Andy Cherry | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Paul Cherry |
| Born | (1986-03-16)March 16, 1986 (age 39)[1][2] Bloomington, Indiana, United States[3] |
| Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals. guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Essential |
| Website | andycherry |
Andrew Paul Cherry (born March 16, 1986, inBloomington, Indiana) is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter raised inBloomington, Indiana andCharlotte, North Carolina. In 2012 Cherry released the album entitledNothing Left to Fear, his first full-length studio album withEssential record label. To create the album, Cherry partnered with award-winning producerJason Ingram of One Sonic Society. Cherry had the No. 2 most played song onAir 1 for the week of April 28, 2012, and had the No. 4 most played song onK-LOVE for the week of April 8, 2012 with the song "Our God's Alive".[4][5]
Cherry's parents are Paul and Mary Beth, and he has three older sisters named Christine, Rebecca and Sarah.[3][2]
Stereo Subversion reported that Cherry was "leading worship by day and playing bars at night. Shortly after high school, Cherry got up to sing one morning and felt something just wasn’t right. 'I didn’t want to be there,' he has since said. 'I thought, I'm wasting my time.’"[6] Lastly, "Cherry realized he was in the midst of something bigger than himself, and decided to get on board and see where it led."[6]
Cherry was on "The Love in Between Tour" withMatt Maher andLaura Story, and was on the "Grace Amazing Tour" withJimmy Needham andTrip Lee.[7] In addition, Cherry will be doing a solo 20-city tour.[7]CCM Magazine said Cherry is a "25-year old troubadour [that] blends the best of both lyrical worlds over stomping and soft spoken guitar strums, all nestled in the crisp production ofJason Ingram".[8]CCM Magazine notes how "Cherry invites listeners to lay their worries at the foot of the cross and simply raise their hands in praise."
In August 2014, Cherry took a full-time worship leader position at Fairfax Community Church in Fairfax, Virginia where he is currently employed. He leads weekend worship and coordinates the worship team at Fairfax Community Church.[citation needed]
Cherry song "Our God's Alive" was peaked at the No. 2 top song position onAir 1 for the week of April 28, 2012.[4] OnK-LOVE, the song was peaked at No. 4 top song position for the week of April 8, 2012.[5]
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian | US Heatseakers | ||||
| 2012 | Nothing Left to Fear
| 40[9] | 35[9] | ||
| 2022 | Invocation | ||||
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
| USBillboard Hot Christian Songs | |||
| 2012 | "Our God's Alive" | 19[10] | Nothing Left to Fear |
Cherry married Michelle Conley on October 8, 2010.[11][12]
Andy competed in Season 7 of the national reality TV show, The Voice, but failed to have a chair turn, resulting in his elimination.
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