William McDowell (musician)

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William McDowell
Birth nameWilliam David McDowell
Born (1976-08-31) August 31, 1976 (age 47)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Origin Orlando, Florida
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels Integrity Music
Website williammcdowellmusic.com

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.

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Early life

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]

Music career

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 life

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]

Discography

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [7]
US US
Gos 		US
Indie 		US
Heat
As We Worship—32132
Arise
  • Released: November 8, 2011
  • Label: Entertainment One
  • Formats: CD, digital download
63113—
Withholding Nothing
  • Released: November 5, 2013
  • Label: Entertainment One
  • Formats: CD, digital download
2814—
Sounds of Revival
  • Released: January 22, 2016
  • Label: Entertainment One
  • Formats: CD, digital download
4612—
Sounds of Revival II: Deeper
  • Released: March 3, 2017
  • Label: Entertainment One
  • Formats: CD, digital download
9116—
The Cry: A Live Worship Experience
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Entertainment One
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
172
[16] 		16—

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References

  1. ↑ @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.
  2. ↑ "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
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  8. ↑ 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.
  9. 1 2 Leggett, Steve (November 8, 2011). "Arise: The Live Worship Experience : William McDowell". AllMusic . Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Leggett, Steve (November 5, 2013). "Withholding Nothing : William McDowell". AllMusic . Retrieved March 15, 2015.
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  12. ↑ Stellar Awards. "2015 N0MINEES: 30th Stellar Awards". Central City Productions. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ "Deeper Fellowship Church".
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