Michael David O'Brien(born August 23, 1964) is an AmericanChristian musicianandworship leader,who primarily playsChristian popandcontemporary worship music.He released eight solo albums since 1990. He was a touring member of theHeritage Singers,before becoming a full-fledged member ofNewSong,in 1999.
Michael O'Brien | |
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| Birth name | Michael David O'Brien |
| Born | August 23, 1964 Miami, Florida |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Pop rock,AOR,CCM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter,worship leader |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Benson |
| Website | michaelo |
Early and personal life
editMichael David O'Brien was born on August 23, 1964, inMiami,Florida,where he resided until he was 11 years old. Then he moved toLafayette,Louisianawhere he got involved in music atComeaux High School.He graduated there and attendedUSLstudying vocal performance. He worked as abartenderin several restaurants and then in his early-twenties, moved back to Miami to live with his sister Dana for a couple of years.[1][2]He met his wife, Heidi, in the singing group theHeritage Singers.They were married on March 3, 1989, and then in August they moved toEncinitas,Californiawhere Michael took a job as a Young Adult Pastor at North Coast Christian Fellowship. His wife Heidi worked there as well.[3][4]The couple would move toNashville, Tennesseein April 1991. Working at the Cooker as awaiteruntil in 1993 he would sign a songwriting deal with Meadowgreen Music. During that time, he sang with a group called Bash and played keyboards for the Allies, Allison Durham and Twila Paris. Michael then signed a record deal with Benson Records in 1994. He recorded 3 CDs with them. He would then join the group Newsong as their lead singer in 1999 until 2006. He has been solo ever since.[2][3][5][6]He and his wife had four children. They currently live inColumbia,Tennessee.His son, Joseph O'Brien, took part in 2018 inseason 13ofAmerica's Got Talent.[7]
Career
editO'Brien started his music recording career in 1990, with the album,Someone Needs to Tell Them,which was an Indie project.[8]His subsequent album,Michael O'Brien,was released in 1995, with Benson Records.[9]The third album,Conviction,was released in 1996, again by Benson Records.[10]He released,Godspeed,in 1998, also with Benson Records.[8][11]His fifth studio album,Something About Us,was released in 2007, with Miracle Productions.[12]He released his 6th album "Be Still My Soul" in 2010. And then his first holiday album,Christ'mas,in 2013, by Miracle Productions.[8]His eighth album,Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs,was released in 2015, with Miracle productions.[13][14]And he just released his latest project "Crown Him" in 2020.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Someone Needs to Tell Them(1990)
- Michael O'Brien(1995)
- Conviction(1996)
- Godspeed(1998)
- Signature Songs(2000)
- Something About Us(2007)
- Be Still My Soul(2010)
- Christ'mas(2013)
- Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs(2015)
- Crown Him(2020)
with NewSong
edit- Sheltering Tree(2000)
- The Christmas Shoes(2001)
- More Life(2003)
- Live Worship Rescue(2005)
Duets
edit- ‘’ Nicole Mullen ‘’
- ‘’ Larnelle Harris ‘’
- ‘’ Lenny Leblanc’’
- ‘’ Steve Green ‘’
- ‘’ Dallas Holm ‘’
- ‘’ David Meece ‘’
- ‘’ Natalie Grant ‘’
- ‘’ Russ Lee ‘’
References
edit- ^SESAC."Songs by Writer:: Michael David O'Brien".SESAC.Archived fromthe originalon February 2, 2017.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^abWinters, Kelly."NewSong".Encyclopedia.com.Gale.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^abBrothers, Jeffrey Lee (July 2003)."Hot Hits: Adult Contemporary Charts 1978–2001".Google Books.1st Books Library: 161.ISBN9781410732941.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^NRTTeamAdmin (October 2, 2015)."Michael O'Brien Artist Profile".New Release Today.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Dawson, Will (March 19, 2008)."Michael O'Brien: Jesus Saved Our Marriage".Christian Broadcasting Network.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Thompson, Deborah J. (August 2, 2011)."Pornography's Pull: Michael O'Brien's Journey toward Healing".Crosswalk.com.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^NBC America Got Talent: Joseph O'Brien page
- ^abcCross Rhythms."Michael O'Brien Artist Profile".Cross Rhythms.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Rimmer, Mike (June 1, 1995)."Review: Michael O'Brien – Michael O'Brien".Cross Rhythms.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Hoye, Mandy (February 1, 1995)."Review: Conviction – Michael O'Brien".Cross Rhythms.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Kirk, Trevor (February 1, 1999)."Review: Godspeed – Michael O'Brien".Cross Rhythms.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Breimeier, Russ (January 1, 2007)."Something About Us".Christianity Today.Archived fromthe originalon September 6, 2009.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Nikkel, Mary (October 19, 2015)."Timeless Truths".New Release Today.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.
- ^Greenhalgh, Andrew (October 2, 2015)."Review: Michael O'Brien – Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs".Soul-Audio.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.