Wayne Watson
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Wayne Watson is a Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music
. Some of his songs have become CCM classics, including "Another Time, Another Place," "For Such a Time as This," "Friend of a Wounded Heart," "Touch of the Master's Hand," "New Lives for Old," and "Watercolour Ponies."
Wayne Watson’s connection with his audience has to date produced a history of 23 No. 1 singles in Christian radio—including “Friend Of A Wounded Heart,” “When God’s People Pray,” “Almighty," "Be In Her Eyes,” “Watercolour Ponies,” “More Of You,” “Another Time, Another Place,” and “Home Free” (which became the most played song at Christian radio in 1991).
His litany of career credits include a dozen Dove Awards wins, including those for Male Vocalist of the Year in 1989, Song of The Year in that same year (“Friend Of A Wounded Heart”), Pop Contemporary Song of the Year and Contemporary Album of The Year (1988) for Watercolour Ponies, and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year (1992) for “Home Free.” He has twice been nominated for the Grammy Award—both for his performance of Watercolour Ponies (1987), and for Best Pop Gospel Album in 1992 for A Beautiful Place.
In the 1990s he gave a groundbreaking emotionally charged performance of “Another Time, Another Place” with fellow artist Sandi Patty
on NBC-TV’s Tonight Show—an event that was deemed a defining moment in Christian music’s move to wider audiences. In the late 90s, his inspirational hit “For Such A Time As This” became a centerpiece theme of the CBS-TV series "Touched By An Angel
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Wayne is currently the associate director of music at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, TX.
On January 1, 2011, Wayne was among 7 artists inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. A formal induction is to be held on November 5, 2011.
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
. Some of his songs have become CCM classics, including "Another Time, Another Place," "For Such a Time as This," "Friend of a Wounded Heart," "Touch of the Master's Hand," "New Lives for Old," and "Watercolour Ponies."
Career history
Watson originally planned to pursue a career playing baseball, but while in college he began dabbling in music, and after graduation regularly performed in area churches. While leading worship at a Christian youth camp, the father of one of the children videotaped Watson's performance and sent it to a record company.Wayne Watson’s connection with his audience has to date produced a history of 23 No. 1 singles in Christian radio—including “Friend Of A Wounded Heart,” “When God’s People Pray,” “Almighty," "Be In Her Eyes,” “Watercolour Ponies,” “More Of You,” “Another Time, Another Place,” and “Home Free” (which became the most played song at Christian radio in 1991).
His litany of career credits include a dozen Dove Awards wins, including those for Male Vocalist of the Year in 1989, Song of The Year in that same year (“Friend Of A Wounded Heart”), Pop Contemporary Song of the Year and Contemporary Album of The Year (1988) for Watercolour Ponies, and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year (1992) for “Home Free.” He has twice been nominated for the Grammy Award—both for his performance of Watercolour Ponies (1987), and for Best Pop Gospel Album in 1992 for A Beautiful Place.
In the 1990s he gave a groundbreaking emotionally charged performance of “Another Time, Another Place” with fellow artist Sandi Patty
Sandi Patty
Sandra Faye "Sandi" Patty is an American Christian music singer. For many years she was known as Sandi Patti. She has been dubbed "The Voice" by critics, because of her wide range and flexibility.-Early life:...
on NBC-TV’s Tonight Show—an event that was deemed a defining moment in Christian music’s move to wider audiences. In the late 90s, his inspirational hit “For Such A Time As This” became a centerpiece theme of the CBS-TV series "Touched By An Angel
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel is an American drama series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della...
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Wayne is currently the associate director of music at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, TX.
On January 1, 2011, Wayne was among 7 artists inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. A formal induction is to be held on November 5, 2011.
Albums
| Year | Album | US Christian | Record Label | Record Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Workin' in the Final Hour | Milk & Honey | ||
| 1982 | New Lives for Old | |||
| 1984 | Man in the Middle | |||
| 1985 | Giants in the Land | 22 | Dayspring | |
| 1987 | Watercolour Ponies | 11 | Paul Mills, Wayne Watson | |
| 1988 | The Fine Line | 13 | Word/Epic | |
| 1990 | Home Free | 7 | ||
| 1993 | A Beautiful Place | 10 | Dayspring | Greg Nelson, Wayne Watson |
| 1994 | One Christmas Eve | 10 | Word | |
| 1995 | Field of Souls | 21 | Warner Alliance | Michael Omartian Michael Omartian Michael Omartian is an Armenian-American singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer. He has been a participant in over 350,000,000 albums and CD’s sold worldwide, as a producer, arranger, artist or musician, during a career that has spanned over 38 years... , David Pack David Pack David Robert Pack , is a Grammy Award Winning Artist, Producer & Music Director of Global Events. His career began as the front man, vocalist and guitarist with the rock group Ambrosia popular in the 1970s and 1980s.-Career:... , Watson |
| 1998 | Way Home | 8 | Word/Epic | Michael Omartian |
| 2000 | Wayne Watson | 36 | Word | Michael Omartian, Jerry McPherson |
| 2002 | Living Room | 6 | Spring Hill/Word | Neal Watson |
| 2007 | Even This | Infinity Entertainment | ||
| 2008 | King of Kings (Christmas project) | indie | ||
Compilations
- 1985: Best of Wayne Watson (Milk&Honey)
- 1991: The Early Works (Benson)
- 1992: How Time Flies (Word)
- 1995: The Very Best (Word)
- 1999: Signature Songs (Greentree)
- 2004: Signatures (Spring Hill)
- 2007: The Definitive Collection (Word)
Appearances on Other Albums
- 1985: An Evening in December First CallFirst CallFirst Call is a Contemporary Christian music group, originally consisting of Mel Tunney, Marty McCall, and Bonnie Keen. Mel's husband, Dick Tunney, acted as the arranger and producer for many of the group's early projects.-Group history:...
& Friends (Word-A&M) - 1985: Together We Will Stand We Will Stand a Continental Singers project (Christian Artists Records)
- 1991: Contemporary Christian Hymns (Arrival) "It Is Well With My SoulIt Is Well with My SoulIt is well, with my soul,It is well, with my soul,It is well, it is well, with my soul.Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,Let this blest assurance control,That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,And hath shed His own blood for my soul....
" - 1991: Live with Friends Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (Word) "Almighty"
- 1991: The New Young Messiah (Sparrow) "Comfort Ye My People"
- 1994: Saviour: Story of God's Passion for His People (Word) "Where Are You, Adam?"
- 1995: Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah (Sparrow) "Angels Medley"
- 1997: Sing Me to Sleep, Daddy (Cedarmont Kids) (title song)
- 1999: Touched by an Angel: The Christmas Album (Sony) "For Such a Time as This"
- 2000: Child of the Promise original cast recording (Sparrow) "Shepherds Recitative"
- 2002: McPherson 1: Sunset Drive (Autumn Productions) "Watercolor Ponies" (guitar instrumental)
Video
- 1987: Wayne Watson in Concert (Dayspring)
- 1994: The New Young Messiah (Sparrow)
- 1994: It's Time (Word Visual)
- 1995: Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah (Chordant)
Awards
Dove Awards- 1988: Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Watercolour Ponies
- 1989: Song of the Year: "Friend of a Wounded Heart"
- 1989: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1992: Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Home Free"
- 1992: Short Form Music Video of the Year: "Another Time, Another Place"
- 1997: Special Event Album of the Year: Tribute - The Songs of Andrae CrouchAndrae CrouchAndraé Crouch is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist, record producer, and pastor.-Early years:Born Andraé Edward Crouch in San Francisco, California....
(various artists) - 1998: Children's Music Album of the Year: Sing Me to Sleep Daddy (various artists)