4HIM
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4Him is a Contemporary Christian vocal quartet founded in 1990. The quartet originally met in a Contemporary Christian vocal group called Truth. After three years in Truth, the four decided to break off and create their own group. They have eleven studio albums and twenty-four number one singles.
In 1998 they wrote a devotional book called The Basics of Life.
After fifteen years together, the members of 4Him have decided to pursue solo careers and are embarking on their farewell tour in early 2006. Andy Chrisman released his freshman solo effort One in 2004, and is currently worship pastor at Church On The Move in Tulsa, OK. In 2005, Mark Harris released The Line Between the Two and is currently worship pastor/artist-in-residence at Bay Community Ministries in Spanish Fort, AL. Kirk Sullivan is currently in production for his solo release, anticipated to drop in late 2006. Marty Magehee is also writing and recording for his solo release, anticipated to drop either in late 2006 or 2007.
Members
- Andy Chrisman - vocals, founding member
- Mark Harris - vocals, chief songwriter, founding member
- Marty Magehee - vocals, founding member
- Kirk Sullivan - vocals, founding member
- Jason Barton - vocals, substitute for Andy Chrisman
Albums
- 2006 Encore: For Future Generations
- 2003 Visible
- 2001 Walk On
- 2000 Hymns: A Place of Worship
- 1999 Best Ones (Greatest Hits compiliation)
- 1998 Obvious
- 1996 The Message
- 1994 The Ride
- 1993 The Season of Love (Christmas album)
- 1992 The Basics of Life
- 1991 Face the Nation
- 1990 4Him
Videography
- 2006 Untitled (A Live DVD of the Encore Farewell Tour to be released in July 2006)
- 1996 The Message in the Making
- 1995 The Ride Comes Alive
- 1993 The Basics of Life
- 1991 Face the Nation
Awards and nominations
- 2003 Dove Award nomination – Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
- 1998 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Song of the Year for “Center of the Mark”
- 1998 WOW! Inspirational Award nomination - Performing artist of the Year
- 1997 Grammy Award nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for The Message
- 1996 RIAA certified gold album for The Basics of Life
- 1996 CCM Magazine’s readers’ poll - Favorite Long Form Video for The Ride Comes Alive
- 1995 American Songwriter - Christian Artist of the Year
- 1995 Dove Award - Group of the Year
- 1994 CCM Magazine - Song of the Year for “For Future Generations”
- 1994 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year for The Season of Love
- 1993 Christian Booksellers Association Impact Award - Cassette Jacket Design for The Basics of Life; Total Promotional Campaign, Music for The Basics of Life
- 1993 Dove Award - Group of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year for Generation to Generation
- 1992 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
- 1991 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
- 1991 Dove Award - Best New Artist
- 1990 Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best New Artist
Other Accomplishments
- Partners in hunger relief with World Vision—featured performer on World Vision 2003 Spring Tour
- Nominated by Alabama’s Music’s Hall of Fame for The Governor’s Achievement Award
- 2002 “4Guys And A Fruitcake” Christmas tour with Chonda Pierce
- Featured performers with the Louis Palau crusade and the Billy Graham crusade
- Co-headlined a national tour with Point of Grace
- Co-headlined 1998 fall national tour with Jaci Velasquez and special guest Michelle Tumes
- Headlined 1998 Spring tour with special guest Big Tent Revival featuring Jeni Varnadeau
- Performed at “Sold Out 1998” Promise Keepers conference the day before the Super Bowl
- Co-host of the 1998 NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Bobby Clampett/4Him Pro-Am Classic Golf Tournament, and have co-hosted every year since
- Contributed the song "The Only Thing I Need" for the album Streams (1999), which included a guest vocal appearance by Jon Anderson of Yes.
- Contributed the song "You Are Holy" for the compiliation album My Utmost for His Highest (1995), based off Oswald Chambers' devotional of the same name.
External links
- [4HIM] Official Site
- [Andy's] Official Site
- [Mark's] Official Site
- [Kirk's] Official Site
- [Friends of 4Him] Official Fan Site
- [4Him Lyrics]
- [4Him guitar tabs]
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