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{{short description|American singer (born 1992)}}

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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Robert Pierre
| name = Robert Pierre
| Img = Robert Pierre on iShineLive.jpg
| image =
| Img_capt = Pierre on the iShine Live (Dec 2008)
| caption =
| Img_size =
| image_size =
| Landscape = yes
| background = solo_singer
| Background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Robert Scott Pierre
| Birth_name = Robert Scott Pierre
| alias =
| Alias = RP
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|10|17}}<ref name=aad/>
| Born = [[October 17]], [[1992]] (age 16)
| origin = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], Florida, U.S.<ref name=aad/>
| Died =
| instrument = Vocals, guitar
| Origin = [[Orlando]], [[Florida]], [[USA]]
| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]], [[teen pop]]
| Instrument = [[Vocals]], [[Guitar]]
| occupation = Singer, songwriter
| years_active = 2005–present
| Genre = [[Christian Rock]]<br>[[Power Pop]]<br>[[CCM]]<br>Christian Pop<br>[[Teen Pop]]
| Occupation = [[Singer]], [[Musician]]<br>[[Guitarist]]
| label = Beatmart, Thinkabouit
| Years_active = 2005 - Present
| associated_acts =
| Label = [[thinkabouit records]]
| website = {{URL|robertpierre.com}}
| Associated_acts = [[Relient K]]<br>[[Superchic]]<br>[[Al Denson]]<br>[[Matthew West]]
| URL = [http://www.robertpierre.com/ Official Site]
| Notable_instruments =
}}
}}
'''Robert Scott Pierre''' (born October 17, 1992)<ref name=aad>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/RobertPierre.asp|title=Robert Pierre|publisher=jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=August 29, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909062034/http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/RobertPierre.asp|archivedate=September 9, 2011}}</ref> is a [[Contemporary Christian music]]ian,<ref name="HarrisonJam">{{cite news|last1=Harrison|first1=Shane|title=Winter Jam (brief mention)|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=January 5, 2010|id={{ProQuest|337669455}}}}</ref> songwriter and guitarist from [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref name=aab/>


==Early life and education==
'''''Robert Pierre''''' is an American christian [[pop music|pop]]/[[rock music]]ian formed in 2005 from his hometown in [[Orlando, Florida]]. After a three and a half month long promotion with Family Christian Stores, 16 year old Robert Pierre has given away 100,000 copies of his April 09 release Identity to The [[James Fund]] helping raise over $800,000 for this charity that helps widows and [[orphans]] both locally and worldwide. Robert Pierre’s retail version of his new CD Identity will be in stores on April 28, 2009 released by [[thinkaboutit records]] and distributed through Provident/Integrity Distribution. <ref>[http://www.christianmusiccentral.com/ 16 year old Robert Pierre has given away 100,000 copies of his April 09 release Identity album]</ref>
He is the son of Karla and Scott Pierre, and the grandson of [[Robert Van Kampen]].<ref name="Pinsky"/>
Pierre says "I can't tell you how cool it's been to play a small part in raising money for widows and orphans. You know, my Grandma's a widow and I have three cousins who have been adopted from an orphanage (and a fourth on the way!), so being able to work with the James Fund was not only a privilege but also personal to me in a way. It's a real honor that my music could be used for something so important. It really is far better to give than it is to get!"


Pierre grew up in [[Windermere, Florida]] and attended school at the First Academy, a school run by the First Baptist Church of Orlando.<ref name="Pinsky"/>
The teen artist’s partnership with Family Christian Stores started in mid-Sept. and ended right after the holiday season. With a $10 donation to The James Fund, shoppers received Identity and a Barnabus bear that was given to an orphan in the consumer’s community or in a third world country. <ref>[http://en.jamesfund.org/ Teen Artists Recieves Identity] with a $10 donation to The James Fund.</ref>


==Career==
''[[Identity (RP album)|Identity]]'' will release on thinkaboutit records to all stores nationwide in April 09 with three new tracks. The record is currently available on [[iTunes]]. Produced by [[Matt Bronlewee]] ([[DC Talk]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Tobymac]]), Identity includes 11 tracks such as “Breaking My Heart,” “Don’t Miss This” and “I’m Not Perfect.” Four of the new songs were even written by the high school sophomore who titled his record Identity after performing for over a quarter of a million people on the road and realizing that his generation was having an identity crisis and needed to be reminded of their identity in their creator. <ref>[http://www.itunes.com/ The Record is currently available on iTunes]</ref>


Pierre's career began as a boy soprano with a voice that the [[Orlando Sentinel]] described as "reminiscent of Michael Jackson's from the Jackson Five era."<ref name="Pinsky">{{cite news|last1=Pinsky|first1=Mark|title=A voice of faith ; Windermere's Robert Pierre uses his singing talent to spread the gospel, but will his voice break before his career lifts off?|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=November 2, 2006|id={{ProQuest|280362953}}}}</ref>


His debut album, ''Inside Out'', was released on November 7, 2006 and produced by [[Al Denson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Inside Out > Credits |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r868688/credits|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate=August 29, 2009 |publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> Pierre's second album, titled ''Identity'', was originally released in November 2008; it was re-released in April 2009 with three additional tracks, including the radio single "Jesus".<ref name="aac">{{cite web |title=16 Year Old Teen Artist Robert Pierre Gives Away 100,000 Records, Raising Over $800,000 for Family Christian Stores Charity |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/01/20.16%20YEAR%20OLD%20TEEN%20ARTIST%20ROBERT%20PIERRE%20GIVES%20AWAY%20100k%20RECORDS.asp |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918011839/http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/01/20.16%20YEAR%20OLD%20TEEN%20ARTIST%20ROBERT%20PIERRE%20GIVES%20AWAY%20100k%20RECORDS.asp |archivedate=September 18, 2017 |accessdate=April 10, 2018 |website=jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref>
== History ==
=== Early years (2005&ndash;2006)===


In 2010 he performed together with [[Sidewalk Prophets]] and [[Revive (band)|Revive]] as the warm-up acts on a [[Winter Jam]] tour.<ref name="NorrisApart">{{cite news|last1=Norris|first1=Jane Dunlap|title=Winter Jam: That's the ticket: Business model sets Christian tour apart|work=[[The Daily Progress]]|date=February 19, 2010|id={{ProQuest|399281735}}}}</ref><ref name="HarrisonJam"/><ref name="KellyPraise">{{cite news|last1=Kelly|first1=Jasper|title=Jam-packed to praise|work=[[The Augusta Chronicle]]|publisher=McClatchey – Tribune Business news|date=February 5, 2010|id={{ProQuest|458761984}}}}</ref>
Christian music artist, radio and television host, [[Al Denson]], could be credited for giving Robert Pierre the drive and direction for his music career. At a local school function in 2005, Denson had an appearance at Pierre's school. After Robert was selected by his classmates as the best singer, he was brought up on stage to sing with Al Denson. Later, Denson pulled his parents aside and suggested to his parents that they bring Robert into a studio, to record a few songs; And the rest could be labled as history. <ref>The Robert Pierre Documentary and Interview with Al Denson in 2005</ref>


His next album, ''I'm All In'' was released on July 18, 2011 and, on October 18, 2017, his fourth album, ''Nothing Without You'', was released by Thinkaboutit Records.<ref name="aaa" /><ref name="aab" />
Robert Pierre recorded a total of 3 songs. Originally meant to give to family and friends as his holiday gift, these songs made it to the local radio station. From that moment, the songs started working their way around to other radio stations, getting nationwide playtime. Realizing what was happening, the Pierre family put his music on-line for 10 days for a free download. The result was that thousands of people fell in love with this 13 year old's incredible voice and music.

=== Debut album (2006&ndash;2008) ===

[[Al Denson]] produced Robert's first album, ''Inside Out''. Several of the songs on this album were co-written by [[Robert White Johnson]]. The hope with this album was two-fold; That Christians would find the encouragement they need to follow God, and that the people who are not of the Christian faith might be able to pick up the album and not only enjoy the music but also to possibly hear the message.

Seeing that all the signs were there, Robert Pierre embraced his gift to bring music with a message to tweens everywhere. On November 7, 2006 Robert made his CD debut by releasing his first album, "Inside Out," and his debut music video, "On Faith Alone," which could be viewed on his fully functional website. Upon visitng Robert's technically sophisticated website, one has access to downloads, screensaver and so much more.

While promoting his new album, before it was released, Robert Pierre was one of the performers at the Annual Universal Studio in Florida event called, "Rock the Universe," held at the Florida theme park on 3 different stages. Past performers at this event include [[Relient K]], [[GRITS]], [[Superchic]] and [[Al Denson]], just to name a few.

Going coast to coast, Robert Pierre has joined the "Believe Tour," hoping to impact the youth with his ministry and music. As a positive role model, Pierre is giving kids something great to listen to, and lyrical messages to follow and to think about. He is also part of the national non profit organization, "Christ in Youth," a group which tries to connect young people with Jesus. <ref>Robert Pierre part of the National non-profit organization, named as "Christ in Youth"</ref><ref>[http://www.ciy.com/ http://www.ciy.com/ See CIY for more information about "Christ in Youth"]</ref>

=== Identity (2008&ndash;present) ===
{{Original research|section|date=February 2009}}
Now 16, Robert’s voice and musical style have matured, but his encouraging message remains the same. With his sophomore album ''Identity'' hitting exclusive stores this fall, this high school sophomore is on a mission to help kids discover that through Christ, they have value to God.

“A lot of kids are asking, ‘Who am I?’ and ‘How am I important?’” Robert says. “They are finding their identity through friends or sports figures or celebrities or whatever. They don’t understand that their identity isn’t in that stuff; it’s in Christ, because He died on the cross for their sins. It only matters what God thinks. I want kids to know that they are forgiven and set free, and that it doesn’t matter what other people think—they are very important to God.”{{Fact|date=February 2009}}

From the first note of the title track, ''Identity'' catches the attention of kids and teens with its bouncy hooks, sweeping ballads, clever lyrics and contagious melodies. With award-winning producer Matt Bronlewee (Jars of Clay, Steven Curtis Chapman) at the helm and top-notch songwriters like [[Matthew West]], [[Scott Krippayne]], and [[Jason Ingram]] contributing, ''Identity'' is set to captivate and present the gospel to arapidly maturing generation.

True to Robert’s heart for missions, the high school sophomore is giving away tracks from ''Identity'' at Family Christian Stores with a $10 donation to the [[James Fund]] <ref>[http://www.jamesfund.org/ James Fund giving away $10 donation to the Family Christian Store]</ref> starting in mid-September through December, The James Fund is a non-profit organization founded by Family Christian Stores in 2003 to meet the needs of orphans and widows in the communities it serves.

Pierre said “For generations, my family has been involved with missionaries to build and run Christian orphanages”. “But it wasn’t until I met thousands of kids right here in America who were truly hurting that I felt a calling for ministry. I want kids to understand that it doesn’t matter who the world tells them to be, it only matters who God says they are. That’s our identity and it’s the motivation behind the CD.”

In November 2008 Robert spread the message of true Identity to tens of thousands of tweens (generally accepted as 8-13 year olds) on the iShine Live tour <ref>[http://www.ishinelive.com/ http://www.ishinelive.com/ 8 and 13 year olds on the iShine Live Tour]</ref>, a high-powered event that also featured new trio the Rubyz, Disney actor [[Luke Benward]] and speaker [[Paige Armstrong]]. It is Pierre’s follow-up to the successful CIY Believe conferences, where he met thousands of middle schoolers and listened to their stories.

Pierre said “I met a lot of kids going through really tough times, and I still keep in touch with a lot of them”. “That’s why Identity speaks to me so much, because kids need to know who they are. And sometimes a song can reach them.”{{Fact|date=February 2009}}

=== Third studio album ===

Pierre might announce for a new album but details were not confirmed yet. The release may or not may be in 2009 or 2010.

== Tour ==

Robert Pierre and [http://www.HearItFirst.com/ HearItFirst.com] have teamed up to offer a trip to Orlando, Florida for 4 people! The grand prize winner receives a trip package that includes airfare from where you live, 2 nights accommodations, four theme park passes and much more! <ref>[http://www.robertpierre.com/ http://www.robertpierre.com/ www.HearItFirst.com Teamed up to offer a trip to Orlando]</ref>

=== Tour dates ===

* 16/12/2008 on the 700 Club

== News ==

*Robert Pierre Nominated for Best New Artist! Robert Pierre 02-Feb-2009 <ref>[http://www.robertpierre.com/ http://www.robertpierre.com/ 16yearoldartist Nominated for Best New Artist]</ref>
*16 YEAR OLD TEEN ARTIST ROBERT PIERRE GIVES AWAY 100,000 RECORDS, RAISING OVER $800,000 FOR FAMILY CHRISTIAN STORES’ CHARITY Robert Pierre 21-Jan-2009
*Robert Pierre Interviews with the Young Salvationist! Robert Pierre 13-Jan-2009 <ref>[http://www.robertpierre.com/ Robert Pierre Interviews with the Young Salvationist!] Retrieved on 13-Jan-2009 </ref>
*Identity RAISES MORE THAN $800,000 FOR THE JAMES FUND! Robert Pierre 31-Dec-2008
*LIVE on the 700 Club Robert Pierre 16-Dec-2008 <ref>[http://www.robertpierre.com/ LIVE on the 700 Club] Retrieved on 16-Dec-2008</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[Inside Out (RP album)|Inside Out]]'' (2006)
*''Inside Out'' (2006)
*''Identity'' (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music/identity-11620780.html|title=Identity|website=crosswalk.com|accessdate=April 10, 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410125737/https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music/identity-11620780.html|archivedate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/RobertPierreIdentity.asp|title=Robert Pierre, "Identity" Review|website=jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=April 10, 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626001350/http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/RobertPierreIdentity.asp|archivedate=June 26, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Identity (RP album)|Identity]]'' (2008)
*''I'm All In'' (2011)<ref name=aaa>{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Robert_Pierre/Im_All_In/115368/|title=Review: I'm All In – Robert Pierre – Cross Rhythms|website=crossrhythms.co.uk|accessdate=April 10, 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907214621/http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Robert_Pierre/Im_All_In/115368/|archivedate=September 7, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[TBA]]''
*''Nothing Without You'' (2017)<ref name=aab>{{cite web|url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/robert-pierre-nothing-without-you/|title=Robert Pierre – Nothing Without You|date=October 18, 2017|website=365daysofinspiringmedia.com|accessdate=April 10, 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410125737/http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/robert-pierre-nothing-without-you/|archivedate=April 10, 2018}}</ref>

=== Live albums ===
* ''[[TBA]]''

=== Bonus Editions ===
* ''Identity: James Fund Special Edition'' (2008)
* ''[[TBA]]''


== Awards ==
=== Singles ===
* "Eternal"
;[[Honors]]
* "Possible"
*[[2009]] - Nominated for Best New Artist <ref>[http://www.robertpierre.com/ Awards and Nominations] shown on the [http://www.robertpierre.com/ Official Site Of Pierre]</ref>
* "Jesus"
* "Stranger in This Land"


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.robertpierre.com/ Official Site]
* {{Official website|http://www.robertpierre.com/}}
*[http://www.tomjacksonproductions.com/ Robert Pierre] at [[Tom Jackson]]
*[http://www.dianesheets.com/ Robert Pierre] at [[Diane Sheets]]
*[http://www.ciy.com/ Robert Pierre] at [[CIY]]
*[http://www.myspace.com/ Robert Pierre] at [[MySpace]]
*[http://www.ishinelive.com/ Robert Pierre] at [http://www.iShineLive.com/ iShineLive]
*[http://wwww.godtube.com/ Robert Pierre] at [[GodTube]]
*[http://www.jamesfund.org/ James Fund]


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Robert Pierre
Birth nameRobert Scott Pierre
Born (1992-10-17) October 17, 1992 (age 32)[1]
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.[1]
GenresCCM, teen pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsBeatmart, Thinkabouit
Websiterobertpierre.com

Robert Scott Pierre (born October 17, 1992)[1] is a Contemporary Christian musician,[2] songwriter and guitarist from Orlando, Florida.[3]

Early life and education

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He is the son of Karla and Scott Pierre, and the grandson of Robert Van Kampen.[4]

Pierre grew up in Windermere, Florida and attended school at the First Academy, a school run by the First Baptist Church of Orlando.[4]

Career

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Pierre's career began as a boy soprano with a voice that the Orlando Sentinel described as "reminiscent of Michael Jackson's from the Jackson Five era."[4]

His debut album, Inside Out, was released on November 7, 2006 and produced by Al Denson.[5] Pierre's second album, titled Identity, was originally released in November 2008; it was re-released in April 2009 with three additional tracks, including the radio single "Jesus".[6]

In 2010 he performed together with Sidewalk Prophets and Revive as the warm-up acts on a Winter Jam tour.[7][2][8]

His next album, I'm All In was released on July 18, 2011 and, on October 18, 2017, his fourth album, Nothing Without You, was released by Thinkaboutit Records.[9][3]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Inside Out (2006)
  • Identity (2008)[10][11]
  • I'm All In (2011)[9]
  • Nothing Without You (2017)[3]

Singles

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  • "Eternal"
  • "Possible"
  • "Jesus"
  • "Stranger in This Land"

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Robert Pierre". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Harrison, Shane (January 5, 2010). "Winter Jam (brief mention)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProQuest 337669455.
  3. ^ a b c "Robert Pierre – Nothing Without You". 365daysofinspiringmedia.com. October 18, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c Pinsky, Mark (November 2, 2006). "A voice of faith ; Windermere's Robert Pierre uses his singing talent to spread the gospel, but will his voice break before his career lifts off?". Orlando Sentinel. ProQuest 280362953.
  5. ^ "Inside Out > Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  6. ^ "16 Year Old Teen Artist Robert Pierre Gives Away 100,000 Records, Raising Over $800,000 for Family Christian Stores Charity". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  7. ^ Norris, Jane Dunlap (February 19, 2010). "Winter Jam: That's the ticket: Business model sets Christian tour apart". The Daily Progress. ProQuest 399281735.
  8. ^ Kelly, Jasper (February 5, 2010). "Jam-packed to praise". The Augusta Chronicle. McClatchey – Tribune Business news. ProQuest 458761984.
  9. ^ a b "Review: I'm All In – Robert Pierre – Cross Rhythms". crossrhythms.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  10. ^ "Identity". crosswalk.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "Robert Pierre, "Identity" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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