Showing posts with label worship leader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label worship leader. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Worship Leader Brings Simon Cowell, Other Judges to Tears on 'America's Got Talent' - CBN News Steve Warren
Worship Leader Brings Simon Cowell, Other Judges to Tears on 'America's Got Talent'
Ketterer and his wife Ivy, are the parents of six children, five of which were adopted through foster care. Cowell choked back tears when telling Ketterer what an inspiration he is to everyone on the show.
"Michael, as a dad I can't imagine what you've done. And the fact that you're on this show and you
09-04-2018
CBN News Steve Warren
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In show business, the first rule is – you always leave the audience wanting more. When
Influence Church Worship Pastor Michael Ketterer hit the stage Tuesday night for the live quarterfinal
competition on NBC's "America's Got Talent", he left the judges and the audience in tears – literally.
Ketterer, a former member of the Christian group United Pursuit, brought judge Simon Cowell to tears
Ketterer, a former member of the Christian group United Pursuit, brought judge Simon Cowell to tears
with his rendition of James Bay's Us.
Cowell, who's normally one of the gruffest people in reality television, seemed very moved by
Cowell, who's normally one of the gruffest people in reality television, seemed very moved by
Ketterer's performance even telling host Tyra Banks that the singer was "an amazing human being."
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Ketterer and his wife Ivy, are the parents of six children, five of which were adopted through foster care. Cowell choked back tears when telling Ketterer what an inspiration he is to everyone on the show.
"Michael, as a dad I can't imagine what you've done. And the fact that you're on this show and you
really need this — I don't know, you're a really special guy. I don't know, there's something about you,"
Cowell said.
The other judges agreed with Cowell.
"We just need more men like you," said judge Heidi Klum.
The following day, after his performance, the couple released a video to Youtube titled "I Am Second,"
The other judges agreed with Cowell.
"We just need more men like you," said judge Heidi Klum.
The following day, after his performance, the couple released a video to Youtube titled "I Am Second,"
sharing the Ketterers story of how they came to adopt five children.
In the film produced by White Chair Productions, Ketterer also explains how extremely special it was
In the film produced by White Chair Productions, Ketterer also explains how extremely special it was
to get to perform a song to his children in front of the world – and he how he got to tell them how
much he loved them.
Ketterer also admits that he wasn't ready to be a father as he was extremely immature.
Ketterer, along with Melody Noel, Whitney Medina and Matt Gilman (also three musical artists from
Ketterer also admits that he wasn't ready to be a father as he was extremely immature.
Ketterer, along with Melody Noel, Whitney Medina and Matt Gilman (also three musical artists from
the Influence Church's ministry) are members of the Christian group Influence Music, a record label
and artist collective under the church's oversight.
The group released its debut album, Touching Heaven, in May, according to the church's website.
The group released its debut album, Touching Heaven, in May, according to the church's website.
Their debut album is a compilation of songs written last year during a writing camp in which worship
artists and LA-based pop writers participated.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
LoveMusic! - God of Wonders - Paul Baloche
God of Wonders
Paul Baloche
Nov. 11, 2017
Greetings LoveMusic! listeners.
In the year 2000, the song Open the Eyes of My Heart came out, and churches all across the world sang it for the next 15 years and still counting. As a result, Paul Baloche, now an Integrity Music worship leader, became known by many from his home in Lindale, Texas.
A year later in 2001 he introduced to Christian contemporary music followers, and worship leaders across America, the next wonderful song to be added to churches' popular song lists - God of Wonders. Being a subscriber to Integrity Music's Hosanna! Music, and as worship leader myself, it was soon added to my song list for Sunday morning.
What a great song. Thank you Paul!
Sing along as you did back then, and rejoice that we serve the Almighty God, the God of all wonders!
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Love For His People
Charlotte, North Carolina
USA
P.S. And after you have listened to God of Wonders, listen to this one too! Jesus You Are (written by Paul Baloche.)
God of Wonders
Lyrics
Lord of all creation
Of the water, earth and sky
The Heavens are Your Tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
Of the water, earth and sky
The Heavens are Your Tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
God of wonders, beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth
So Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
And as I stumble into darkness (I will call Your name by night)
I will call Your name by night
I will celebrate the light
And as I stumble into darkness (I will call Your name by night)
I will call Your name by night
God of wonders, beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
Lord of Heaven and Earth (Lord of Heaven and Earth)
Lord of Heaven and Earth (Lord of Heaven and Earth)
Lord of Heaven and Earth (Lord of Heaven and Earth)
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and earth
Sing God of wonders
Paul Baloche
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Baloche | |
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Paul Baloche in concert at St. John Lutheran Church-Ellisville, Missouri, U.S.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Joseph Baloche |
Born | June 4, 1962 (age 55) |
Origin | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Worship, contemporary Christian |
Occupation(s) | Worship leader, songwriter, singer |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Integrity |
Associated acts | Don Moen, Rita Baloche |
Website | www.leadworship.com |
Paul Joseph Baloche[1] (/bəˈlɒʃ/ bə-LOSH; born on June 4, 1962) is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. A native of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey,[2][3] Baloche is currently the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas. Baloche composes on piano and acoustic guitar, favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Baloche is one of the writers for Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith from Delirious?.[4]
Musical career[edit]
Numerous artists have performed Baloche's songs, including Michael W. Smith,[5] Casting Crowns,[6] Rebecca St. James,[7]Phillips, Craig and Dean,[8][9][10] Anthony Evans,[11] and Sonicflood.[12][13] Baloche has co-written songs with Aaron Shust,[14]Kari Jobe,[15][16] Meredith Andrews,[17] and Lincoln Brewster[18][19] for use on their respective albums. Some of Baloche's songs rank among the most-performed songs in services according to CCLI.[20] Top-ranked songs include "Open the Eyes of My Heart", "Hosanna", "Your Name", "Today Is The Day", and "Above All".[20][21] Baloche has received numerous Dove Awards over the years. He was nominated for Song of the Year in both the 2002 and 2003 Dove Awards, and in 2002, Michael W. Smith's version of the same song won Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. Baloche was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2002.[22] In 2009, Baloche won a Dove Award for Inspiration Recorded Song of the Year as co-author of "A New Hallelujah" with Michael W. Smith and his wife Debbie Smith.[23]
Baloche has been a pioneer in providing visual instructional resources for church worship teams. In 1995, he released The Worship Guitar Series, a set of three videos. Between 2002 and 2006, he released The Modern Worship Series, a set of eight instructional DVDs focused on helping church worship teams increase their skill and confidence. In 2005, he released the book God Songs, a practical resource for worship songwriters, currently in its 8th printing.
His catalog of twelve albums is focused on providing worship music for churches to use in their Sunday morning services. His albums are released by his publisher Integrity Music. In addition to songwriting, Baloche participates in several seminars for worship leaders and musicians throughout North America and Asia.[24]
The 2006 release A Greater Song is a live recording featuring songs by Baloche, some co-written with worship artists including Matt Redman ("A Greater Song") and former Integrity Music president Don Moen ("Thank You Lord").[24]
The 2009 release Glorious featured the single "Just to Be With You", which Baloche explained "is simply about intimacy with God."[25]
On April 3, 2012 Baloche released album The Same Love featuring the single "The Same Love".[26]
On October 29, 2013, Baloche also released a live Christmas worship album featured old and new songs suitable for use during the Christmas season.[27]
In November 2013, Baloche won a GMA Canada Covenant Award for International Album of the Year for "Glorieux", a French language worship album.[28]
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Worship Leader Chris Blue WINS 'The Voice' Singing Competition May 24, 2017 by Will Maule HELLO CHRISTIAN
Chris Blue, Christian worship leader
Worship Leader Chris Blue WINS 'The Voice' Singing Competition
May 24, 2017 by Will Maule HELLO CHRISTIAN
Worship leader and gospel vocalist Chris Blue has WON 'The Voice' season 12, after spending a lot of the competition performing worship tracks. Blue, worship leader from Knoxville, Tenn, performed original song Money on You; a duet with Keys of Prince's Diamonds and Pearls; and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, on Monday's performance finale, according to USA Today.
Then, on Tuesday he performed Everybody Hurts with Usher, before being announced the winner. Blue, a committed Christian, took to twitter to thank God. Plus, he sees the gift of $100,000 as a true blessing, as he can now give his fiancee the "wedding she desires." His partner Stephanie has been battling cancer.
"My fiancée, she called me in tears about a month ago, because we just did not have the money" to afford a nice wedding, he said. " We had to take a lot of things away from our already-stripped-down wedding. We didn't even have wedding (invitations). Couldn't afford it. The church wasn't even going to be decorated. Couldn't afford it."
Now, Stephanie is in for a truly memorable day.
"I'd love to have Alicia (Keys) fly out, and we'd sing (Prince's) Diamonds and Pearls to my fiancee,"said Blue.
Watch his winning performance below.
Coach @aliciakeys!!!! We did it!!!! We did it!!!! We did it!!!! Ahhhhhhhh thank you @NBCTheVoice!! Thank you America!! thank u GOD!!
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Worship Leader Chris Blue Stuns on 'The Voice' to Get Top 10 Finalist Spot - JESSILYN JUSTICE CHARISMA NEWS
Worship Leader Chris Blue Stuns on 'The Voice' to Get Top 10 Finalist Spot
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Worship leader Chris Blue landed a top 10 finalist spot on The Voice this week with an emotional tribute to his fiancee.
Blue, a member of Team Alicia (Keys) wowed the judges and folks at home with his rendition of "When a Man Loves a Woman," dedicated to his fiancée, who has been battling cancer.
"Yaaalll Because of GOD and YOU I'm running into the next round like ..." Blue tweeted with a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format, a compressed photo format) of himself.
Before his debut on The Voice, Blue was a worship leader at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.
As he was preparing for his audition this season, Blue says he almost didn't try out because of his fiancée's cancer battle.
"When everything happened with my fiancée and her story, I realized that life was just too short," Blue says. "And after God was kind of pushing me to go forth, and I was declining and saying 'No. This can't be ...' I asked that He would just confirm, and He did, and when He did, I would say that really did help push me and helped me overcome the fear and just do it."
He tells the Knoxville News Sentinel he had a simple strategy for his audition.
"Don't mess up. Don't forget any words. Don't embarrass yourself or your family. Don't embarrass Jesus.' Aside from that man, just saying 'You know what. This is it. The moment is right now, and ... there's a chance that you may not get another one. Because of that (I'm) going to give it everything right here right now.' And so that was my mindset. I tried not to focus on the coaches. I tried to take myself back to my childhood. My mom brought us up in church, and my dad brought us up in church, and so we would go around singing and traveling the state of Florida."
Congrats on your top-10 spot, Blue!
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