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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Jobe was born in [[Dallas, Texas]] 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. Both of her parents are traveling ministers. Jobe first began singing at the age of three in church and became a Christian at the age of five. As she got older, she attended [[Oral Roberts University]], [[Christ For The Nations Institute]] and [[Dallas Baptist University]] and got her degree in [[biblical studies|pastoral studies]] and [[psychology]]. After she graduated, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church<ref>http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1210</ref> and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.<ref>http://www.delicatefade.com/artist.asp?ID=1104</ref> 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 #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008.
Jobe was born in [[Dallas, Texas]] 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. Both of her parents are traveling ministers. Jobe first began singing at the age of three in church and became a Christian at the age of five. As she got older, she attended [[Oral Roberts University]], [[Christ For The Nations Institute]] and [[Dallas Baptist University]] and got her degree in [[biblical studies|pastoral studies]] and [[psychology]]. After she graduated, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church<ref>http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1210</ref> and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.<ref>http://www.delicatefade.com/artist.asp?ID=1104</ref> 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 #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008. Kari is currently 8 weeks pregnant according to Caleb Jobe.
[[File:Kari Jobe 2010 GMA Dove Awards.jpg|275px|right|thumb|Jobe performing "Revelation Song" at the 2010 [[GMA Dove Award]]s with Christian singers [[Phillips, Craig and Dean]].]]
[[File:Kari Jobe 2010 GMA Dove Awards.jpg|275px|right|thumb|Jobe performing "Revelation Song" at the 2010 [[GMA Dove Award]]s with Christian singers [[Phillips, Craig and Dean]].]]
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 #67 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] list,<ref>http://billboard.biz/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=837252&aid=1207755</ref> and #1 on [[iTunes]]' Christian music chart.<ref>http://www.gospelmusicweek.com/?p=226</ref> and #3 on Billboard's Christian music chart.<ref>http://www.examiner.com/x-6431-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Kari-Jobe-Christian-music-singer-crafting-a-league-of-her-own</ref> 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''.
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 #67 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] list,<ref>http://billboard.biz/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=837252&aid=1207755</ref> and #1 on [[iTunes]]' Christian music chart.<ref>http://www.gospelmusicweek.com/?p=226</ref> and #3 on Billboard's Christian music chart.<ref>http://www.examiner.com/x-6431-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Kari-Jobe-Christian-music-singer-crafting-a-league-of-her-own</ref> 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''.

Revision as of 20:17, 27 December 2010

Kari Jobe

Biography

Jobe was born in Dallas, Texas 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. Both of her parents are traveling ministers. Jobe first began singing at the age of three in church and became a Christian at the age of five. As she got 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 she graduated, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church[1] and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.[2] 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 #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008. Kari is currently 8 weeks pregnant according to Caleb Jobe.

Jobe performing "Revelation Song" at the 2010 GMA Dove Awards with Christian singers Phillips, Craig and Dean.

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 #67 on the Billboard 200 list,[3] and #1 on iTunes' Christian music chart.[4] and #3 on Billboard's Christian music chart.[5] 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 #13 on Billboard's Christian singles chart.[6] Jobe's second single, "Healer" was released in 2009 and debuted at #33 on Billboard's Soft A/C chart.[7] 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.[8][9]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Singles

  • "I'm Singing" (2008)
  • "Healer" (2009)
  • "Adore Him" (2009)
  • "You Are For Me" (2010)

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)
  • Living for You (2006)
  • Wake Up the World (2008)

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

References

  1. ^ http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1210
  2. ^ http://www.delicatefade.com/artist.asp?ID=1104
  3. ^ http://billboard.biz/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=837252&aid=1207755
  4. ^ http://www.gospelmusicweek.com/?p=226
  5. ^ http://www.examiner.com/x-6431-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Kari-Jobe-Christian-music-singer-crafting-a-league-of-her-own
  6. ^ http://www.gannsdeen.com/2009/04/30/mandisa-earns-5th-top-10-hit/
  7. ^ http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.News-%E2%80%9CHealer%E2%80%9D.Becoming.New.Hit.Song.For.Kari.Jobe.And.Subject.Of.Inspiring.Video/1_3183.htm
  8. ^ http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2010/02/23.INTEGRITY%20MUSICS%2018%20DOVE%20AWARD%20NOMINATIONS%20INCLUDE%20MULTIPLE%20NODS%20FOR%20KARI%20JOBE%20ISRAEL%20HOUGHTON%20AND%20PAUL%20BALOCHE.asp
  9. ^ http://twitter.com/karijobe/status/12614496299

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