Jeffery Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a former contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, US. His most successful album to date is Myself When I Am Real, which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without You", "I Will Lift My Eyes", and "Borrow Mine". He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band, Caedmon's Call. Norman's fans call themselves Simpletons.[1] Norman is married to Roshare Finecey.[2]
Norman was originally involved in Young Life Ministries and gained a considerable fan base by performing at the summer camps there. This has drawn parallels to musician Matt Wertz and producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant), both of whom gained fame through their involvement with Young Life. Upon releasing Big Blue Sky, his third album, Norman included a slip asking for donations to the organization. His song "Walk Down This Mountain" is about an experience at Young Life's Wilderness Ranch.[3]
Norman released Between the Dreaming and the Coming True in September 2006. The tour in support of this album featured Christian music newcomers Aaron Shust and Brandon Heath. Norman is a graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. His song "To Find My Way To You" was used on various promotions for the CBSsitcom, The Class.[4]
"Britney" and other projectsedit
Bebo's single called "Britney" is written to Britney Spears, and is featured on Norman's ninth studio self-titled album.[5] From 2007–08 Bebo appeared with several notable Christian artists on tour as they presented Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb" concerts during the Christmas season.[6]
Bebo Norman's album, Ocean, released on September 28, 2010, is a personal album, according to Norman, that covers the discovery of his true identity and the battle between fear and faith. The singer/songwriter told CBN.com that he hopes Ocean causes listeners to "look internally… at where they draw their own identity from. It's worth wrestling with who we are, where we draw our value from, and where we draw our life from and .... refocusing on the source of whatever season of life we are in rather than focusing on the season itself."[7]
Retirementedit
On April 3, 2013, Bebo Norman announced his impending retirement from music, effective at the end of 2013.[8] On the August 14, 2017, The Pivot podcast, hosted by Andrew Osenga, Norman explained that he had spent time as a stay-at-home dad, started a home renovation business and later supply company, and studied to become a physician assistant. His music had been written out of a place of conflict, desperation and loneliness, which were very prevalent feelings in his 20s. After marrying in 2003, his priorities shifted, and he eventually mapped out an exit strategy from the life of a touring musician.[9]
bebo, norman, jeffery, stephen, bebo, norman, born, 1973, former, contemporary, christian, musician, from, columbus, georgia, most, successful, album, date, myself, when, real, which, included, songs, great, light, world, falling, down, other, popular, songs, . Jeffery Stephen Bebo Norman born May 29 1973 is a former contemporary Christian musician from Columbus Georgia US His most successful album to date is Myself When I Am Real which included hit songs Great Light of the World and Falling Down Other popular songs by Norman include Disappear Nothing Without You I Will Lift My Eyes and Borrow Mine He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band Caedmon s Call Norman s fans call themselves Simpletons 1 Norman is married to Roshare Finecey 2 Bebo NormanBackground informationBirth nameJeffery Stephen NormanBorn 1973 05 29 May 29 1973 age 50 OriginColumbus Georgia U S GenresCCMYears active1995 2013 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life and career 1 2 Britney and other projects 1 3 Retirement 2 Discography 3 Awards 4 References 5 External linksBiography editEarly life and career edit Norman was originally involved in Young Life Ministries and gained a considerable fan base by performing at the summer camps there This has drawn parallels to musician Matt Wertz and producer Ed Cash Chris Tomlin Amy Grant both of whom gained fame through their involvement with Young Life Upon releasing Big Blue Sky his third album Norman included a slip asking for donations to the organization His song Walk Down This Mountain is about an experience at Young Life s Wilderness Ranch 3 Norman released Between the Dreaming and the Coming True in September 2006 The tour in support of this album featured Christian music newcomers Aaron Shust and Brandon Heath Norman is a graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton South Carolina His song To Find My Way To You was used on various promotions for the CBS sitcom The Class 4 Britney and other projects edit Bebo s single called Britney is written to Britney Spears and is featured on Norman s ninth studio self titled album 5 From 2007 08 Bebo appeared with several notable Christian artists on tour as they presented Andrew Peterson s Behold the Lamb concerts during the Christmas season 6 Bebo Norman s album Ocean released on September 28 2010 is a personal album according to Norman that covers the discovery of his true identity and the battle between fear and faith The singer songwriter told CBN com that he hopes Ocean causes listeners to look internally at where they draw their own identity from It s worth wrestling with who we are where we draw our value from and where we draw our life from and refocusing on the source of whatever season of life we are in rather than focusing on the season itself 7 Retirement edit On April 3 2013 Bebo Norman announced his impending retirement from music effective at the end of 2013 8 On the August 14 2017 The Pivot podcast hosted by Andrew Osenga Norman explained that he had spent time as a stay at home dad started a home renovation business and later supply company and studied to become a physician assistant His music had been written out of a place of conflict desperation and loneliness which were very prevalent feelings in his 20s After marrying in 2003 his priorities shifted and he eventually mapped out an exit strategy from the life of a touring musician 9 Discography editMain article Bebo Norman discography Albums Year Title 1996 The Fabric of Verse 1999 Ten Thousand Days 2001 Big Blue Sky 2002 Myself When I Am Real 2004 Try 2006 Between the Dreaming and the Coming True 2007 Christmas From the Realms of Glory 2008 Bebo Norman 2010 Ocean 2012 Lights of Distant CitiesAwards editGMA Dove Awards 10 2003 City on a Hill Sing Alleluia Special Event Album of the Year 2010 The Only Hope Inspirational Recorded Song of the YearReferences edit Bebo Norman s Sometimes By Step Digital Duet Crosswalk com Retrieved January 10 2016 Bebo Norman Discography Bebo Norman Artist Database Jesusfreakhideout com Retrieved January 10 2016 Bebo Norman Artist Profile Biography And Discography NewReleaseToday www newreleasetoday com Retrieved February 7 2019 Bebo Norman Moves to the Head of the Class Archived November 8 2006 at the Wayback Machine Story Behind the Song Britney Archived October 16 2008 at the Wayback Machine ccmmagazine com retrieved September 2008 CCC website concert summary poster and concert credits Archived from the original on December 26 2008 Retrieved December 10 2008 Bebo Norman s Ocean Experience An in depth interview CBN com Bebo Norman Set To Retire From Music at the End of 2013 Archived from the original on January 14 2016 Retrieved January 9 2016 Development PodBean 003 Bebo Norman Retrieved October 10 2017 Dove Awards History Artist Bebo Norman Gospel Music Association Archived from the original on March 23 2011 Retrieved September 13 2009 External links editBebo Norman at AllMusic Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bebo Norman amp oldid 1134690884, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
