| Rebecca St. James |
Rebecca St. James in a promotional photo for the Hark the Herald Angels Sing single
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Rebecca Jean Smallbone |
| Born |
July 26, 1977 |
| Origin |
Sydney, Australia |
| Genre(s) |
Christian pop, Christian rock |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) |
Singing |
| Years active |
1994-present |
| Label(s) |
ForeFront Records |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 God was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.
- Her album Pray was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 2006.
Discography
Albums and Extended Plays
Studio albums
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God
1996 Sales Status: Gold (over 500,000 copies sold)
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Pray
1998 Sales Status: Gold (over 500,000 copies sold)
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If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something
2005
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Live albums
Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name
2004
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Compilation albums
Wait For Me: The Best From Rebecca St. James
2003
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Extended plays
Extended Play Remixes
1995
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Other album contributions
This list is incomplete.
- 1. WOW Worship (Aqua): "Forever" 2006
- 2. Worship Together - Here I Am To Worship, Vol. 3: "Lest I Forget" 2006
- 3. WOW Christmas (Green): "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 2005
- 4. Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: "Lion" 2005
- 5. Every Young Women's Battle: "Wait For Me" 2005
- 6. Veggie Rocks!: "VeggieTales Theme Song" 2004
- 7. WOW Worship (Red): "The Power of Your Love" 2004
- 8. !Hero The Rock Opera: Many songs 2003
- 9. It Takes Two: "Expressions of Your Love" w/ Chris Tomlin 2003
- 10. Smash-Ups: "God" vs. Earthsuit's "One Time" 2003
- 11. Dove Hits 2003: "Song of Love" 2003
- 12. WOW Worship (Yellow): "Breathe"
- 13. The Best of Modern Worship: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: "Above All" 2003
- 14. Mixdown: "Lean On (Remix)" 2003
- 15. WOW Christmas (Red): "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" 2002
- 16. Psalm 23: "Psalm 23" w/ Various Artists
- 17. Your Love Broke Through: "Your Love Broke Through" 2002
- 18. The Prayer of Jabez: "Lead Me Away" w/ Michael Tait 2001
- 19. Left Behind Soundtrack: "Come Quickly Lord" & "Midnight Cry" w/ Various Artists 2000
- 20. Eterne: Never Be the Same: "Shout to the Lord" 2000
- 21. Heaven & Earth: "River of Life" & "As We Wait" 1999
- 22. Listen:Louder: "Omega (Psi Phi Remix)" 1999
- 23. Power Jams: "I'll Carry You (Remix)" 1999
- 24. Surfonic Water Revival: "Gold Coast" 1998
- 25. Prayers & Worship 1995
Collector's Items
- 1. 8 Great Hits 2004
- 2. Worship God Pre-Order Bonus AVCD 2002
- 3. Transform Pre-Release with Unreleased Song "Vision" 2000
- 4. Yes, I Believe In God Bonus CD (packaged with select No Secrets Videos) 1999
Videos
| Year |
Video |
VHS/DVD |
| 1999 |
No Secrets |
VHS |
| 2002 |
Worship God |
DVD |
| 2007 |
Untitled |
DVD |
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 |
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)
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
References
- Rebecca St. James press biography. Richard De La Font Agency, Inc..
- The Importance of Family in Becoming SHE. AFAJournal.org.
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