Another one of my favorite artists, Brandon Heath first came on the scene in 2006 with Don't Get Too Comfortable. That album spawned the single "I'm Not Who I Was," which was #1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Chart for 6 consecutive weeks, and 4 Dove Award nominations (he won 1: for Best New Artist). His second album, 2008's What if We, spawned "Give Me Your Eyes," his most successful single to date: #1 on the Christian charts for multiple weeks, highest debuting Christian track at the time, nominated for a Grammy (Best Gospel Song), won 2 Dove Awards (including Song of the Year 2009) and the second most-played Christian song in 2008. He recently released "Your Love," the first single off his upcoming 2011 album.
Interesting facts:
- He has been featured on the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"
- The Sunday edition of the New York Times said that he was a Grammy-nominated newcomer that "shouldn't be allowed to slipped through the cracks."
- He received his first guitar at 13 and started writing songs around that time
- According to his biography on All Music's website, his guitar was stolen in 2000. To raise money for a new one, he compiled a demo CDs of his songs. That demo was eventually independently released in 2004 as Early Stuff.
- He once roomed with singer-songwriter Matt Wertz
- "I'm Not Who I Was" was covered by American Idol finalist Jason Castro
- He is co-creator of the "Love Your Neighbor" benefit for the Nashville community. This annual event raises funds and awareness for a highlighted need.
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