Ian Eskelin (born October 17, 1969), is a

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, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band

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, and president of recording and publishing company Radiate Music. He won the

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for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008, and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Eskelin also has received multiple Dove and Grammy nominations for his songwriting and production work working with artists such as Francesca Battistelli "Holy Spirit", 7eventh Time Down "God Is on the Move", Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, and

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to name a few. As an artist and writer Eskelin has had more than fifty Top 10 singles in the United States, including 25 No. 1 charting songs. He has additionally had international No. 1 songs in various countries including Japan, Singapore, and Australia. Ian's songs have been licensed for use on major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX,

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and feature films.

Biography

Eskelin was born in

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, where he attended Eugene Field Elementary School. While attending high school in

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, he was a DJ and dance music artist, playing keyboard for a local band that opened for

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and

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. He started attending Wheaton College, where he roomed with Rob Bell. During this time, Eskelin released a rave record under the name "Zero" (1992), and also recorded under the name "Brand New Language", which released an independent tape as well as an album with Wonderland Records (1993). He briefly joined the band

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before releasing a second solo album under the name "iAN", titled ''Supersonic Dream Day'' (1994). In 1997, Eskelin formed the power-pop band

Awards and nominations

1998 Grammy Awards The 40th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1998, at Radio City Music Hall, New York City. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Performers * Will Smith – Men In Black/ Gettin' Jiggy Wit It * R. K ...

- nominated for Gospel Rock Album - ''

'' (artist, producer writer) * 1998 Dove Awards - nominated for Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year - "La La Land" (artist, producer, writer) * 1999 Dove Awards - nominated for New Artist of the Year * 2007 Dove Awards **won for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (" Me and Jesus" by Stellar Kart) **nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus"), and Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' We Can't Stand Sitting Down'' by Stellar Kart) * 2008 Dove Awards - won for Producer of the Year * 2009 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go" by Francesca Battistelli), Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Shine Like the Stars" by Stellar Kart), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' Daylight Is Coming'' by Remedy Drive and '' Expect the Impossible'' by Stellar Kart), Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' My Paper Heart'' by Francesca Battistelli), and Special Event Album of the Year (''Your Name'') * 2010 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' These Simple Truths'' by Sidewalk Prophets) * 2011 Dove Awards **won for Producer of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Beautiful Beautiful" by Francesca Battistelli) **nominated for Song of the Year ("Beautiful Beautiful") * 2012 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' Hundred More Years'' by Francesca Battistelli), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('' Crazy Love'' by

), and Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson) * 2013 Dove Awards **nominated for Producer of the Year **nominated for Country Album of the Year (" A Thousand Little Things" by Point of Grace) **nominated for Christmas Album of the Year (Christmas by Francesca Battistelli) * 2014 Dove Awards Rock Song of the Year, Veridia, " We Are The Brave" * 2015 Dove Awards - nominated for Rock Song of the Year ("Furious Love" by Veridia) * 2014 Grammy Awards - nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Album (If We're Honest by Francesca Battistelli)

Credits

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, Glitter and Glory, 2019, Producer, writer * Pearl City Worship, We Won't Be Silent, 2016, Producer, writer * Austin & Lindsey Adamec, Walk on Waves, 2016, Producer, writer * Needtobreathe, Wasteland (radio single), 2015, Producer *

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, I Will Follow, 2015, writer * The Neverclaim, The Joy, 2015 - Producer, writer * 7eventh Time Down, God Is on the Move, 2015 - Producer, writer * About a Mile, Taking Back (radio single), 2015, Producer, writer * Chris August, The Maker, 2015, writer *Aaron Buchholz, Close To Christmas (radio single), 2015, Producer, writer * Kutless, Surrender, 2015, Producer, writer * VERIDIA, Pretty Lies, 2015, writer * About a Mile, About A Mile, 2014 - Producer, writer * VERIDIA, Inseparable, 2014 - Producer, writer * Kutless, Glory, 2014 - Producer, writer * Ashes Remain, Here for a Reason, 2014 - Producer * Francesca Battistelli, If We're Honest, 2014 - Producer, writer *

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, Restart, 2013, writer * 7eventh Time Down, Just Say Jesus, 2013 - Producer, writer * Everfound, Everfound, 2013 - Writer * Francesca Battistelli,

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, 2012 - Producer, writer * Chris August, The Upside of Down, 2012 - Producer, writer * Moriah Peters, I Choose Jesus, 2012 - Writer *Grace Chapel Live, Freedom Songs, 2012 - Writer *Sidewalk Prophets, Live Like That, 2012 - Producer, writer *Point of Grace, A Thousand Little Things, 2012 - Producer, writer *Tim Rushlow, Rain Down on Me, 2011 - Producer, writer * Dara Maclean, You Got My Attention, 2011 - Producer, writer * Francesca Battistelli, Hundred More Years, 2011 – Producer, writer * Francesca Battistelli, My Paper Heart, 2009 – Producer, writer *

, Crazy Love, 2011 – Producer, writer * Jason Castro, Who I Am, 2010 – Producer * Stellar Kart, Everything Is Different Now, 2010 - Producer, writer * Chris August, No Far Away, 2010 - Writer * Sidewalk Prophets, These Simple Truths, 2009 - Producer, writer * Remedy Drive, Daylight Is Coming, 2008 - Producer, writer * Veggie Tales, Bob and Larry Boy Sing the 80's, 2010 - Producer * Veggie Tales, Sweetpea Beauty DVD "Pants", 2010 - Writer * Newsong, One True God, 2011 - Producer, writer *Glenn Packiam, The Kingdom Comes, 2011 - Writer * Nathan Tasker, Something Beautiful, 2011 - Writer * Aaron Shust, Take Over, 2009 - Writer * Starfield, Saving One, 2010 - Producer, writer * Mark Schultz, Broken & Beautiful, writer * 33 Miles, Today, 2010 - Producer, writer * Avalon, Reborn, 2010 - Producer, writer * Avalon, Stand, 2006 - Writer * Avalon, The Creed, 2006 - Writer * Stellar Kart, Everything Is Different Now, 2010 - Producer, writer * Stellar Kart, Expect the Impossible, 2009 - Producer, writer * Stellar Kart, We Can't Stand Sitting Down, 2008 - Producer, writer * Warren Barfield, Worth Fighting For, 2008 - Writer * Krystal Meyers, Krystal Meyers, 2005 - Producer, writer * Krystal Meyers, Dying for a Heart, 2006 - Producer, writer *Your Name, Your Name, 2008 - Artist, Producer, writer * Sarah Reeves, Sweet Sweet Sound, 2009 - Producer * MDO, Sabe A Ti, 2008 - Writer *Our Hearts Hero, Our Hearts Hero, 2007 - Producer, writer *

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, Wake Up! Wake Up!, 2007 - Producer, writer * Joy Williams, Genesis, 2006 - Writer * Jessie Daniels, Jessie Daniels, 2006 - Writer * Eleventyseven, Galactic Conquest, 2007 - Producer, writer *Seven Glory, Atmosphere, 2007 - Producer, writer * Brian Litrell, Welcome Home, 2006 - Writer *

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, Beautiful To Me, 2005 - Writer * pureNRG, pureNRG, 2008 - Writer * The Rubyz, The Rubyz, 2008 - Writer * Robert Pierre, Identity, 2009 - Writer *Me in Motion, Me in Motion, 2010 - Producer, writer *Tricia Brock, The Road, 2011 - Writer *The Martins, New Day, 2011 - Writer *Attaboy, California and Wait on You, 2010 - Producer, writer *

, The Good Album, 2010 - Artist, Producer, writer *

, Love and Radiation, 2007 - Artist, Producer, writer *

, Revolution, 2002 - Artist, Producer, writer *

, Let's Get Crazy, 2000 - Artist, Producer, writer *

, International Anthems For the Human Race, 1998 - Artist, writer *

, All Star United, 1997 - Artist, Producer, writer *Ian Eskelin, Save The Humans, 2004 - Artist, Producer, writer *Ian Eskelin, Super Sonic Dream Day, 1994 - Artist, Producer, writer *Ian Eskelin, Brand New Language, 1993 - Artist, writer *Zero, Ravenous, 1992 - Artist, Producer, writer *B.I.G, Pure Pop For Now People, 1999 - Producer, writer *Hypersonic, Hymns in the House, 1995 - Producer *Hypersonic, Praise House, 1996 - Producer *Hypersonic, Praise House 2, 1997 - Producer

Compilations

*WOW Hits 2006 - Producer, writer *WOW Hits 2007 - Producer, writer *WOW Next 2007 - Writer *WOW Hits 2008 - Producer, writer *WOW Hits 2009 - Producer, writer *WOW Hits 2010 - Producer

Music videos

*''Supersonic Dream Day'' (Supersonic Dream Day) *''Bright Red Carpet'' (All Star United) *''Weirdo'' (Revolution) *''Sweet Jesus'' (Revolution)

Live videos

*''Taboo'' (Save the Humans)

References

Sources

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External links

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