Rob Graves
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Robert Douglas "Rob" Graves (born May 18, 1973) is an American songwriter
, musician
, and producer
. He is most well known for his work with Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning band Red
.
Rob Graves has produced for bands such as, Red
, Pillar
, Wavorly
, Kerrie Roberts and Head
. Rob has two Grammy nominations for the rock band Red and is a 3-time Dove Award recipient, his first in 2007 for "Breathe Into Me" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year), in 2009 for "Lost" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year) and most recently with "Innocence & Instinct
" (Rock Album of the Year). In addition to his wins, he's received 9 other Dove Award nominations.
Graves is also doing the score for the upcoming film Into the Darkness, which is due out in 2011.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. He is most well known for his work with Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning band Red
Red (band)
Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as...
.
Rob Graves has produced for bands such as, Red
Red (band)
Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as...
, Pillar
Pillar (band)
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
, Wavorly
Wavorly
-History:Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to Flicker Records because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'" The name Wavorly...
, Kerrie Roberts and Head
Brian Welch
Brian Phillip Welch , better known as Head, is an American musician best known as the former guitarist and co-founder of the nu metal band Korn...
. Rob has two Grammy nominations for the rock band Red and is a 3-time Dove Award recipient, his first in 2007 for "Breathe Into Me" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year), in 2009 for "Lost" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year) and most recently with "Innocence & Instinct
Innocence & Instinct
Innocence & Instinct is the second full-length concept album from American Christian metal band Red. The album was released on February 10, 2009 through Essential Records....
" (Rock Album of the Year). In addition to his wins, he's received 9 other Dove Award nominations.
Graves is also doing the score for the upcoming film Into the Darkness, which is due out in 2011.
Production Credits
Year | Artist | Album | Label | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... Peak |
RIAA Certification RIAA certification In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards... |
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2003 | Natalie Grant Natalie Grant Natalie Grant is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. Her work has gained prominence, including four consecutive Dove Awards for best female artist, and with her signature song, Held... |
Deeper Life | Curb | - | - |
2005 | Natalie Grant Natalie Grant Natalie Grant is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. Her work has gained prominence, including four consecutive Dove Awards for best female artist, and with her signature song, Held... |
Awaken | Curb | 141 | Gold |
2006 | Ana Laura Ana Laura Ana Laura Chavez , more frequently known simply as Ana Laura, is a contemporary Christian singer. Laura released a self-titled debut album in 2006 and had two hit singles on Christian radio,... |
Ana Laura | Reunion | - | - |
2006 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
End of Silence | Essential | 194 | - |
2007 | Wavorly Wavorly -History:Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to Flicker Records because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'" The name Wavorly... |
Conquering the Fear of Flight | Flicker | - | - |
2007 | Various | WOW Hits 2008 | EMI Christian Music Group | 56 | Gold |
2008 | Various | WOW Hits 2009 | World Entertainment | 31 | Platinum |
2009 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
Innocence & Instinct | Sony Music | 15 | - |
2009 | Pillar | Confessions | Sony Music | 89 | - |
2010 | Various | WOW: New & Next | EMI Christian Music Group | - | - |
2010 | Kerrie Roberts | Kerrie Roberts | Sony Music | - | - |
2010 | All That Remains All That Remains (band) All That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released five studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records... |
...For We Are Many | Prosthetic | 10 | - |
2011 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
Until We Have Faces Until We Have Faces Until We Have Faces is the third full-length studio album from American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 1, 2011 and is the first album the band released with four members, due to the absence of Jasen Rauch . It is named for C. S... |
Sony Music | 2 | - |
2011 | Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Maylene and the Sons of Disaster is an American, Southern metalcore band formed in 2004 in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2005, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster signed to Mono Vs Stereo and released their self-titled debut album... |
IV IV (Maylene And The Sons of Disaster album) -Track listing:#"In Dead We Dream" – 3:16#"Save Me" – 4:00#"Faith Healer " – 3:37#"Open Your Eyes" – 3:15#"Killing Me Slow" – 4:04#"Taking On Water" – 4:05#"Fate Games" – 2:16#"Come For You" – 3:59#"Never Enough" – 2:51#"Cat's Walk" – 2:37... |
Ferret Records | - | - |
Performance Credits
Year | Artist | Album | Label | Credit | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... Peak |
RIAA Certification RIAA certification In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards... |
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2001 | Newsong NewSong NewSong is a Contemporary Christian Music group that was founded in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had eight GMA Dove Award nominations. They are the founders of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the United States' largest annual Christian music tour. It began in... |
The Christmas Shoes | Reunion | Guitar | 113 | - |
2002 | Plus One | Obvious | Reunion | Guitar | 29 | - |
2002 | Joy Williams | By Surprise | Reunion | Guitar, Bass, Bouzouki | - | - |
2002 | Plus One | Christmas | Reunion | Guitar | - | - |
2003 | Natalie Grant Natalie Grant Natalie Grant is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. Her work has gained prominence, including four consecutive Dove Awards for best female artist, and with her signature song, Held... |
Deeper Life | Curb | Guitar, Mandolin, Clappers | - | - |
2003 | Avalon | Testify to Love | Sparrow | Guitar | - | - |
2003 | Casting Crowns Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. Casting Crowns was started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. He now serves as a lead vocalist... |
Casting Crowns | Beach Street | Guitar | 59 | Platinum |
2005 | Casting Crowns Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. Casting Crowns was started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. He now serves as a lead vocalist... |
Lifesong | Reunion | Guitar | 9 | Platinum |
2006 | Ana Laura Ana Laura Ana Laura Chavez , more frequently known simply as Ana Laura, is a contemporary Christian singer. Laura released a self-titled debut album in 2006 and had two hit singles on Christian radio,... |
Ana Laura | Reunion | Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals | - | - |
2006 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
End of Silence | Essential | Piano | 194 | - |
Songwriting/Composer Credits
Year | Artist | Album | Label | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... Peak |
RIAA Certification RIAA certification In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards... |
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2002 | Various | WOW Hits 2003 | Chordant | 34 | Platinum |
2002 | Joy Williams | By Surprise | Reunion | - | - |
2005 | Natalie Grant Natalie Grant Natalie Grant is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. Her work has gained prominence, including four consecutive Dove Awards for best female artist, and with her signature song, Held... |
Awaken | Curb | 141 | Gold |
2006 | Ana Laura Ana Laura Ana Laura Chavez , more frequently known simply as Ana Laura, is a contemporary Christian singer. Laura released a self-titled debut album in 2006 and had two hit singles on Christian radio,... |
Ana Laura | Reunion | - | - |
2006 | Brian Littrell | Welcome Home | Reunion | 74 | - |
2006 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
End of Silence | Essential | 194 | - |
2007 | Wavorly Wavorly -History:Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to Flicker Records because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'" The name Wavorly... |
Conquering the Fear of Flight | Flicker | - | - |
2007 | Various | WOW Hits 2008 | EMI Christian Music Group | 56 | Gold |
2008 | Michael English | The Prodigal Comes Home | Curb | - | - |
2008 | Various | WOW Hits 2009 | World Entertainment | 31 | Platinum |
2009 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
Innocence & Instinct | Sony Music | 15 | - |
2009 | Pillar | Confessions | Sony Music | 89 | - |
2010 | Various | WOW: New & Next | EMI Christian Music Group | - | - |
2010 | Kerrie Roberts | Kerrie Roberts | Sony Music | - | - |
2010 | All That Remains | ...For We Are Many | Prosthetic | 10 | - |
2011 | Red Red (band) Red is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as... |
Until We Have Faces Until We Have Faces Until We Have Faces is the third full-length studio album from American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 1, 2011 and is the first album the band released with four members, due to the absence of Jasen Rauch . It is named for C. S... |
Sony Music | 2 | - |
Gospel Music Awards
- 2007 Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Breathe Into Me")
- 2009 Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Lost")
- 2010 Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year ("Innocence & InstinctInnocence & InstinctInnocence & Instinct is the second full-length concept album from American Christian metal band Red. The album was released on February 10, 2009 through Essential Records....
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