Full Name: Matthew James Redman
Date of Birth: February 14, 1974
Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Occupation:
- Worship Leader
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Author
Musical Career:
- Matt Redman emerged as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, specifically in the worship genre.
- He gained widespread recognition with the release of his song “The Heart of Worship” in 1999, which has become a staple in many church worship services.
- Some of his other popular songs include “Blessed Be Your Name,” “You Never Let Go,” “Better Is One Day,” and the Grammy Award-winning “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).”
- Redman has collaborated with various other Christian artists and has been part of Passion Conferences, an annual gathering for young Christians.
Awards and Recognition:
- “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” won two Grammy Awards in 2013 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song and Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.
Authorship:
- In addition to his musical contributions, Matt Redman is also an author.
- He has written several books on worship, Christian living, and spirituality.
Notable Books:
- “The Unquenchable Worshipper: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship” (2001)
- “Facedown” (2004)
- “Blessed Be Your Name: Worshiping God on the Road Marked with Suffering” (co-authored with Beth Redman) (2005)
- “Mirror Ball: Living Boldly and Shining Brightly for the Glory of God” (2011)
- “10,000 Reasons: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Thankfulness Inspired by the Worship Anthem” (co-authored with Craig Borlase) (2016)
Personal Life:
- Matt Redman is married to Beth Redman, and they have five children.
- The Redman family has been involved in various aspects of Christian ministry and worship.
