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== History == |
== History == |
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From 2009 to 2013, Bethel Music rapidly grew from being a relatively small local church music ministry to becoming a fully-fledged record label and publishing company, featuring songwriters and worship leaders based out of Bethel Church in Redding, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2013/09/11.DOVE%20NOMINATED%20BETHEL%20MUSIC%20GATHERS%20ITS%20BIGGEST%20RETAIL%20DEBUT%20EVER%20WITH%20FIRST%20STUDIO%20ALBUM,%20TIDES.asp|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, September 2013: DOVE NOMINATED BETHEL MUSIC GATHERS ITS BIGGEST RETAIL DEBUT EVER WITH FIRST STUDIO ALBUM, TIDES |
From 2009 to 2013, Bethel Music rapidly grew from being a relatively small local church music ministry to becoming a fully-fledged record label and publishing company, featuring songwriters and worship leaders based out of Bethel Church in Redding, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2013/09/11.DOVE%20NOMINATED%20BETHEL%20MUSIC%20GATHERS%20ITS%20BIGGEST%20RETAIL%20DEBUT%20EVER%20WITH%20FIRST%20STUDIO%20ALBUM,%20TIDES.asp|title=Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, September 2013: DOVE NOMINATED BETHEL MUSIC GATHERS ITS BIGGEST RETAIL DEBUT EVER WITH FIRST STUDIO ALBUM, TIDES|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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In January 2015, Bethel Music launched their Artist Collective, expanding their group of locally based artists to include North Carolinians [[Josh Baldwin]] and [[Jonathan David & Melissa Helser|Jonathan and Melissa Helser]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2015/02/05.Bethel%20Musics%20We%20Will%20Not%20Be%20Shaken%20Is%20Their%20Highest%20Charting%20Album.asp|title=JFH News: Bethel Music's "We Will Not Be Shaken" Is Their Highest Charting Album |
In January 2015, Bethel Music launched their Artist Collective, expanding their group of locally based artists to include North Carolinians [[Josh Baldwin]] and [[Jonathan David & Melissa Helser|Jonathan and Melissa Helser]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2015/02/05.Bethel%20Musics%20We%20Will%20Not%20Be%20Shaken%20Is%20Their%20Highest%20Charting%20Album.asp|title=JFH News: Bethel Music's "We Will Not Be Shaken" Is Their Highest Charting Album|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> Later that year, in May, they included [[Cory Asbury]], formerly of the [[International House of Prayer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/485-bethel-music-artist-collective-newest-artist-cory-asbury|title=Bethel Music Artist Collective: Newest Artist, Cory Asbury|first=Jessie|last=Clarks|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> In September 2015, it was announced that [[Leeland (band)|Leeland]] would also be joining the Collective.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/810-leeland-joins-bethel-music-collective|title=Leeland Joins Bethel Music Collective|first=Herb|last=Longs|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref>On November 2, 2016, Bethel Music issued a press release announcing that they and longtime member William Matthews had agreed that William would no longer be a part of the Bethel Music Collective.<ref name="Bethel Music">{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/artists/william-matthews/|title=William Matthews – No Longer with Bethel Music |publisher=Bethel Music |accessdate=March 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/press-releases/|title=Press Releases |publisher=Bethel Music |accessdate=March 12, 2017}}</ref> Just days later, it was announced that Sean Feucht would officially join the artist collective of Bethel Church.{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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== Members == |
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Members of Bethel Music, as of September 2018, include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/artists/|title=Artist Collective - Bethel Music |
Members of Bethel Music, as of September 2018, include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/artists/|title=Artist Collective - Bethel Music|accessdate=August 31, 2018}}</ref> |
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* [[Amanda Cook (singer)|Amanda Cook]] |
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* [[William Matthews (musician)|William Matthews]]<ref name=BethelHaveIt>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/albums/have-it-all/|title=Have It All - Bethel Music |
* [[William Matthews (musician)|William Matthews]]<ref name=BethelHaveIt>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/albums/have-it-all/|title=Have It All - Bethel Music|accessdate=April 3, 2017}}</ref> |
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*[[Jeremy Riddle]] |
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* Matt Stinton |
* Matt Stinton |
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{{See also|Bethel Music discography}} |
{{See also|Bethel Music discography}} |
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Albums that have been produced by Bethel Music include:<ref>https://bethelmusic.com/albums/</ref>{{better source|date=March 2018|reason=This is a primary source and the location may change and older recordings may be removed.}} |
Albums that have been produced by Bethel Music include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bethelmusic.com/albums/|title=Albums|website=Bethel Music|accessdate=December 6, 2018}}</ref>{{better source|date=March 2018|reason=This is a primary source and the location may change and older recordings may be removed.}} |
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* ''[[Undone (Brian & Jenn Johnson album)|Undone]]'' (Brian & Jenn Johnson with Leah Märi) (2001) |
* ''[[Undone (Brian & Jenn Johnson album)|Undone]]'' (Brian & Jenn Johnson with Leah Märi) (2001) |
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==== ''We Will Not Be Shaken'' ==== |
==== ''We Will Not Be Shaken'' ==== |
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Bethel Music's live album, ''[[We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)|We Will Not Be Shaken]]'' was produced by Bobby Strand and Chris Greely, and introduces 11 original songs led by the Bethel Music Artist Collective, including Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Hunter Thompson, Amanda Cook and Matt Stinton, as well as debut artists Kalley Heiligenthal, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser. |
Bethel Music's live album, ''[[We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)|We Will Not Be Shaken]]'' was produced by Bobby Strand and Chris Greely, and introduces 11 original songs led by the Bethel Music Artist Collective, including Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Hunter Thompson, Amanda Cook and Matt Stinton, as well as debut artists Kalley Heiligenthal, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser. |
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''We Will Not Be Shaken'' was intended as a catalyst for other worship communities to remain steadfast in their faith no matter what the circumstances. The title track was inspired in a spontaneous moment of worship during a Sunday service and highlights God's enduring promises during times of trouble.<ref name="christiantoday.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/bethel.musics.we.will.not.be.shaken.releases.to.itunes.radio/46640.htm|title=Bethel Music's 'We Will Not Be Shaken' releases to iTunes Radio – Christian News on Christian Today |
''We Will Not Be Shaken'' was intended as a catalyst for other worship communities to remain steadfast in their faith no matter what the circumstances. The title track was inspired in a spontaneous moment of worship during a Sunday service and highlights God's enduring promises during times of trouble.<ref name="christiantoday.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/bethel.musics.we.will.not.be.shaken.releases.to.itunes.radio/46640.htm|title=Bethel Music's 'We Will Not Be Shaken' releases to iTunes Radio – Christian News on Christian Today|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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CCM Magazine also lauded the album, saying that there "is quite a bit of buzz surrounding the anticipated release from Bethel Music...and it's all warranted. This is an album that simply soars above the rest... Every track holds a different aspect of beauty...flawless." Christian Review Magazine gave it a five-star review saying the album is an "out-and-out worship release on which each track contains lyrics that praise and glorify God, and point toward His faithfulness, love and grace." |
CCM Magazine also lauded the album, saying that there "is quite a bit of buzz surrounding the anticipated release from Bethel Music...and it's all warranted. This is an album that simply soars above the rest... Every track holds a different aspect of beauty...flawless." Christian Review Magazine gave it a five-star review saying the album is an "out-and-out worship release on which each track contains lyrics that praise and glorify God, and point toward His faithfulness, love and grace." |
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==== ''You Make Me Brave'' ==== |
==== ''You Make Me Brave'' ==== |
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''[[You Make Me Brave: Live at the Civic|You Make Me Brave]]'' was recorded live at [[Redding, California|Redding's Civic Auditorium]] during Bethel Church's women's conference in the summer of 2013. According to ''The Church Collective'', it is "classic Bethel", with 3 of the 12 tracks recorded during spontaneous moments of worship. Their reviewer goes on to say that "the worship leaders from Bethel seriously outdo themselves with their musical influence, heavy synth, and wisely put-together arrangements of songs."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thechurchcollective.com/worship-review/worship-review-bethel-worship-you-make-me-brave|title=Bethel Music // You Make Me Brave – The Church Collective|date=April 18, 2014 |
''[[You Make Me Brave: Live at the Civic|You Make Me Brave]]'' was recorded live at [[Redding, California|Redding's Civic Auditorium]] during Bethel Church's women's conference in the summer of 2013. According to ''The Church Collective'', it is "classic Bethel", with 3 of the 12 tracks recorded during spontaneous moments of worship. Their reviewer goes on to say that "the worship leaders from Bethel seriously outdo themselves with their musical influence, heavy synth, and wisely put-together arrangements of songs."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thechurchcollective.com/worship-review/worship-review-bethel-worship-you-make-me-brave|title=Bethel Music // You Make Me Brave – The Church Collective|date=April 18, 2014|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> Produced by Gabriel Solomon Wilson (www.GabrielWilson.net), & Daniel Mackenzie. |
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==== ''Have It All'' ==== |
==== ''Have It All'' ==== |
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On March 11, Bethel Music released ''Have It All'', a live album recorded at Bethel Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thep.com/Project.aspx?ProductID=0747057864|title=Have It All |
On March 11, Bethel Music released ''Have It All'', a live album recorded at Bethel Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thep.com/Project.aspx?ProductID=0747057864|title=Have It All|accessdate=November 8, 2016}}</ref> The album was nominated for Worship Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging Award at the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, but won neither.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doveawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016DoveAwardsNominees-1.pdf|title=2016DoveAwardNominees-1|publisher=GMA Dove Awards|accessdate=November 8, 2016}}</ref> |
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====''Starlight''==== |
====''Starlight''==== |
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On March 1, 2017, Bethel Music announced that they would be releasing a new album, recorded live on tour, on April 7, 2017.<ref name="Christianbook.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.christianbook.com/bethel-music/starlight/pd/CD45412|title=Starlight: Bethel Music |
On March 1, 2017, Bethel Music announced that they would be releasing a new album, recorded live on tour, on April 7, 2017.<ref name="Christianbook.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.christianbook.com/bethel-music/starlight/pd/CD45412|title=Starlight: Bethel Music |publisher=Christianbook.com |accessdate=March 2, 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Events and tours === |
=== Events and tours === |
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Bethel Music regularly tours both in the U.S. and internationally.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Artists from the Bethel Music family visited South Africa for the first time in March 2015 and led evenings of worship in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gatewaynews.co.za/bethel-music-to-host-worship-nights-in-south-africa-in-march/|title=Bethel Music to host worship nights in South Africa in March |
Bethel Music regularly tours both in the U.S. and internationally.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Artists from the Bethel Music family visited South Africa for the first time in March 2015 and led evenings of worship in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gatewaynews.co.za/bethel-music-to-host-worship-nights-in-south-africa-in-march/|title=Bethel Music to host worship nights in South Africa in March|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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In October 2016, Bethel artists Brian and Jenn Johnson, Amanda Cook, Steffany Gretzinger, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, Kalley Heiligenthal, Kristene DiMarco, Paul and Hannah McClure, and Josh Baldwin embarked on a two-week tour to record a live album with guest worship leader [[Francesca Battistelli]]. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the album would be titled ''Starlight'', with pre-orders beginning on March 17 and the official release of the album to be on April 7.<ref name="Christianbook.com"/> |
In October 2016, Bethel artists Brian and Jenn Johnson, Amanda Cook, Steffany Gretzinger, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, Kalley Heiligenthal, Kristene DiMarco, Paul and Hannah McClure, and Josh Baldwin embarked on a two-week tour to record a live album with guest worship leader [[Francesca Battistelli]]. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the album would be titled ''Starlight'', with pre-orders beginning on March 17 and the official release of the album to be on April 7.<ref name="Christianbook.com"/> |
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Canadian-born Bethel Music artist Amanda Cook was recognized at the 2014 [[Covenant Awards|GMA Canada Covenant Awards]], named as Female Vocalist of the Year, and winning Song of the Year for, "You Make Me Brave".<ref>[[Covenant Awards]]</ref> |
Canadian-born Bethel Music artist Amanda Cook was recognized at the 2014 [[Covenant Awards|GMA Canada Covenant Awards]], named as Female Vocalist of the Year, and winning Song of the Year for, "You Make Me Brave".<ref>[[Covenant Awards]]</ref> |
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In March 2015, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ([[ASCAP]]) gave top honors to Jeremy Riddle's "This is Amazing Grace" as their Song of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/03/23/share-top-honors-ascap-christian-music-awards/70358150/|title=2 share top honors at ASCAP Christian Music Awards |
In March 2015, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ([[ASCAP]]) gave top honors to Jeremy Riddle's "This is Amazing Grace" as their Song of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/03/23/share-top-honors-ascap-christian-music-awards/70358150/|title=2 share top honors at ASCAP Christian Music Awards|accessdate=July 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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At the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, members from the Bethel Music Collective were nominated for ten Dove Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedigitalbreakdown.com/2016/08/12/bethel-music-receives-ten-dove-award-nominations/|title=Bethel Music Receives Ten Dove Award Nominations|first=Maddy|last=Agers|date=August 13, 2016 |
At the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, members from the Bethel Music Collective were nominated for ten Dove Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedigitalbreakdown.com/2016/08/12/bethel-music-receives-ten-dove-award-nominations/|title=Bethel Music Receives Ten Dove Award Nominations|first=Maddy|last=Agers|date=August 13, 2016|accessdate=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Of the ten nominations, they won four: ''[[Brave New World]]'', by Amanda Cook, won Inspirational Album of the Year; ''Come Alive'', by Bethel Music Kids, won Children's Album of the Year; "[[No Longer Slaves]]", by Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, won Worship Song of the Year; and ''[[Without Words: Synesthesia]]'' won Instrumental Album of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doveawards.com/2016-winners/|title=2016 Winners - The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards|accessdate=October 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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Bethel Music | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Redding, California, U.S. |
Genres | Contemporary worship music |
Years active | 2001 | –present
Labels | Bethel Music, Integrity, Kingsway Music |
Members | Brian Johnson Jenn Johnson Jeremy Riddle Steffany Gretzinger Amanda Cook Jonathan David Helser Melissa Helser Matt Stinton Hunter G.K. Thompson Kalley Heiligenthal Paul McClure Hannah McClure Leeland Cory Asbury Josh Baldwin Kristene DiMarco Sean Feucht |
Past members | William Matthews |
Website | bethelmusic |
Bethel Music is an American worship group from Redding, California, where they started making music in 2001, at Bethel Church. They focus on producing worship songs and albums that are largely written and recorded by members of their Artist Collective.
History
From 2009 to 2013, Bethel Music rapidly grew from being a relatively small local church music ministry to becoming a fully-fledged record label and publishing company, featuring songwriters and worship leaders based out of Bethel Church in Redding, California.[1]
In January 2015, Bethel Music launched their Artist Collective, expanding their group of locally based artists to include North Carolinians Josh Baldwin and Jonathan and Melissa Helser.[2] Later that year, in May, they included Cory Asbury, formerly of the International House of Prayer.[3] In September 2015, it was announced that Leeland would also be joining the Collective.[4]On November 2, 2016, Bethel Music issued a press release announcing that they and longtime member William Matthews had agreed that William would no longer be a part of the Bethel Music Collective.[5][6] Just days later, it was announced that Sean Feucht would officially join the artist collective of Bethel Church.[citation needed]
Members
Members of Bethel Music, as of September 2018, include:[7]
- Amanda Cook
- Bethany Whorle
- Brian Johnson
- Cory Asbury
- Emmy Rose
- Hannah McClure
- Hunter G.K. Thompson
- Jenn Johnson
- Jonathan David Helser
- Josh Baldwin
- Kalley Heiligenthal
- Kristene DiMarco
- Melissa Helser
- Paul McClure
- Sean Feucht
- Steffany Gretzinger
Past members:
- William Matthews[8]
- Jeremy Riddle
- Matt Stinton
- Leeland
Production history
Discography
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Albums that have been produced by Bethel Music include:[9][better source needed]
- Undone (Brian & Jenn Johnson with Leah Märi) (2001)
- We Believe (Brian & Jenn Johnson) (2006)
- All I Have Needed (Leah Märi) (2010)
- Here Is Love (2010)
- Love Came Down - Live Acoustic Worship in the Studio (Brian Johnson) (2010)
- Be Lifted High (2011)
- Hope's Anthem (William Matthews) (2011)
- The Loft Sessions (2012)
- For the Sake of the World (2012)
- Gabriel Kansas (EP) (Hunter G.K. Thompson) (2013)
- Without Words (2013)
- Tides (2013)
- Discover Bethel Music (2013)
- Tides Live (2014)
- Swan Song (EP) (Hunter G.K. Thompson) (2014)
- The Undoing (Steffany Gretzinger) (2014)
- On the Shores – Rerelease (Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) (2014)
- You Make Me Brave (2014)
- We Will Not Be Shaken (2015)
- Without Words: Synesthesia (2015)
- Brave New World (Amanda Cook) (2015)
- Come Alive (Bethel Music Kids) (2015)
- Have It All (2016)
- Invisible (Leeland) (2016)
- Beautiful Surrender (Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) (2016)
- Christmas Party (EP) (Bethel Music Kids) (2016)
- After All These Years (Brian & Jenn Johnson) (2017)
- Starlight (2017)
- The War Is Over (Josh Baldwin) (2017)
- After All These Years (Instrumental) (Brian & Jenn Johnson) (2017)
- Where His Light Was (Kristene DiMarco) (2017)
- More (Jeremy Riddle) (2017)
- Reckless Love (Cory Asbury) (2018)
- Blackout (Steffany Gretzinger) (2018)
- Bright Ones (Bright Ones) (2018)
- Moments: Mighty Sound (2018)
- Wild (Sean Feucht) (2018)
Singles
- "Come to Me"
- "Chasing You"
- "You Make Me Brave"
- "It is Well"
- "No Longer Slaves"
- "Have It All"
- "Take Courage"
- "Living Hope"
- "Stand in Your Love"
Releases and reception
We Will Not Be Shaken
Bethel Music's live album, We Will Not Be Shaken was produced by Bobby Strand and Chris Greely, and introduces 11 original songs led by the Bethel Music Artist Collective, including Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Hunter Thompson, Amanda Cook and Matt Stinton, as well as debut artists Kalley Heiligenthal, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser. We Will Not Be Shaken was intended as a catalyst for other worship communities to remain steadfast in their faith no matter what the circumstances. The title track was inspired in a spontaneous moment of worship during a Sunday service and highlights God's enduring promises during times of trouble.[10]
CCM Magazine also lauded the album, saying that there "is quite a bit of buzz surrounding the anticipated release from Bethel Music...and it's all warranted. This is an album that simply soars above the rest... Every track holds a different aspect of beauty...flawless." Christian Review Magazine gave it a five-star review saying the album is an "out-and-out worship release on which each track contains lyrics that praise and glorify God, and point toward His faithfulness, love and grace." NewReleaseTuesday.com for its part loves the "anointed lyrics that are both emotionally stirring and grounded in truth alongside musical atmospheres that quiet the soul while simultaneously clearing space for God to speak."[10]
You Make Me Brave
You Make Me Brave was recorded live at Redding's Civic Auditorium during Bethel Church's women's conference in the summer of 2013. According to The Church Collective, it is "classic Bethel", with 3 of the 12 tracks recorded during spontaneous moments of worship. Their reviewer goes on to say that "the worship leaders from Bethel seriously outdo themselves with their musical influence, heavy synth, and wisely put-together arrangements of songs."[11] Produced by Gabriel Solomon Wilson (www.GabrielWilson.net), & Daniel Mackenzie.
Have It All
On March 11, Bethel Music released Have It All, a live album recorded at Bethel Church.[12] The album was nominated for Worship Album of the Year and Recorded Music Packaging Award at the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, but won neither.[13]
Starlight
On March 1, 2017, Bethel Music announced that they would be releasing a new album, recorded live on tour, on April 7, 2017.[14]
Events and tours
Bethel Music regularly tours both in the U.S. and internationally.[citation needed] Artists from the Bethel Music family visited South Africa for the first time in March 2015 and led evenings of worship in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.[15]
In October 2016, Bethel artists Brian and Jenn Johnson, Amanda Cook, Steffany Gretzinger, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, Kalley Heiligenthal, Kristene DiMarco, Paul and Hannah McClure, and Josh Baldwin embarked on a two-week tour to record a live album with guest worship leader Francesca Battistelli. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the album would be titled Starlight, with pre-orders beginning on March 17 and the official release of the album to be on April 7.[14]
Awards and achievements
Brian Johnson and Jeremy Riddle were nominated for Song of the Year at the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards for "One Thing Remains".[16] At the Dove Awards' Nashville ceremony in October 2013, Brian & Jenn Johnson sang One Thing Remains alongside Kristian Stanfill and the Passion Band.[17]
Canadian-born Bethel Music artist Amanda Cook was recognized at the 2014 GMA Canada Covenant Awards, named as Female Vocalist of the Year, and winning Song of the Year for, "You Make Me Brave".[18]
In March 2015, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) gave top honors to Jeremy Riddle's "This is Amazing Grace" as their Song of the Year.[19]
At the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, members from the Bethel Music Collective were nominated for ten Dove Awards.[20] Of the ten nominations, they won four: Brave New World, by Amanda Cook, won Inspirational Album of the Year; Come Alive, by Bethel Music Kids, won Children's Album of the Year; "No Longer Slaves", by Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, won Worship Song of the Year; and Without Words: Synesthesia won Instrumental Album of the Year.[21]
References
- ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, September 2013: DOVE NOMINATED BETHEL MUSIC GATHERS ITS BIGGEST RETAIL DEBUT EVER WITH FIRST STUDIO ALBUM, TIDES". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "JFH News: Bethel Music's "We Will Not Be Shaken" Is Their Highest Charting Album". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie. "Bethel Music Artist Collective: Newest Artist, Cory Asbury". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Longs, Herb. "Leeland Joins Bethel Music Collective". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "William Matthews – No Longer with Bethel Music". Bethel Music. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Press Releases". Bethel Music. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Artist Collective - Bethel Music". Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ "Have It All - Bethel Music". Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- ^ "Albums". Bethel Music. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bethel Music's 'We Will Not Be Shaken' releases to iTunes Radio – Christian News on Christian Today". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Bethel Music // You Make Me Brave – The Church Collective". April 18, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Have It All". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "2016DoveAwardNominees-1" (PDF). GMA Dove Awards. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Starlight: Bethel Music". Christianbook.com. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Bethel Music to host worship nights in South Africa in March". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
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- ^ "2 share top honors at ASCAP Christian Music Awards". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Agers, Maddy (August 13, 2016). "Bethel Music Receives Ten Dove Award Nominations". Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Winners - The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Retrieved October 12, 2016.