{{Infobox musical artist | name = John Tibbs | image = | caption = | image_size = | birth_name = John Wesley Tibbs | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|3|22|mf=y}} | birth_place = Lexington, Kentucky | origin = Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania | instrument = Vocals | genre = Southern rock, country gospel, Americana | occupation = Singer, songwriter | years_active = 2010–present | label = Fair Trade Services, Columbia | associated_acts = Ellie Holcomb | website = {{URL|johntibbsmusic.com}} }}
'''John Wesley Tibbs''' (born March 22, 1990) is an American Christian musician, who showcases his signature southern heartland roots rock sound, with biblically based autobiographical lyricism. He has released three independently-made extended plays, ''Origins'' in 2010, ''Swallowing Death, Breathing Life'' in 2012, and ''Anchor'' in 2013. His first major-label release, ''Dead Man Walking'', is released by Fair Trade Services, in late October 2015. The single, "Dead Man Walking", featuring Ellie Holcomb, has broken through on the ''Billboard'' magazine Christian Airplay chart. His first studio album, ''Dead Man Walking'', was released on February 5, 2016, from Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records. He released his independent project, ''Heartland'', in October 2017.
==Early and personal life== Tibbs was born, John Wesley Tibbs <ref name="BMI">{{cite web|title=Songwriter/Composer: TIBBS JOHN WESLEY|url=http://repertoire.bmi.com/writer.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25&querytype=WriterID&keyid=1018008&keyname=TIBBS+JOHN+WESLEY&CAE=497140534&Affiliation=BMI|publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc.|author=Broadcast Music, Inc.|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> on March 22, 1990, in Lexington, Kentucky. Tibbs attended Anderson University, located in Anderson, Indiana, where he led worship at Madison Park Church, for a four-year stint.<ref name="TCB">{{cite web|first=Herb|last=Longs|title=TCB Exclusive: Q&A With John Tibbs|url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/exclusives/1172-tcb-exclusive-q-a-with-john-tibbs|publisher=The Christian Beat|accessdate=October 29, 2015|date=October 29, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Tibbs would date and eventually marry Indianapolis, Indiana-native, Emily Suzanne Tibbs (''née'', Stottlemyer),<ref name="Woman">{{cite web|title=Emily S Stottlemyer in the United States |url=http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&formname=name&qf=Emily&qmi=S&qn=Stottlemyer&qcs=&focusfirst=1 |author=Intelius|publisher=Intelius|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> in 2011.<ref name="Wife">{{cite web|title=My marriage is certified. Now to change my name. So long Stottlemyer.|url=https://twitter.com/EmilySueTibbs/status/78889630937776128|first=Emily Sue|last=Tibbs|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=October 14, 2015|date=June 9, 2011}}</ref> In the early-to-mid 2010s, they would leave Anderson to move to Nashville, Tennessee.<ref name="Father">{{cite web|title=Gregory L Tibbs in Marion, IL |url=http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&qf=Gregory&qmi=L&qn=Tibbs&qcs=Marion%2C+IL&focusfirst=0|author=Intelius|publisher=Intelius|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Story">{{cite web|author=Staff|title=Tibbs family celebrates 14 years at church|url=http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/content/tibbs-family-celebrates-14-years-church|publisher=The Punxsutawney Spirit|accessdate=October 14, 2015|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222125908/http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/content/tibbs-family-celebrates-14-years-church|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="CR Profile"/> He is an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team.<ref name="Lexington">{{cite web|title=@emilycaton2 you drove from Lexington?? That's where I was born! I'm a huge #BBN fan!|url=https://twitter.com/johntibbsmusic/status/576609657982156800 |first=John|last=Tibbs|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=October 14, 2015|date=March 13, 2015}}</ref>
==Music career== His music recording career started in 2010, with the extended play, ''Origins'', that was independently released.<ref name="CR Profile">{{cite web|author=Cross Rhythms|title=John Tibbs Artist Profile|url=https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/John_Tibbs/25769/|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> He would release two more extended plays independently, ''Swallowing Death, Breathing Life'' in 2012,<ref name="CR Profile"/> and ''Anchor'' in 2013, where Matt Conner in a four star review wrote, "It's astounding that a label hasn't swept up the bright young star in the worship universe known as John Tibbs."<ref name="CCM Review">{{cite journal|first=Matt|last=Conner|title=John Tibbs: ''Anchor EP'' |journal=CCM Magazine |accessdate=October 14, 2015|date=January 6, 2014 |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/article/john-tibbs-anchor-ep/}}</ref> Upon demand, Tibbs began to tour his music full-time in 2013. In addition to touring consistently, he amassed an online community of more than 100,000 fans who helped crowd-fund two breakout independent recordings which earned national notoriety on NoiseTrade. This influence led him to tour independently with Audrey Assad, and open for acts like Gungor and Tenth Avenue North. Tibbs would go on to sign with Fair Trade Services, where they are releasing, ''Dead Man Walking'', on October 30, 2015.<ref name="CR Profile"/><ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web|first=Joshua|last=Andre|title=Music Reviews: John Tibbs - Dead Man Walking EP|publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media|accessdate=October 25, 2015|date=October 25, 2015 |url=https://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/john-tibbs-dead-man-walking-ep/}}</ref><ref name="JFH Review">{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Caldwell |title=John Tibbs, "Dead Man Walking EP" Review |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/JohnTibbsDeadManWalkingEP.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=October 28, 2015 |date=October 26, 2015}}</ref> Earlier this year, audiences across the country were introduced to Tibbs' compelling live performance as a special guest on Newsboys' "We Believe...God's Not Dead" Spring Tour. His single, "Dead Man Walking", featuring Ellie Holcomb, has broken through on the ''Billboard'' magazine Christian Airplay chart, becoming a Top 20 AC song at Christian radio.<ref name="CA">{{cite web |author=''Billboard'' |title=John Tibbs – Chart History (Christian Airplay) |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6714230&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A1762&refine=1 |publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref> The song and the entire EP was produced by Ben Shive. His first studio album, ''Dead Man Walking'', was released on February 5, 2016, from Fair Trade Services alongside Columbia Records.<ref name="TheP">{{cite web|author=Provident Label Group|title=Dead Man Walking Album|publisher=Fair Trade Services|accessdate=October 28, 2015|url=https://thep.com/Project.aspx?ProductID=9685930960|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091736/https://thep.com/Project.aspx?ProductID=9685930960|url-status=dead}}</ref> Tibbs released his independent eight-song album, ''Heartland'', October 2017.
==Discography== ;Studio albums * ''Dead Man Walking'' (February 5, 2016, Fair Trade/Columbia)<ref name="TheP"/> ;EPs * ''Origins'' (2010) * ''Swallowing Death, Breathing Life'' (2012) * ''Anchor'' (2013) * ''Dead Man Walking'' (2015) * ''Wilder Years'' (2020) '''Singles'''
* ''After the Night'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Connor |first=Matt |date=2023-02-16 |title=Behind the Song: John Tibbs, “After the Night” |url=https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/behind-the-song-john-tibbs-after-the-night |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=The Rabbit Room |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links== * [http://johntibbsmusic.com/ Official website] * [https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=4338 New Release Today profile]
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