“THIS MAN WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY OF US. There are countless things that could be said about Bill Hearn, but the thing that impacted me the most was how he got a big heart for worship music and then used his role as head of Capitol Christian Music Group to champion it around the world. I saw his brilliant combination of passion, strategy and vision up close for 20 years, and he was one-of-a-kind.” —matt redman K-LOvE remEmbers bill hearn 1959-2017 CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO BILL HEARN, 58, passed away Dec. 10, 2017, after quietly battling cancer. Tonight, we honor and remember this generous and kind man who shaped Christian music in so many profound ways. “ I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM. He smiled at me and talked about how he and the label wanted to serve the vision of God on my life. He was a quiet man, but always kind. He was a deep thinker, but always had a smile in his eyes.” —kari jobe “ I TRULY CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS WHAT BILL HEARN MEANT TO ME. He truly is the best friend an artist could have—a man of great vision and integrity. His impact on Christian music as a whole and my music, personally, is immeasurable; and his legacy will live on for generations. —Chris Tomlin ” “ AT MY LOWEST, HE WAS THERE. In the rare magical moments that allowed for celebration, he was there. He was counsel to me more times than I can count… He knew when I needed a call, or a text, or golf. He was magic. Music is easy; following Jesus is hard. He helped me do both.” —crowder “ BILL HAS BEEN A FRIEND, PIONEER AND TRUSTED GUIDE as we have sought to bring songs to the Church around the world. His impact and influence on the journey of Passion is beyond measure. His death is a great loss to all who loved him. Shelley and I will miss you, dear friend.” —louie giglio, founder of Passion Conferences, sixstepsrecords and Passion City Church “BILL WAS SO COMMITTED TO HILLSONG MUSIC, was loved by us all, and will be missed greatly. Heaven’s gain.” —brian houston, author and pastor of Hillsong Church >> 4 << “I HAVE KNOWN BILL SINCE I WAS 21 YEARS OLD WHEN I SIGNED AT CAPITOL RECORDS. HE WAS MY FRIEND… Over the last 10 years, a lot of life happened for me (records, tours, getting engaged, getting married, having babies, all the things…). Bill and Capitol were always some of the rst to know! I will miss walking in his oce and seeing his smile! I hope to carry on what I learned from him. Thank you, Bill, for believing in me and so many others. Thank you for being bold and taking risks to give us the opportunity to share hope with the world. You will be greatly missed.” —britt nicole
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