hot New Releases in Contemporary Folk chart.[13] Crosswalk.com says "Greer shows that he is a rare breed of artist who has the ability to oscillate between genres effortlessly—contemporary, bluegrass, Americana, inspirational, worship—affording him creativity most artistswish they could pull off,"[14] and CCM Magazine adds "Despite the tremendous guest list…Greer's strong vocal styling and impeccable arrangements stand tallest—a testimony to Greer's vision for this hymns project.".[15]

Andrew also made media appearances on TV shows like "Good Day Dallas"[16] and scored front page features in "The Tennessean"[17] and CCM Magazine.[18]

Andrew also headlined a national tour, "Under the Radar presents The Angel Band Tour" with Nashville folk singer/songwriter, Julie Lee.[13]

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Andrew Greer Artist Profile | Biography And Discography". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  2. ^ "Open Book | Music". Christianity Today. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  3. ^ "Music Review: Open Book / The Christian Manifesto". Thechristianmanifesto.com. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  4. ^ Andy Argyrakis (November 24, 2009). "Andrew Greer | Introducing the Artist Side of Andrew Greer". TodaysChristianMusic.com. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  5. ^ andrewgreermusic. "Kanaal van andrewgreermusic". YouTube. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  6. ^ Conner, Matt. "Hymns for Hunger: When Faith and Need Collide". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  7. ^ "Andrew Greer's 'All Things Bright & Beautiful' Top Christian Instrumental Chart for Eight Consecutive Weeks". Turning Point PR. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  8. ^ "Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan Featured at Amy Grant's 'A Tennessee Weekend'". Turning Point PR. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  9. ^ Latta, Scott. "For Hymns & Hunger" (PDF). Collegiate Magazine. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  10. ^ http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2013/06/19.ANDREW%20GREERS%20ALL%20THINGS%20BRIGHT%20and%20BEAUTIFUL%20TOPS%20CHRISTIAN%20INSTRUMENTAL%20CHART%20FOR%20EIGHT%20CONSECUTIVE%20WEEKS.asp
  11. ^ "Andrew Greer and Special Guests Celebrate 'Angel Band: The Christmas Sessions'". Turning Point PR. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  12. ^ http://media.wix.com/ugd/2744ca_fe63c7e86a9e18a343eaa4b37c43d256.pdf
  13. ^ a b "Andrew Greer's Angel Band Captivates Critics and Audiences Alike". Turning Point PR. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  14. ^ Williams, Lindsay. "Friends Join Greer in His Angel Band". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  15. ^ Conner, Matt. "Angel Band Review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  16. ^ "Greer Performs on Good Day". Good Day Dallas. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  17. ^ Travis, Vicky. "Singer Andrew Greer Embraces Poetry, Emotion in Classic Hymns". The Tennessean. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  18. ^ Lusk, Caroline. "Heavenly Host". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2012.

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