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Coffey Anderson Birth name Cofféy Anderson Origin Bangs, Texas, United States Genres Country, Gospel, Pop , R&B, Soul Occupations Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Musician Instruments Vocals, Guitar Years active 2002–present Labels Coffey Entertainment, LLC / Dream Records Website Official Site Coffey Anderson is an American singer-songwriter originally from Bangs, Texas. His unique brand of country music blends in distinct influences from pop, contemporary Christian, gospel and soul that has attracted many. He came to fame through his YouTube videos and in 2008 took part in Nashville Star. He has released four albums: Southern Man, Me and You and the spiritual Christian albums Inspiration Vol. 1 and Worship Unplugged 1. He also has his own indie label Coffey Entertainment. A new album, the self titled Coffey Anderson was released on 28 September 2010 on Coffey Entertainment / Dream Records / Universal and entered the Billboard 200 at #134.
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Career
Coffey Anderson is a graduate of Howard Payne University (HPU) where he played college basketball with HPU's Yellow Jackets. Coffey walked away from his first love, basketball, to focus on his music. After graduating in 2002, he moved to Los Angeles, California opting for a musical career and started composing his own material.
Anderson became famous for his YouTube videos where he received wide following through lively renditions of original and cover materials.[1] singing pop, country and Christian spiritual songs. He is very well known for his lively presentations addressing the watching public and explaining the guitar chords on his viral video segments on YouTube. Some of the most popular renditions include his compositions "Memphis", "Southern Man" "Rock and Roll Sally", "Can I?" and "Better Today". He has also resorted to Direct-to-Fan networks in the music community, launching his "Direct-to-Fan Live Sessions".[2]
He was briefly a contestant on season 2 of American Idol in 2003, making it to the Hollywood round.[3] Anderson was also one of the 12 finalists on Nashville Star (season 6), broadcast nationally on NBC and repeats on American and Canadian CMT networks and a companion radio show entitled Nashville Star Radio featuring the week's performances from the television show, as well as exclusive in-studio performances and interviews with the finalists and judges.Coffey Anderson placed 4th overall.[4] In addition to cover renditions, Anderson sang from his own compositions including "Southern Man" from the CD of the same title, and "Rock'n'Roll Sally."
Anderson has performed live more than 150 times in less than one-and-a-half years.[5] On April 30, 2010, Coffey signed a record deal with Los Angeles label Dream Records.[6] His self-titled album Coffey Anderson released on September 28, 2010 is his first charting album on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. The first single from the album is "You Are All I'm After" with an accompanying music video. He has followed it up with two new singles, "Seek Your Face" and "Sunshine".
Personal life
Coffey Anderson has a bachelor degree in Ministry from Howard Payne University (HPU).[7] He also played basketball as a second class All American for the HPU Yellow Jackets team in Brownwood, Texas for period 1999-2002.[8] As a basketball player, he had already been chosen All-State, All-West Texas Super Team and All-Area teams for two seasons along with being named District MVP for his junior and senior seasons before joining the Yellow Jackets.
He is married to hip-hop dancer Criscilla Crossland.[9] He has one daughter, Savannah Jean, from a previous marriage and a son, Ethan Coffey-David, with his second wife, Criscilla Crossland Anderson.
Discography
Year Album details Peak chart positions Tracklist US US Heat US Christ US Indie 2008 Southern Man - Release date: 2008
- Label: self-released
— — — — - Rock and Roll Sally (3:37)
- Memphis (3:47)
- You Gave Me You (3:52)
- Can I (3:58)
- Better Today (4:03)
- Together Babe (3:17)
- Recovery (3:14)
- Blinded (4:09)
- Big Legged Woman (2:17)
- Southern Man (3:36)
Me and You - Release date: 2008
- Label: self-released
— — — — - Go to Mexico (3:51)
- Young Love (2:49)
- Angel (3:17)
- Let Me Love You (3:34)
- Permission (3:25)
- Heaven (2:55)
- Let's Make Love (3:57)
- Modern Day Hero (2:30)
- All That and More (3:54)
- I Fall Into Your Arms (4:07)
The Inspiration Vol. 1 - Release date: 2008
- Label: self-released
— — — — - All Ye (4:10)
- Never Turn Back (3:33)
- Father I Need You (3:42)
- Holy is The Lamb (4:09)
- Call on the Name (4:38)
- Wait on the Lord (3:34)
- All I Need (3:49)
- My Hearts Desire (3:15)
- Glory Glory (2:21)
Worship Unplugged Vol. 1 - Release date: 2008
- Label: self-released
— — — — - Umbrella (Christ Mix) (2:33)
- All Ye (Acoustic) (3:42)
- Celebremos (2:56)
- Blessed Be Your Name (3:25)
- Lord, I Lift Your Name on High (3:32)
- I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (3:25)
- Come to Your Senses (2:14)
- How Great Is Our God (3:34)
- You Are My Strength (3:11)
- Here I Am to Worship (3:37)
2009 Worship Unplugged Vol. 2 - Release date: 2009
- Label: self-released
— — — — - I Will (2:52)
- Open the Eyes of My Heart (acoustic) (3:20)
- Trading My Sorrows (acoustic) (2:55)
- Jesus, Lover of My Soul / No One (3:27)
- Holiness (acoustic) (3:21)
- My Hearts Desire (acoustic) (2:59)
- Father I Adore You (acoustic) (2:01)
- Sanctuary (acoustic) (2:04)
- Call On the Name (acoustic) (4:52)
- Holy Is the Lamb (acoustic) (4:12)
2010 Coffey Anderson - Release date: September 28, 2010
- Label: Dream Records
134 4 11 21 - Free (3:28)
- All The Way to Texas (3:37)
- Comes Down To It (3:28)
- You Are All I'm After (3:14)
- Better Today (Wedding Version) (4:03)
- You Alone (3:18)
- My Soul Magnifies (2:52)
- Seek Your Face (4:07)
- Rebuild Our Faith (3:40)
- All Ye (3:23)
- Father Abraham (3:10)
Videography
- 2010: "You Are All I'm After / Free"[1]
References
- ^ Coffey Anderson YouTube site
- ^ Direct-to-Fan Live Sessions recordings by Coffey Anderson on Ustream
- ^ Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star'
- ^ Christopher Rocchio's RealityTVWorld article: "Coffey Anderson talks about 'Nashville Star' and his future plans"
- ^ Top 40 Charts site: Country singer Coffey Anderson to Join Celebs
- ^ Dream Records: Coffey Anderson
- ^ Reporter News: Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star'
- ^ HPU Basketball: Alumni Making His Mark On Nashville Star
- ^ Fibourke's blog: Galway Fashion Revolution
External links
Nashville Star Hosts Nancy O'Dell (2003-2004) · LeAnn Rimes (2005) · Wynonna (2006) · Jewel (2007) · Billy Ray Cyrus (2008)Co-Hosts Judges Robert K. Oermann (2003) · Tracy Gershon (2003-2004) · Charlie Robison (2003) · Billy Greenwood (2004) · The Warren Brothers (2004) · Phil Vassar (2005-2006) · Anastasia Brown (2005-2007) · Bret Michaels (2005) · Randy Owen (2007) · Blake Shelton (2007) · John Rich (2008) · Jewel (2008) · Jeffrey Steele (2008)Winners Other contestants John Arthur Martinez · Miranda Lambert · George Canyon · Jason Meadows · Whitney Duncan · Sean Patrick McGraw · Justin Gaston · Coffey AndersonNetworks Related articles Categories:- American country singers
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