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12 Facts About Chris Christian

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Chris Christian was born on Lon Christian Smith on February 7,1951 and is an American songwriter, record producer, and a record label executive.

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Chris Christian has been nominated for seven Gospel Music Association Dove Awards as an artist, songwriter, and producer, winning five.

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Chris Christian has released sixteen other albums as a solo artist.

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Chris Christian owned her songs until 1997 when they were sold to Gaylord Entertainment.

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Chris Christian has produced the Pointer Sisters, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Amy Grant, Dallas Cowboys, B J Thomas, Dan Peek, B W Stevenson, Debby Boone, Steve Archer, Bill Gaither, Marilyn McCoo, Eric Champion, Ali Lohan, Pat Boone, and over 100 other albums.

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Robert Kardashian was his best friend, manager and was responsible for Chris Christian signing with Boardwalk Records.

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In 1981, Christian launched his own label Home Sweet Home Records.

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Chris Christian executive produced and wrote the music for the children's series Gerbert, which aired on PBS and what is ABC Family for over 10 years.

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Chris Christian's company continues to own and license the Gerbert shows and music.

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Chris Christian was inducted into the West Texas Music Hall of Fame, as well as the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Chris Christian is listed among the Distinguished Alumni of Abilene Christian University.

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Chris Christian's family was a founding family of The Covenant School in Dallas.