Krissy Nordhoff

Krissy Nordhoff (born June 24, 1974; as Kristen Lynn Stora) is an American Christian musician, who primarily plays a Christian pop style of worship music. She has released two studio albums, Thank Him in 2004 and Downpour in 2007, both with ICC Records. She was awarded with a GMA Dove Award, for her songwriting on "Your Great Name", where it won Worship Song of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards.

Krissy Nordhoff
Birth nameKristen Lynn Stora
Also known asKrissy Nordhoff
Born (1974-06-24) June 24, 1974
Allegan, Michigan, U.S.
OriginFranklin, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresWorship, CCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2004–present
LabelsICC
Associated actsNatalie Grant
Websitekrissynordhoff.com

Early life

Nordhoff was born Kristen Lynn Stora[1][2] on June 24,[3] 1974,[4][5] in Allegan, Michigan.[6] She suffered with Lyme disease in 2002 where she got a tick bite in 1999, but she has since made a full recovery from illness.[4][6]

Music career

Nordhoff's music recording career commenced in 2004, when her first studio album, Thank Him, was released on November 1, 2004 by ICC Records.[7] Her subsequent studio album, Downpour, was released on September 10, 2007, with ICC Records.[8] She won a GMA Dove Award, for Worship Song of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards, due to her songwriting of her songwriting on "Your Great Name", performed by Natalie Grant on her 2010 studio album, Love Revolution.[1]

Personal life

She is married to Eric Nordhoff,[3] where together they reside in Franklin, Tennessee, attending Gateway Church located in their hometown, with their three children, two sons and a daughter.

Discography
Studio albums
  • Thank Him (November 1, 2004, ICC)
  • Downpour (September 10, 2007, ICC)

References
  1. DeBoer, Terry (April 20, 2012). "How Michigan artists fared at 2012 Dove Awards in Atlanta". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Downpour Work ID No. 342648451 ISWC No. T0733594938". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2015. Work ID No. 342648451 ISWC No. T0733594938
  3. Krissy Nordhoff (krissynordhoff) (June 23, 2013). "This is Eric, Krissys husband. Everyone wish Krissy a Happy Birthday tomorrow!!!". Facebook. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  4. Weick, Charlotte (June 23, 2008). "Krissy Nordhoff: happy, healthy, spreading the gospel". Advance Newspapers. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  5. "Kristen L Nordhoff in the United States". Intelius. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  6. Staff (July 25, 2008). "Allegan native and indie Christian artist coming to Holland". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  7. Privett, Andrew (January 21, 2005). "Review: Thank Him – Krissy Nordhoff". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  8. Norman, Steve (November 5, 2007). "Review: Downpour – Krissy Nordhoff". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
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