Matt Maher | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Matthew Guion Maher |
Born | [1] Newfoundland, Canada | November 10, 1974
Genres | Contemporary worship music, contemporary Christian music |
Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Essential |
Spouse |
Kristin Fisher (m. 2010) |
Website | www |
Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974)[1] is a Canadian Roman Catholic, contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 Christian Albums Billboard chart and four of his singles have reached the Top 25 Christian Songs chart. His notable writing credits include "Your Grace Is Enough", "I Will Rise", "Because He Lives (Amen)", "Christ Is Risen", and "Lord I Need You". Maher has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards in his career and was awarded the Songwriter of the Year at the 2015 GMA Dove Awards.[2]