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Andrew Peterson, namesake of the CCM band composed of himself, wife Jamie Peterson, and friend Gabe Scott, was born in Monticello, IL. The son of a pastor, Peterson's family relocated to his parents' native state of Florida when he was seven. After living outside of Jacksonville for a few years, his family settled in Lake Butler, FL. Although Peterson fondly recalls his time in the Sunshine State, he also remembers the harsh reality of the KKK, Copenhagen, and shotguns. As a teenager, Peterson retreated to the piano in what he terms "part of a scheme to pick up chicks." He attempted to take piano lessons, however, lessons only served to reduce practicing to a chore. It was after he quit the lessons that Peterson discovered his love for the piano. During the eighth or ninth grade, Peterson abandoned the piano for the guitar. He had noticed at church camp that a guitar-playing friend of his was attracting more girl attention than his piano. Peterson continued to play music throughout hig...