John Gordon Waller (born December 12, 1970) is an American

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singer/songwriter.

Early life

Waller was the lead singer for the late-1990s band According to John. After the band quit in 2001, he became a

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at South Link CPP (

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) in

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.John Waller - The Blessing

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. Retrieved March 23, 2008

Career

In 2007, Waller was signed to the Christian label

Beach Street Records Beach Street Records is a part of Reunion Records, under the Provident Label Group. The label was founded in 2003, by Mark Miller, lead singer of the country band Sawyer Brown.Banks, Adelle M. (February 23, 2008). "Casting Crowns, in Tampa on Sunda ...

and has released his debut album ''The Blessing'' in March 2007. He toured with

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and Leeland on the spring leg of ''

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'' tour, which ended on May 31, 2008. His single "While I'm Waiting" became an American Christian radio hit after appearing in the movie ''

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''. His third studio album, ''As for Me and My House'', was released May 3, 2011 through City of Peace Records. It includes 11 tracks including the title track "As for Me and My House" and was produced by Jason Hoard. His fifth studio album, '' Crazy Faith'', was released on August 21, 2015, by City of Peace Media. The title track was featured in

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Personal life

Waller, his wife Josee, and their ten children currently reside in California. Three of the ten children are siblings adopted from Ukraine. Waller believes that God led him to adopt "Anna" (Anya) through signs and dreams."Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!" Guest: John Waller. TBN & Daystar. December 9, 2013. Television.Concert to benefit Ukraine adoption
/ref> Waller was named one of 10 "Faces to Watch" by ''

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'' in 2007.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Waller, John Living people 1970 births Beach Street Records artists Reunion Records artists Songwriters from Georgia (U.S. state) Free Methodist Church members 21st-century American singers 21st-century American male singers