Stuart Townend (musician)

Stuart Townend
Townend in October 2008
Background information
Born1963 (age 6162)
OriginWest Yorkshire, England
GenresContemporary Christian music, hymns, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Songwriter, worship leader, music publishing executive
Instrument(s)Guitar, Piano
LabelsKingsway
SpouseCaroline (married 1988 - present)
Websitestuarttownend.co.uk

Stuart Townend (born 1963) is an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include "In Christ Alone", (2001, co-written with Keith Getty, Townend's first collaboration with any other songwriter), "How Deep The Father's Love For Us", "Beautiful Saviour" and "The King of Love". As of 2008, Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) lists "In Christ Alone" in its Top 25 CCLI Songs list.