Phil Driscoll

Phil Driscoll
Background information
Born (1947-11-09) November 9, 1947 (age 77)
Seattle, Washington, United States
GenresInspirational, gospel, R&B, patriotic, rock, country, pop, contemporary Christian, Christian country, jazz, classical
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, producer, minister
Instrument(s)Trumpet, voice, keyboards
Years active1969–present
LabelsPhil Driscoll Music Group
Websitephildriscoll.com

Phil Driscoll (born November 9, 1947) is a trumpeter, singer, composer, and producer. He performs in varying music genres and styles which include rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and patriotic music, and is best known for his work in Christian music and his longterm Christian ministry.[1][2][3] In 1985, Driscoll won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance – Duo/Group for a duet with Debby Boone on "Keep the Flame Burning",[4] and he has been nominated for three additional Grammys, two for Best Gospel Performance – Male[5][6] and one for Best Gospel/Pop Album.[7] He has also won three Dove Awards for his music, and the 1999 Christian Country Music Association Award for Best Musician.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

  1. ^ Phil Driscoll: About – Official Facebook page
  2. ^ "A record sold is a compliment... but a rescued soul is accomplishment". Mighty Horn Ministries. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
  3. ^ Long, Jim. "Phil Driscoll: A little jazz, a little rock, a little R&B and a big difference". Campus Life. February 1994, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p. 42.
  4. ^ Grammy Awards – Past Winners Search: Phil Driscoll. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
  5. ^ Grammy Awards 1984. AwardsandShows.com.
  6. ^ Hunt, Dennis. "'We Are The World' Scores In Grammy Nominations". Los Angeles Times. January 10, 1986.
  7. ^ Chromelin, Richard and Dennis Hunt. "Grammys—Round 1: Pop music". Los Angeles Times. January 11, 1991.
  8. ^ "Phil Driscoll Found Guilty Of 3 Counts Of Tax Evasion". The Chattanoogan. September 18, 2006. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
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  10. ^ Reilly, Peter J (September 7, 2012). "Phil Driscoll To Supreme Court – Enough Not Enough". Forbes. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  11. ^ "Grammy-winning trumpeter Phil Driscoll convicted in tax case". USA Today. June 8, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  12. ^ Wood, Robert W (February 15, 2012). "A Non-Whitney Grammy Tale of Clergy Tax Greed". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  13. ^ Poovey, Bill (September 1, 2005). "Trumpeter Phil Driscoll Pleads Not Guilty To Tax Evasion". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.