Rebecca St. James
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Rebecca St. James (born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on July 26, 1977), is a popular 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 Pray was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 2006.
[edit] Discography
- Refresh My Heart (1991)
- Rebecca St. James (1994)
- God (1996)
- Christmas (1997)
- Pray (1998)
- Transform (2000)
- Worship God (2002)
- Wait For Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James (2003)
- Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name (2004)
- If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something (2005)
- The Early Years (2006)
[edit] Videos
| Year | Video | VHS/DVD |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | No Secrets | VHS |
| 2002 | Worship God | DVD |
| 2007 | Untitled | DVD |
[edit] Singles
This list is incomplete.
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Here I Am" | Rebecca St. James |
| 1996 | "God" | God |
| 1996 | "Abba (Father)" | God |
| 1996 | "You're The Voice" | God |
| 1996 | "Me Without You" | God |
| 1998 | "Omega" | Pray |
| 2000 | "Wait For Me" | Transform |
| 2000 | "Reborn" | Transform |
| 2002 | "Breathe" | Worship God |
| 2003 | "Wait For Me/Song Of Love" | Transform and Worship God |
| 2005 | "Alive" | If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something |
| 2005 | "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" | None |
| 2005 | "You Are Loved" | If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something |
| 2006 | "God Help Me" | If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something |
| 2006 | "Take All of Me" | If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something |
[edit] Music videos
- "Side by Side" (1994)
- "God" (1996)
- "You're the Voice" (1996)
- "Pray" (1998)
- "Reborn" (2000)
- "Wait for Me" (2001)
- "Song of Love" (2002)
- "I Thank You" (2003)
- "Expressions of Your Love" (2004)
- "Yes, I Believe in God" (2005)
- "You Are Loved" acoustic (2006)
- "God Help Me" LIVE (2006)
- "Forgive Me" (2006)
- "Beautiful Stranger" (2006)
- "Lion" (2006)
- "Take All of Me" LIVE (2006)
[edit] Bibliography
| Year | Title | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 40 Days with God: A Devotional Journey | ISBN 0-7847-0569-0, ISBN 0-7847-1274-3 |
| 1997 | You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God | ISBN 0-7852-7139-2 |
| 2002 | Wait For Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance | 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 |
| 2005 | 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 |
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Movie/Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Left Behind: The Movie | Buck's Assistant | Movie | none |
| 2004 | An Easter Carol | Hope, the Music Box Angel | DVD cartoon | Voice only |
| 2006 | Unidentified | Colleen | Movie | none |
| Unknown | The First Easter | Mary Magdalene | Television/computer animated cartoon | Voice only |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Artist site at ForeFront Records
- Forefront Records
- Christian-Lyrics.net - Song lyrics
- . /rebeccastjames - Rebecca St. James' MySpace
