by James Christopher MongerContemporary Christian producer, publisher, and recording artist Chris Christian has been performing since 1974. He has earned nine Grammy nominations for production and seven Gospel Music Dove Awards for his work as a songwriter and publisher. He has released 14 records of his own music, scoring a Top Ten single with "I Want You, I Need You." He has helped to jump-start the careers of artists such as Amy Grant, Marilyn McCoo, and Eric Champion.