Rebecca St. James

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Albums Refresh My Heart (1991) Rebecca St. James (1994) God (1996) · Christmas (1997) Pray (1998) · Transform (2000) Worship God (2002) If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something (2005) Singles Here I Am (1994) God (1996) Abba (Father) (1996) You're The Voice (1996) Me Without You (1996) Omega (1998) Wait For Me (2000) Reborn (2000) Breathe (2002) Wait For Me/Song of Love (2003) Alive (2005) Hark the Herald Angels Sing (2005) You Are Loved (2005) God Help Me (2006) Take All of Me (2006) Live, Compilation, and EP Albums Extended Play Remixes (1995) Wait For Me: The Best From Rebecca St. James (2003) Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name (2004) America (2006) · The Early Years (2006) aLIVE in Florida (2007)

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.

[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

[edit] Singles

This list is incomplete.

[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

[edit] Filmography

[edit] References

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• Official site of Unidentified:The Movie

[edit] External links

• Official site
• Artist site at ForeFront Records
• Forefront Records
• Christian-Lyrics.net - Song lyrics
• . /rebeccastjames - Rebecca St. James' MySpace