John Gordon Waller (born December 12, 1970) is an American contemporary Christian singer/songwriter.
Early life Waller was the lead singer for the late-1990s band According to John. After the band quit in 2001, he became a worship leader at South Link CPP (Free Methodist Church) in Colorado.John Waller - The Blessing; Christian Music Today. Retrieved March 23, 2008
Career In 2007, Waller was signed to the Christian label Beach Street Records and has released his debut album The Blessing in March 2007. He toured with Casting Crowns and Leeland on the spring leg of The Altar and the Door tour, which ended on May 31, 2008.
His single "While I'm Waiting" became an American Christian radio hit after appearing in the movie Fireproof.
His third studio album, As for Me and My House, was released May 3, 2011 through City of Peace Records. It includes 11 tracks including the title track "As for Me and My House" and was produced by Jason Hoard.
His fifth studio album, Crazy Faith, was released on August 21, 2015, by City of Peace Media. The title track was featured in War Room.It's more than just a clever song title. Retrieved November 2016
Personal life Waller, his wife Josee, and their ten children currently reside in California.
Three of the ten children are siblings adopted from Ukraine. Waller believes that God led him to adopt "Anna" (Anya) through signs and dreams."Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!" Guest: John Waller. TBN & Daystar. December 9, 2013. Television.Concert to benefit Ukraine adoption
Waller was named one of 10 "Faces to Watch" by Billboard in 2007.
Discography Albums Year Album Peak Certifications(sales threshold) US USChrist USHeat 2007 The Blessing Released: March 6, 2007 Label: Beach Street/Reunion Format: CD, digital download — 39 19 2009 While I'm Waiting Released: April 7, 2009 Label: Beach Street/Reunion Format: CD, digital download,movie soundtrack 200 14 7 US: 3,000 2011 As For Me and My House Released: May 3, 2011 Label: City of Peace Records Format: CD, digital download — 35 19 2014 Life is a Gift Released: February 3, 2014 Label: Label Me Not Format: CD, digital download — — — 2015 Crazy Faith Released: August 21, 2015 Label: City of Peace Format: CD, digital download Re-release of Life is a Gift (with 9 of its 10 tracks and 3 added live tracks) — — — 2019 Explosions of Light Released: January 25, 2019 Label: Radiate Records Format: CD, digital download — — — "—" denotes the album didn't chart.
Singles Year Single Peak Album Sales USChrist USChristAirplay 2007 "The Blessing" 19 The Blessing 2009 "While I'm Waiting" 18 While I'm Waiting US: 63,000 2010 "As For Me and My House" — As For Me and My House 2011 "Yes" 31 2014 "Orphan" — Crazy Faith 2017 "Awakening (The Coffee Song)" — 34 Explosions of Light "—" denotes the song didn't chart.
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