Adam Cappa

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Adam Cappa
Cappa in concert in 2009
Cappa in concert in 2009
Background information
Birth nameAdam Matthew Cappa[1]
Born (1985-10-29) October 29, 1985 (age 38)[2][3][4]
Richmond, Indiana, U.S.[5]
GenresContemporary Christian, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Singing, guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsBEC
Websiteadamcappa.com

Adam Matthew Cappa (born October 29, 1985) is an American contemporary Christian and rock singer-songwriter born and raised in Richmond, Indiana.[5] Cappa released his first, full-length studio album, The Rescue, in 2012 on BEC Recordings.

Background[edit]

Cappa ministered at Young Life meetings to high school and middle school students as well as leading youth group worship at his church.[6] He was afforded the opportunity to pursue singing and songwriting by partnering with Jeremy Camp five years prior to the release of The Rescue.[6] Camp secured Cappa's record deal with his (Camp's) label BEC Recordings.[6][7] The first album Cappa ever made was Carry Me and the first demo song he played for Camp was "Trusting You".[7] Cappa's second indie album is titled Love Driven.[citation needed] He's now working on a new EP, raising funds on Kickstarter.[8][better source needed]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christian
US
Heatseakers
2012 The Rescue
  • Released: March 13, 2012
  • Label: BEC
  • Format: CD, digital download
22[9] 7[9]

Singles[edit]

Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album
US Billboard Hot Christian Songs
2012 "The Rescue" 36[10] The Rescue
"All I Really Want"

Personal life[edit]

Cappa's parents are Jeffrey Frank Cappa of Wayne County, Indiana[11] and Susan Elizabeth Cappa née Boggs a bank vice-president. He has one older brother named Brandon Martin Cappa and a younger sister named Courtney Elizabeth Cappa.[1][5][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Paternite, Danelle (2009). "Descendants of Mary ?". FamilyTree Maker Online. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  2. ^ BEC Recordings (August 9, 2011). "Please Welcome Adam Cappa To The BEC Family!". BEC Recordings. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  3. ^ Adam Cappa (October 29, 2011). "Thank you all for all the B-Day Love!". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  4. ^ Adam Cappa (October 29, 2010). "Another birthday on the road wish I was home on days like these". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Cappa, Adam (April 2, 2012). "BIO". adamcappa.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c Argyrakis, Andy (November 1, 2011). "WITH... Adam Cappa". CCM Magazine. p. 12. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  7. ^ a b Camp, Jeremy (March 1, 2012). "It's a Guy Thing". CCM Magazine. pp. 30–31. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "Adam Cappa's New Album!". Kickstarter. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Cappa, Adam (March 31, 2012). "The Rescue (album) – Adam Cappa". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  10. ^ Cappa, Adam (April 2, 2012). "The Rescue (song) – Adam Cappa". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  11. ^ Indiana Sheriffs' Association. "Wayne County Sheriff". Indiana Sheriffs' Association. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  12. ^ PublicRecords (April 2, 2012). "Adam Cappa in Indiana". PublicRecords. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2012.

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