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'Rebecca St. James' (born 'Rebecca Jean Smallbone' on July 26, 1977), is a Grammy Award winning Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, and published author. She was born in Sydney, Australia, to David and Helen Smallbone. She is the oldest of seven children and currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee.
Introduction
St. James' musical career began in 1990 when she opened shows for CCM artist Carman during his Australian tour. In 1991, she released her first album, ''Refresh My Heart'', under the name Rebecca Jean. Later that year, she moved to the United States upon signing with ForeFront Records, and took her stage name at the label's request.
Appearances
★ In 2003 she played the part of Maggie (Mary Magdalene) in the ''!HERO'' rock opera.
★ She provided the voice of Hope in ''VeggieTales: An Easter Carol'' from Big Idea Productions.
★ She stars in ''Unidentified''.
★ Her song "I Thank You" can be added to the Christian video game ''Dance Praise'' via the ''Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 3: Pop & Rock Hits''.
★ She had a small, uncredited role in "Left Behind" as "Kirk Cameron"'s assistant.
Spokesperson
St. James is an open supporter of teenage sexual abstinence, and has become an unofficial spokesperson for True Love Waits. The popular single "Wait For Me", from her album ''Transform'', encourages abstaining from sex outside of marriage. In 2000, it became the title and focus of a 46-city tour. St. James wrote the song herself while on a tour bus. Her third book, titled ''Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance'', was published in 2002 and further addressed the issue. She also ardently supports the Pro-Life movement.
★ Played at the 2007 Parachute Concert at Mystery Creek in New Zealand
Awards and #1 Hits
★ On February 23, 2000, St. James received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album for the album ''Pray''.
:She is the eighth Australian artist or group to win a Grammy Award.
★ Her album ''God'' was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.
★ Her album ''Pray'' was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 2006.
★ 2006 - Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year for Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
★ 2004 - Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year for !Hero the Rock Opera
★ 2002 - Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year for Prayer of Jabez
Discography
Albums and EPs
Studio albums
★ '''Refresh My Heart''' 1991
★ '''Rebecca St. James''' 1994
★ '''God''' 1996 (Gold)
★ '''Christmas''' 1997
★ '''Pray''' 1998 (Gold)
★ '''Transform''' 2000
★ '''Worship God''' 2002
★ '''If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something''' 2005
Live albums
★ '''' 2004
★ '''aLIVE in Florida''' 2007
Compilation albums
★ '''' 2003
★ '''The Early Years''' 2006
EPs
★ '''Extended Play Remixes''' 1995
★ '''America - The EP''' 2006
★ '''Top 5 Hits''' 2006
All Discgraphy Source: [1]
Other album contributions
★ ''Prayers and Worship'' (1995): Spoken word performances on "He Is Exalted," "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus," and "Give Thanks"
★ ''WoW 1998 (1997): "Abba (Father)"
★ ''Surfonic Water Revival'' (1998): "Gold Coast"
★ ''WoW 1999 (1998): "Pray (Edit)"
★ ''Power Jams'' (1999): "I'll Carry You (Remix)"
★ ''Listen:Louder'' (1999): "Omega (Psi Phi Remix)"
★ ''Heaven & Earth'' (1999): "River of Life" & "As We Wait"
★ ''WoW 2000'' (1999): "Omega (Radio Remix)"
★ ''Eterne: Never Be the Same'' (2000): "Shout to the Lord"
★ ''Left Behind Soundtrack'' (2000): "Come Quickly Lord" & "Midnight Cry" w/ Various Artists
★ ''WoW 2001 (2000): "Reborn"
★ ''The Prayer of Jabez'' (2001): "Lead Me Away" w/ Michael Tait
★ ''WOW Hits 2002 (2001): "Wait For Me
★ ''Your Love Broke Through'' (2002): "Your Love Broke Through"
★ ''Psalm 23'': "Psalm 23" w/ Various Artists
★ ''WOW Christmas red'' (2002): "Sweet Little Jesus Boy"
★ ''Mixdown'' (2003): "Lean On (Remix)"
★ ''The Best of Modern Worship: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever'' (2003): "Above All"
★ ''WOW Worship (Yellow)'' (2003): "Breathe"
★ ''Dove Hits 2003'' (2003): "Song of Love"
★ ''Smash-Ups'' (2003): "God" vs. Earthsuit's "One Time"
★ ''It Takes Two'' (2003): "Expressions of Your Love" w/ Chris Tomlin
★ ''!Hero The Rock Opera'' (2003): Many songs
★ ''WOW Hits 2003 (2002): "Song of Love"
★ ''WOW Hits 2004'' (2003): "I Thank You"
★ ''WOW Worship (Red)'' (2004): "The Power of Your Love"
★ ''Veggie Rocks!'' (2004): "VeggieTales Theme Song"
★ ''Every Young Women's Battle'' (2005): "Wait For Me"
★ '' (2005): "Lion"
★ '' (2005): "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
★ ''Worship Together - Here I Am To Worship, Vol. 3'' (2006): "Lest I Forget"
★ ''WOW Worship (Aqua)'' (2006): "Forever"
★ ''WOW Hits 2007 (2006): "Alive"
Collector's Items
★ ''Yes, I Believe In God'' Bonus CD (packaged with select ''No Secrets'' Videos) (1999)
★ ''Transform'' Pre-Release with Unreleased Song "Vision" (2000)
★ ''Worship God'' Pre-Order Bonus AVCD (2002)
★ ''8 Great Hits'' (2004)
★ ''Gold'' Features her ''Pray'' and ''God'' CDs. (2004)
Source for Contributions and Collector's Items: [2]
Videos
| Year | Video | VHS/DVD |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | '''No Secrets''' | VHS |
| 2002 | '''Worship God''' | DVD |
| 2007 | '''aLIVE in Florida''' | DVD |
''aLive in Florida'' will be released March 20th, 07
Source for VHS & DVDs: [3]
Singles
Source for "Take All of Me" Single: [4]
Music videos
Main Videos
★ "Side by Side" (1994) (Not Available on DVD)
★ "God" (1996) (Available on the ''WoW 1998-97 DVD'')
★ "You're the Voice" (1996) (Available on the ''WoW 1998-97 DVD'')
★ "Pray" (1998) (Available on the ''WoW 2000 DVD'')
★ "Reborn" (2000) (Available on the ''WOW Hits 2002 DVD'' and ''WorshipGOD DVD'')
★ "Wait for Me" (2001) (Available on the ''WorshipGOD DVD'')
★ "Song of Love" (2002) (Available on the ''WOW Hits 2003 DVD'' and ''WorshipGOD DVD'')
★ "I Thank You" (2003) (Available on the ''WOW Hits 2004 DVD'')
★ "Expressions of Your Love" (2004) (Available on the ''WOW Worship DVD'')
★ "You Are Loved" Acoustic (2004) (Not Avalable on DVD)
★ "God Help Me" (2006) (Available on the ''aLIVE in Florida DVD'')
★ "Forgive Me" (2006) (Available on the ''aLIVE in Florida DVD'')
★ "Beautiful Stranger" (2006) (Not Available on DVD)
★ "Lion" (2006) (Not Available on DVD)
Watch all the above here
Watch "You Are Loved" Acoustic here
Rare Videos
★ "O Come All Ye Faithful" (1997)
★ "Yes, I Believe in God" (2005)
There are no links available.
Tours
''This list is incomplete''
★ Side By Side Tour
★ It's All About God - The Tour
★ Pray Tour
★ Transform Tour with LaRue, Tree63, and FuseBox
★ Worship God Tour with Charmaine
★ Let My Words Be Few Tour
★ Adoration Tour with Newsboys and Jeremy Camp
★ If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something Tour with BarlowGirl and Jadon Lavik
★ Worship Revolution Spring 2007 Tour with Delirious? and Vicky Beeching
Bibliography
| Year | Title | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1996/2001 | '' | ISBN 0-7847-0569-0, ISBN 0-7847-1274-3 |
| 1997 | '' | ISBN 0-7852-7139-2 |
| 2002 | '' | ISBN 0-7852-7127-9 |
| 2003 | ''Wait For Me Journal: Thoughts For My Future Husband'' | |
| 2004 | ''SHE: Safe, Healthy, Empowered - The Woman You're Made To Be'' | ISBN 1-4143-0026-3 |
| 2005 | ''SHE Teen: Safe, Healthy, Empowered'', co-authored with Lynda Hunter Bjorklund | ISBN 1-4143-0028-X |
| ''Wait For Me Study Guide: Discover the Power of Purity'' | ||
| ''Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God'' | ISBN 0-446-69560-2 |
Source is here
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | '' | Buck's Assistant |
| 2001 | ''The First Easter'' | Mary Magdalene (voice) |
| 2004 | ''An Easter Carol'' | Hope, the Music Box Angel (voice) |
| 2006 | ''Unidentified'' | Colleen |
Source: [5]
Articles
Interviews
'2002':
★ Rebecca Unplugged by Mark Morning (For ''Campus Life'')
'2004':
★ Singer, Author, Actress by Mark Morning (For ''Christian Music Today'')
'2005':
★ Balancing Act by Camerin Courtney (For ''Christian Women Magazine'')
★ A Two Way Street w/ Evie Tornquist by Russ Breimeier (For ''Christian Music Today'')
★ Rebecca Gets Real by Andree Farias (For ''Christian Music Today'')
'2006':
★ Turning in to the Voice of God by Dena Ross (For ''Beliefnet'')
Devotionals
Other than her devotional books, Rebecca St. James has written devotionals for other sites and for her own. Links for these devotionals are here:
★ Take All of Me Devotional (For www.rsjames.com)
★ Forgive Me Devotional (For www.rsjames.com)
★ Lean On Me (For ''Campus Life'')
★ Let Love Rule (For ''Campus Life'')
★ The Power to Forgive (For ''Campus Life'')
★ Feeling Lonely (For ''Campus Life'')
★ Do I Care Enough? (For ''Campus Life'')
★ Family Ties (For ''Campus Life'')
★ 60 Second Devotional Sound Clips (For ''Soul2Soul'')
References
★ The Importance of Family in Becoming SHE
★ Official site of Unidentified:The Movie
External links
★ Official site
★ Artist site at ForeFront Records
★ Forefront Records
★ Rebecca St. James Video Podcasts: ThoughtQuotient.com
★
★ Rebecca St. James Announces 2004 Concert Project
★ Ms. St. James Goes to Washington
★ 'usenet': [news:rec.music.artists.reb-st-james rec.music.artists.reb-st-james]
★ Rebecca St. James and Child Sponsorship With Compassion International
★ Watch a video of Rebecca's visit to Africa to visit her sponsored child.
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