Brown Bannister


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

Elliott Brown Bannister III was born in Topeka, Kansas.

Career

Bannister released one album of his own, Talk to One Another, in 1981 on NewPax Records. 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.
He has written many songs, notably for Amy Grant. Bannister also taught Grant in his Sunday School class at Belmont Church of Christ.
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.

Personal life

Ellie Holcomb is his daughter.

Awards and accolades

Bannister was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Dove Awards

Grammy Awards