Keith Getty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keith Getty
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Julian Keith Getty
16 December 1974 Lisburn, Northern Ireland
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| Alma mater | St Chad's College, Durham (BA) |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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Kristyn Getty
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| Labels | Getty Music |
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Julian Keith Getty (born 16 December 1974) is a songwriter and singer from Northern Ireland. He is famous for writing the song "In Christ Alone" in 2001. He wrote this popular song with Stuart Townend. Keith also makes music with his wife, Kristyn, as the duo Keith & Kristyn Getty.
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Early Life and Music
Keith Getty was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He started playing music when he was 11 years old. First, he learned the classical guitar. Then, at 12, he began playing the flute.
When he was in school, Keith loved many types of music. He enjoyed classical music, Irish music, and church music. Later, he studied music at St Chad's College, Durham University. He earned his degree in 1995.
Keith's Family Life
Keith Getty met Kristyn in 2002. They were introduced by Kristyn's uncle. They dated for two years and got married on 16 June 2004. Keith and Kristyn have four daughters.
The Getty family lives in two places. They split their time between Portstewart, Northern Ireland, and Nashville, Tennessee in the United States.
Keith's Music Career
Keith and Kristyn Getty
Keith and his wife Kristyn work together to write and release hymns. Hymns are special songs often sung in churches.
Children's Albums
Keith and Kristyn have also created music for kids. They have written and produced several worship albums especially for children.
- 2005: Songs That Jesus Said
- 2016: Getty Kids Hymnal: In Christ Alone
- 2017: Getty Kids Hymnal: For the Cause
- 2018: Getty Kids Hymnal: Family Hymn Sing
- 2019: Getty Kids Hymnal: Family Carol Sing
- 2020: Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies at the Close of Day
Their album Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies at the Close of Day became very popular. It reached number one on the Billboard charts in 2020.
Music for Other Projects
Besides working with his wife, Keith Getty has also helped with music for other artists and projects. He has arranged music for Michael W. Smith's album Healing Rain. He also created music for McDonald's TV commercials. Keith has worked on movie soundtracks too, like Music from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
"In Christ Alone" Song
In 2001, Keith Getty and Stuart Townend wrote "In Christ Alone." They wanted to create a new hymn that would explain the life of Jesus. The song was released on the album New Irish Hymns.
"In Christ Alone" quickly became very popular. In 2005, a survey by BBC Songs of Praise called it one of the top ten best-loved hymns ever. By 2010, it was named the second best hymn of all time in another survey.
Awards and Recognition
Keith Getty has received a special award from Queen Elizabeth II. He was given the O.B.E., which stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire. This is a high honor in the United Kingdom.
He has also received honorary doctorates. These are special degrees given by universities to recognize someone's achievements.
Keith and Kristyn Getty have performed for important leaders. They have sung for US Vice-President Mike Pence and his wife. They have also performed for President George W Bush, the United Nations, and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Discography
- 2002: Tapestry (with Kristyn Lennox, now Getty)
- 2003: New Irish Hymns 2 (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2004: New Irish Hymns 3: Incarnation (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2005: New Irish Hymns 4 (with Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg)
- 2005: Songs That Jesus Said (a collection of songs for children)
- 2007: In Christ Alone
See also
- New Irish Hymns (album series)
