Education
He chose to use his first and middle names as his stage name.
He chose to use his first and middle names as his stage name.
Pierce began singing in church at age seven and took voice lessons from age nine. Following his graduation from high school, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he sang with the Christ Church Choir. Naomi Judd introduced him with The Imperials, who offered him a spot.
He was with them for three years (1990-1993), until he was offered a position with the Gaither Vocal Band.
He remained with them for three years (1994-1997). Pierce released several albums on Curb Records.
In 1999, he was nominated for five Gospel Music Association"s Dove Awards for Song of the Year and People’s/Contemporary Song of the Year for "I Believe In Christ", Inspirational Song of the Year for "Farther Than Your Grace Can Reach", and Male Vocalist of the Year. His 2000 release, Sanctuary, hit Number.
35 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart.
Pierce appeared in the part of Joseph in the Nashville revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in December 1999. Pierce is an interior designer, being the lead designer for CMT"s Ultimate Country Home series in 2003. Pierce is owner and operator of Pierce and Company in Nashville.
He has appeared on the Video Hits One reality show LaFollette & Eddie in 2014.