Steve Green Declared He Would Only Record Songs That Honor The Lord

STEVE GREEN

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Steve Green (born August 1, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a Contemporary Christian music singer notable for his vocal range (countertenor) and flexible solo style.

Over his twenty year career, Green has been honored as a four-time Grammy Award nominee, six-time Dove Award winner, has had 13 No. 1 songs, and has sold over three million albums.

Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth.

He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patty, and sang lead and tenor for White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist.

But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.

His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds the Keys, which earned Green the Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, For God And God Alone and a worship/hymns album entitled A Mighty Fortress. In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called Find Us Faithful.

As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out". Steve Green was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."

Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.

Green recorded The Mission in 1989 and continued his success with We Believe in 1991.

As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992.

Yet Green switched styles toward a more "pop" flavor on his 1994 "Where Mercy Begins" album.

He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.

On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn, who had just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 Find Us Faithful album.

Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers; grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.

Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, The Letter. He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith.

Steve Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of The Faithful and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled Morning Light. Two years later Green released Woven In Time and again found himself receiving a career boost.

Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.

Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.

His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States. He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia. They have two children, Summer (born 1984) and Josiah (born 1986).

Steve Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.

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CD78592: Hide "Em In Your Heart 1/Hide "Em In Your Heart 2 CD

Hide 'Em In Your Heart 1/Hide 'Em In Your Heart 2 CD
By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution

Two full albums- one great price! The Two-for-One series pairs past releases from prominent artists, offering two albums for the price of one.

Hide'em In Your Heart 1
Your kids will learn 20 Scripture verses by heart as they sing along with Steve and friends! Includes "Do to Others"; "Trust in the Lord"; "Children, Obey Your Parents"; and more.

Hide'em In Your Heart 2
Steve Green is constantly looking for ways to encourage and strengthen children in the Lord Jesus. There are some things that kids are capable of choosing for themselves, but the more foundational choices that result in godly character must be made for them.

These include providing them with resources that will nurture their faith in God. Nothing surpasses the treasure of hiding God's Word in our hearts. Includes such fun songs as "Do Not Worry," "We Love Him," and "The Fruit of the Spirit."

	Hide 'Em in Your Heart, Volume 1--CD/DVD By Steve-Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Little ones learn God's Word easily by singing and seeing its relevance applied to their life! Includes "Do to Others" (Matthew 7:12); "And Jesus Grew" (Luke 2:52); "Believe in the Lord!" (Acts 16:31); "When a Child" (Proverbs 20:11); and more.

	Hide 'Em in Your Heart, Volume 2--CD/DVD By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Singing is believing! Help your little ones learn God's Word---and apply it to their lives---with this encouraging CD/DVD collection. Includes "A Joyful Heart" (Proverbs 17:22); "G-O-D Is L-O-V-E" (1 John 4:16); "Do Not Worry" (Matthew 6:25); and 18 more!

	Hide 'Em In Your Heart Volume 1 DVD By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Practical application of God's Word is a valuable lifelong skill. These "video illustrations" will teach the relevance of Scripture in a child's world.

	Love Will Find A Way CD By Steve-Green / Steve Green Ministries
Veteran CCM songsmith Steve Green returns with a comforting selection of modern hymns, worship classics, and contemporary songs of praise. Love Will Find A Way includes "Creation Sings," "My Redeemer," "Total Praise," and more.

	The Ultimate Collection: Steve-Green-CD By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
This definitive collection includes 31 Steve Green favorites, documenting the more than 20-year career of a beloved Christian music pioneer. Includes "People Need the Lord," "God and God Alone," "Enter In," and many more.

	The First Noel/Joy to the World By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution
Sparrow Records presents this two-for-one CD set from CCM pioneer Steve Green. Includes The First Noel and Joy To the World albums in one double-disc set.

	Hide 'Em In Your Heart, Volume 2, Reissue, Compact Disc [CD] By Steve Green / Emi Cmg Distribution

	Broken And Spilled Out, Accompaniment CD By Steve-Green / Christian World
This Christian World Soundtrack includes printed lyrics and a demonstration, plus accompaniment in original (B), high (D) and low (Ab) keys, with backing vocals.

	People Need The Lord, Accompaniment CD By Steve Green / Provident Music Distribution
This Mastertrax accompaniment disc includes a demonstration, performance track in the original key with and without background vocals, and two other keys without background vocals. Includes printed lyrics. Note: lyrics and/or sheet music included with CD purchase only. Not available on downloaded tracks.