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'''Ian Eskelin''' is the founding member of ] rock band ]. He has been in several other bands, including ], Zero, and ]. He has also released several solo recordings. His latest release was ''Save the Humans'' in 2004.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|10|17}}
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'''Ian Eskelin'''<ref name=FULLNAME/> (born October 17, 1969), is a ], songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated ] band ], and president of recording and publishing company Radiate Music.{{citation needed lead|date=December 2017}} He won the ] for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008,<ref name="CBN News">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/022007doves.aspx |title=Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards }}</ref> and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Eskelin also has received multiple Dove and Grammy nominations for his songwriting and production work working with artists such as ] "Holy Spirit", ] "God Is on the Move", ], ], and ] to name a few. As an artist and writer Eskelin has had more than fifty Top 10 singles in the United States, including 25 No.&nbsp;1 charting songs. He has additionally had international No.&nbsp;1 songs in various countries including Japan, Singapore, and Australia. Ian's songs have been licensed for use on major networks including ], ], ], ], ] and feature films.{{citation needed lead|date=December 2017}}
Eskelin is a ] graduate and roomed one year with ]


== Biography ==
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Eskelin was born in ], where he attended Eugene Field Elementary School.<ref>{{cite book|last=Eskelin|first=Neil|title=Yes Yes Living in a No No World|year=1980|publisher=Logos International|isbn=0882704176|page=|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/yesyeslivinginno0000eske/page/70}}</ref> While attending high school in ], he was a DJ and dance music artist, playing keyboard for a local band that opened for ] and ].<ref name=Thompson>{{cite book|last=Thompson|first=John Joseph|title=Raised By Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll|url=https://archive.org/details/raisedbywolvesst0000thom|url-access=registration|year=2000|publisher=ECW Press|isbn=1550224212}}</ref> He started attending ], where he roomed with ]. During this time, Eskelin released a rave record under the name "Zero" (1992), and also recorded under the name "Brand New Language", which released an independent tape as well as an album with Wonderland Records (1993). He briefly joined the band ] before releasing a second solo album under the name "iAN", titled ''Supersonic Dream Day'' (1994). In 1997, Eskelin formed the power-pop band ].<ref name=Powell>{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of contemporary Christian music|year=2002|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|isbn=1565636791|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations ==
]
* ] - nominated for Gospel Rock Album - '']'' (artist, producer writer)
]
* ] - nominated for Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year - "La La Land" (artist, producer, writer)
* ] - nominated for New Artist of the Year
* ]
**won for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("]" by ])
**nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus"), and Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by Stellar Kart)
* ] - won for Producer of the Year
* ] - nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go" by ]), Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Shine Like the Stars" by Stellar Kart), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by ] and '']'' by Stellar Kart), Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by Francesca Battistelli), and Special Event Album of the Year (''Your Name'')
* ] - nominated for Producer of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by ])
* ]
**won for Producer of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Beautiful Beautiful" by Francesca Battistelli)
**nominated for Song of the Year ("Beautiful Beautiful")
* ] - nominated for Producer of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by Francesca Battistelli), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year ('']'' by ]), and Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson)
* ]
**nominated for Producer of the Year
**nominated for Country Album of the Year ("]" by ])
**nominated for Christmas Album of the Year (Christmas by ])
* ] Rock Song of the Year, ], "]"
*] - nominated for Rock Song of the Year ("Furious Love" by ])
*] - nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Album (If We're Honest by ])

== Credits ==
*], Glitter and Glory, 2019, ], writer
*], ], 2016, ], writer
*], Walk on Waves, 2016, ], writer
*], Wasteland (radio single), 2015, ]
*], I Will Follow, 2015, writer
*], The Joy, 2015 - ], writer
*], God Is on the Move, 2015 - ], writer
*], Taking Back (radio single), 2015, ], writer
*], The Maker, 2015, writer
*Aaron Buchholz, Close To Christmas (radio single), 2015, ], writer
*], Surrender, 2015, ], writer
*], Pretty Lies, 2015, writer
*], About A Mile, 2014 - ], writer
*], Inseparable, 2014 - ], writer
*], Glory, 2014 - ], writer
*], Here for a Reason, 2014 - ]
*], If We're Honest, 2014 - ], writer
*], Restart, 2013, writer
*], Just Say Jesus, 2013 - ], writer
*], Everfound, 2013 - Writer
*], ], 2012 - ], writer
*], ], 2012 - ], writer
*], ], 2012 - Writer
*Grace Chapel Live, Freedom Songs, 2012 - Writer
*Sidewalk Prophets, ], 2012 - ], writer
*Point of Grace, A Thousand Little Things, 2012 - ], writer
*Tim Rushlow, Rain Down on Me, 2011 - ], writer
*], ], 2011 - ], writer
*], ], 2011 – ], writer
*], ], 2009 – ], writer
*], ], 2011 – ], writer
*], Who I Am, 2010 – ]
*], ], 2010 - ], writer
*], No Far Away, 2010 - Writer
*], ], 2009 - ], writer
*], Daylight Is Coming, 2008 - ], writer
*], Bob and Larry Boy Sing the 80's, 2010 - ]
*], Sweetpea Beauty DVD "Pants", 2010 - Writer
*], ], 2011 - ], writer
*Glenn Packiam, The Kingdom Comes, 2011 - Writer
*], Something Beautiful, 2011 - Writer
*], Take Over, 2009 - Writer
*], ], 2010 - ], writer
*], ], writer
*], Today, 2010 - ], writer
*], ], 2010 - ], writer
*], Stand, 2006 - Writer
*], ], 2006 - Writer
*], ], 2010 - ], writer
*], ], 2009 - ], writer
*], ], 2008 - ], writer
*], Worth Fighting For, 2008 - Writer
*], Krystal Meyers, 2005 - ], writer
*], ], 2006 - ], writer
*Your Name, Your Name, 2008 - Artist, ], writer
*], Sweet Sweet Sound, 2009 - ]
*], Sabe A Ti, 2008 - Writer
*Our Hearts Hero, Our Hearts Hero, 2007 - ], writer
*], Wake Up! Wake Up!, 2007 - ], writer
*], Genesis, 2006 - Writer
*], Jessie Daniels, 2006 - Writer
*], ], 2007 - ], writer
*Seven Glory, Atmosphere, 2007 - ], writer
*], ], 2006 - Writer
*], Beautiful To Me, 2005 - Writer
*], ], 2008 - Writer
*], The Rubyz, 2008 - Writer
*], Identity, 2009 - Writer
*Me in Motion, Me in Motion, 2010 - ], writer
*Tricia Brock, The Road, 2011 - Writer
*The Martins, New Day, 2011 - Writer
*Attaboy, California and Wait on You, 2010 - ], writer
*], ], 2010 - Artist, ], writer
*], ], 2007 - Artist, ], writer
*], Revolution, 2002 - Artist, ], writer
*], Let's Get Crazy, 2000 - Artist, ], writer
*], International Anthems For the Human Race, 1998 - Artist, writer
*], All Star United, 1997 - Artist, ], writer
*Ian Eskelin, Save The Humans, 2004 - Artist, ], writer
*Ian Eskelin, Super Sonic Dream Day, 1994 - Artist, ], writer
*Ian Eskelin, Brand New Language, 1993 - Artist, writer
*Zero, Ravenous, 1992 - Artist, ], writer
*B.I.G, Pure Pop For Now People, 1999 - ], writer
*Hypersonic, Hymns in the House, 1995 - ]
*Hypersonic, Praise House, 1996 - ]
*Hypersonic, Praise House 2, 1997 - ]

==Compilations==
*WOW Hits 2006 - ], writer
*WOW Hits 2007 - ], writer
*WOW Next 2007 - Writer
*WOW Hits 2008 - ], writer
*WOW Hits 2009 - ], writer
*WOW Hits 2010 - ]

==Music videos==
*''Supersonic Dream Day'' (Supersonic Dream Day)
*''Bright Red Carpet'' (All Star United)
*''Weirdo'' (Revolution)
*''Sweet Jesus'' (Revolution)

===Live videos===
*''Taboo'' (Save the Humans)

==References==
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==Sources==
* {{cite journal |last=Hall |first=Amy E. |date=May–June 2007 |title=All Star United |journal=] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=125 |page=30 }}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/IanEskelin.asp |title=Jesus Freak Hideout: Ian Eskelin |access-date=2007-10-28 }}

==External links==
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307075024/http://ianeskelin.com/ |date=2021-03-07 |title=Official website}}

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Ian Eskelin
Birth nameIan Ashley Eskelin
Born (1969-10-17) October 17, 1969 (age 55)
Springfield, Missouri
Genres
Occupation(s)Songwriter, producer, artist
Years active1993–present
Websiteianeskelin.com
Musical artist

Ian Eskelin (born October 17, 1969), is a record producer, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band All Star United, and president of recording and publishing company Radiate Music. He won the Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008, and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Eskelin also has received multiple Dove and Grammy nominations for his songwriting and production work working with artists such as Francesca Battistelli "Holy Spirit", 7eventh Time Down "God Is on the Move", Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, and Hawk Nelson to name a few. As an artist and writer Eskelin has had more than fifty Top 10 singles in the United States, including 25 No. 1 charting songs. He has additionally had international No. 1 songs in various countries including Japan, Singapore, and Australia. Ian's songs have been licensed for use on major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN and feature films.

Biography

Eskelin was born in Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Eugene Field Elementary School. While attending high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a DJ and dance music artist, playing keyboard for a local band that opened for C+C Music Factory and Information Society. He started attending Wheaton College, where he roomed with Rob Bell. During this time, Eskelin released a rave record under the name "Zero" (1992), and also recorded under the name "Brand New Language", which released an independent tape as well as an album with Wonderland Records (1993). He briefly joined the band Code of Ethics before releasing a second solo album under the name "iAN", titled Supersonic Dream Day (1994). In 1997, Eskelin formed the power-pop band All Star United.

Awards and nominations

Credits

Compilations

Music videos

  • Supersonic Dream Day (Supersonic Dream Day)
  • Bright Red Carpet (All Star United)
  • Weirdo (Revolution)
  • Sweet Jesus (Revolution)

Live videos

  • Taboo (Save the Humans)

References

  1. ^ ASHLEY ESKELIN "Ian Ashley Eskelin". SESAC. Retrieved December 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. "Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards".
  3. Eskelin, Neil (1980). Yes Yes Living in a No No World. Logos International. p. 70. ISBN 0882704176.
  4. Thompson, John Joseph (2000). Raised By Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll. ECW Press. ISBN 1550224212.
  5. Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of contemporary Christian music. Hendrickson Publishers. ISBN 1565636791.

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