Ronnie Freeman Explained
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)
Notes and References
- Web site: A LOVE LIKE THAT Work ID No. 883030988 ISWC No. T9061575777 IPI No. 344013799 (FREEMAN RONNIE C) . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. February 7, 2016. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. A LOVE LIKE THAT Work ID No. 883030988 ISWC No. T9061575777 IPI No. 344013799 (FREEMAN RONNIE C)
- Web site: Ronnie Freeman (ronniefreemanmusic). From Leslie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ronnie!!!! I love you! . Facebook. February 7, 2016. September 24, 2012.
- Web site: Ronnie C Freeman in Nolensville, TN . Intelius. February 7, 2016.
- News: U.S. Public Records Index. 2009 . Family Search . 268483392 .
- Family . English-Freeman. . February 7, 2016 . September 1, 2001.
- Family . English-Freeman. . February 7, 2016 . December 16, 2001.
- Web site: Staff . Ronnie Freeman : Biography. . February 7, 2016.
- Andy . Argyrakis . Ronnie Freeman . . February 7, 2016 . May 1, 2002 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090312011801/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2002/ronniefreeman.html . March 12, 2009 .
- Daniel. Hames. Review: Ronnie Freeman – Ronnie Freeman . Cross Rhythms. February 7, 2016 . May 7, 2002.
- Mark A.. Smeby. Ronnie Freeman: Ronnie Freeman (Rocketown). CCM Magazine. February 6, 2016. 12. 24. June 1, 2002. 50. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000940/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200206.pdf. March 4, 2016.
- Web site: Ashleigh. Kittle . Ronnie Freeman – Ronnie Freeman . AllMusic. February 7, 2016.
- Josh. Wilson. Freeman, Ronnie – Ronnie Freeman (Wilson) . The Phantom Tollbooth. February 7, 2016. April 7, 2002.
- Josh. McConnell. Freeman, Ronnie – Ronnie Freeman (McConnell) . The Phantom Tollbooth. February 7, 2016. April 25, 2002.
- Andree . Farias . God Speaking . . February 7, 2016 . January 1, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090907013757/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2008/godspeaking.html . September 7, 2009 .
- Web site: Ewan. Jones. Review: God Speaking – Ronnie Freeman . Cross Rhythms. February 7, 2016 . October 4, 2008.
- Web site: Belinda. Elliott . God Speaking – Ronnie Freeman . Christian Broadcasting Network. February 7, 2016.
- David. Bain. Ronnie Freeman: 10 Questions answered by the American singer/pianist . Cross Rhythms. February 7, 2016 . November 1, 2002.