Robert Mason Carlisle (born September 29, 1956) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. He performed with several bands, most notably Allies and Billy Thermal, before launching a solo career where he received a Grammy Award and four Dove Awards.

Career

Carlisle is best known for his hit song "Butterfly Kisses", which appeared on his third solo album. That album, originally titled Shades of Grace, was later re-released as Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace), because of the success of the single. He co-wrote this song with his songwriting partner from Allies, Randy Thomas, and for this, they won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Country Song and three Dove Awards, including Song of the Year. This song was also a country chart single that same year for Jeff Carson and the Raybon Brothers. After "Butterfly Kisses," Carlisle continued to record for movie soundtracks and with other artists, but could not match the success of his surprise hit.

Discography

With Allies See: Allies discography

Solo albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications(sales threshold) US CHR US USHeat CAN CAN Country AUS NL NZ Bob Carlisle Release date: June 15, 1993 Label: Sparrow Records Formats: CD, cassette 16 — — — — — — — The Hope of a Man Release date: November 15, 1994 Label: Sparrow Records Formats: CD, cassette — — — — — — — — Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) Release date: May 13, 1997 Label: Diadem/Jive Records Formats: CD, cassette 1 1 1 6 1 10 90 30 AUS: Gold CAN: Platinum US: 2× Platinum Stories from the Heart Release date: September 29, 1998 Label: Diadem/Benson Records Formats: CD, cassette 7 191 — — — — — — Nothing but the Truth Release date: August 22, 2000 Label: Diadem Records Formats: CD, cassette — — — — — — — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilations Title Album details Peak position US CHR Collection Release date: July 29, 1997 Label: Chordant Music Group Formats: CD, cassette The Ballads of Bob Carlisle Release date: September 2, 1997 Label: Word/Epic Formats: CD The Best of Bob Carlisle Release date: May 21, 2002 Label: Diadem Records Formats: CD 38 True Believer Release date: December, 2005 Label: BMG Formats: CD

Singles Year Single Peak chart positions Album US Christian CHR US Country US AC US Adult USPop CAN Country CAN CAN AC IRL NL 1993 "Getting Stronger" 3 — — — — — — — — — Bob Carlisle 1993 "Giving You the Rest of My Life" 1 — — — — — — — — — Bob Carlisle 1994 "Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul" 7 — — — — — — — — — Bob Carlisle 1994 "Bridge Between Two Hearts" 3 — — — — — — — — — Bob Carlisle 1994 "Use Me" 13 — — — — — — — — — Bob Carlisle 1995 "One Step Closer to Your Broken Heart" 4 — — — — — — — — — The Hope of a Man 1995 "Walkin' Up the Steps of Faith" 18 — — — — — — — — — The Hope of a Man 1996 "Mighty Love" 18 — — — — — — — — — Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) 1997 "Butterfly Kisses" — 45 1 13 16 25 52 1 14 16 Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) 1999 "That Wonderful Someone" — — — — — — — — — — Patsy Cline Duets Vol. 1

Music videos Year Video Director 1997 "Butterfly Kisses" John Lloyd Miller 1998 "Father's Love" 2000 "We Fall Down"

Appearances on other albums 1985: Have Yourself Committed Bryan Duncan; background vocals 1985: Manilow Barry Manilow; background vocals 1986: Holy Rollin''' Bryan Duncan; background vocals 1986: One on One Steve Camp; background vocals 1987: Life as We Know It REO Speedwagon; background vocals 1987: Whistlin' In the Dark Bryan Duncan; background vocals 1988: The Reckoning Margaret Becker; background vocals 1989: On the Edge Soundtrack "God's Callin'" and a duet with Benny Hester "Playing Games" 1989: Strong Medicine Bryan Duncan; background vocals, guitar, arrangements 1991: Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend Bryan Duncan; background vocals 1992: A Friend Like U Geoff Moore & the Distance; background vocals 1992: Change Your World Michael W. Smith; background vocals ("Cross of Gold") 1993: Le Voyage Sandi Patty; background vocals 1993: Soul Margaret Becker 1993: Wake-Up Call Petra 1993: Tapestry Morning ("I Am Not My Own") 1994: Coram Deo II ("Jerusalem") 1994: Find It on the Wings Sandi Patty 1994: Promise Keepers: A Life That Shows1994: Rebecca St. James Rebecca St. James; background vocals 1995: Do You Know This Man? Al Denson; background vocals 1995: Face of Mercy Dallas Holm; background vocals 1995: Field of Souls Wayne Watson; background vocals 1995: Petra Means Rock Petra; background vocals 1995: R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth) Carman 1995: The Lazarus Heart Randy Stonehill 1995: The Music of Christmas Steven Curtis Chapman 1996: Steel Witness The Charlie Daniels Band 1996: Tribute: The Songs of Andrae Crouch1997: Blues Hat Charlie Daniels 1998: Jack Frost [Original Soundtrack] ("Father's Love") 1999: I Surrender All Clay Crosse ("I Will Follow Christ") 1999: Bridges [Original Soundtrack] ("Caravan of Love") 1999: Duets, Vol. 1 Patsy Cline ("That Wonderful Someone") 2000: Brand New Dream Danny Gans ("As Far as You Can See") 2000: Chicken Soup for Little Christian Souls: Songs to Build Your Christian Faith ("Jesus Loves Me") 2000: Left Behind [Original Soundtrack] ("After All (Rayford's Song)") 2000: Millennium Chorus: The Greatest Story Ever Sung ("Treasures in the Darkness") 2000: Child of the Promise ("Nothing Ever Happens to a Shepherd", "Shepherds Recitative") 2002: Left Behind 2: Adult Contemporary ("Rain") 2002: My Everything Helen Baylor ("Harambee") 2003: David: Ordinary Man...Extraordinary God ("Deliver Me (Psalm 59)") 2004: Creation: The Story of Life ("The Eden of My Heart") 2006: Charlotte's Web: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture'' ("Make a Wish")

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Result 1994 25th GMA Dove Awards Praise & Worship Album of the Year – Coram Deo II (various artists) 1997 28th GMA Dove Awards Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year – "Butterfly Kisses" 28th GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year – "Butterfly Kisses" 1998 25th American Music Awards Favorite Country New Artist 40th Grammy Awards Best Country Song (songwriter) – "Butterfly Kisses" 29th GMA Dove Awards Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (songwriter) – "Butterfly Kisses"

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