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Chris McClarney

Christopher Andrew McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American contemporary Christian musician. He released, Love Never Fails, in 2008, and this was an independently made album. His first release with Kingsway Music was an EP released in 2010, Introducing Chris McClarney. The first studio album, Defender, was released later in 2010 by Kingsway Music. The next release, a live album, Everything and Nothing Less, released on June 9, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records.

Chris McClarney
Birth nameChristopher Andrew McClarney
Born (1979-11-30) November 30, 1979 (age 44)
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresContemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsKingsway, Jesus Culture, Sparrow
Websitechrismcclarney.com

Early life

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McClarney was born on November 30,[1] 1979,[2][3] to a youth minister father, and this constantly made relocating part of his life story.[4]

Music career

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His music career commenced in 2006, but his first album, Love Never Fails, was released independently on December 1, 2008.[5] This album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms.[6] His song co-written with Anthony Warren Skinner,[3] "Your Love Never Fails", has been recorded by the Newsboys, on their album God's Not Dead. He released an EP, Introducing Chris McClarney, on January 26, 2010 by Kingsway Music.[7] The EP was reviewed by AllMusic,[8] Christian Music Review,[9] Christianity Today,[10] Cross Rhythms,[11] Jesus Freak Hideout,[7] and Louder Than the Music.[12] His first studio album, Defender, was released on August 10, 2010 by Kingsway Music.[13] The album was reviewed by AllMusic,[14] Christian Music Review,[15] Christian Music Zine,[16] Cross Rhythms,[17] Jesus Freak Hideout,[13] and Louder Than the Music.[18]

Personal life

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He is married to Jasmine,[19] and together they reside in Franklin, Tennessee, with their three children; Aliya, Ceili and Charlotte (Charlie).[4]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Love Never Fails (December 1, 2008, Independent)
  • Defender (August 10, 2010, Kingsway)

Live albums

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List of selected albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
[20] 		US
Heat.
[21]
Everything and Nothing Less 8 8
Breakthrough
  • Released: June 15, 2018
  • Label: Sparrow/Jesus Culture
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 13 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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List of selected albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
[20] 		US
Heat.
[21]
Fill This Place (Live) — —
Café Sessions
  • Released: August 7, 2020
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Speak To The Mountains
  • Released: July 23, 2021
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Singles

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Single Year Chart positions Album
US
Christ
[22] 		Christ
Airplay
[23]
"Hallelujah For The Cross" 2018 47 32 Breakthrough
"I'm Listening"
(featuring Hollyn) 		2019 40 28
"Valley" — — Fill This Place (EP)
"Speak To The Mountains" 2021 — — Speak To The Mountains (EP)
"Empty"[24] 2024 — — —

References

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  1. ^ @cmcclarney (November 30, 2012). "I am completely overwhelmed by the flood of birthday wishes today! LOVE TANK = OVERFLOWING. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 18, 2015 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Christian Music Review. "Artist Profile (Chris McClarney)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  3. ^ a b American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Your Love Never Fails ID No. 882444561 ISWC No. T9128757653". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2015. Work D No. 882444561 ISWC T9128757653
  4. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (April 9, 2010). "Chris McClarney: Nashville-based worship leader and composer of "Your Love Never Fails"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  5. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (December 1, 2008). "Chris McClarney, "Love Never Fails" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  6. ^ Jones, Ewan (January 14, 2009). "Review: Love Never Fails – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Cree, Laura (January 24, 2010). "Chris McClarney, "Introducing Chris McClarney EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  8. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Introducing Chris McClarney - Chris McClarney". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  9. ^ Davis, Kevin (January 26, 2010). "Chris McClarney (Introducing Chris McClarney)". Christian Music Review. New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Ham, Robert (January 26, 2010). "Introducing Chris McClarney". Christianity Today. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  11. ^ O'Regan, Brendan (December 11, 2010). "Review: Introducing Chris McClarney – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  12. ^ Davies, Jono (November 11, 2009). "Chris McClarney - Introducing Chris McClarney". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  13. ^ a b Schexnayder, Nathaniel (August 8, 2010). "Chris McClarney, "Defended" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  14. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Defender - Chris McClarney". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  15. ^ Davis, Kevin (July 27, 2010). "Chris McClarney (Defender)". Christian Music Review. New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  16. ^ Hess, Tyler (August 8, 2010). "Review: Chris McClarney – Defender". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  17. ^ Poulton, Paul (November 12, 2010). "Review: Defender – Chris McClarney". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  18. ^ Davies, Jono (July 19, 2010). "Chris McClarney - Defender". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  19. ^ @cmcclarney (8 February 2015). "My wife @jmcclarney seems to think eating 4-6 donuts a month is "waaay too many" and "soooo unhealthy". But I'd love to know what you think" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ a b "Chris McClarney Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  21. ^ a b "Chris McClarney Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Top Heatseekers. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  22. ^ "Chris McClarney Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  23. ^ "Chris McClarney Album & Song Chart History - Christian Airplay". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  24. ^ Woolum, Brandon (26 March 2024). "Chris McClarney Releases New Single 'Empty'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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