William David McDowell (born August 31, 1976) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2009, with the release of, As We Worship, by Entertainment One Music. This album would chart on three Billboard charts Gospel Albums, Independent Albums and Heatseekers Albums. His second album, Arise, was released in 2011 with Entertainment One. The album charted three Billboard charts again, this time The Billboard 200, Gospel Albums and Independent Albums. His third album, Withholding Nothing, was released in 2013, with Entertainment One. This album would chart on three charts The Billboard 200, Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums. He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, for his third album.
McDowell was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 31, 1976, as William David McDowell.[1][2][3][4] His father, Lewis, and mother, Pauline (née Leggette), were both born in North Carolina.[4][5]
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His music career got started in 2009, with the release of As We Worship on February 3, 2009, by Entertainment One Music.[6] This album would be his Billboard breakthrough release because it charted on the Gospel Albums at No. 3, on the Independent Albums at No. 21, and on the Heatseekers Albums at No. 32.[7] William Ruhlmann rated the album three stars on behalf of AllMusic,[6] while Cross Rhythms' Doug Holland rated it a perfect ten.[8] The second album, Arise, was released on November 8, 2011, by Entertainment One.[9] It would chart on The Billboard 200 at No. 61, on the Gospel Albums at No. 1, and on the Independent Albums at No. 13.[7] Steve Leggett from AllMusic rated the album three and a half stars.[9] His third album, Withholding Nothing, was released on November 5, 2013, by Entertainment One.[10] This would chart on The Billboard 200 at No. 28, on the Gospel Albums at No. 1, and on the Independent Albums at No. 4.[7] Steve Leggett at AllMusic rated the album three stars,[10] while New Release Tuesday's Dwayne Lacy rated the album four out of five stars.[11] The album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. He is nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards, for the Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year, and his album, Withholding Nothing, is nominated for the Traditional CD of the Year.[12] His fourth album, Sounds of Revival, was released on January 22, 2016, from Entertainment One Music.[13][14]
Personal lifeedit
McDowell moved to Orlando, Florida in his twenties to attend Full Sail University, where he received his degree in Entertainment Business.[3] He was mentored by Ron Kenoly, when he was his music director.[3] After college, his mentorship continued under the tutelage of Sam Hinn, while he was in the capacity of Worship Pastor at The Gathering Place Church.[3] In May 2010, McDowell married LaTae; they reside outside of Orlando, Florida, with their children. He is also the pastor at Deeper Fellowship church located in Orlando, Florida.[15]
^@WilliamMcDowell (August 31, 2014). "Grateful to God for allowing me to see another birthday today! He is so good to me!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 15, 2015 – via Twitter.
^ abcdNew Release Tuesday. "William McDowell Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^ ab"William David McDowell (b. 1976)". Ohio Birth Records. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^Cummings, Tony (February 9, 2016). "William McDowell: The gospel singing pastor bringing Sounds Of Revival". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
^ abRuhlmann, William (February 3, 2015). "As We Worship Live : William McDowell". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^ abcd"William McDowell". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^Holland, Doug (January 12, 2012). . Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^ abLeggett, Steve (November 8, 2011). "Arise: The Live Worship Experience : William McDowell". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^ abLeggett, Steve (November 5, 2013). "Withholding Nothing : William McDowell". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^Lacy, Dwayne (December 10, 2013). "Songs of adoration, victory and worship". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
^Stellar Awards. . Central City Productions. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
^Bryant, Darryl. Armstrong, Jeremy (ed.). "William McDowell: Sounds of Revival". Worship Leader. Vol. January/February 2016. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 74. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
^Thomasos, Christine (January 21, 2016). "Pastor William McDowell Says Holy Spirit Led Him in Creating New Album, 'Sounds of Revival'". The Christian Post. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
^@billboardcharts (September 30, 2019). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)" (Tweet). Retrieved October 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
External linksedit
Official website
AllMusic Biography
April 11, 2024
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William David McDowell born August 31 1976 is an American gospel musician He started his music career in 2009 with the release of As We Worship by Entertainment One Music This album would chart on three Billboard charts Gospel Albums Independent Albums and Heatseekers Albums His second album Arise was released in 2011 with Entertainment One The album charted three Billboard charts again this time The Billboard 200 Gospel Albums and Independent Albums His third album Withholding Nothing was released in 2013 with Entertainment One This album would chart on three charts The Billboard 200 Gospel Albums and Independent Albums He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album for his third album William McDowellBirth nameWilliam David McDowellBorn 1976 08 31 August 31 1976 age 47 Cincinnati OhioOriginOrlando FloridaGenresContemporary Christian music gospel praise amp worshipOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s VocalsYears active2009 presentLabelsIntegrity MusicWebsitewilliammcdowellmusic wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Music career 3 Personal life 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editMcDowell was born in Cincinnati Ohio on August 31 1976 as William David McDowell 1 2 3 4 His father Lewis and mother Pauline nee Leggette were both born in North Carolina 4 5 Music career editHis music career got started in 2009 with the release of As We Worship on February 3 2009 by Entertainment One Music 6 This album would be his Billboard breakthrough release because it charted on the Gospel Albums at No 3 on the Independent Albums at No 21 and on the Heatseekers Albums at No 32 7 William Ruhlmann rated the album three stars on behalf of AllMusic 6 while Cross Rhythms Doug Holland rated it a perfect ten 8 The second album Arise was released on November 8 2011 by Entertainment One 9 It would chart on The Billboard 200 at No 61 on the Gospel Albums at No 1 and on the Independent Albums at No 13 7 Steve Leggett from AllMusic rated the album three and a half stars 9 His third album Withholding Nothing was released on November 5 2013 by Entertainment One 10 This would chart on The Billboard 200 at No 28 on the Gospel Albums at No 1 and on the Independent Albums at No 4 7 Steve Leggett at AllMusic rated the album three stars 10 while New Release Tuesday s Dwayne Lacy rated the album four out of five stars 11 The album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards He is nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards for the Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and his album Withholding Nothing is nominated for the Traditional CD of the Year 12 His fourth album Sounds of Revival was released on January 22 2016 from Entertainment One Music 13 14 Personal life editMcDowell moved to Orlando Florida in his twenties to attend Full Sail University where he received his degree in Entertainment Business 3 He was mentored by Ron Kenoly when he was his music director 3 After college his mentorship continued under the tutelage of Sam Hinn while he was in the capacity of Worship Pastor at The Gathering Place Church 3 In May 2010 McDowell married LaTae they reside outside of Orlando Florida with their children He is also the pastor at Deeper Fellowship church located in Orlando Florida 15 Discography editList of albums with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions 7 US USGos USIndie USHeatAs We Worship Released February 3 2009 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download 3 21 32Arise Released November 8 2011 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download 63 1 13 Withholding Nothing Released November 5 2013 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download 28 1 4 Sounds of Revival Released January 22 2016 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download 46 1 2 Sounds of Revival II Deeper Released March 3 2017 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download 91 1 6 The Cry A Live Worship Experience Released September 20 2019 Label Entertainment One Formats CD digital download streaming 172 16 1 6 References edit WilliamMcDowell August 31 2014 Grateful to God for allowing me to see another birthday today He is so good to me Tweet Retrieved March 15 2015 via Twitter Arise Work ID No 883677982 ISWC No T9113058756 American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Retrieved March 15 2015 Work ID No 883677982 ISWC No T9113058756 a b c d New Release Tuesday William McDowell Artist Profile New Release Tuesday Retrieved March 15 2015 a b William David McDowell b 1976 Ohio Birth Records Archived from the original on March 15 2015 Retrieved March 15 2015 Cummings Tony February 9 2016 William McDowell The gospel singing pastor bringing Sounds Of Revival Cross Rhythms Retrieved March 12 2016 a b Ruhlmann William February 3 2015 As We Worship Live William McDowell AllMusic Retrieved March 15 2015 a b c d William McDowell AllMusic Retrieved March 15 2015 Holland Doug January 12 2012 Review As We Worship Live William McDowell Cross Rhythms Archived from the original on April 2 2015 Retrieved March 15 2015 a b Leggett Steve November 8 2011 Arise The Live Worship Experience William McDowell AllMusic Retrieved March 15 2015 a b Leggett Steve November 5 2013 Withholding Nothing William McDowell AllMusic Retrieved March 15 2015 Lacy Dwayne December 10 2013 Songs of adoration victory and worship New Release Tuesday Retrieved March 15 2015 Stellar Awards 2015 N0MINEES 30th Stellar Awards Central City Productions Archived from the original on October 15 2012 Retrieved March 8 2015 Bryant Darryl Armstrong Jeremy ed William McDowell Sounds of Revival Worship Leader Vol January February 2016 San Juan Capistrano California Chuck Fromm PhD Worship Leader Partnership p 74 ISSN 1066 1247 Retrieved January 6 2015 Thomasos Christine January 21 2016 Pastor William McDowell Says Holy Spirit Led Him in Creating New Album Sounds of Revival The Christian Post Retrieved January 23 2016 Deeper Fellowship Church billboardcharts September 30 2019 Debuts on this week s Billboard200 2 2 Tweet Retrieved October 1 2019 via Twitter External links editOfficial website AllMusic Biography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William McDowell musician amp oldid 1211282926, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
