Ronnie Freeman
Birth nameRonnie Carroll Freeman
Born (1973-09-24) September 24, 1973
Montgomery, Alabama
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresCCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pianist
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter, piano
Years active2002–present
LabelsRocketown, Koch
Websiteronniefreemanonline.com

Ronnie Carroll Freeman, Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American Christian musician, pianist, and worship leader. He has released five studio albums, Ronnie Freeman, God Speaking, Perfect Love, If This Is What It Means, and Paradise.

Early life and background

Ronnie Carroll Freeman, Jr.,[1] was born on September 24,[2] 1973,[3][4] in Montgomery, Alabama, to Ronnie Sr. and Glenda Freeman.[5] He was raised with two younger brothers, Joseph and Jonathan.[6] Freeman graduated from Southeastern University, in 1995, after that he was a worship pastor, before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee in 2002 to pursue his professional music career.[7]

Music career

His music recording career began in 2002, with the studio album, Ronnie Freeman, that was released on May 21, 2002, by Rocketown Records.[8][9][10][11][12][13] The subsequent studio album, God Speaking, was released on January 8, 2008, with Koch Records.[14][15][16] He released, Perfect Love, on June 21, 2011, from Brentwood Benson Records. Freeman's fourth studio album, If This Is What It Means, was released on August 30, 2012, by Elevate Entertainment. His fifth studio album, Paradise, was released on August 15, 2015, from Plaid Sky Records.

Personal life

Freeman has been married to Leslie Rae Perkins, since 1996, and together they have three children, their oldest two named Hannah and Josiah, where they reside around San Diego, California.[17]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Ronnie Freeman (May 21, 2002, Rocketown)
  • God Speaking (January 8, 2008, Koch)
  • Perfect Love (June 21, 2011, Brentwood Benson)
  • If This Is What It Means (August 30, 2012, Elevate)
  • Paradise (August 15, 2015, Plaid Sky)

References

  1. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "A LOVE LIKE THAT Work ID No. 883030988 ISWC No. T9061575777 IPI No. 344013799 (FREEMAN RONNIE C)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 7, 2016. A LOVE LIKE THAT Work ID No. 883030988 ISWC No. T9061575777 IPI No. 344013799 (FREEMAN RONNIE C)
  2. ↑ Ronnie Freeman (ronniefreemanmusic) (September 24, 2012). "From Leslie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ronnie!!!! I love you!". Facebook. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ronnie C Freeman in Nolensville, TN". Intelius. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 2009. 268483392.
  5. ↑ Family (September 1, 2001). "English-Freeman". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ Family (December 16, 2001). "English-Freeman". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ Staff. "Ronnie Freeman : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  8. ↑ Argyrakis, Andy (May 1, 2002). "Ronnie Freeman". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ Hames, Daniel (May 7, 2002). "Review: Ronnie Freeman – Ronnie Freeman". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ Smeby, Mark A. (June 1, 2002). "Ronnie Freeman: Ronnie Freeman (Rocketown)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. 24 (12): 50. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  11. ↑ Kittle, Ashleigh. "Ronnie Freeman – Ronnie Freeman". AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  12. ↑ Wilson, Josh (April 7, 2002). "Freeman, Ronnie – Ronnie Freeman (Wilson)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  13. ↑ McConnell, Josh (April 25, 2002). "Freeman, Ronnie – Ronnie Freeman (McConnell)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ Farias, Andree (January 1, 2008). "God Speaking". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  15. ↑ Jones, Ewan (October 4, 2008). "Review: God Speaking – Ronnie Freeman". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  16. ↑ Elliott, Belinda. "God Speaking – Ronnie Freeman". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  17. ↑ Bain, David (November 1, 2002). "Ronnie Freeman: 10 Questions answered by the American singer/pianist". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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