Ian Eskelin[1] (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.[not verified in body] He won the
Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008,[2] 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.[not verified in body]
Biography
Eskelin was born in
Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Eugene Field Elementary School.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus"), and Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (We Can't Stand Sitting Down by Stellar Kart)
2009 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go" by
Francesca Battistelli), Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Shine Like the Stars" by Stellar Kart), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Daylight Is Coming by
Remedy Drive and Expect the Impossible by Stellar Kart), Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (My Paper Heart by Francesca Battistelli), and Special Event Album of the Year (Your Name)
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")
2012 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Hundred More Years by Francesca Battistelli), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Crazy Love by
Hawk Nelson), and Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson)
Ian Eskelin[1] (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.[not verified in body] He won the
Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008,[2] 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.[not verified in body]
Biography
Eskelin was born in
Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Eugene Field Elementary School.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus"), and Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (We Can't Stand Sitting Down by Stellar Kart)
2009 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go" by
Francesca Battistelli), Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Shine Like the Stars" by Stellar Kart), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Daylight Is Coming by
Remedy Drive and Expect the Impossible by Stellar Kart), Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (My Paper Heart by Francesca Battistelli), and Special Event Album of the Year (Your Name)
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")
2012 Dove Awards - nominated for Producer of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Hundred More Years by Francesca Battistelli), Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Crazy Love by
Hawk Nelson), and Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson)