Showing posts with label Jordan Smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jordan Smith. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

How 'Voice' Winner Jordan Smith Became Friends With God - JESSILYN JUSTICE CHARISMA MAGAZINE

Jordan Smith sits down with Rick Warren.
Jordan Smith sits down with Rick Warren. (YouTube)


1/11/2016 JESSILYN JUSTICE  CHARISMA MAGAZINE

Charismatic Jordan Smith rocked the world week after week on The Voice, praising God with hymns that soared to the top of secular music charts.
As the winner, "the most important person ever" to be on the reality singing competition is now using his platform to glorify God.  
"(My parents) really instilled in me from a very young age just growing up how important it was not only to be a good person but to be a person who is full of the love of God and to pour that on to other people," Smith tells Saddleback Church's Rick Warren.  
"I've grown so close to the Lord and try to walk with Him every day and try to direct my thoughts toward Him because He's been so good to me," Smith says.  
And Smith isn't leaving his relationship with his Savior in the dust. Watch the video to see what the singer wants to do for God in the future. 
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Church of God's Jordan Smith Takes Home 'The Voice' Crown - JESSILYN JUSTICE CHARISMA NEWS


Church of God's Jordan Smith Takes Home 'The Voice' Crown


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Church of God Lee University's Jordan Smith is now The Voice champion.  
"For all of us at Lee this has been a fun experience, watching the world encounter Jordan's talent. It's also been a source of pride that Jordan has stayed true to his calling. That is something we try to model for our students every day, so watching Jordan live it on national television has been deeply gratifying," Lee University Vice President for University Relations Jerome Hammond says.  
While at Lee, Smith is part of the Lee Singers, directed by Brad Moffett. 
"(Jordan's) singing gift was really honed because of his faith and worship life," Moffett says. "Singing in church is where he first started singing, and in a lot of ways, you can't separate Jordan's singing from his faith, no matter what he's singing. For someone like Jordan, singing is an expression of Jordan's spirituality, so much a part of who he is (is) tied directly to his faith, it's hard to separate his craft, his artistry from his spirituality and faith."
When Smith auditioned for The Voice earlier this year, he stunned judges with his performance of Sia's "Chandelier."  
Smith joined Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine's team after Levine declared him the "most important person to ever be on this show," after Smith's audition.  
In his run on the show, Smith's songs have frequently topped iTunes charts, knocking Adele's "Hello" off her No. 1 spot on multiple occasions.  
Smith's rendition of "Mary Did You Know" is currently the No. 1 single on the iTunes chart, and two of his other songs round out the top five.  

When Smith performed "Mary Did You Know," some Lee students and alumni were skeptical, as the song is frequently performed in Lee chapels. But Smith won them over.
"Not only did Jordan Smith prove that he deserves to win 'The Voice' tonight, but he also redeemed 'Mary Did You Know' for all the Lee peeps in the process," student Drenda Butler posted on Facebook.  
"Jordan Smith singer, evangelist, humble celebrity, beautiful soul just informed America what Christmas is about and they are literally buying it on iTunes. Some things are more important than winning a TV music competition. Brad Moffett you've helped instill Christian artistry in that young man. Well done!" Professor Jeff Salyer posted on Facebook.  
When Smith was announced winner, Lee University President Paul Conn tweeted: "What an exciting night for Jordan Smith and Lee people everywhere! He was terrific on stage and in every way! I'm a proud Prez!" 
Smith is far from the first Lee student/graduate to be recognized for vocal talent. Recent graduate Clark Beckham took second in American Idol in the most recent season.  
Lee grad and American Idol alum Phil Stacey commended Smith on social media.  
"From someone who has been on a tv talent show: There has never been anyone more dominant in their respective season. Not Carry, Not Kelly, not Chris... Jordan Smith was the clear winner from the moment of his audition," Stacey posted.  
"Big congratulations to him on this amazing night. Congrats is also due to Lee University, who placed 2nd on Idol this year AND 1st on the Voice. You are a place where students can truly grow and develop their talent. And you have also helped instill great character in your students. So cool to watch all this go down," he wrote.
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Watch video: "Mary Did You Know": Jordan Smith

Friday, December 11, 2015

Jordan Smith Could Be 'The Voice' but Faith Is First - CBN News Charlene Aaron

Jordan Smith Could Be 'The Voice' but Faith Is First

12-11-2015  CBN News Charlene Aaron


NBC's "The Voice" hasn't crowned a new winner this season, but many agree that contestant Jordan Smith is already a star.
The 21-year-old college student from the small town of Harlan, Kentucky, managed to knock Adele from the top spot on iTunes after singing Queen's "Somebody to Love," during the semi-finals Wednesday night.
Jordan Smith's rendition of "Somebody to Love" on NBC's "The Voice" knocked Adele off the top of the iTunes charts. Watch his performance here.
In an article for People Magazine, Smith's coach Adam Levine said, "I don't need to say anything at all because that's one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire life."
When Smith sang the Christian hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" on the show a few weeks ago, it also topped the charts on Billboard and iTunes.
Click here to see Jordan Smith sing the hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" on NBC's "The Voice."
Smith said church is where his love for singing began. His parents are both musicians and raised him in the church choir from a young age in the congregation of House of Mercy in the town of Wallins Creek, Kentucky.
"I love to lead worship and my parents really encouraged me to sing in church," said Smith. "My faith is who I am and I wanted to share that with the world," he said in a recent online interview with djchuang/"Spinning Up Disruptive Ideas."
Smith, a senior at Lee University, is also a member of the Lee University Campus Choir which points to the role faith plays in his life. Lee is a Church of God school in Cleveland, Tennesee.
He said he chose the college because of its Christian focus.
"My faith is the thing that gives me strength and that I find joy in. At the end of the day with my problems and concerns, I can turn to God and I can have peace in my situation. That's been the main thing that's carried me through this. My relationship with God has kept me grounded and has been my foundation through all of it."
Regardless of how "The Voice" turns out for him, Smith said he's not worried about the future.
"This platform has opened so many doors for me and has allowed me so many opportunities to make music in lots of different ways," he said.
"At this time, I'm just waiting prayerfully and doing my best. Whatever happens, I know I will continue to make music and lead worship wherever I go. While my future is unsure at this moment, I know who holds the future, and I will continue to move and trust in God's plan for me." 

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Hear the 'Hallelujah' That's Trampling Secular Tunes on International Charts - JESSILYN JUSTICE Charisma News

Hear the 'Hallelujah' That's Trampling Secular Tunes on International Charts




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The Voice's Jordan Smith made waves when his rendition of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" knocked Adele from her top spot on iTunes last month
Now, the Lee University student is at it again, sinking his teeth into "Hallelujah" and crushing the secular competition, including Selena Gomez, Drake and Meghan Trainor, among others.  
When Smith auditioned for The Voice earlier this year, coach Adam Levine called him the "most important person ever" to be on the show.  
Watch the video to see his latest performance and do your best to hold in the tears. 
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