Jimmy Needham

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Jimmy Needham


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Background = solo_singer
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Origin = Houston, Texas, USA
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Genre = CCM, Pop
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Years_active = Start date|2004 - Start date|present
Label = Inpop Records
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URL = http://www.jimmyneedham.com/
Notable_instruments = Guitar

Jimmy Needham is an American contemporary Christian singer signed to Inpop Records. Needham released numerous singles in 2007. His second Inpop studio album, "Not Without Love", was released on August 19, 2008.cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/JimmyNeedham.asp |title=Jimmy Needham Discography |accessdate=2008-04-09 ] Earlier in 2008, he was a guest on the "Relentless" tour with Natalie Grant,cite web |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/headlines/11569839/ |title=Natalie Grant Brings The Relentless Tour To Audiences Around The Country This Spring |publisher=CCM Magazine |accessdate=2008-04-09] and has previously toured with NewSong, Echoing Angels and Nate Sallie in late 2007.

He is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied history and philosophy.cite web |url=http://www.cmcentral.com/artists/1184.html |title=Jimmy Needham Biography |publisher=Christian Music Central |accessdate=2008-04-09 ]

Influences

On his debut Inpop album, "Speak", Needham stated that his musical influences include Jonny Lang, Lauryn Hill, Gavin DeGraw, Marc Broussard, Jason Mraz, and particularly Keith Green. [http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/artists/jimmyneedham.html Jimmy Needham] ; Christian Music Today, Retrieved December 28 2007] Needham said "When I listen to him it's cool because I feel the Lord has given us the same spirit in what we're singing about. If music—especially Christian music—doesn't either cause me to repent or worship, then I don't know why I'm listening to it. And I think that's why I like Keith Green so much. He didn't sugarcoat things."

Discography

Albums

*2005: "For Freedom" - Independent
*2006: "Speak" - Inpop Records
*2008: "Not Without Love" - Inpop Records

ingles

*"Dearly Loved" (ranked 11th on the "Top Contemporary Hit Songs" list by Christian Radio & Retail Weekly, 4/27/07)
*"Lost at Sea"
*"Fence Riders" (ranked 14th on R&R magazine's December 15 2007 chart) [ [http://www.weekend22.com/ December 15, 2007] R&R magazine's chart as reported at the Weekend 22; Retrieved December 29 2007]
*"A Breath or Two"

Compilation appearances

* 2007: "iPop 2008", "Lost at Sea" (Inpop)

References

External links

* [http://www.jimmyneedham.com Official site]
* [http://www.inpop.com Inpop Records]
*MySpace|jimmyneedham