Margaret Becker Is An American Christian Rock Singer And Songwriter

MARGARET BECKER

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Margaret Becker (born July 17, 1959) is an American Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

She has had fourteen #1 Christian radio hits, won three Dove Awards, and been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

Becker was raised in Bayshore, New York, and began playing in coffeehouses while teaching music and taking opera lessons.

Having graduated from James Madison University with a degree in communication, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1985, and signed to Sparrow Records as a songwriter.

Soon after she toured with Rick Cua as a backup singer and sang on Steve Camp's 1986 album One on One. The next year she landed a contract as a solo artist, and released her debut album, Never for Nothing. The single "Fight for God" was her first hit, and her second LP, The Reckoning, followed with two more hits, "Light in the Darkness" and "Find Me".

Margaret Becker began working with producer Charlie Peacock starting with 1990's Immigrant's Daughter, and a string of successful albums followed, including a Spanish language LP. She won two Dove Awards in 1992, for Rock Album (Simple House) and Rock Song ("Simple House").

However, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Becker occasionally encountered controversy in the world of Contemporary Christian music because she is a Roman Catholic. Some Christian stores refused to carry her album, and her concert appearances were sometimes picketed.

After 1995's Grace, Becker decided to take a sabbatical from the music industry; during this time she wrote a book entitled With New Eyes and wrote editorials for Campus Life magazine.

She left Sparrow Records in 2002 but has continued to record since then, both her own albums and for compilation albums. She appears on the albums Sisters (Warner Bros. Records, 1994), Listen to Our Hearts (Sparrow, 1998), Heaven and Earth (Sparrow, 1999), and the New Irish Hymns series (Kingsway Music), and is one of the members of Ashton, Becker, and Denté.

She co-wrote Bob Carlisle's "Bridge Between Two Hearts". Her second book, Growing Up Together, appeared in 2000. Her third, With New Eyes, came out in 2004, and a fourth, Coming Up for Air, was published in 2006. In late 2007, Becker's newest album, Air, was released.

Becker gives teaching seminars across the United States. She also produces records for other singers, and in 2006 she wrote a series of columns for CCM Magazine. Becker has also been active in supporting charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Compassion International, and World Vision.

Becker has been single for her entire life and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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	New Irish Hymns By Margaret Becker, Marie Brennon & Joanne Hogg / Gettymusic Llc
The distinctive voices of Margaret Becker, Maire Brennan, and Joanne Hogg collaborate to create this unique album of modern hymns for the church. Written and produced by Keith Getty, each hymn draws us to Christ, His life and ministry.

	Simple House, Compact Disc [CD] By Margaret-Becker / Emi Cmg Distribution
Please note: Although this is a new product, the CD case may have a small cut in the spine.

	Air CD By Margaret Becker / GoGlobal
A breath of fresh air! Margaret's lilting voice and flowing lyrics will inspire new insights into your spiritual walk. Featuring all-new songs, this carefully crafted album includes "Coming Up for Air," "All I Need Is Love," "Fly," "Just Isaac," "Surrender," "Said and Done," "Dear John," "Beautiful," "You're Still God," and "To Be an Indian."

	What Kind Of Love CD By Margaret-Becker / Emi Cmg Distribution
Please note: Although this is a new product, the CD case may have a small cut in the spine.

	New Irish Hymns 4: Hymns For The Life Of The Church CD By Margaret Becker, Kristyn Getty & Joanne Hogg / Gettymusic Llc
Keith Getty's New Irish Hymns extends to the fourth collection, featuring twelve original works performed by Margaret Becker, Joanne Hogg, and Kristyn Getty. Includes "Across the Lands," "Speak O Lord," "Every Promise," and more.

	Falling Forward CD By Margaret-Becker / Emi Cmg Distribution
Margaret Becker marks a defining moment in her acclaimed career by returning to her guitar-driven roots for this long-awaited release! This recording has a stripped-down acoustic feel, highlighting the full passion of her voice and the heartfelt honesty of her lyrics. Please note: Although this is a new product, the CD case may have a small cut in the spine.

39346: Coming Up for Air: Simple Acts to Redefine Your Life

Coming Up for Air: Simple Acts to Redefine Your Life
By Margaret-Becker / Nav Press

For years, Dove Award-winning artist Margaret Becker allowed life to push her along, leaving dreams, aspirations, and meaningful moments in its wake. Coming Up for Air chronicles her journey from an overall feeling of "disconnect" to a more satisfying, simplified and fruitful existence. With wisdom and humor, Margaret shares her story and challenges women to let go of outward expectation and pursue an authentic life.

	Just Come In CD By Provident Music Distribution
Acoustic versions of some of Becker's best loved songs from the past ten years, and some new writings she's never released before. The result is a unique record that mimics her stripped down live acoustic shows.