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Michael O'Brien
Birth nameMichael David O'Brien
Born (1964-08-23) August 23, 1964 (age 59)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresPop rock, AOR, CCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrument(s)vocals, piano, guitar
Years active1990–present
LabelsBenson
Websitemichaelo.org

Michael David O'Brien (born August 23, 1964) is an American Christian musician and worship leader, who primarily plays Christian pop and contemporary worship music. He released eight solo albums since 1990. He was a touring member of the Heritage Singers, before becoming a full-fledged member of NewSong, in 1999.

Early and personal life[edit]

Michael David O'Brien was born on August 23, 1964, in Miami where he lived until he was 11. He moved to Lafayette, Louisiana where he got involved in music at Comeaux High School. He graduated and attended USL studying vocal performance. He worked as a bartender in several restaurants and then in his early-twenties, moved back to Miami to live with his sister Dana for a couple of years.[1][2] He met his wife, Heidi, in the singing group the Heritage Singers. They were married on March 3, 1989 and in August of the same year they moved to Encinitas, California where Michael became the young adult pastor at North Coast Christian Fellowship. His wife Heidi worked there as well.[3][4] The couple moved to Nashville in April 1991.

He working at the Cooker as a waiter until in 1993 he signed a songwriting deal with Meadowgreen Music. During that time, he sang with a group called Bash and played keyboards for the Allies, Allison Durham and Twila Paris. Michael signed a record deal with Benson Records in 1994 and recorded 3 CDs with them. He joined Newsong and was their lead singer from 1999 until 2006. He has been a solo performer since then.[2][3][5][6] He and his wife have four children: Meghan, Michael, Joseph, and Timmy. They live in Columbia, Tennessee.

Music career[edit]

He started his music recording career in 1990, with the album, Someone Needs to Tell Them, which was an Indie project.[7] His next album, Michael O'Brien, was released in 1995.[8] The third album, Conviction, was released in 1996[9] and Godspeed, in 1998.[7][10] All of the recordings beginning with Michael O'Brien were released with Benson Records. His fifth studio album, Something About Us, was released in 2007, with Miracle Productions.[11] He released his 6th album "Be Still My Soul" in 2010 and his first Christmas album, Christ'mas, in 2013, with Miracle.[7] His eighth album, Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, was released in 2015, with Miracle.[12][13] He released his latest project "Crown Him" in 2020.

Personal life[edit]

His son Joseph O'Brien is a singer songwriter who was in 2018 in season 13 of America's Got Talent and performed an original song of his, "We Could Build A House".[14]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Someone Needs to Tell Them (1990)
  • Michael O'Brien (1995)
  • Conviction (1996)
  • Godspeed (1998)
  • Signature Songs (2000)
  • Something About Us (2007)
  • Be Still My Soul (2010)
  • Christ'mas (2013)
  • Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs (2015)
  • Crown Him (2020)

with NewSong[edit]

  • Sheltering Tree (2000)
  • The Christmas Shoes (2001)
  • More Life (2003)
  • Live Worship Rescue (2005)

Duets[edit]

  • ‘’ Nicole Mullen ‘’
  • ‘’ Larnelle Harris ‘’
  • ‘’ Lenny Leblanc’’
  • ‘’ Steve Green ‘’
  • ‘’ Dallas Holm ‘’
  • ‘’ David Meece ‘’
  • ‘’ Natalie Grant ‘’
  • ‘’ Russ Lee ‘’

References[edit]

  1. ^ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Michael David O'Brien". SESAC. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Winters, Kelly. "NewSong". Encyclopedia.com. Gale. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Brothers, Jeffrey Lee (July 2003). "Hot Hits: Adult Contemporary Charts 1978–2001". Google Books. 1st Books Library: 161. ISBN 9781410732941. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  4. ^ NRTTeamAdmin (October 2, 2015). "Michael O'Brien Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  5. ^ Dawson, Will (March 19, 2008). "Michael O'Brien: Jesus Saved Our Marriage". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  6. ^ Thompson, Deborah J. (August 2, 2011). "Pornography's Pull: Michael O'Brien's Journey toward Healing". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c Cross Rhythms. "Michael O'Brien Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  8. ^ Rimmer, Mike (June 1, 1995). "Review: Michael O'Brien – Michael O'Brien". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  9. ^ Hoye, Mandy (February 1, 1995). "Review: Conviction – Michael O'Brien". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  10. ^ Kirk, Trevor (February 1, 1999). "Review: Godspeed – Michael O'Brien". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  11. ^ Breimeier, Russ (January 1, 2007). "Something About Us". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. ^ Nikkel, Mary (October 19, 2015). "Timeless Truths". New Release Today. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. ^ Greenhalgh, Andrew (October 2, 2015). "Review: Michael O'Brien – Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs". Soul-Audio. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. ^ NBC America Got Talent: Joseph O'Brien page

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_O%27Brien_(musician)

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