Jamie Grace
Encyclopedia
Jamie Grace Harper is an American Contemporary Christian music
ian, rapper, songwriter, and actress from Atlanta, Georgia
. She is best known for her role as Jamie Grace on IShine KNECT
on Trinity Broadcasting Network
. Jamie Grace is the newest addition to the TobyMac
-founded label, Gotee Records
.
, Hold Me
was released by the label on February 22, 2011. Jamie Grace released the title track to the album at the same time and it was one of the most added singles to Christian Hit Radio stations. Her debut album, One Song At a Time, was released in stores September 20, 2011.
, folk
, and pop
into one distinct sound. In addition, she occasionally uses elements of guest vocalists, such as TobyMac
in "Hold Me" and GabeReal from DiverseCity
in "One Song at a Time."
alongside artists such as Britt Nicole
, Group 1 Crew
, and Hawk Nelson
. On May 4, 2011, Jesus Freak Hideout
announced that "Hold Me," her first single, had attained the No. 1 spot at CHR.
.
in 2003 when she was 11. She has spoken of this illness in various American
states through her music and speaking.
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
ian, rapper, songwriter, and actress from Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. She is best known for her role as Jamie Grace on IShine KNECT
IShine KNECT
iShine KNECT is a television show created by Robert Beeson as a part of the iShine ministry. The show is currently on its second season on Trinity Broadcasting Network with a cast of teen singers, actors and dancers.- Season 1 :...
on Trinity Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is a major American Christian television network. TBN is based in Costa Mesa, California, with auxiliary studio facilities in Irving, Texas; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; Decatur, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and New...
. Jamie Grace is the newest addition to the TobyMac
TobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
-founded label, Gotee Records
Gotee Records
Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
.
Hold Me
Jamie Grace's debut EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Hold Me
Hold Me (Jamie Grace EP)
-Music videos:* feat. TobyMac and GabeReal from DiverseCity - -External links:* * *...
was released by the label on February 22, 2011. Jamie Grace released the title track to the album at the same time and it was one of the most added singles to Christian Hit Radio stations. Her debut album, One Song At a Time, was released in stores September 20, 2011.
Musical style
In a somewhat unique style, Jamie Grace combines elements of hip hopHip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
, and pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
into one distinct sound. In addition, she occasionally uses elements of guest vocalists, such as TobyMac
TobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
in "Hold Me" and GabeReal from DiverseCity
The Diverse City Band
The Diverse City Band, also known as Diverse Citizens is the road band for Grammy Award winning Christian hip hop artist tobyMac. In 2007, they recorded their first single as a band; "Party ". The song is featured on the Hip Hop compilation album, "Hip Hope 2008"...
in "One Song at a Time."
Media recognition
Jamie Grace is featured as a main artist and speaker in the Revolve Tour by Women of FaithWomen of Faith
is a Christian women’s organization that has been holding non-denominational conferences at various locations around North America since 1996. According to their Web site, Women of Faith is a faith-based women’s organization encouraging women of all ages and stages in life to grow in faith and...
alongside artists such as Britt Nicole
Britt Nicole
Brittany Nicole Waddell is a Christian music artist who performs under the name Britt Nicole. She is signed to EMI CMG/Sparrow.-Childhood:Britt Nicole was born on August 2nd 1985....
, Group 1 Crew
Group 1 Crew
Group 1 Crew is a Christian hip hop band signed to Fervent Records and Warner Bros. Records. They made their debut with their hit song "Can't Go On" on WOW Hits 2007. Soon after they released their first EP I Have a Dream . The band released their self-titled debut full-length studio album, Group 1...
, and Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
. On May 4, 2011, Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...
announced that "Hold Me," her first single, had attained the No. 1 spot at CHR.
Personal life
In addition to performing music, Jamie Grace is also a college student. When she is not on tour, she studies children's ministry at Point UniversityPoint University
Point University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university in East Point, Georgia, southwest of Atlanta....
.
Struggle with Tourette Syndrome
Jamie Grace was diagnosed with Tourette syndromeTourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by multiple physical tics and at least one vocal tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane...
in 2003 when she was 11. She has spoken of this illness in various American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
states through her music and speaking.
Studio albums
| Released | Title | Label(s) Record label In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,... |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2011 | One Song at a Time One Song at a Time -Track listing:... |
Gotee Records Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood... |
Studio EPs
| Released | Title | Label(s) Record label In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,... |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2011 | Hold Me Hold Me (Jamie Grace EP) -Music videos:* feat. TobyMac and GabeReal from DiverseCity - -External links:* * *... |
Gotee Records Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood... |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
Album | ||
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| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US Christ |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2011 | "Hold Me" | |
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Hold Me (Jamie Grace EP) -Music videos:* feat. TobyMac and GabeReal from DiverseCity - -External links:* * *... |
External links
- Jamie Grace
- Jamie Grace at IMDB
- Jamie Grace at Gotee RecordsGotee RecordsGotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...