Brown Bannister

Elliott Brown Bannister III is a contemporary Christian music producer and songwriter.

Early life and education

Elliott Brown Bannister III^{[1][non-primary source needed]} was born in Topeka, Kansas.^[2][3]

Career

Bannister released one album of his own, Talk to One Another, in 1981 on NewPax Records.^[4] It was reissued on the Reunion Records label five years later, featuring a newer recording of the album's final cut, "Create in Me a Clean Heart". The original NewPax version featured Ed DeGarmo on the Hammond B3 organ; the 1986 version featured Amy Grant and her then husband Gary Chapman on vocals. The 1986 version was released as a radio single and gained moderate airplay in some markets.^[4]

He has written many songs, notably for Amy Grant. Bannister also taught Grant in his Sunday School class at Belmont Church of Christ.^[5]

Bannister is best known for his work in the audio engineering, recording, and production industry. He formed his own independent label, Vireo Records, in 1991.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Ellie Holcomb is his daughter.^[6]

Awards and accolades

Bannister was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.^{[when?][citation needed]}

Dove Awards

• 1981: The Imperials, "Praise the Lord" - Song of the Year
• 1981: Debby Boone, With My Song - Album by a Secular Artist
• 1983: Amy Grant, Age to Age - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 1984: Debby Boone, Surrender - Album by a Secular Artist
• 1985: Amy Grant, Straight Ahead - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 1989: Amy Grant, Lead Me On - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 1992: Bruce Carroll, Sometime Miracles Hide - Country Album of the Year
• 1993: Paul Overstreet, Love is Strong - Country Album of the Year
• 1994: Michael English, Hope - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 1994: Bruce Carroll, Walk On - Country Album of the Year
• 1994: Petra, Wake Up Call - Rock Album of the Year
• 1996: Various Artists, My Utmost for His Highest – Special Event Album of the Year
• 1997: Steven Curtis Chapman, Signs of Life - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 1998: Producer of the Year
• 2000: Producer of the Year
• 2000: Steven Curtis Chapman, Speechless - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 2001: Producer of the Year
• 2002: Steven Curtis Chapman, Declaration - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
• 2002: Cece Winans, CeCe Winans – Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
• 2003: Producer of the Year^[7]
• 2003: Amy Grant, Legacy...Hymns and Faith – Inspirational Album of the Year
• 2004: Producer of the Year
• 2006: Bart Millard, Hymned – Inspirational Album of the Year
• 2006: Amy Grant, Rock of Ages...Hymns and Faith - Inspirational Album of the Year
• 2007: End of the Spear Soundtrack – Instrumental Album of the Year
• 2012: The Story - Special Event Album of the Year

Grammy Awards

• 1980: Debby Boone, With My Song - Best Inspirational Performance
• 1982: Amy Grant, Age To Age - Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary
• 1983: Amy Grant, Ageless Medley - Best Gospel Performance, Female
• 1984: Amy Grant, "Angels" - Best Gospel Performance, Female
• 1984: Debby Boone & Phil Driscoll, "Keep the Flame Burning" from Surrender - Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group
• 1985: Amy Grant, Unguarded - Best Gospel Performance, Female
• 1988: Amy Grant, Lead Me On - Best Gospel Performance, Female
• 1992: Bruce Carroll, Sometimes Miracles Hide - Best Southern Gospel Album
• 1994: Petra, Wake-Up Call - Best Rock Gospel Album
• 1999: Steven Curtis Chapman, Speechless - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
• 2001: CeCe Winans, CeCe Winans - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
• 2004: Steven Curtis Chapman, All Things New - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
• 2005: Amy Grant, Rock of Ages, Hymns & Faith - Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
• 2006: Third Day, Wherever You Are - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album