Curt Anderson (musician)

Curtis William "Curt" Anderson (born June 6, 1984) is an American Christian musician and worship leader, who primarily plays Christian pop and contemporary worship music. He has released one studio album, Every Moment, in 2016, with Dream Records.

Curt Anderson
Birth nameCurtis William Anderson
Born (1984-06-06) June 6, 1984
Iowa City, Iowa
OriginIthaca, Michigan
GenresChristian pop, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrumentsvocals, piano, guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelsDream, 2014-2016; Independent, 2016-Present
Websitecurtandersonmedia.com

Early and personal life

Anderson was born Curtis William Anderson, on June 6, 1984,[1] in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of William and Robyn Anderson (née, Olsen), soon moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where his family is from, though he spent most of his formative years in Ithaca, Michigan, where he graduated from Ithaca High School.[2][3][4] He attended Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, where he studied music business.[5] He moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his music career in 2009.[6] Anderson is married to Brittney Anderson, and they have two children together.

Music career

He started recording music in 2002 while in high school,[4] selling a one-take homemade CD to classmates, and soon after started performing under the name "No Greater Sky, releasing an album titled Hearts & Stars in 2006. Anderson says he wanted people to more easily connect, so he dropped the No Greater Sky name and began using his own name as a solo artist.[4] He signed a licensing deal with Dream Records in 2015[7] and had his first international release in 2016 with the studio album, Every Moment, released on January 15, 2016.[8][9][10][11][12][13] His songs "Keep it Beating" and "Every Moment" were released as singles to Christian and mixed-format radio internationally. Both songs were among the highest played songs of 2016 in Australia and other countries.[14] Anderson's music can also be heard on in-store radio in over 32,000 retail stores, including Walgreens and Kroger brands.[15]

Anderson told Hallels his inspiration for the music on the album is that people hear about the love Jesus Christ has for them.[16] In an interview with Michigan newspaper The Morning Sun, Anderson said, "I love people and I think music is the vehicle God gave me to be able to love people and impact them in some way."[17]

In April 2018, Anderson released Every Moment Vol. II,[18] which includes the singles "Keep Me Falling" and "Love Like You Love." Both singles saw significant airplay on Christian radio internationally, earning the #14 and #76 spots on the TCM Top 100 songs of 2018 in Australia. Each of his singles has spend over 25 weeks in the TCM Top 30 in Australia.[19][20][21][22]

He has written songs for other artists, including KJ-52, Tricia Brock of Superchick, and Satellites & Sirens.[23][24][25][26]

Curt Anderson is a true global ambassador of music. His touring has taken him to nearly 60 countries,[27] had him on radio and tv shows around the world, and also given him the opportunity to perform at the US Capitol.[28]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Every Moment (January 15, 2016, Dream)
  • Every Moment Vol. II (April 2, 2018, Independent)

References
  1. Anderson, Curtis. "About". Facebook. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  2. Aplin, Allie. "Some Dreams Do Come True". The Ithaca Growler. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  3. Intelius. "Curtis Anderson in Ithaca, MI". Intelius. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  4. "Curt Anderson: Not ashamed of being a purveyor of Christian radio pop - Curt Anderson". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  5. "Ithaca native makes mark as Christian pop musician in Nashville". Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  6. LaLonde, Pati (May 5, 2013). "Christian pop artist Curt Anderson heads to Essexville for a benefit concert". Advance Newspapers. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  7. "www.dreamrecords.org/curt-anderson-signs-to-dream-records-releases-debut-single-keep-it-beating/". www.dreamrecords.org. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  8. Argyrakis, Andy (February 15, 2016). "Curt Anderson – 'Every Moment' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  9. Berdon, Sarah (December 31, 2015). "Curt Anderson, "Every Moment" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  10. Smith, Christopher (January 9, 2016). "Curt Anderson, "Every Moment" Review Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  11. Andre, Joshua (January 18, 2016). "Music Reviews: Curt Anderson – Every Moment". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  12. Yap, Timothy (December 14, 2015). "Curt Anderson "Every Moment" Album Review". Hallels. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  13. "Curt Anderson Releases New Album Every Moment". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  14. "Log In or Sign Up to View". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  15. "Walgreens music playlist from 2011 to the present". Topix. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  16. Yap, Timothy (January 13, 2016). "Curt Anderson Speaks of His New Album: "I Hope It Speaks the Love and Grace of Christ to People"". Hallels. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  17. "Ithaca native makes mark as Christian pop musician in Nashville". Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  18. http://www.louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=6737
  19. https://www.facebook.com/tcmcountdown/photos/a.238155139698312/1097610090419475/?type=3&theater
  20. https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=19767
  21. https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/EveryMomentVolII.asp
  22. http://www.hallels.com/articles/19283/20180428/curt-anderson-chats-about-his-new-album-his-worldwide-travels.htm
  23. KJ-52 - Topic (2017-01-23), Hold on (feat. Curt Anderson), retrieved 2017-09-08
  24. "TANKS - Satellites & Sirens | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  25. "Satellites & Sirens | Songs | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  26. "Radiate - Tricia Brock | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  27. https://www.ccmmagazine.com/features/curt-anderson-from-here-to-everywhere/
  28. http://www.gospelmusic.org/curt-anderson-brings-christian-music-to-capitol-hill/
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