Jason Ingram

Jason Ingram
Born (1974-08-23) August 23, 1974
West Virginia
Origin Franklin, Tennessee
Occupation(s) Songwriter, music producer, singer
Years active 1998–present
Associated acts Jason Ingram Band, The Longing, One Sonic Society

Jason David Ingram (born August 23, 1974) is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has served as a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman,[1] Point of Grace[2] and others.

Early and personal life

Ingram was born, Jason David Ingram,[3] on August 23, 1974,[4][5] in West Virginia,[6] whose parents are Ralph Browne "Chip" Ingram II and Theresa Lee Ingram (née, Ball or Anderson).[7][8][9] where he was born with his brother, Eric, on the same day.[10] He has two more siblings, a brother, Ryan,[7] and a sister, Annie,[8][9] who were both born in Texas.[7][8] He is married to Culley Kay Ingram (née, Kessinger),[11][12] where they presently reside in Franklin, Tennessee.[6]

Career

Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to Resonate Records, an INO Records partnership with Sonicflood's lead vocalist Rick Heil.[13] He subsequently released his self-titled debut album, Jason Ingram, on March 5, 2002.[13][14]

Since 2003, Ingram has been the lead vocalist of Christian pop rock band The Longing.[15] Jason is currently the lead Vocalist for the band "One Sonic Society"

Songwriting

Ingram has written songs for many contemporary Christian music artists—most notably, he has penned hit songs such as Bebo Norman's "I Will Lift My Eyes" and Salvador's "Shine".[16] At the annual SESAC Awards, held in Nashville on March 5, 2007, Ingram received the "Christian Songwriter of the Year" award.[16] After receiving the honor, he told Billboard, "I had no idea, it never crossed my mind. I am so thrilled. You write and you hope the songs affect people and get out there. It's cool when you see that really happens".[16]

He co-wrote three tracks on Brandon Heath's second album What If We, including the hit "Give Me Your Eyes" which won two GMA Dove Awards in 2009.[17][18]

He also co-wrote songs for Tenth Avenue North, including the former rank 4 song on Christian Billboard Charts, Healing Begins. [19]

Recently Ingram co-wrote "One Day" with Nick Jonas and Dan Muckala for pop artists Charice.[20] The song is being used by AcuVue for a promotion called "AcuVue 1-day".[21]

Awards

Productions discography

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Jared. "Between the Dreaming and the Coming True > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Point of Grace - How You Live [Deluxe Edition]". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  3. ↑ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Jason David Ingram". SESAC. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 389134150.
  5. ↑ "Jason D Ingram in Brentwood, TN". Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Jason Ingram garners Grammy Nomination". Path Magazine. December 13, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 Texas Birth Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 Texas Birth Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. "Inductee: Ralph "Chip" R. Ingram II" (PDF). Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 289448681.
  11. ↑ Ingram, Jason (October 2, 2013). "Happy birthday to my bride and my bro. @culleykay @WillBartholomew #Celebrate #birthday #etchnashville". Twitter. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ California Birth Index. "Culley K Kessinger, Born 10/02/1976 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Price, Deborah Evans (January 12, 2002). "INO Pacts With Resonate". Billboard. 144: 17. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  14. ↑ Breimeier, Russ. "Jason Ingram - Jason Ingram". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  15. ↑ "The Longing Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  16. 1 2 3 Price, Deborah Evans (March 17, 2007). "Ingram Shines at SESAC Awards". Billboard: 50. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  17. ↑ "Brandon Heath Takes Home Three Major Wins At 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards". 1Cubed.com. April 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  18. ↑ "Brandon Heath - What If We". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  19. ↑ "Tenth Avenue North - Healing Begins". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  20. ↑ http://www.kazaa.com/#/Charice/One-Day/info
  21. ↑ Acuvue705,032 likes · 6,748 talking about this. "Acuvue". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
  22. ↑ Jones, Kim. "2009 Dove Awards - 40th Annual Dove Awards Nominees & Winners". About.com. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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