This singer first began his interest in music after being introduced to The Beatles at an impressionable age. Growing up in a French Catholic family, Baloche learned how to play guitar during his junior high school years. After high school, he performed in and around the southern New Jersey club circuit, gradually graduating into Philadelphia and Atlantic City clubs. At the same time, he met his wife Rita, a country and western singer. During this time, both Baloche and his wife had born-again experiences and moved to California. Baloche studied music at the Grove School of Music where he met popular Christian musical artists such as Kelly Willard. Influenced and inspired by his work, the musician moved to Garden Valley, Texas to work with the Last Days Ministries. While working there, he would pray with fellow musicians before singing and creating such praise through song. After four years of working and creating, Baloche and wife relocated to California to become the music pastor of the Community Christian Fellowship. He created a series of small, independently produced live albums there, including First Love. In 2002, Baloche released his label debut, God Of Wonders on Hosanna Music. He has performed in Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and South Africa among other places. Baloche also does speaking engagements in addition to his musical endeavors. In a 1998 interview with the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Baloche described his music career as "journaling his process of his walk with the Lord." ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
