Aaron Shust

Showcasing the beauty of simplicity in popular modern worship anthems including “My Savior, My God” and “To God Alone,” Aaron Shust thinks a song is best when it’s stripped to its bare bones and exposed with nothing to hide behind.

Aaron started writing tracks as he led worship at Perimeter Church in Duluth, Georgia, and as a result recorded his first independent album, Nothing Worth Saying in 2004. After attracting some attention because of his God-given talents, Aaron signed a record deal and suddenly airwaves were flooded with his breakout hit, “My Savior, My God,” which was the most-played song in 2006.

In addition to landing the “New Artist of the Year” title at the Dove Awards, Aaron was eventually named “Songwriter of the Year” for “My Savior, My God,” which also earned “Song of the Year” honors. Following Aaron’s success at the Doves, a slew of touring and promotional appearances would follow, providing a proper introduction to the artist who was always a little more comfortable being “underground” before.

Once the tour was a wrap, however, Aaron was determined not to simply ride the coattails of “My Savior, My God”. He returned to the studio a year later to record his much-anticipated second album, Whispered and Shouted. Fueled by a desire to write music that ministered to people outside the comfy confines of the church, Aaron penned 12 songs that were both challenging and worshipful.

Staying true to his calling, Aaron continued producing tracks that don’t simply preach to the choir on his third major-label release, Take Over. Instead of simply writing pleasing, faith-filled songs as usual, Aaron switched things up by partnering with some of the Christian music's best songwriters including Brandon Heath and Matthew West. Through the creative power of collaboration, Aaron Shust found fresh inspiration—musically and lyrically—for his ministry.

Aaron has recently had to deal with the sickness of his son, Nicky. Nicky has been diagnosed with Eoniophilic Esophogitis and is only able to consume food through a feeding tube. For more information or to find out how to pray for the Shust family, visit their blog.