Origin Atlanta, Georgia Name Eddie Kirkland Years active 2011–present | Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Genres Worship, CCM | |
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Birth name William Edward Kirkland, Jr. Born December 16, 1981 (age 42)
Tarrant, Texas ( 1981-12-16 ) Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter | ||
William Edward "Eddie" Kirkland, Jr. (born December 16, 1981) is an American Christian musician and pastor of The Parish Anglican Church, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian style of worship music. He has released one studio album, Kings & Queens in 2012, with North Point Music.
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Early life
William Edward Kirkland, Jr., was born on December 16, 1981, in Tarrant, Texas, the son of a pastor, Dr. William Edward Kirkland, Sr. and mother, Donna Anne Kirkland (née, Breslend). He has two younger brothers, Christopher and Kyle. Kirkland was raised in Jacksonville, Florida before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia to become the worship pastor at North Point Church, where he was based for five years. He is currently the founder and pastor of The Parish Anglican Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Music career
His music recording career began in 2008, with the album Orthadoxy. The extended play, Here + Now album, was released on October 14, 2011, with North Point Music. The subsequent release, a studio album, Kings & Queens, was released on August 14, 2012, from North Point Music.
Personal life
Kirkland is married to Danielle, where they reside in Atlanta, Georgia, with their four children, Jude, Emmeline, Hollis, and Lucy.