Steve Amerson
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Steve Amerson born March 28, 1954, in New Albany, IN, is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist with 17 albums.
During his 20-plus-year career, Amerson has been heard on over 160 films, countless commercials, and television shows. Additionally, Amerson has had approximately 100 compositions published by WORD Music and other publishing companies. In 1988, Amerson established Amerson Music Ministries (AMM) as a non-profit organization. He has produced and sung on 16 inspirational albums under the AMM label. Amerson has been a featured soloist with major symphonies in the United States and abroad including performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.
, Steve Amerson began singing in children's choirs in the church. He grew up in New Albany
, Columbus
and Indianapolis, Indiana
and Canton, Ohio
. His formal vocal training began when he was attending Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio. He attended Taylor University
in Upland, Indiana
and graduated in 1976 with a BA in Music Theory and Composition. He obtained a Masters degree in Church Music from Southern Seminary
in Louisville, Kentucky
. After earning his masters degree, he studied voice privately with Alan Rogers Lindquest in Santa Barbara, California and Nina Hinson & Shegemi Matsumoto in Los Angeles.
Amerson has performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, at the Hollywood Bowl and at Carnegie Hall, singing in the world premiere of "Missa Americana" by Ed Lojeski. He has performed with symphonies and performing arts groups around the world including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Filarmonica de Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. Amerson recorded demonstration tapes used by Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and Jose Carreras in preparation for "The 3 Tenors" performances in 1994 at Dodger Stadium, in the 1998 Paris concert and the 2002 Yokohama, Japan concert.
Amerson has contributed his voice to over 160 feature films and other productions including Mars Needs Moms, The Last Airbender, 2012, and Seven Pounds.
Majestic Hymns (2008)
Steve Amerson LIVE DVD (2008)
Front Row Center II (2006)
Sacred Spaces (2005)
The Cross in the Road (2001)
The Collection, vol. 1 (2001)
It's Christmastime (2000)
Hymns and Gospel Songs (1999)
Front Row Center (1998)
To the Ends of the Earth (1998)
Living At The Horizon (1996)
This Could Be the Day (1994)
He Is My Strength (1991)
Call Upon the Lord (1990)
Is There a Place? (1990)
During his 20-plus-year career, Amerson has been heard on over 160 films, countless commercials, and television shows. Additionally, Amerson has had approximately 100 compositions published by WORD Music and other publishing companies. In 1988, Amerson established Amerson Music Ministries (AMM) as a non-profit organization. He has produced and sung on 16 inspirational albums under the AMM label. Amerson has been a featured soloist with major symphonies in the United States and abroad including performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.
Early Life and Education
A native of New Albany, INNew Albany, Indiana
New Albany is a city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States, situated along the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Kentucky. In 1900, 20,628 people lived in New Albany; in 1910, 20,629; in 1920, 22,992; and in 1940, 25,414. The population was 36,372 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of...
, Steve Amerson began singing in children's choirs in the church. He grew up in New Albany
New Albany, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,711 people, 1,263 households, and 1,030 families residing in the village. The population density was 415.7 people per square mile . There were 1,424 housing units at an average density of 159.5 per square mile...
, Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
and Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
and Canton, Ohio
Canton, Ohio
Canton is the county seat of Stark County in northeastern Ohio, approximately south of Akron and south of Cleveland.The City of Caton is the largest incorporated area within the Canton-Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. His formal vocal training began when he was attending Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio. He attended Taylor University
Taylor University
Taylor University is a private, interdenominational, evangelical Christian college located in Upland, Indiana. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian colleges in America....
in Upland, Indiana
Upland, Indiana
Upland is a town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,845 at the 2010 census. It is most notable for being the home of Taylor University, a Christian college with 1,920 students, as of 2011.-History:...
and graduated in 1976 with a BA in Music Theory and Composition. He obtained a Masters degree in Church Music from Southern Seminary
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary , located in Louisville, Kentucky, is the oldest of the six seminaries affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention . The seminary was founded in 1859, at Greenville, South Carolina. After being closed during the Civil War, it moved in 1877 to Louisville...
in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
. After earning his masters degree, he studied voice privately with Alan Rogers Lindquest in Santa Barbara, California and Nina Hinson & Shegemi Matsumoto in Los Angeles.
Sacred Music
Steve has been a guest soloist for many special events, including Billy Graham Crusades in the United States and Canada, the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the Christian Booksellers Convention, and Founders Week at Moody Bible Institute. On numerous occasions, Steve has ministered alongside well-known pastors and authors including Charles Swindoll, Jack Hayford, Ravi Zacharias, Bruce Wilkinson and David Jeremiah. He also provides music for other ministry organizations including Mission India, International Aid, American Bible Society, ALPHA and Celebrators events.General Marketplace
Steve Amerson often partners with a Broadway veteran, soprano Laurie Gayle Stephenson, who is recognized for her performance as "Christine" in "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway.Amerson has performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, at the Hollywood Bowl and at Carnegie Hall, singing in the world premiere of "Missa Americana" by Ed Lojeski. He has performed with symphonies and performing arts groups around the world including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Filarmonica de Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. Amerson recorded demonstration tapes used by Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and Jose Carreras in preparation for "The 3 Tenors" performances in 1994 at Dodger Stadium, in the 1998 Paris concert and the 2002 Yokohama, Japan concert.
Amerson has contributed his voice to over 160 feature films and other productions including Mars Needs Moms, The Last Airbender, 2012, and Seven Pounds.
American Patriotism
Since 2006, Amerson has performed for Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Society events at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California and also in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and at the dedication of the Medal of Honor Museum onboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston. In 2009, Steve was presented the “Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment” by the Medal of Honor Society. He has also performed for Wounded Warrior events as well as Sky Ball and Snowball Express events for American Airlines.Personal life
Steve Amerson lives in Granada Hills, CA with his wife Kristine and children Matthew and Katherine.Discography
Amazed by America (2009)Majestic Hymns (2008)
Steve Amerson LIVE DVD (2008)
Front Row Center II (2006)
Sacred Spaces (2005)
The Cross in the Road (2001)
The Collection, vol. 1 (2001)
It's Christmastime (2000)
Hymns and Gospel Songs (1999)
Front Row Center (1998)
To the Ends of the Earth (1998)
Living At The Horizon (1996)
This Could Be the Day (1994)
He Is My Strength (1991)
Call Upon the Lord (1990)
Is There a Place? (1990)