Latest project was ‘perfect way’ to finish artist’s longtime recording career

Singer-songwriter Bebo Norman has decided to retire from his Christian music career at year’s end after 20 years.

“For those closest to me, this really has been a decision that was years in the making, but after a lot of prayer and continued conversation, my wife, Roshare, and I made the final call back in December,” Norman announced in April.

“I decided that I really wanted to honor my label and publishing commitments through 2013 and tour this new record (Lights of Distant Cities) for at least a year from release just to make sure I finish well.”

In October, Lights of Distant Cities was released by BEC Recordings and distributed by Capitol Christian Distribution. 

“Everything that I had left in my heart for music, I feel like I squeezed out and emptied into writing and recording this latest project, which I love so dearly,” Norman said. “And to have had the chance to write and record such a personal record with my close friend and longtime live collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Gabe Scott, was the perfect way to finish out my recording career.” 

“He is enjoying being a stay-at-home dad to two little boys,” Merge PR Publicist Lori Mahon said. “He just isn’t sure what God has in store next, but he’s excited to see.”

Norman, 39, will be co-headlining a tour with Andrew Peterson and Sara Groves throughout the summer and fall. 

In 2010, Norman received a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for “The Only Hope” from his self-titled album.

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