Dana Marie is a
Christian
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...
recording artist from
Kitchener,
Ontario, Canada. Marie released her first album in 2010.
Early life
Dana Marie was involved in various choirs, solos, and school musicals throughout high school. After graduating from
Woodland Christian High School
Woodland Christian High School (WCHS) is a secondary school located in Breslau, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1976 by a group of churches in the Cambridge area, Woodland provides Christian-based education. For several years, it operated from severa ...
, she moved to Sydney, Australia where she attended the
Hillsong International Leadership College
Hillsong Church, commonly known as Hillsong, is a global charismatic Christian megachurch based in Australia.
The original church was established in 1983 as Hills Christian Life Centre, in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, by Brian Houston and ...
. She moved back to Canada after receiving her Diploma of Ministry from Hillsong.
Career
After releasing her first self-titled, full-length album in December 2010, Marie has performed and led worship at events such as the 100 Huntley Street,
, and the
Grand Valley Institution for Women.
Marie has two singles dedicated to
Compassion Canada
Compassion International is an American child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally who live in pov ...
, "More Loved" and "One Act", and is currently working with Compassion Canada on her second album. She has also recorded Girl Power to Cure for
Rett syndrome.
Other musicians performing with Marie include her brother Fraiser Hoekstra (drummer), and Nick Bronsema (acoustic guitarist) who both joined her in 2010. Kenny Butcher (bassist) and David Faris (electric guitarist) joined the band in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
Awards
Marie won the 2010 Shining Star vocal competition for Christian radio station 94.3 Faith FM, judged in part by
Jaci Velasquez. In 2011, Marie was nominated for "Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year" at the
Gospel Music Association of Canada's
Covenant Awards. In 2012, Marie won "Collaborative Song of the Year" for "Join Together" with Scott Towaij, Amy Savin,
Ali Matthews
Ali Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Musical career
Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album ''Patchwo ...
, Sean Dayton, Chris Bray and Colin Bernard.
Discography
Albums
*''Dana Marie'' (2010)
Singles
* "You're Mine"(2010)
* "I'll Fly"
* "Love You More" (2011)
* "One Act"
(2013)
References
External links
*
Compassion Canada Artists
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Canadian gospel singers
Musicians from Kitchener, Ontario
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)