Aaron Benward
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Aaron Jeoffrey Benward is a American
singer-songwriter who rose to fame when he formed a duo with his father, called Aaron Jeoffrey
.
and has two siblings, Sareece and Colin. In high school
, he left his mark as an All-State Football, Basketball and soccer player and was the US Army Scholar/Athlete of the Year for his school. After graduating he decided to pursue a college degree before getting involved in music on a professional level. He went to school on a soccer scholarship and studied at Belmont University
in Nashville, Tennessee
.
In 1991, he surprised his father Jeoffrey when he told him that he wanted to follow his steps in the music business. They went on to form a unique son/father duo called Aaron Jeoffrey
that achieved much popularity in the CCM
scene.
Aaron met his wife, Kenda, in San Jose, California and married in 2004. They have 3 kids named Luke, Gracie and Ella.
In the late 1990s, Aaron decided to pursue a solo career. While recording his first solo album, Aaron, his wife and children, were involved in a near fatal car accident. After recovering from his injuries, Mr. Benward was able to release his debut album titled Imagine, in 2000.
Aaron then founded the country music duo Blue County
with his good friend Scott Reeves
. Blue County went on to have a top 10 Billboard single called "Good Little Girls" as well as a top 20 Billboard single that Aaron co-wrote called "That's Cool". They also received numerous CMA and ACM award nominations over a 5 year period. They toured with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw and were featured artists in the Chevrolet "Fashion Rocks" campaign.
In 2009, Aaron, along with his friend Brian McComas, created a show in Las Vegas at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino, called "Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song", that features hit singer/songwriters from all genres and is a "back porch style" show where the audience is able to get a sneak peek behind the curtain of how hit songs are born.
Aaron is currently the music supervisor and associate producer for a film shooting in Austin, Texas in November of 2011 called "16 South" starring Randy Travis and Eric Roberts.
In July 2011, Aaron brought his management and creative efforts to L.A. to join forces with Michael Carney, of One October, and launch a full service management and production company. They have numerous projects in development and a roster that includes Tiffany Thornton of Disney Channel's "So Random", his son, Luke Benward, the star of Disney Channel's new original series "Madison High" set to debut in January and the new girl pop super group "The Bettys".
, an actor who starred in "Because of Winn Dixie", How to Eat Fried Worms
in 2006, and the Disney Channel Original Movie "Minutemen
" as well as being featured in other feature films.
United States
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singer-songwriter who rose to fame when he formed a duo with his father, called Aaron Jeoffrey
Aaron Jeoffrey
Aaron Jeoffrey was a contemporary Christian music son/father duo that rose to popularity during the 1990s.-Group History:Father Jeoffrey Benward was already involved in Christian music since the '70s...
.
Life and career
Benward is the son of Candice and Jeoffrey BenwardJeoffrey Benward
Jeoffrey Benward is an American well-known Contemporary Christian Music singer and songwriter. He has been involved in the Christian music business since the 1970s, but achieved significant fame when he formed a duo with his son, Aaron, called Aaron Jeoffrey in 1995.-Life and career:Benward was...
and has two siblings, Sareece and Colin. In high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, he left his mark as an All-State Football, Basketball and soccer player and was the US Army Scholar/Athlete of the Year for his school. After graduating he decided to pursue a college degree before getting involved in music on a professional level. He went to school on a soccer scholarship and studied at Belmont University
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is the largest Christian university in Tennessee and the second largest private university in the state, behind nearby Vanderbilt University.-Belmont Mansion:Belmont Mansion...
in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
.
In 1991, he surprised his father Jeoffrey when he told him that he wanted to follow his steps in the music business. They went on to form a unique son/father duo called Aaron Jeoffrey
Aaron Jeoffrey
Aaron Jeoffrey was a contemporary Christian music son/father duo that rose to popularity during the 1990s.-Group History:Father Jeoffrey Benward was already involved in Christian music since the '70s...
that achieved much popularity in the CCM
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
scene.
Aaron met his wife, Kenda, in San Jose, California and married in 2004. They have 3 kids named Luke, Gracie and Ella.
In the late 1990s, Aaron decided to pursue a solo career. While recording his first solo album, Aaron, his wife and children, were involved in a near fatal car accident. After recovering from his injuries, Mr. Benward was able to release his debut album titled Imagine, in 2000.
Aaron then founded the country music duo Blue County
Blue County
Blue County was an American country music duo composed of actor-singers Aaron Benward and Scott Reeves. They released their self-titled debut album in 2004 on Curb Records. This album produced four singles on the Billboard country singles charts, including the #11 "Good Little Girls"...
with his good friend Scott Reeves
Scott Reeves
Gregory Scott Reeves is an American actor and country music singer. He is known for his role as Ryan McNeil on The Young and the Restless and for his role as Dr...
. Blue County went on to have a top 10 Billboard single called "Good Little Girls" as well as a top 20 Billboard single that Aaron co-wrote called "That's Cool". They also received numerous CMA and ACM award nominations over a 5 year period. They toured with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw and were featured artists in the Chevrolet "Fashion Rocks" campaign.
In 2009, Aaron, along with his friend Brian McComas, created a show in Las Vegas at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino, called "Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song", that features hit singer/songwriters from all genres and is a "back porch style" show where the audience is able to get a sneak peek behind the curtain of how hit songs are born.
Aaron is currently the music supervisor and associate producer for a film shooting in Austin, Texas in November of 2011 called "16 South" starring Randy Travis and Eric Roberts.
In July 2011, Aaron brought his management and creative efforts to L.A. to join forces with Michael Carney, of One October, and launch a full service management and production company. They have numerous projects in development and a roster that includes Tiffany Thornton of Disney Channel's "So Random", his son, Luke Benward, the star of Disney Channel's new original series "Madison High" set to debut in January and the new girl pop super group "The Bettys".
Luke Benward
Aaron's son is Luke BenwardLuke Benward
Luke Aaron Benward is an American teen actor and singer, best known for his starring role as Billy Forrester in How to Eat Fried Worms and as Charlie Tuttle in the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie, Minutemen. He also played the role of "Nicky" in Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out? and...
, an actor who starred in "Because of Winn Dixie", How to Eat Fried Worms
How to Eat Fried Worms (film)
How to Eat Fried Worms is a 2006 American film based on the 1973 children's book of the same name by Thomas Rockwell. It was produced by New Line Cinema with Walden Media. Development began in 1998 and theatrical release for the U.S. and Canada was August 25, 2006. The DVD for the film was released...
in 2006, and the Disney Channel Original Movie "Minutemen
Minutemen (film)
Minutemen is a 2008 science-fiction Disney Channel Original Movie.The film was written by John Killoran and David Diamond and David Weissman and directed by Lev L. Spiro, who received a Director's Guild nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programs for it...
" as well as being featured in other feature films.