Christopher Neville Eaton (born 16 September 1958) is a British Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, who has written songs for singers including Cliff Richard, Amy Grant and Jaci Velasquez.

Career

Born in Sedgley, Staffordshire, Eaton was a member of the 1980s bands Lyrix and the Mark Williamson Band prior to his solo career. He has toured the US to promote his albums, and also toured Europe as opening act for Art Garfunkel in 1998. He worked on Roger Daltrey's 1987 solo album Can't Wait to See the Movie, singing backing vocals. Eaton wrote Cliff Richard's 1990 UK Christmas No. 1 single "Saviour's Day" and has also written songs that have been performed by other CCM artists such as Amy Grant, who recorded a version of Eaton's "Breath of Heaven". He also wrote several Jaci Velasquez songs including "On My Knees" and "God So Loved" as well as producing two albums.

Personal life

Eaton married singer songwriter Abby Scott in May 2009. He had been previously married, but the marriage ended in 1990.

Discography

Albums

Songs recorded by other artists

Eaton has composed many songs recorded by other artists for their albums. Below is a small selection of these: Cliff Richard Amy Grant Jaci Velasquez Michael English Russ Taff Rachael Lampa Diamond Rio The Imperials Military Voices (Sheena Easton) Note: * denotes songs released as singles