Robert Pierre (musician)
Robert Pierre | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Robert Scott Pierre |
| Born | October 17, 1992[1] |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | CCM, teen pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Beatmart, Thinkabouit |
| Website | robertpierre |
Robert Scott Pierre (born October 17, 1992)[1] is a Contemporary Christian musician,[2] songwriter and guitarist from Orlando, Florida.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]He is the son of Karla and Scott Pierre, and the grandson of Robert Van Kampen.[4]
Pierre grew up in Windermere, Florida and attended school at the First Academy, a school run by the First Baptist Church of Orlando.[4]
Career
[edit]Pierre's career began as a boy soprano with a voice that the Orlando Sentinel described as "reminiscent of Michael Jackson's from the Jackson Five era."[4]
His debut album, Inside Out, was released on November 7, 2006 and produced by Al Denson.[5] Pierre's second album, titled Identity, was originally released in November 2008; it was re-released in April 2009 with three additional tracks, including the radio single "Jesus".[6]
In 2010 he performed together with Sidewalk Prophets and Revive as the warm-up acts on a Winter Jam tour.[7][2][8]
His next album, I'm All In was released on July 18, 2011 and, on October 18, 2017, his fourth album, Nothing Without You, was released by Thinkaboutit Records.[9][3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Eternal"
- "Possible"
- "Jesus"
- "Stranger in This Land"
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Robert Pierre". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
- ^ a b Harrison, Shane (January 5, 2010). "Winter Jam (brief mention)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProQuest 337669455.
- ^ a b c "Robert Pierre – Nothing Without You". 365daysofinspiringmedia.com. October 18, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ a b c Pinsky, Mark (November 2, 2006). "A voice of faith ; Windermere's Robert Pierre uses his singing talent to spread the gospel, but will his voice break before his career lifts off?". Orlando Sentinel. ProQuest 280362953.
- ^ "Inside Out > Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
- ^ "16 Year Old Teen Artist Robert Pierre Gives Away 100,000 Records, Raising Over $800,000 for Family Christian Stores Charity". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Norris, Jane Dunlap (February 19, 2010). "Winter Jam: That's the ticket: Business model sets Christian tour apart". The Daily Progress. ProQuest 399281735.
- ^ Kelly, Jasper (February 5, 2010). "Jam-packed to praise". The Augusta Chronicle. McClatchey – Tribune Business news. ProQuest 458761984.
- ^ a b "Review: I'm All In – Robert Pierre – Cross Rhythms". crossrhythms.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Identity". crosswalk.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Robert Pierre, "Identity" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.