Aaron Keyes
musician
Aaron Robert Keyes (born September 8, 1978) is an American Christian musician. He released Not Guilty Anymore through Kingsway Records in 2007. His subsequent album, Dwell, was released by Kingsway Records in 2011. This album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine Christian Albums chart.
Early life
Keyes was born on September 8, 1978, as Aaron Robert Keyes, in Greenville, South Carolina, at Bob Jones Hospital. His father is a preacher.
Music career
He started his music career in 1998 and released his first album, Because, in March 2004. His subsequent album, Not Guilty Anymore, was released on August 24, 2010 by Kingsway Records. This album was reviewed by Christianity Today, Cross Rhythms, Jesus Freak Hideout, and Louder Than the Music. He released Dwell with Kingsway Communications on June 21, 2011.
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