Travis Cottrell
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Travis Cottrell is an American
contemporary Christian music
(CCM) artist, songwriter
, and worship leader.
. In 1990, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee
to study at Belmont University
. After graduating in 1992 with a degree in music, Cottrell dedicated time to songwriting. That same year, he wrote Larnelle Harris
' song "It's Only Thunder". He then worked with Kathie Hill
on a musical titled Waiters: A Youth Musical About Waiting on the Lord. Cottrell then continued writing and working as an editor at a music publishing company.
In 1994, the church Cottrell attended to - Two Rivers Baptist Church - lost its minister of worship and, at the church's request, Cottrell spent the next year and a half as worship leader for the church. Cottrell has said: "The opportunity of leading worship at Two Rivers Baptist Church that Dr. Jerry Sutton
gave me was a blessing." Since then, Cottrell has also collaborated with his vocals to several praise and worship
albums, led by Don Moen. He has also led worship at Beth Moore
's conferences titled Living Proof Live since 1998.
Since 2002, he has also released several solo albums of praise and worship, earning several nominations for Dove Awards. He has also continued to write songs and provide background vocals for other artists like Amy Grant
, Alan Jackson
, and Garth Brooks
. In 2010, Travis moved to Jackson, TN, to be the music minister at Englewood Baptist Church.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
(CCM) artist, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and worship leader.
Biography
Cottrell was raised in Boone, North CarolinaBoone, North Carolina
Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was reported as 17,122, as of 2010...
. In 1990, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
to study at Belmont University
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is the largest Christian university in Tennessee and the second largest private university in the state, behind nearby Vanderbilt University.-Belmont Mansion:Belmont Mansion...
. After graduating in 1992 with a degree in music, Cottrell dedicated time to songwriting. That same year, he wrote Larnelle Harris
Larnelle Harris
Larnelle Steward Harris is a gospel singer and songwriter. During his 30-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five Grammy Awards and 18 Dove Awards, and has had several number one songs on the inspirational music charts.-Early life:A native of Danville, Kentucky, Harris...
' song "It's Only Thunder". He then worked with Kathie Hill
Kathie Hill
Kathy Hill is an American songwriter best known for her contribution to gospel music in the genre of children's music and works.Born in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Kathie Hill went on to receive a BA in Musical Theatre, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music...
on a musical titled Waiters: A Youth Musical About Waiting on the Lord. Cottrell then continued writing and working as an editor at a music publishing company.
In 1994, the church Cottrell attended to - Two Rivers Baptist Church - lost its minister of worship and, at the church's request, Cottrell spent the next year and a half as worship leader for the church. Cottrell has said: "The opportunity of leading worship at Two Rivers Baptist Church that Dr. Jerry Sutton
Jerry Sutton
Dr. Jerry Sutton is a Southern Baptist pastor and historian. He served at Two Rivers Baptist Church, in Nashville, Tennessee. The church averaged approximately 2,000 in average weekly attendance over the course of his pastorate. He served as the first vice president of the Southern Baptist...
gave me was a blessing." Since then, Cottrell has also collaborated with his vocals to several praise and worship
Praise and worship
Praise and worship may refer to:* The overall praise and worship of God - see Christian worship* A style of music - see Contemporary worship music* A time of congregational singing - see Contemporary worship...
albums, led by Don Moen. He has also led worship at Beth Moore
Beth Moore
Wanda Elizabeth "Beth" Moore is an American evangelist, author, and teacher. Moore founded , a biblically-based organization for women, in 1994. It is based in Houston, Texas, and it primarily focuses on aiding women who desire to model their lives on evangelical Christian principles...
's conferences titled Living Proof Live since 1998.
Since 2002, he has also released several solo albums of praise and worship, earning several nominations for Dove Awards. He has also continued to write songs and provide background vocals for other artists like Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
, Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson
Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
, and Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
. In 2010, Travis moved to Jackson, TN, to be the music minister at Englewood Baptist Church.
Solo albums
- The Deep (2001)
- Unashamed Love (2003)
- Alive Forever (2005)
- Found (2006)
- Ring the Bells (2008)
- Jesus Saves LiveJesus Saves LiveJesus Saves Live is a live album from Christian singer Travis Cottrell. It was released on January 5, 2010 through Word Records.-Track listing:# "To the King" - 4:47# "Hallelujah, God Is Here" - 4:29# "Our God Saves" - 4:56...
(2010) - When The Stars Burn Down (2011)
Collaborations and vocals
- Don Moen - Mighty CrossMighty CrossMighty Cross is an Easter Contemporary Christian album by Don Moen. The musical album was released by Integrity and Hosanna! Music in 1994....
(1994) - Don Moen - Emmanuel Has Come (1996)
- Beth MooreBeth MooreWanda Elizabeth "Beth" Moore is an American evangelist, author, and teacher. Moore founded , a biblically-based organization for women, in 1994. It is based in Houston, Texas, and it primarily focuses on aiding women who desire to model their lives on evangelical Christian principles...
- Living Proof Live 2 (2000) - Don Moen - God in Us (2001)
- Don Moen - Thank You Lord (2004)
- MercyMeMercyMeMercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul....
- Coming Up to BreatheComing Up to BreatheComing Up to Breathe is the fifth major label, full-length studio album from MercyMe. Released in on April 25, 2006, the album was intended by MercyMe to be edgier and heavier than their previous efforts. Coming Up to Breathe received almost universally positive reviews from critics, and sold...
(2006) - Various - iWorship/Connect: Live Your Worship (2009)
- Various - iWorship Hymns: The Essential Collection (2009)
- Max LucadoMax LucadoMax Lucado is a best-selling author and writer and preacher at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas...
- Fearless Worship (2009)
Awards and recognition
In 2010, Cottrell received four Dove Awards nominations for his album Jesus Saves LiveJesus Saves Live
Jesus Saves Live is a live album from Christian singer Travis Cottrell. It was released on January 5, 2010 through Word Records.-Track listing:# "To the King" - 4:47# "Hallelujah, God Is Here" - 4:29# "Our God Saves" - 4:56...
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| Year | Presenter | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | GMA Dove Awards 41st GMA Dove Awards The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard.... |
"Jesus Saves" | Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year | |
| Jesus Saves Live Jesus Saves Live Jesus Saves Live is a live album from Christian singer Travis Cottrell. It was released on January 5, 2010 through Word Records.-Track listing:# "To the King" - 4:47# "Hallelujah, God Is Here" - 4:29# "Our God Saves" - 4:56... |
Inspirational Album of the Year | |||
| Praise & Worship Album of the Year | ||||
| Choral Collection of the Year |