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An American pianist and songwriter who helped define the contemporary New Age and adult-contemporary piano sound, placing 22 albums atop Billboard's New Age chart and 16 songs in the Adult Contemporary Top 10. He earned two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association, and was twice named SESAC's Songwriter of the Year, while collaborating with artists ranging from Johnny Mathis to Martina McBride. Since 1997 he has also hosted his own nationally syndicated radio show.