Elevation Worship

Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship performing in October 2019 at Big Church Day Out at Wiston House, Wiston, England
Elevation Worship performing in October 2019 at Big Church Day Out at Wiston House, Wiston, England
Background information
OriginCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.[1][2]
GenresContemporary worship music[1][3]
WorksElevation Worship discography
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelEssential · Elevation Worship Records
Members
  • Chris Brown
  • Jonsal Barrientes
  • Jenna Barrientes
  • Tiffany Hudson
  • Isaiah Templeton
  • Davide Mutendji
  • E. Edwards
Past members
  • Mack Brock
  • London Gatch
  • Matthews Ntlele
  • Anna Sailors Pinkham
  • Jane Williams
Websiteelevationworship.com

Elevation Worship is a contemporary worship music collective from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Elevation Church, as well as performing concerts and tours around the United States. The collective has sold over 1.5 million albums in the United States.[4]

History

Independent albums (2007-2010)

Elevation Worship began in 2007 at Elevation Church in Charlotte.[1][3][5] The band released four independent albums prior to signing with Essential Records. The Sound was released in 2007 (under the name Elevation Church Live), We Are Alive in 2008, God With Us in 2009, and Kingdom Come in 2010.[3] Featuring the song "Give Me Faith", Kingdom Come was the band's first album to break through on the Billboard charts, reaching No. 5 on Heatseekers, No. 42 on Independent Albums and at No. 17 on the Christian Albums chart.[6][1]

2010s

The band released their debut live album, For the Honor, under Sony Music Nashville's Essential Records label on November 21, 2011.[1][3] It had chart success on Billboard magazine charts including No. 1 on Heatseekers, No. 19 on the Christian Albums, and the Billboard 200 at No. 193.[1][7] The band's second album with the Essential label,[1][3] Nothing Is Wasted, was released on February 19, 2013. A deluxe edition of the album also included studio recordings of each song. It reached No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart and was No. 41 on the Billboard 200.[1][8][9][10]

Their seventh album, Only King Forever, was released on January 14, 2014, debuting at their highest charting position, No. 23 on the Billboard 200[11] and featured guest vocalist Darlene Zschech from Hillsong Worship. The band released their eighth album, Wake Up The Wonder, on November 25, 2014. It was recorded at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on August 1, and it debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200 in its first week. Additionally it was No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Album chart.[12] On July 31, 2015, another live recording was made at the same venue (Time Warner Cable Arena) for their ninth album, Here as in Heaven. It was their first album released on their own label, Elevation Worship Records. It was released on February 5, 2016, and peaked No. 1 on US album charts.[1][8] Their tenth album, There Is a Cloud, was released on March 17, 2017, after being recorded at Elevation Ballantyne during a revival, "Code Orange Revival". After There is a Cloud, Elevation Worship released their first Spanish album, Lo Harás Otra Vez, on August 18, 2017. The album peaked at No. 2 on the US Latin album chart.

In June 2017, Mack Brock, a founding member of Elevation, left when he felt called elsewhere and signed a solo contract with Capitol Records’ Sparrow imprint.[4][6] On September 28, 2018, Elevation Worship released their eleventh live album, Hallelujah Here Below, which was nominated for the 2019 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. In 2019, Elevation Worship released the album Paradoxology on April 12, which features rearrangements of some songs from Hallelujah Here Below. Paradoxology included a single, "With You".[13] The collective's second Spanish album Aleluya (En La Tierra) was released on July 19. It peaked at No. 8 on the US Latin Album Sales chart. At Midnight, their seventh EP, was released on August 30.

2020s

Graves Into Gardens, the group's twelfth album, was released on May 1, 2020. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian albums chart and No. 34 on the Billboard 200.[14] In 2021, the collective collaborated with Maverick City Music on their album Old Church Basement, which was released on April 30. Old Church Basement debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart and No. 30 on the Billboard 200.[15] Elevation Worship's 2022 live album, Lion, was released on March 4, and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and No. 80 on the Billboard 200.[16]

The collective released their 2023 live album, Can You Imagine?, on May 19,[17] which debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart on June 3.[18] The group went on the Praise Party tour in July and August of 2024.[19] Their 2024 live album, When Wind Meets Fire, was released on July 12th.

Members

Current members include:[20][21]

  • Chris Brown
  • Jonsal Barrientes
  • Jenna Barrientes
  • Tiffany Hudson
  • Davide Mutendji
  • Isaiah Templeton
  • Shae Wooton
  • Otis Williams
  • Dominik Geralds
  • Vincent Baynard
  • Joey Signa
  • Josh Holiday
  • L. J. Mitchell
  • E. Edwards
  • Scott Gardner Jr.

Former

  • Mack Brock
  • London Gatch
  • Matthews Ntlele
  • Anna Sailors Pinkham
  • Jane Williams

Discography

Main article: Elevation Worship discography
  • The Sound (2007)
  • We Are Alive (2008)
  • God With Us (2009)
  • Kingdom Come (2010)

Awards and nominations

As of 2024 the group has received one Grammy Award[22] and 8 Dove Awards.[23]

American Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Elevation Worship Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational Nominated

BET Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Jireh"
(with Maverick City Music) 		Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Nominated
[24]

Billboard Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Elevation Worship Top Christian Artist Nominated
There Is a Cloud Top Christian Album Nominated
"O Come to the Altar" Top Christian Song Nominated
2020 Elevation Worship Top Christian Artist Nominated
2021 Elevation Worship Top Christian Artist Won
Graves into Gardens Top Christian Album Nominated
"Graves into Gardens"
(featuring Brandon Lake) 		Top Christian Song Won
"The Blessing"
(with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes) 		Nominated
2022 Elevation Worship Top Christian Artist Nominated
Top Gospel Artist Nominated
Old Church Basement
(with Maverick City Music) 		Top Christian Album Nominated
Top Gospel Album Nominated
"Jireh"
(with Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine) 		Top Gospel Song Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Wake Up the Wonder Long Form Video of the Year Nominated
2016 Here as in Heaven Worship Album of the Year Nominated
2017 "O Come to the Altar" Song of the Year Nominated
Worship Song of the Year Nominated
There Is a Cloud Worship Album of the Year Nominated
There Is a Cloud Live Long Form Video of the Year Nominated
2018 "Do It Again" Worship Song of the Year Nominated
2019 Hallelujah Here Below Worship Album of the Year Nominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
2020 "See a Victory" Song of the Year Nominated
Aleluya (En La Tierra) Spanish Language Album of the Year Won
"The Blessing (Live)"
(with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes) 		Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won
At Midnight Worship Album of the Year Nominated
2021 Graves into Gardens
(featuring Brandon Lake) 		Song of the Year Nominated
"The Blessing"
(with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes) 		Won
Elevation Worship Artist of the Year Nominated
"Tumbas A Jardines"
(featuring Brandon Lake) 		Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
"Graves into Gardens"
(featuring Brandon Lake) 		Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won
"Jireh"
(with Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine) 		Nominated
Graves into Gardens Worship Album of the Year Nominated
Old Church Basement
(with Maverick City Music) 		Won
Graves into Gardens Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Won
2022 Lion Worship Album of the Year Won
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
2025 When Wind Meets Fire Worship Album of the Year Won
"I Know a Name" Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won

Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Hallelujah Here Below Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Nominated [25]
2021 "The Blessing"
(with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes) 		Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated
2022 "Wait on You"
(with Maverick City Music) 		Best Gospel Performance/Song Nominated
"Jireh"
(with Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine) 		Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated
Old Church Basement
(with Maverick City Music) 		Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Won
2023 Lion Nominated [26]
2026 "I Know a Name" Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated [27]

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Jeffries, David. "Elevation Worship - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. ^ lifechurchmemphis. "Elevation Worship Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Archived from the original on March 7, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e Jesus Freak Hideout. "Elevation Worship Discography, Elevation Worship Artist Database". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Elevation Worship's 'Graves Into Gardens' Debuts At #1 On Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart". Christian Beat. May 12, 2020. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Luchae Williams, gatewaynews.co.za, Elevation Worship – Wake up the wonder: Review Archived May 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, South Africa, March 5, 2015
  6. ^ a b Timothy Yap, hallels.com, Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton & Elevation Worship Share Their Sunday Worship Song Sets Archived December 29, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, USA, July 31, 2014
  7. ^ Caldwell, Alex "Tincan" (November 21, 2011). "Elevation Worship, "For The Honor" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b JFH Admin (February 19, 2013). "Elevation Worship, "Nothing Is Wasted" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Archived from the original on February 26, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  9. ^ EMILY HARRIS, charlottemagazine.com, On God's Stage: Elevation Church Archived December 29, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, USA,December 19, 2013
  10. ^ JEFF SCHAPIRO, christianpost.com, New Elevation Worship Album Becomes an Instant Chart-Topper Archived December 29, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, USA, February 21, 2013
  11. ^ "Elevation Worship Charts". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  12. ^ "Elevation Worship - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  13. ^ Longs, Herb (April 13, 2019). "Elevation Worship Releases New Project 'Paradoxology'". TheChristianBeat.org. Archived from the original on November 29, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  14. ^ "Elevation Worship's 'Graves Into Gardens' Debuts At #1 On Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart". The Christian Beat. May 12, 2020. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  15. ^ "Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music's 'Old Church Basement' Bows at No. 1 on Christian And Gospel Charts". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Elevation Worship Makes an Impressive Debut on the Charts with "Lion"". JubileeCast. October 2, 2014. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  17. ^ "Elevation Worship Releases New Album 'CAN YOU IMAGINE?'". CCM Magazine. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Asker, Jim (June 1, 2023). "Elevation Worship's 'Can You Imagine' Arrives at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "Elevation Worship Announces New Tour: Praise Party Summer 2024". CCM Magazine. March 8, 2024. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "Elevation Worship | Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  21. ^ "About". Elevation Worship. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  22. ^ National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Elevation Worship Archived February 21, 2025, at the Wayback Machine, grammy.com, USA, retrieved October 5, 2024
  23. ^ Gospel Music Association, Past winners : Elevation Worship Archived September 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, doveawards.com, USA, retrieved October 5, 2024
  24. ^ Atkinson, Katie (June 26, 2022). "2022 BET Awards Winners Full List – Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  25. ^ "Elevation Worship | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  26. ^ "All the Winners at the 2023 Grammy Awards". Vogue. February 6, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  27. ^ Malia Mendez (November 7, 2025). "Here's the complete list of 2026 Grammy nominees". Retrieved November 7, 2025.[dead link]
allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Brown_(Christian_singer)