Jon Buller
Encyclopedia
Jon Buller is a Contemporary Christian artist from Winnipeg
, Manitoba
, Canada. He now resides in Vernon, British Columbia
, where he works as Pastor of Worship and the Arts at Vernon Alliance Church
, a position he began in August 2005. Buller founded Hear the Music Ministries (HTM) in 1999; HTM is "committed to discipling and developing emerging Christian musicians, expressing worship through music."
Jon has released nine CD albums, an EP
, and a concert video. In 2000 Jon Buller was nominated for a Juno Award
for Best Gospel Album for his work, Sinner And The Saint. Recently, he received a 2006 Covenant Award
for Praise & Worship Song of the Year, Lord of Every Thing.
Covenant Awards
Juno Awards
Western Canadian Music Awards
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada. He now resides in Vernon, British Columbia
Vernon, British Columbia
Vernon is a city in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped found the famed Coldstream Ranch, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 35,944 , while...
, where he works as Pastor of Worship and the Arts at Vernon Alliance Church
Christian and Missionary Alliance
The Christian and Missionary Alliance is an evangelical Protestant denomination within Christianity.Founded by Rev. Albert Benjamin Simpson in 1887, the Christian & Missionary Alliance did not start off as a denomination, but rather began as two distinct parachurch organizations: The Christian...
, a position he began in August 2005. Buller founded Hear the Music Ministries (HTM) in 1999; HTM is "committed to discipling and developing emerging Christian musicians, expressing worship through music."
Jon has released nine CD albums, an EP
Extended 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...
, and a concert video. In 2000 Jon Buller was nominated for a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
for Best Gospel Album for his work, Sinner And The Saint. Recently, he received a 2006 Covenant Award
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
for Praise & Worship Song of the Year, Lord of Every Thing.
Albums
- Mystified (1993)
- That's What I'd Like (1996)
- Sinner And The Saint (1999, review)
- And Your Praise Goes On, Vol. 1 (1999)
- And Your Praise Goes On, Vol. 2 (2001)
- And Your Praise Goes On, Vol. 3 (2002, review)
- Broken DrumBroken DrumBroken Drum is a Contemporary Christian album performed by Jon Buller released in 2003.-Track listing:# "For You"# "Unbroken"# "Come Over"# "Broken Drum"# "Love Me"# "Weeping Time"# "Falling"# "Hum Along"# "I'd Rather Be"...
(2003, review) (Jon's cousins are featured) - Best Of Jon Buller WorshipBest Of Jon Buller Worship-Track listing:#Lord Of Everything#I Am Who I Am#Sweet Jesus#Unbroken#Oxygen#Bless Your Holy Name#Free#Psalm 150#Meet Me In The River#Glory Bound#Stand On The Rock#Lord How Excellent#You're So Beautiful...
(2005, review) - The Hymn Project - with Nolan Balzer and Kevin Aichele (Signpost, 2007)
- Light Up The Sky (Signpost, 2009)
Collaborations and other credits
- Vocals and acoustic guitar on Red Letterz by Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
(2003) - Singles - with Fresh I.E. (2008, EP)
- co-wrote "The Kingdom of Heaven" with Jacob MoonJacob MoonJacob Moon is a solo Canadian folk singer/songwriter and guitarist based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Jacob has an extensive repertoire of songs, with seven albums to his credit. Jacob Moon's albums are independently produced and distributed, but he has been signed with Steve Bell's independent...
on Light Up The Sky (2009) - co-wrote "Broken Beauty" with Bob BennettBob Bennett (singer-songwriter)Bob Bennett is an American Christian singer, guitarist and songwriter from Downey, California. Bennett is known for his distinctive baritone voice, Christian lyrics and folk-inspired guitar playing.-Career:...
on Light Up The Sky (2009)
Songs on compilations
- Sea to Sea: Filled With Your GlorySea to Sea: Filled With Your GlorySea to Sea: Filled With Your Glory is the first release in the annual Sea to Sea praise and worship music series. The album comprises thirty Christian worship songs on two CDs performed by Canadian artists...
, "Lord Of Everything" (CMC, 2004)
Awards and recognition
GMA CanadaGMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
- 2005 Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea To Sea: Filled With Your Glory (Jon Buller et al.)
- 2006 Praise And Worship Song Of The Year: "Lord Of Every Thing"
- 2008 Classical/Traditional Album Of The Year: The Hymn Project (Buller, Balzer & Aichele)
- 2010 for the 2010 Covenant Awards to be announced October 29, 2010 Buller received a nomination for Modern Worship Album Of The Year: Light Up The Sky
Juno Awards
- 2000 nominee, Best Gospel Album: Sinner And The Saint
Western Canadian Music Awards
Western Canadian Music Awards
The Western Canadian Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony for music in the western portion of Canada, that originated in its current form in 2003...
- 2003 nominee, Outstanding Christian Recording: Broken Drum
- 2008 nominee, Outstanding Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording: The Hymn Project
- 2010 for the 2010 WCM Awards to be announced October 24, 2010 Buller received a nomination for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording of the Year: Light Up the Sky