Q:Facts: - instrument: vocals , piano , acoustic guitar - years active: 2007 - present - caption: torrey salter - origin: birmingham , alabama , united states - genre: contemporary christian music worship music - notable instruments: vocals , piano , guitar - birth date: 15 july 1988 - name: torrey salter - background: solo_singer - label: unsigned - occupation: singer , pianist , guitarist Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of torrey salter .
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torrey salter -lrb- born july 15 , 1988 -rrb- is a contemporary christian music singer/songwriter , pianist , and guitarist from birmingham , alabama .he began writing music at the age of 17 after being encouraged by his family and friends and influenced by hillsong united and desperation band .