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duo from

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, known for their strong vocals and harmonies, featuring siblings Steve Crawford and Da'dra Crawford Greathouse, along with former members Nee-C Walls (who left the group in 2001) and Mary Tiller (who left in 1995). Their musical style includes elements of R&B,

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s. The group has won seven Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards and three

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History

Anointed was formed in 1988. They were all still in high school at that time. Their debut, ''Spiritual Love Affair'', was released on Brainstorm Records in 1993 and distributed by WAL Records (Words Associated Labels), a subsidiary of Word.Bio
Anointed

1995–2000

In 1995 Anointed released their second album, ''The Call''. This album would go on to become their best selling album to date, and to this day it is one of the best selling and popular contemporary Christian albums of the 1990s. The album won three Dove Awards, a Stellar award and a Grammy nomination. The group released ''Under the Influence'' in October 1996. After the release of the group's fourth album in 1999, an extended tour followed. This was probably one of the most exciting, yet demanding times for the group. The demand also gave way to a trio becoming a duet.

2001–present

In 2001, the sibling duo headed for the studio to produce what would be their first brother and sister project. ''If We Pray'' was released early fall 2001. However, in 2002, because of transitions in the label, Anointed requested to be released from their deal and they and Word records amicably parted ways. Following this, the band was signed on to the Sony Urban label and ''Now Is The Time'' was released on April 5, 2005.Music
Anointed Both Da'adra and Steve are currently leading worship and Pastoring at Lakewood Church in

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. They have been there since 2006. They have also released solo projects within the last few years which have been digitally distributed.

Discography

*1993: ''Spiritual Love Affair'' (

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) debut studio album *1995: ''The Call'' (Sony/Epic/Myrrh) *1996: ''Under the Influence'' (Sony/Epic/Myrrh) *1999: ''Anointed'' (Myrrh/Word) *2001: ''If We Pray'' (Word Records) *2003: ''The Best of Anointed'' (Word Records) compilation album *2005: ''Now Is the Time'' ( Sony Urban Gospel)

Single releases

*1994: ''It's in God's Hands Now'' (

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) *1996: ''Under the Influence'' (Sony BMG) *2004: ''Gonna Lift Your Name'' (Sony Music/Columbia Records) *2012: ''Face To Face'' (Sony Music/Columbia Records)

Video

;Short form * "The Call" * "It's in God's Hands Now" * "Under The Influence" ;Long form * ''Mercy Alive with

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'' Live in Concert * ''One Voice With Bryan Duncan And Crystal Lewis'' Live in Concert * ''30 Years of the Dove Awards "Best Performances" with Michael W. Smith, Born Again Church Choir and Larnelle Harris'' Live in Concert

Other contributions

Background vocals on the song "Hooked", on the album "The Lady" by Vickie Winans (1991). MCA Records. "Any Kind Of Love" on the Ben Tankard album, "Play Me In Your Key." (1994) * "Beautiful" – special contribution to a

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soundtrackThe Best of Anointed
TheFish.com (Christian Music Reviews) * "Second Chances", song featured on the soundtrack of the 2002 film Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie * "Waiting in the Wings" (1996), song from ''Under The Influence'' featured on the compilation album ''Real Life Music''Anointed Artist Database
JesusFreakHideout.com * "The Word" (1998), featured on the compilation album ''Songs From The Book'' * "United We Stand" with Bryan Duncan (1994), featured on the compilation album ''Unforgettable Duets Vol 1'' * "One Voice" (1998), featured on the compilation album ''Songs From The Book'' * "The Word Was Made Flesh" (1996), featured on the compilation album ''Emanuel'' * "Never Be Another" (2000) featured on the album ''Cool By George Duke'' * "The Covenant" (1994), featured on the compilation album ''My Utmost For his Highest'' * "

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" (1994), featured on the album ''I'll Lead You Home by Michael W. Smith'' * "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" with Michael W. Smith (1996), featured on the compilation album ''My Utmost For his Highest'' * "Send Out A Prayer" (1997), featured on the compilation album ''Keep The Faith Collection "Power of Prayer"'' * "Tet-A-Tet (Face To Face)" (1994) featured on the children's album ''Carman Yo Kidz! 2: The Armor of God''

Awards and nominations

; GMA Dove Awards * 1996: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for ''The Call'' * 1996: Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for "The Call" (from the album ''The Call'') * 1996: Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "It's in God's Hands Now" (from ''The Call'') * 1997: Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "Under the Influence" (from the album ''Under the Influence'') * 1998: Special Event Album of the Year for ''God With Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols and Classics'' (along with Michael W. Smith, Twila Paris, Sandi Patty, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Willis, Steve Green,

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, Avalon,

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, Ray Boltz,

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, CeCe Winans, Larnelle Harris; Norman Miller) * 2000: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for ''Anointed'' * 2000: Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "Anything Is Possible" (from ''Anointed'') ;Nominations * 2006: Urban Contemporary Album of the Year, ''Now Is The Time'' * 2006: Urban Recorded Song of the Year, "Gonna Lift Your Name" (from ''Now Is The Time'') ; Stellar Awards * 1994: Best New Artist * 1996: Album of the Year for ''The Call'' ;

nominations * 1996: Contemporary R&B Gospel Album of the Year – ''The Call'' * 1998: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year – ''Under The Influence'' * 2000: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year – ''Anointed''

References

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* {{Authority control American Christian musical groups Musical groups established in 1987