Michael Stosic

Michael Stosic is an American Contemporary Christian, adult contemporary, and AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) singer-songwriter and recording artist from Reno, Nevada.

Early Work

He began his career in 1982 with a self-titled soft-rock, blue-eyed soul album, which was later recognized as an AOR masterpiece leading to a worldwide vinyl and CD reissue by Japan's P-Vine Records in 2020.

Christian Music

In 1986, Stosic transitioned into Gospel and Contemporary Christian music with his album Brand New Love. The project became an instant regional hit in Seattle, Washington gaining airplay on KCMS radio. Over his career he has achieved multiple Top 20 radio placements on the PLAY MPE distribution charts, including #1 in South Africa and #2 in the Nordic countries and #2 in Canada in 2026.

Musical Style and Notable Projects

Often noted for a vocal style compared to Barry Manilow, Stosic's music blends melodic affirmations of faith with positive themes. His recordings have featured collaborations with notable industry figures, including vocals from Grammy-nominated songwriter Gordon Chambers on his gospel remix track "I Believe". In 2024 his early tracks "Backstreet Dancer" and "If You Ever Change Your Mind" were featured in the HBO Original Music Box Yacht Rock.

Select Discography

 Michael Stosic (1982; reissued 2020)  Brand New Love (1986)  Symphony of Praise (1989)  One Heart One Voice (2009)  Welcome Home (2016/2022)  Gospel Train (2022)  The God Who Named the Stars (2023)  My Favorite Hymns (2024)  Another Friday Harbor Christmas (2024)  Unplugged (2025) * Still a Brand New Love (2026) - A reimagined collection of his early spiritual songs featuring the internationally charting "So Easy to Love".