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Kari Jobe | |
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![]() Kari at 4th Annual Love Your Neighbor Benefit |
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Birth name | Kari Brooke Jobe |
Born | Waco, Texas, United States |
April 6, 1981
Origin | Southlake, Texas, United States |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, worship music |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter, associate worship pastor |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | EMI |
Associated acts | Gateway Worship, Klaus Kuehn, Desperation Band |
Website | www.karijobe.com |
Kari Brooke Jobe (April 6, 1981) is an American Christian singer and songwriter.
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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, [3] and became a Christian at the age of 5. 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[2] and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.[3] 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,[4] and No. 1 on iTunes' Christian music chart.[5] 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.[6] Jobe's second single, "Healer" was released in 2009 and debuted at No. 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]
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.[10] The album debuted at No. 75 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[11] The album also debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.[citation needed]
(Songs Inspired By) Conversations With God (2009)
Year | Association | Category | Result |
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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 |
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Kari Jobe is the eponymous major label release by Christian music singer Kari Jobe. The album was released on February 10, 2009 by Integrity Media and Gateway Create Publishing. The album reached No. 67 on the Billboard 200, and No. 3 on the Billboard Christian music chart. Featured on the album are Jobe's first singles, "I'm Singing" and "Healer". "I'm Singing" debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard Christian music charts and "Healer" debuted at No. 33 on the Billboard Soft A/C chart. Alongside the original album, Jobe released Le Canto, a Spanish language version of the album. Le Canto won a Dove Award in 2010 for Best Spanish Language Album of the Year.
Le Canto is the Spanish language version of Kari Jobe, which translated to "I'm Singing", which is also the name of the debut single. Unlike the album in English, Le Canto features two songs not featured on original album. Le Canto was released in April 28, 2009.
Wish it could be easy
Why is life so messy?
Why is pain a part of us?
There are days I feel like
Nothing ever goes right
Sometimes it just hurts so much
But You're here
You're real
I know I can trust You
Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
'Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul, healer of my scars
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
I'm not gonna worry
I know that You've got me
Right inside the palm of Your hand
Each and every moment
What's good and what gets broken
Happens just the way You plan
You're here
You're real
I know I can trust You
Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
'Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul, healer of my scars
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
And I will run to You
I'll find refuge in Your arms
And I will sing to You
'Cause of everything You are
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
'Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul, healer of my scars
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
I'm not gonna worry
I know that You've got me