Rob Graves Explained

Rob Graves
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Date:18 May 1973
Label:EMI Music Publishing

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.[1]

Graves has produced for singers and bands including Red, Pillar,[2] Wavorly,[3] Kerrie Roberts,[4] and Head.[5] He has two Grammy Award nominations for his work with the rock band Red[6] and is a four-time Dove Award recipient.[7] His received his first Dove in 2007 for "Breathe Into Me" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year); [8] he received a Dove in 2009 for "Lost" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year)[9] and most recently with Innocence & Instinct (Rock Album of the Year).[10] He has received nine other Dove Award nominations.

Graves also wrote the score for the yet to be released film, Into the Darkness.[11]

Discography

Production credits

YearArtistAlbumLabelBillboard 200 PeakRIAA Certification
2003Natalie Grant[12] Deeper LifeCurb
2005Natalie GrantAwakenCurb141Gold
2006Ana Laura[13] Ana LauraReunion
2006RedEnd of SilenceEssential194Gold
2007WavorlyConquering the Fear of FlightFlicker
2007VariousWOW Hits 2008[14] EMI Christian Music Group56Gold
2008VariousWOW Hits 2009World Entertainment31Platinum
2009RedInnocence & Instinct[15] Sony Music15
2009PillarConfessionsSony Music89
2010VariousWOW: New & NextEMI Christian Music Group
2010Kerrie RobertsKerrie RobertsSony Music
2010All That Remains[16] For We Are ManyProsthetic10
2011RedUntil We Have FacesSony Music2
2011Maylene and the Sons of DisasterIVFerret Records
2014StarsetTransmissions Razor & Tie49
2015RedOf Beauty and Rage[17] Sony Music14
2017StarsetVessels Razor & Tie11
2017RedGone Essential38
2020RedDeclaration Red 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ROB GRAVES » Union Entertainment Group. February 5, 2019.
  2. Web site: Grammy-Nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves Finds The Right Sound At Paragon Studios. Communications. D. Pagan. Mix (magazine). September 22, 2009 . February 5, 2019.
  3. Web site: Wavorly Bio . christianmusic.com. February 5, 2019.
  4. Web site: SongSelect by CCLI. songselect.ccli.com. February 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: Rob Graves | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's . Myspace.com . March 31, 2013.
  6. Web site: Grammy-Nominated Rock Band RED New Album October 27. GMA. September 26, 2017. The Gospel Music Association. February 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: BMI Congratulates its 2015 Dove Award Winners. October 14, 2015. BMI.com. February 5, 2019.
  8. Web site: RED Wins First GMA Award - 2007 . Christianmusic.about.com . April 10, 2012 . March 31, 2013.
  9. Web site: --- 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards on Gospel Music Channel --- . October 11, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110929184706/http://www.doveawards.com/09winners.php . September 29, 2011 .
  10. Web site: Red receives Dove nominations | HM . October 20, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402011253/http://www.hmmagazine.com/2010/02/red-receives-dove-nominations/ . April 2, 2012 .
  11. Web site: Rob Graves. IMDb. February 5, 2019.
  12. Web site: Grammy-Nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves Finds The Right Sound At Paragon Studios. Communications. D. Pagan. Mix (magazine). September 22, 2009 . February 5, 2019.
  13. Web site: Rob Graves - Samples, Covers and Remixes. WhoSampled. February 5, 2019.
  14. Web site: Wow Hits 2008. wordchoralclub.com. February 5, 2019.
  15. Web site: Innocence & Instinct - Deluxe Edition CD/DVD by RED CD Reviews And Information NewReleaseToday. www.newreleasetoday.com. February 5, 2019.
  16. Book: Remains, All That. All That Remains - For We Are Many (Songbook). April 1, 2011. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9781458432506. en.
  17. Web site: From Furious Darkness to Beautiful Light. newreleasetuesday.com . Mary Nikkel . January 16, 2015 . February 3, 2015.