From playing at his church at 13 to recording with the likes of Rita Springer and Jason Upton Aaron Crider is no newcomer to the music scene. Aaron's musical aspirations began in the second grade. After receiving a Yamaha keyboard for Christmas, Aaron began a journey that would prepare him for a successful future in music. Since then Aaron has traveled throughout the United States and overseas in Asia, Europe, and South America. From worship concerts and conferences to recording records and teaching in seminars his music has taken him a long way since the second grade. In 2006 Aaron signed with Dville Records who is partnered with Word Distribution and Springhill Media. Aaron connected with producer Kevan Cyka and Musicians Mark Hill (Stevan Curtis Chapman, FFH) Dan Needham (Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, and Point of Grace) and George Cocchini (Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk) to record the studio worship album “Phenomenon”. Aaron began pre-release sales on stage with Sonicflood last year in Ralaigh NC and will release nationwide this summer. Aaron can be seen regularly in concerts with the likes of Rita Springer, Sonicflood, Jason Upton, Leonard Jones, and many others. Jason Upton recently had Aaron lay some background vocals for him on his new "Beautiful People" record and has this to say about Aaron's music "Aaron's music is very kingdom focused. It exposes people to the majesty of God and His kingdom" Jason Upton Aaron is also currently recording a new live record due out fall 08 entitled "Aaron Crider Live" with Rita Springer and Leonard Jones. Rita leads Aaron's song "He Shall Be Called" and it's sure to be a favorite track on the record. Aaron is an officially endorsed artist of Presonus and uses a number of Presonus products on his records including 2 DigiMax FS preamps, 1 FireStudio recording system, 1Eureka preamp/compressor/eq, 2 ACP 88 compressor/limiter/gate, and 1 Acousti-Q preamp. Aaron is also a Mission Of Mercy recording artist www.missionofmercy.org. Other MOM artists include Sarah Kelly and Kevin Max. Mission of Mercy is a Christian based humanitarian organization helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children in poverty-stricken areas of the world.