bio
Jermaine is a multi-instrumentalist who has been singing since before he could talk. He began playing the drums at age 9, keyboards at age 10, guitar at age 14, and bass at age 20.
Jermaine loves spending time with his kids and step kids, playing and watching basketball, and watching movies.
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Aside from spending time with loved ones, Jermaine spends his free time doing playing basketball, bags, watching movies, catching up on 90s sitcoms, or just chilling.
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Jermaine loves the summer and fall, and really enjoys integrating all eras of music and genres into services.
Jermaine was trained in recording engineering by Todd Herreman, a former SIU Carbondale recording engineering instructor who has worked closely with legends including Prince, Brian Wilson, and Michael Jackson.
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Jermaine has also received masterclasses, instrumental, and vocal training from inspiring vocal coaches and accomplished individuals, Terence Ma, the late Steve Shirk [father of Joseph Shirk], Darryl Phinnessee, Alan Iarussi and Tommy Taylor.
Jermaine Bollinger is a seasoned veteran in the Christian music industry, and has several chart-topping singles, including over 25 #1 singles, and a #1 album:
'Hallelujah', Cre8ion [Jermaine Bollinger/Little Egypt Worship/Salvation Studios] and runner-up for Song of the Year on the Christian Radio Chart in 2024.
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'Sweet Little Jesus Boy', *One Voice, [Jermaine Bollinger/Salvation Studios]
It was also runner-up for Song of the Year on the Christian Radio Chart 2023.
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'I Belong To You', Cre8ion [Jermaine Bollinger/Little Egypt Worship/Salvation Studios]
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'Love Remains', NOMAD [Jermaine Bollinger/Salvation Studios].
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Cre8ion became the only #1 album on the CRC in its history in October of 2024.
Jermaine was also nominated for various awards for his singles:
"Hallelujah", "The Solid Rock" and "Risen" were all nominated for Louder Than the Music's 'Best Single' award.
"The Solid Rock" was nominated for Mid-America Music Awards' 'Best Christian Single'. The song received runner-up honors.
'Never Leave' was a finalist for the Christian Songwriting Competition's Christian Music Competition.
'Guardian' was in the top 25 in the world for the Christian Songwriting Competition.