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Adam Cappa
Background information
Birth nameAdam Matthew Cappa[1]
Born (1985-10-29) October 29, 1985 (age 39)[2][3][4]
Richmond, Indiana, United States[5]
GenresContemporary Christian, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Singing, guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsBEC
Websiteadamcappa.com

Adam Matthew Cappa (born October 29, 1985) is an American contemporary Christian and rock singer-songwriter born and raised in Richmond, Indiana.[5] Cappa released his first, full-length studio album, The Rescue, in 2012 on BEC Recordings.

Background

Cappa ministered at Young Life meetings to high school and middle school students as well as leading youth group worship at his church.[6] He was afforded the opportunity to pursue singing and songwriting by partnering with Jeremy Camp five years prior to the release of The Rescue.[6] Camp secured Cappa's record deal with his (Camp's) label BEC Recordings.[6][7] The first album Cappa ever made was Carry Me and the first demo song he played for Camp was "Trusting You".[7] Cappa's second indie album is titled Love Driven.[citation needed] He's now working on a new EP, raising funds on Kickstarter.[8][better source needed]

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christian
US
Heatseakers
2012 The Rescue
  • Released: March 13, 2012
  • Label: BEC
  • Format: CD, digital download
22[9] 7[9]

Singles

Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album
US Billboard Hot Christian Songs
2012 "The Rescue" 36[10] The Rescue
"All I Really Want"

Personal life

Cappa's parents are Sheriff Jeffrey Frank Cappa of Wayne County, Indiana[11] and Susan Elizabeth Cappa née Boggs a bank vice-president. He has one older brother named Brandon Martin Cappa and a younger sister named Courtney Elizabeth Cappa.[1][5][12]

References

  1. ^ a b Paternite, Danelle (2009). "Descendants of Mary ?". FamilyTree Maker Online. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  2. ^ BEC Recordings (August 9, 2011). "Please Welcome Adam Cappa To The BEC Family!". BEC Recordings. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  3. ^ Adam Cappa (October 29, 2011). "Thank you all for all the B-Day Love!". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  4. ^ Adam Cappa (October 29, 2010). "Another birthday on the road wish I was home on days like these". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Cappa, Adam (April 2, 2012). "BIO". adamcappa.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c Argyrakis, Andy (November 1, 2011). "WITH... Adam Cappa". CCM Magazine. p. 12. Retrieved April 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Camp, Jeremy (March 1, 2012). "It's a Guy Thing". CCM Magazine. pp. 30–31. Retrieved April 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Adam Cappa's New Album!". Kickstarter. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Cappa, Adam (March 31, 2012). "The Rescue (album) - Adam Cappa". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Cappa, Adam (April 2, 2012). "The Rescue (song) - Adam Cappa". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Indiana Sheriffs' Association. "Wayne County Sheriff". Indiana Sheriffs' Association. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  12. ^ PublicRecords (April 2, 2012). "Adam Cappa in Indiana". PublicRecords. Retrieved April 2, 2012.