Stephen "Steve" Amerson is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist with 19 albums. During his 30-plus-year career, Amerson has been heard on over 175 films, countless commercials, and television shows. Additionally, Amerson has had approximately 100 compositions published by WORD Music and other publishing companies. In 1988, Amerson established Amerson Music Ministries as a non-profit organization. He has produced and sung on 18 inspirational albums under the AMM label. Amerson has been a featured soloist with major symphonies in the United States and abroad including performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.
Steve Amerson often partners with a Broadway veteran, soprano Laurie Gayle Stephenson, who is recognized for her performance as "Christine" in "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway. Amerson has performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, at the Hollywood Bowl and at Carnegie Hall, singing in the world premiere of Missa Americana by Ed Lojeski. He has performed with symphonies and performing arts groups around the world including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Filarmonica de Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. Amerson recorded demonstration tapes used by Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras in preparation for "The 3 Tenors" performances in 1994 at Dodger Stadium, in the 1998 Paris concert and the 2002 Yokohama, Japan concert. Amerson has contributed his voice to over 175 feature films and other productions including "La La Land," "Bridge of Spies," "Fantastic Four," "Star Wars: Rogue One," Mars Needs Moms, The Last Airbender, 2012, and Seven Pounds'.
Steve Amerson lives in Granada Hills, California. Amerson is married to Kristine Amerson and has fathered two children: Mathew Amerson and Katharine Amerson. Amerson started nonprofit Amerson Music Ministries to use music to spread his ministry. Amerson makes his living through performing at shows, recording music for commercials and motion pictures. Amerson has contributed to the soundtracks of more than 50 films and commercials. His vocals can be found on feature films like Beauty and the Beast, Men in Black, and The Hunt for Red October. Amerson has worked with Honda, Toyota, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft on commercials.
Amerson Music Ministries (AMM)
Amerson Music Ministries is a small 501 non-profit organization started by Amerson in 1992 based in Los Angeles, CA. Amerson continues to own it to this day, using this nonprofit to produce music and host events such as the Amerson Music Ministries and Capitol Worship. Amerson has toured across the United States and through Europe, performing solo shows at concerts and religious conventions. In addition to performing, Amerson has continued his work as a preacher throughout his musical career, often integrating music into his sermons. Amerson works in the church and uses those connections to spread his musical ministry.
