Russ Lee

During the 1990s, contemporary Christian music vocalist Russ Lee became known just as much for his enthusiasm as for his voice. After several years as lead singer of the hitmaking CCM band Newsong, Lee embarked on a solo career in the late '90s. In addition to his Dove award nomination for Best Male Vocalist and his hits with Newsong, Lee found success with his solo debut, Words in Time, which included a rousing song that was soon to become the anthem for Lee and many CCM listeners, "Live What I Believe." Born in Cleveland, TN, Lee grew up in the small Smokey Mountains town, ...