|PIC1|Award winning songwriter Brenton Brown has written some of the most popular praise and worship songs in the church today including "Lord Reign in Me", "Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)", "All Who Are Thirsty", "Holy", "Humble King", "Hosanna" and "Everlasting God".

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Brown grew up listening to the charts and local African music, but can't help being inspired by the bluegrass and country music his father loved - artists like Merle Haggard and Emmy-Lou Harris.

Inspired by the music of his youth, and the fact that he and his wife have lived in the United States for three years, Brenton wanted his new album to reflect the music that moves him so deeply.

"Living in Los Angeles for the past three years and playing with the guys I've played with has also influenced the sounds on this record," states Brenton. "Apart from the various country strains of 'Americana', the album also has a little indie and alt-rock flavour to it."

Because Of Your Love showcases an impressive musical team that collaborated with Brenton, such as Aaron Sterling (Natasha Bedingfield, Liz Phair, Miley Cyrus) and Dwayne Larring (Sonic Flood, Kelly Clarkson). Brenton also welcomed the chance to write with long time friends Paul Baloche and Matt Maher for the new album as well as singing with Kathryn Scott and Leeland Mooring.

Because Of Your Love follows the highly successful 2006 debut solo release Everlasting God. Brenton won a 2008 ASCAP Award for the album's title song "Everlasting God" which was co-written with Ken Riley (yfriday). The song was also nominated for a 2008 Dove Award for "Worship Song of the Year".

Brenton has been a featured worship leader on several Vineyard Music UK albums and co-producer on two - Surrender and Holy.