Stuart Townend | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:StuartTownendWK.jpg) Townend in October 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) |
| Origin | West Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, hymns, contemporary worship music |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, worship leader, music publishing executive |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano |
| Labels | Kingsway |
| Spouse | Caroline (married 1988 - present) |
| Website | stuarttownend |
Stuart Townend (born 1963) is an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include "In Christ Alone", (2001, co-written with Keith Getty, Townend's first collaboration with any other songwriter),[1][2] "How Deep The Father's Love For Us", "Beautiful Saviour" and "The King of Love".[3] As of 2008, Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) lists "In Christ Alone" in its Top 25 CCLI Songs list.
- ^ Debra Akins. "Song Story: "In Christ Alone"". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ^ In Christ Alone Songfacts
- ^ Cummings, Tony (March 2005). "Confronting The Comfort Zones". Cross Rhythms (85).