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You Raise Me Up
"You Raise Me Up" is a song composed by Rolf Løvland with lyrics by Brendan Graham. It was first recorded by Secret Garden, in collaboration with Brian Kennedy. Although the original version was not a major hit, the song has since been recorded by more than a hundred other artists, most notably American singer Josh Groban in 2003 and Irish group Westlife in 2005. Background Rolf Løvland composed an instrumental piece in 2001 and titled it "Silent Story". He later approached Irish novelist and songwriter Brendan Graham to write the lyrics to his melody, after reading Graham's novels. The song was performed for the very first time at the funeral of Løvland's mother. The original designated vocalist was Johnny Logan, who recorded a demo with an orchestra. However, the vocalist was changed due to a desire to distance the album from the Eurovision Song Contest, in which all three men were known for their success: Logan had won twice as a performer and twice as a composer, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Secret Garden (duo)
Secret Garden is an Irish- Norwegian band specialised in new instrumental music, led by the duo consisting of Irish violinist and singer Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian composer, arranger and pianist Rolf Løvland. The group came to fame when they won the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Norway with the composition " Nocturne". In the course of a partnership lasting over 25 years, they have sold millions of albums worldwide, many of which went platinum in numerous countries. History Eurovision Song Contest The group won the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway's second time in 1995 with the composition " Nocturne". It was the only time that a predominantly instrumental piece has won the Eurovision Song Contest, although a few Norwegian lyrics, written by screenwriter Petter Skavlan, were included to ensure that the entry adhered to the contest's rules. Norwegian singer Gunnhild Tvinnereim sang the song in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Hans Fredrik Jacobsen o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Danny Boy
"Danny Boy" is a folk song with lyrics written by English lawyer Frederic Weatherly in 1910, and set to the traditional Irish melody of " Londonderry Air" in 1913. History In 1910, in Bath, Somerset, England, the English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly initially wrote the words of "Danny Boy" to a tune other than "Londonderry Air". One story is that his sister-in-law Margaret Enright Weatherly (known as "Jess") sent him a copy of "Londonderry Air" in 1913, and Weatherly modified the lyrics of "Danny Boy" to fit its rhyme and meter. A different story has Jess singing the air to Weatherly in 1912 with different lyrics. Yet another story is that Frederic did not set the poem to any tune, but that, in 1913, Margaret, who, with her husband Edward Weatherly, was living at the Neosho mine near Ouray, Colorado, in the US, set it to the "Londonderry Air", which she had heard as a child in California played by her father and other Irish railway workers. Weatherly gave the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dove Awards
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee except in 2011 and 2012 when they were held in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN. The awards were established in 1969 and represent a variety of musical styles including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban. History The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither at a Gospel Music Association board meeting in 1968. The idea of the award being represented by a dove is credited to Gaither and the design for the award itself is credited to gospel singer Les Beasley and designer Bob McConnell. The first GMA Dove Awards were held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1969. In 1971, the awards moved to Nashville. The 3rd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Christian Airplay
Christian Airplay is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States since June 21, 2003. This chart lists the 50 most-listened-to records played on multiple Christian radio stations across the country as monitored by Nielsen BDS, weighted to each station's Nielsen ratings. History The chart was originally titled "Hot Christian Songs". The chart included the songs with the most airplay on monitored Christian radio stations in the United States. Beginning with the chart dated December 7, 2013, ''Billboard'' changed the methodology of the Hot Christian Songs chart to factor in digital sales, streaming, and airplay of Christian songs over all radio formats. Christian Airplay was created to continue the tracking of airplay on Christian radio stations. The current number-one song on the chart as of issue April 12 is "Running Back to You" by Seph Schlueter. Chart policies As with most other ''Billboard'' charts, the Christian Airplay chart features a rule for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hot Christian Songs
Hot Christian Songs is a music chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States. It ranks the popularity of Christian songs using the same methodology developed for the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the magazine's flagship songs chart, by incorporating data from the sales of downloads, streaming data, and airplay across all monitored radio stations. From its inception in June 2003 through November 2013, the Hot Christian Songs chart ranked the top songs only by overall audience impressions of songs played on contemporary Christian music radio stations. Beginning with the chart dated December 7, 2013, the chart follows the same methodology used for the Hot 100 to compile its rankings. The Christian Airplay chart was created in unison with the change to continue to monitor airplay of songs on Christian radio. The current number-one song on the chart as of the issue dated April 12 is " Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake. Song milestones Most weeks at number on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hiding Place (Selah Album)
''Hiding Place'' is an album from contemporary Christian group Selah. It was released in 2004. Track listing #"You Raise Me Up" (Brendan Graham, Rolf Løvland) – 5:02 #"Part the Waters Lord"/" I Need Thee Every Hour" (Charles F. Brown, Annie S. Hawks, Robert Lowry) – 3:09 #"I Bless Your Name" (Wayne Goodine) – 3:50 #"Esengo" – 4:22 #"All My Praise" (Audrey Hatcher) – 4:37 #" There Is Power in the Blood" (Lewis Jones) – 3:06 #"You Are My Hiding Place" (Michael Ledner) – 4:21 #"Through It All" (Andraé Crouch) – 2:49 #"By and By (We'll Understand It Better By and By)" (Jim Smith, Marcella Smith, Todd Smith, Charles Tindley) – 3:28 #"O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" ( Samuel Francis, Thomas Williams) – 6:13 #"All of Me" ( Terry Wade Haynes) – 2:58 #"Before the Throne of God Above" ( Charitie Bancroft, Vikki Cook) – 3:43 Personnel Selah * Allan Hall – lead vocals (1, 3, 5, 8, 12), backing vocals, acoustic piano (2, 3, 5-8, 10-12), arrangements (2, 6, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Selah (band)
Selah is a Contemporary Christian music, contemporary Christian vocal trio consisting of Todd Smith (singer), Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry. The group has been featured on ''The 700 Club'', ''Hour of Power'', and Trinity Broadcasting Network, TBN. Group history 1997–2004: Original lineup Selah was originally formed by brother and sister, Todd Smith (singer), Todd and Nicol Smith (now Nicol Sponberg), along with friend Allan Hall. The group quickly gained success with the release of their first album, ''Be Still My Soul (Selah album), Be Still My Soul'', in 1999. They became known for transforming old Christian hymns into a more modern style and with their powerful voices and beautiful harmonies. Todd and Nicol, who spent their childhood in Subsaharan Africa, brought many African elements to their songs as well. They are as comfortable singing in Kituba language, Kituba, as they are in English. Todd gives credit for his music career to his missionary upbringing. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Peter Corry
Peter Andrew Corry is a Northern Irish singer, director, producer and actor. As a performer Corry has been cast in productions of ''Così fan tutte'', ''The Marriage of Figaro ''The Marriage of Figaro'' (, ), K. 492, is a ''commedia per musica'' (opera buffa) in four acts composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with an Italian libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. It premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienn ...,'' ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'', ''On Eagle's Wing'', ''The Last Five Years'', ''Chess (musical), Chess, The Beggar's Opera'', and ''The Crocodile.'' He performed as Dean Martin in ''The Rat Pack'', starred in ''Night of 1,000 Stars'' at the Royal Albert Hall and performed in ''The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber''. He spent three years playing Inspector Javert in the West End theatre, West End and the UK tour of ''Les Misérables (musical), Les Misérables''. He sang "Bring Him Home" and "The Long and Winding Road" at George Best's fun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
George Best – A Tribute
George Best – A Tribute is a single released by Brian Kennedy and Peter Corry as a tribute to former Northern Irish professional footballer George Best. It features songs Kennedy and Corry performed at Best's funeral service, and the single was released with proceeds going to the George Best Foundation. The single reached No. 4 in the UK chart and No. 3 in Ireland. Background In November 2005, George Best died following an illness. At his funeral service held on 3 December 2005, Peter Corry performed " Bring Him Home" and "The Long and Winding Road", while Brian Kennedy performed "Vincent" and "You Raise Me Up". Due to popular demand for the music performed at the funeral, Kennedy and Corry recorded the songs with the support of Best's family. The songs were recorded live at Stormont Buildings in Belfast, and feature the vocals of the Grosvenor Chorale, The Chapel Choir of Methodist College Belfast, and the Stormont Sinfonia featuring members of the Ulster Orchestra and Cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Official Charts Company
The Official UK Charts Company Limited (formerly Music Industry Chart Services Limited), trading as the Official Charts Company (OCC) or the Official Charts (formerly the Chart Information Network), is a British inter-professional organisation that compiles various official record charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. In the United Kingdom, its charts include ones for singles, albums and films, with the data compiled from a mixture of downloads, purchases (of physical media) and streaming. The OCC produces its charts by gathering and combining sales data from retailers through market researchers Kantar, and claims to cover 99% of the singles market and 95% of the album market, and aims to collect data from any retailer who sells more than 100 chart items per week. The OCC is operated jointly by the British Phonographic Industry and the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) (formerly the British Association of Record Dealers (BARD)) and is incorporated as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Daniel O'Donnell (Irish Singer)
Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell, Order of the British Empire, MBE (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish people, Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. After rising to public attention in 1983, he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had considerable success in Australia. In 2012, he became the first artist to have a different album in the British charts every year for 25 consecutive years. This record has been extended and as of 2024, O'Donnell has had an album in the Official Albums Chart each year for the last 36 years making him one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Known for his close relationship with his fanbase, and his charismatic, personable and engaging stage presence, O'Donnell's music has been described as a mix of Country music, country and Irish folk, and he has sold over ten million records to date. He is widely considered a "cultural icon" in Ireland, and is often parodied in the media. Affectionat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
