David Crowder is an American Christian singer-songwriter known for leading the band David Crowder Band and for his successful solo career under the name Crowder. He is known for the song “I Am,” which reached No. 3 on the Christian Songs chart. In 2012 his band broke up to allow him to start his solo work and for the other members to move on to new projects. The band changed their name and styling as the members formed The Digital Age, making room for Crowder’s solo identity. David Crowder is American, born and raised in Texas, making his nationality American.
Early Life
David Crowder was born on November 29, 1971, in Texarkana, Texas. He grew up in a family that attended church often and began piano lessons as a child. After finishing high school, he studied at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he helped start a church and began leading music there.
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Career
David Crowder began his music career in 1996 when he formed the David Crowder*Band in Waco, Texas. The group released several studio albums such as Illuminate (2003), A Collision (2005), Remedy (2007), and Give Us Rest (2012). During their late run, their final album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
After the band disbanded in 2012, Crowder launched a solo career under the name “Crowder.” His first solo studio album, Neon Steeple, came out in May 2014, with the single “I Am” reaching No. 3 on the Christian Songs chart. He followed that with other solo albums including American Prodigal (2016), I Know a Ghost (2018), and Milk & Honey (2021), continuing to blend worship with rock, folk, and electronic styles.
Throughout his career, Crowder has been noted for his creative use of instruments, for mixing modern worship with alternative and electronic sounds, and for reaching both church-goers and wider audiences with his music.
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David Crowder Net Worth
As of 2025 the net worth of David Crowder is estimated at around $6 million. He made this amount through his successful music career, including album sales from both his time with the David Crowder Band and his solo work as “Crowder.” He also earned money from live tours, streaming platforms, and songwriting royalties from his popular Christian worship songs.
