Rob Graves
Backgroundnon_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth dateMay 18, 1973 (age 53)
Instrument
  • Bass
  • keyboards
  • guitar
Genre
Occupation
  • Film scorer
  • songwriter
  • producer
LabelEMI Music Publishing
Websiterobgraves.com

Robert Douglas "Rob" Graves (born May 18, 1973) is an American songwriter, musician, and producer. He is most well known for his work with the band Red.[2]

Graves has produced for singers and bands including Red, Pillar,[3] Wavorly,[4] Kerrie Roberts,[5] and Head.[6][non-primary source needed] He has two Grammy Award nominations for his work with the rock band Red[7] and is a four-time Dove Award recipient.[8] His received his first Dove in 2007 for "Breathe Into Me" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year); [9] he received a Dove in 2009 for "Lost" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year)[10] and most recently with Innocence & Instinct (Rock Album of the Year).[11] He has received nine other Dove Award nominations.

Graves also wrote the score for the yet to be released film, Into the Darkness.[12]

Discography

Production credits

YearArtistAlbumLabelBillboard 200 PeakRIAA Certification
2003Natalie Grant[13]Deeper LifeCurb
2005Natalie GrantAwakenCurb141Gold
2006Ana Laura[14]Ana LauraReunion
2006RedEnd of SilenceEssential194Gold
2007WavorlyConquering the Fear of FlightFlicker
2007VariousWOW Hits 2008[15]EMI Christian Music Group56Gold
2008VariousWOW Hits 2009World Entertainment31Platinum
2009RedInnocence & Instinct[16]Sony Music15
2009PillarConfessionsSony Music89
2010VariousWOW: New & NextEMI Christian Music Group
2010Kerrie RobertsKerrie RobertsSony Music
2010All That Remains[17]For We Are ManyProsthetic10
2011RedUntil We Have FacesSony Music2
2011Maylene and the Sons of DisasterIVFerret Records
2014StarsetTransmissionsRazor & Tie49
2015RedOf Beauty and Rage[18]Sony Music14
2017StarsetVesselsRazor & Tie11
2017RedGoneEssential38
2020RedDeclarationRed Entertainment61

Performance credits

YearArtistAlbumLabelCreditBillboard 200 PeakRIAA Certification
2001NewsongThe Christmas ShoesReunionGuitar113
2002Plus OneObviousReunionGuitar29
2002Joy WilliamsBy SurpriseReunionGuitar, Bass, Bouzouki
2002Plus OneChristmasReunionGuitar
2003Natalie GrantDeeper LifeCurbGuitar, Mandolin, Clappers
2003AvalonTestify to LoveSparrowGuitar
2003Casting CrownsCasting CrownsBeach StreetGuitar59Platinum
2005Casting CrownsLifesongReunionGuitar9Platinum
2006Ana LauraAna LauraReunionGuitar, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
2006RedEnd of SilenceEssentialPiano194Gold
2015RedOf Beauty and RageEssentialPiano14

Songwriting and composer credits

YearArtistAlbumLabelBillboard 200 PeakRIAA Certification
2002VariousWOW Hits 2003Chordant34Platinum
2002Joy WilliamsBy SurpriseReunion
2005Natalie GrantAwakenCurb141Gold
2006Ana LauraAna LauraReunion
2006Brian LittrellWelcome HomeReunion74
2006RedEnd of SilenceEssential194Gold
2007WavorlyConquering the Fear of FlightFlicker
2007VariousWOW Hits 2008EMI Christian Music Group56Gold
2008Michael EnglishThe Prodigal Comes HomeCurb
2008VariousWOW Hits 2009Word Entertainment31Platinum
2009RedInnocence & InstinctSony Music15
2009PillarConfessionsSony Music89
2010VariousWOW: New & NextEMI Christian Music Group
2010Kerrie RobertsKerrie RobertsSony Music
2010All That Remains...For We Are ManyProsthetic10
2011RedUntil We Have FacesSony Music2
2012Richard MarxInside My HeadFrontiers Records
2012All That RemainsA War You Cannot WinRazor & Tie
2013HalestormThe Strange Case Of...Atlantic Records15
2014StarsetTransmissionsRazor & Tie49
2015RedOf Beauty and RageSony Music14
2017RedGoneSony Music38

Awards

AwardCategoryWorkRoleResult
49th Annual Grammy AwardsBest Rock or Rap Gospel Album"End of Silence"Producer
38th GMA Dove AwardsRock Recorded Song of the Year"Breathe Into Me"Producer
40th GMA Dove AwardsRock Recorded Song of the Year"Lost"Producer
52nd Annual Grammy AwardsBest Rock or Rap Gospel AlbumInnocence & InstinctProducer
41st GMA Dove AwardsRock Album of the YearProducer
42nd GMA Dove AwardsRock Recorded Song of the Year"Start Again"Producer

References

  1. ^ "Member Search | Berklee Music Network". Berkleemusic.com. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. ^ "ROB GRAVES » Union Entertainment Group". Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Communications, D. Pagan (September 22, 2009). "Grammy-Nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves Finds The Right Sound At Paragon Studios". Mix (magazine). Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "Wavorly Bio". christianmusic.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "SongSelect by CCLI". songselect.ccli.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Rob Graves | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  7. ^ GMA (September 26, 2017). "Grammy-Nominated Rock Band RED New Album October 27". The Gospel Music Association. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "BMI Congratulates its 2015 Dove Award Winners". BMI.com. October 14, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "RED Wins First GMA Award - 2007". Christianmusic.about.com. April 10, 2012. Archived from the original on April 1, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  10. ^ "--- 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards on Gospel Music Channel ---". Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
  11. ^ "Red receives Dove nominations | HM". Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  12. ^ "Rob Graves". IMDb. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  13. ^ Communications, D. Pagan (September 22, 2009). "Grammy-Nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves Finds The Right Sound At Paragon Studios". Mix (magazine). Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  14. ^ "Rob Graves - Samples, Covers and Remixes". WhoSampled. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  15. ^ "Wow Hits 2008". wordchoralclub.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "Innocence & Instinct - Deluxe Edition CD/DVD by RED | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  17. ^ Remains, All That (April 1, 2011). All That Remains - For We Are Many (Songbook). Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781458432506.
  18. ^ Mary Nikkel (January 16, 2015). "From Furious Darkness to Beautiful Light". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved February 3, 2015.