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Kari Jobe
Birth nameKari Brooke Jobe
Born (1981-04-06) April 6, 1981 (age 43)
Waco, Texas, United States
OriginSouthlake, Texas, United States
GenresContemporary Christian music, worship music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, associate worship pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsSparrow, EMI CMG
Websitewww.karijobe.com

Kari Brooke Jobe (born April 6, 1981) is an American Christian singer and songwriter.

Biography

Kari Jobe was born in Waco, Texas[1] to parents Mark Douglas and Caroline "Sandy" (Nee Bragg). Jobe and was raised in Watauga, Texas and Hurst, Texas; she has two other siblings, Kristen and Caleb. Jobe first began singing at the age of three,[2] and became a Christian at the age of five. As she grew older, she attended Oral Roberts University, Christ for the Nations Institute and Dallas Baptist University and got her degree in pastoral studies and psychology.

After graduation, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church[3] and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.[4] Jobe is also a member of Gateway Worship, a Christian worship band associated with Gateway Church. Their live album, Wake Up the World, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008.

Aside from being a worship leader and pastor, Jobe released her first major-label self-titled debut album in February 2009 by Integrity Music/Columbia Records/Gateway Create. The album shot to No. 67 on the Billboard 200 list,[5] and No. 1 on iTunes' Christian music chart.[6] and No. 3 on Billboard's Christian music chart. Alongside Kari Jobe is the album Le Canto, a Spanish-language version of the album. Prior to releasing Kari Jobe, Jobe has released a compilation album titled Kari Jobe, a live concert album titled Throneroom Worship: Live Acoustic Worship and a Christmas album titled Bethlehem.

From her self-titled album, "I'm Singing" debuted at No. 13 on Billboard's Christian singles chart.[7] Jobe's second single, "Healer" was released in 2009 and debuted at No. 33 on Billboard's Soft A/C chart.[8] She released the single "Adore Him" in 2009, the song appearing as part of Integrity Music's compilation album Worship and Adore: A Christmas Offering.

Kari Jobe won two Dove Awards for Special Event Album of the Year and Spanish Language album and was nominated for New Artist of the Year.[9][10]

In 2011, Jobe signed with EMI CMG Sparrow Records.

Jobe released her second recording project, "Where I Find You" on January 24, 2012. The album reached No. 1 on iTunes upon release.[11] The album debuted at No. 75 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[12] The album also debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.[citation needed]

Jobe received her first Grammy nomination for Where I Find You as Best Contemporary Christian Album in 2012. [13]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Singles

  • "I'm Singing" (2008)
  • "Adore Him" (2009)
  • "You Are For Me" (2010)
  • "Healer" (2010)
  • "We Are" (2012)
  • "What Love Is This" (2012)
  • "Steady My Heart" (2012)

Albums with Gateway Worship

  • Unbreakable (2003)
  • Masterpiece (2004)
  • Drawing Closer: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2006)
  • The Battle: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2007)
  • First: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2008)
  • My Beloved (2009)

(Songs Inspired By) Conversations With God (2009)

  • Let's Go: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2010)
  • The More I Seek You (2010)

Live Albums with Gateway Worship

  • Living for You (2006)
  • Wake Up the World (2008)
  • The More I Seek You (2010)
  • God Be Praised (2010)
  • Great Great God (2011)
  • Forever Yours (2012)

Featured vocals

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Result
2010 Dove Awards Best New Artist of the Year Nominated
Dove Awards Spanish Language Album of the Year (Le Canto) Won
Dove Awards Special Events Album of the Year (Glory Revealed II: The Word of God in Worship) [Split win with Matt Maher]) Won
2013 Grammy Award Best Contemporary Christian Album (Where I Find You) Nominated

References

  1. ^ Heath, Brandon. "New Artist Spotlight: Kari Jobe". CCMagazine.com. Salem Communications Corporation. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  2. ^ http://www.karijobe.com/kari.php
  3. ^ "Kari Jobe Artist Profile | Biography And Discography". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  4. ^ "Kari Jobe Chord Charts | Kari Jobe Lyrics | Kari Jobe Biography and Discography". Delicatefade.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  5. ^ [1][dead link]
  6. ^ "SoGospel.Com | Southern Gospel Music Lifestyles, News And Reviews Online". Gospelmusicweek.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  7. ^ "Mandisa earns 5th Top 10 hit! | Filipino-Christian Blogger Ganns Deen". Gannsdeen.com. April 30, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  8. ^ [2][dead link]
  9. ^ "Music News, February 2010: INTEGRITY MUSIC'S 18 DOVE AWARD NOMINATIONS INCLUDE MULTIPLE NODS FOR KARI JOBE, ISRAEL HOUGHTON AND PAUL BALOCHE". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  10. ^ "Twitter / Kari Jobe: Well guys..I get to come h". Twitter.com. April 21, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  11. ^ "Kari Jobe's Where I Find You Launches To No. 1 On iTunes". Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  12. ^ "CANOE - JAM! Music SoundScan Charts". Jam.canoe.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  13. ^ https://twitter.com/karijobe/status/276558609901551616

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