Brian Johnson (Bethel Music singer) explained

Brian Johnson
Birth Name:Brian Mark Johnson
Birth Date:17 March 1978[1]
Birth Place:Redding, California, U.S.
Nationality:American
Education:Trinity High School (Weaverville, California)
Children:5
Father:Bill Johnson
Mother:Brenda Johnson
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Instruments:Vocals, guitar
Years Active:2001–present
Associated Acts:Bethel Music, Brian & Jenn Johnson

Brian Mark Johnson (born March 17, 1978) is an American contemporary worship musician and worship pastor. He is the president and co-founder of Bethel Music,[2] as well as a member of its Artist Collective and is one-half of the husband-and-wife worship duo, Brian & Jenn Johnson.[3] [4] He is also a senior worship pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, and a Senior Overseer of WorshipU, an online school of worship under Bethel Music, which he co-founded with Jenn Johnson.[5]

As a solo musician, Johnson has released one album, Love Came Down - Live Acoustic Worship in the Studio (2010). As a part of Brian & Jenn Johnson, three live albums have been released: Undone (2001), We Believe (2006)- the duo's first release to chart on Billboards Christian Albums chart, and Where You Go I Go (2008). The duo has also released one studio album, After All These Years (2017), which charted on the US Billboard 200. As a founding member of Bethel Music, Johnson has been featured on most Bethel Music releases. As a songwriter, Johnson has co-written CCLI Top 100 Chart ranking songs such as "Love Came Down," "No Longer Slaves", "Forever", and "One Thing Remains".[6] Johnson has also worked as a producer on multiple Bethel Music, Jesus Culture, and Brian & Jenn Johnson releases, alongside various producers such as Jeremy Edwardson and Ian McIntosh.

Early life

Brian Mark Johnson was born on March 17, 1978, to Bill Johnson and Brenda "Beni" Johnson in Redding, California. In the year of his birth, the Johnson family moved to Weaverville, California, after Bethel Church, under the leadership of his grandfather, Earl Johnson, sent his father to pastor Mountain Chapel.[7] He completed his high school education at Trinity High School in Weaverville. After seventeen years, the Johnsons moved back to Redding in 1996 when Bill and Beni Johnson assumed leadership of Bethel Church.

Johnson has two siblings: an older brother, Eric Johnson, who is a pastor at Bethel Church, and a younger sister, Leah Valenzuela (née Johnson), who is also a member of the Bethel Music collective and one of the worship leaders at Bethel Church.

Ministry and music career

2000s

In 2000, Johnson and his wife, Jenn Johnson, were appointed as senior worship pastors at Bethel Church. As Brian & Jenn Johnson, they released their debut album, Undone, in 2001, featuring Johnson's younger sister Leah Valenzuela.[8] [9] After a five-year hiatus, Brian & Jenn Johnson released their second live album, We Believe in 2006, which was co-produced by Johnson alongside Jeremy Edwardson and Steven Tracy. We Believe also charted at No. 48 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, making the album the first by the duo to register on the chart.[10] On September 30, 2008, Where You Go I Go, the duo's third album, was released via the label Ion Records.

2010s

In 2010, Bethel Music released Here Is Love, its debut album on October 12, via its own label, Bethel Music alongside Integrity Music. Johnson featured on four tracks: "My Soul Sings", "What Does It Sound Like", "Worthy Is the Lamb" and "Here Is Love", which he sang alongside his wife, Jenn Johnson. Johnson made an appearance on Dave Fitzgerald's debut album, Hope of Heaven: Live at Bethel Church,[11] which was released on October 26,[12] featuring on the song "Shine".[13] Soon after Fitzgerald's release, Love Came Down - Live Acoustic Worship in the Studio, Brian Johnson's debut live album, was released by record labels Bethel and Kingsway Music on November 9. Love Came Down was produced by Jeremy Edwardson,[14] and recorded at The Soundhouse,[15] a studio owned by Jeremy Edwardson in Redding, California.

In 2011, Brian Johnson featured on five tracks including "You Are Good", "One Thing Remains" and "What Would I Have Done" alongside Jenn Johnson on Bethel Music's second live album, Be Lifted High, the first album by Bethel to register on Billboards Christian Albums Chart, peaking at No. 7.[16] 2012 saw Bethel Music release two albums that Brian Johnson featured in and co-produced: The Loft Sessions and For the Sake of the World. The Loft Sessions, released on January 24, was produced by Johnson alongside Daniel James Mackenzie and Rick McDonald and was the first album by Bethel Music to register on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at No. 44.[17] Johnson featured on three tracks: "One Thing Remains", "You Have Won Me" and "Angels".[18] For the Sake of the World, released on October 1 via Bethel Music, with Johnson leading worship on five songs including "To Our God", "Forgiven" and the album title track, "For the Sake of the World". The album peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard 200 chart for three weeks, concurrently ranking at No. 2 on the Christian Albums chart.[19] The song "Love Came Down", co-written by Brian Johnson alongside Jeremy Riddle, Ian McIntosh and Jeremy Edwardson, was featured on the twelfth season of American Idol as part of the "Songs I Wish I'd Written" night,[20] with the performance of Kari Jobe's rendition as on Where I Find You done by the contestant Angie Miller, a top 3 finalist.

In 2013, Bethel Music released its first studio album, Tides, on September 3, with Johnson being featured in three songs: "Forever", "Strong in Us" and "For the Cross", which he sang alongside his wife, Jenn. Tides was the first album by Bethel to reach No. 1 on Billboard Christian Albums chart and also peaked at No. 30 on Billboard 200 chart, with nearly 15,000 copies sold as at September 11, 2013.[21] He had an interview with Marcus Hathcock, editor-in-chief of NewReleaseToday, concerning the album and his life.[22] Worship Leader ranked the song "Forever" from Bethel's 2013 studio album, Tides, which featured his vocals as lead, at Number 10 on its Top 20 Worship Songs of 2013 list.[23]

Brian Johnson alongside Jeremy Riddle and Christa Black Gifford being nominated for two GMA Dove Awards in the Song of the Year and Praise & Worship Song of the Year categories for writing the song, "One Thing Remains" in August 2013.[24] In October 2013 at the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Johnson, together with his wife Jenn Johnson and Kristian Stanfill as well as the Passion band performed the song "One Thing Remains".[25] However, the two Dove Awards were won by Matt Redman for the song "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)".[26] [27] The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awarded "One Thing Remains" the No. 1 song for ASCAP Christian Music as well as the No. 1 Radio Single in 2013. According to Renewing Worship, "One Thing Remains" was also ranked No. 22 in The Top 100 Worship Songs of 2013 from PraiseCharts list.[28]

Tides Live, a live rendition of its successful studio release, was released by Bethel Music in February 2014, with Johnson performing the same songs as he did on Tides.

In December 2014, Bethel Music made announcements concerning the release of We Will Not Be Shaken, their seventh live album, to be released on January 27, 2015.[29] Brian Johnson was featured on two songs in the album, "We Will Not Be Shaken" and "Seas of Crimson", and also featured on the concert film, We Will Not Be Shaken, as a worship leader, with the film having been recorded at a mountaintop overlooking Shasta Lake in California.[30] With the concert film having been premiered on Facebook for free ahead of the album's release, the song "We Will Not Be Shaken" was one of two songs made available for download upon preorder and was the most sold recording in Christian & Gospel Songs,[31] peaking at No. 28 on Billboards Christian Songs chart and at No. 32 on the Billboards Christian Digital Songs Sales chart as of February 14, 2015.[32] [33] 30,000 copies of the album were sold in its debut week, with an additional 24,794 singles being sold too, leading the album to the top of the Billboards Christian Albums Chart and peaking at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200 while topping the UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart.[34]

In August 2015, the Gospel Music Association nominated Brian Johnson alongside Kari Jobe, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Christa Black Gifford and Joel Taylor for a GMA Dove Award in the "Worship Song of the Year" category for penning the song "Forever" (credited as "Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)"), with the result to be announced at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards in October.[35] [36] However, in October 2015, the award was won by Matt Maher for the song "Because He Lives (Amen)".[37]

Bethel Music held its inaugural conference, Heaven Come Conference, in May 2016 at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Johnson as a speaker and worship leader at the event.[38] [39] The event was broadcast on Daystar Television Network.[40]

Brian Johnson also featured on Leeland's fifth studio album, Invisible, released in July 2016 having co-written and provided vocals for the song, "Son Was Lifted Up".[41]

In August 2016, the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees of the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards with Brian Johnson alongside Jonathan David Helser and Joel Case being nominated for writing the song, "No Longer Slaves" in the "Worship Song of the Year" category.[42] [43] On October 11, 2016, the song won the GMA Dove Award at a ceremony held at the Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with Jonathan David & Melissa Helser performing the song that night.[44] [45] [46]

On January 13, 2017, Brian & Jenn Johnson announced the release of After All These Years, the duo's first album containing new songs in over a decade since the live LP release We Believe in 2006, was slated for January 27. After All These Years made its debut on Billboard Christian Albums chart at No. 1 with 16,000 equivalent album units sold as of February 8, 2017.[47] The album also registered on the Billboard 200 at No. 21 and at No. 32 on the Canadian Albums chart. Brian Johnson had an interview with Sharefaith Magazine about the album and his worship ministry.[48]

Brian Johnson, together with Joel Taylor and Jenn Johnson, received a certificate of recognition from the Redding City Council as the founders and representatives of the record label, Bethel Music, for its success at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards held in Nashville, Tennessee in 2016, having won five awards from nine nominations.[49]

Personal life

Brian Johnson married Jennifer Louise Johnson (née Rock) in 2000. The couple has two daughters, Haley and Téa, as well as one biological son, Braden, and two adopted sons, Ryder and Malachi.[50] The family resides on a farm in Redding, California.

Discography

As Brian & Jenn Johnson

YearAlbumFormatLabelCredits / RoleRef.
2001UndoneCDVocals, composer, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, arranger.
2006We BelieveVocals, composer, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, engineer, producer, executive producer[52]
2008Where You Go I GoCDION RecordsVocals, composer, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, digital editing, engineer, producer, executive producer.[53]
2017After All These YearsBethel MusicVocals, composer, acoustic guitar, executive producer[54]

As a featured artist

YearArtist(s)AlbumSongsAdditional Credits / Role(s)Ref.
2008various artistsDeeper Songs for Prayer and Intercession"Where You Go I Go" (with Jenn Johnson)
2010Dave FitzgeraldHope of Heaven: Live at Bethel Church"Shine"[55]
Bethel MusicHere Is Love"My Soul Sings", "What Does It Sound Like", "Worthy Is the Lamb", "Here Is Love" (with Jenn Johnson)Composer, executive producer, vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar[56]
various artistsLove Divine: The Songs of Charles Wesley for Today's Generation"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"[57]
2011Bethel MusicBe Lifted High"You Are Good", "One Thing Remains", "Be Lifted High", "What Would I Have Done" (with Jenn Johnson), "Love Came Down"Composer, executive producer, acoustic guitar, vocals[58]
2012Bethel MusicThe Loft Sessions"One Thing Remains", "You Have Won Me", "Angels"Composer, producer, acoustic guitar, vocals, background vocals[59]
Bethel MusicFor the Sake of the World"To Our God", "You Have Won Me", "Forgiven", "For the Sake of the World"Composer, producer, acoustic guitar, vocals [60]
2013Bethel MusicTides"Forever", "Strong in Us", "For the Cross" (with Jenn Johnson)Composer, vocals, executive producer
Bethel MusicDiscover Bethel Music (compilation)"Where You Go I Go" (with Jenn Johnson), "One Thing Remains", "For the Cross" (with Jenn Johnson), "Love Came Down", "Greatly to Be Praised", "To Our God"
2014Bethel MusicTides Live"Forever", "Strong in Us", "For the Cross" (with Jenn Johnson)Composer
2015Bethel MusicWe Will Not Be Shaken"We Will Not Be Shaken", "Seas of Crimson"Composer, executive producer, acoustic guitar[61]
2016Bethel MusicHave It All"Have It All", "Colors (Spontaneous)" (with Lindsey Strand), "Sweet Praise (Spontaneous)" (with Jenn Johnson), "Greatness of Your Glory"Acoustic guitar, composer, executive producer[62]
LeelandInvisible"Son Was Lifted Up"Composer[63]

As personnel

YearArtist(s)AlbumCredits / Role(s)Ref.
2013Bethel MusicWithout WordsExecutive producer, composer[64]
2014Bethel MusicYou Make Me BraveExecutive producer, composer, acoustic guitar[65]
2015Jesus CultureThis Is Jesus CultureProducer, composer[66]
Bethel MusicComposer
Amanda CookBrave New WorldExecutive producer[67]
2016Jonathan David & Melissa HelserBeautiful SurrenderExecutive producer[68]
2017Bethel MusicStarlightBackground vocals, composer, executive producer[69]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2013Song of the Year ("One Thing Remains")[71]
Praise & Worship Song of the Year ("One Thing Remains")
2015GMA Dove AwardPraise & Worship Song of the Year ("Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)")
2016GMA Dove AwardWorship Song of the Year ("No Longer Slaves")

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Mark Johnson, born 03/17/1978 in California CaliforniaBirthIndex.org . CaliforniaBirthIndex.org . February 26, 2017.
  2. Web site: Overcoming Anxiety - Bethel Music . Johnson . Brian . . March 7, 2017 . May 3, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190503234339/https://bethelmusic.com/blog/overcoming-anxiety/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Brian Johnson Album Discography AllMusic . . February 26, 2017.
  4. Web site: Brian Johnson . ibethel.org . . February 26, 2017.
  5. Web site: Brian Johnson - Bethel Music . February 27, 2017 . Bethel Music.
  6. Bethel Music's Brian & Jenn Johnson To Unveil After All These Years, First Solo Album Together in More Than A Decade – the media collective . Kelm . Velvet . Huppenthal . Brooke . January 13, 2017 . The Media Collective . Nashville, Tennessee . February 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170204084933/http://www.themcollective.com/press-archive/2017/1/13/bethel-musics-brian-jenn-johnson-to-unveil-after-all-these-years-first-solo-album-together-in-more-than-a-decade . February 4, 2017 . dead .
  7. News: The Truth About Bethel's Bill Johnson – Charisma News . LeClaire . Jennifer . August 26, 2017 . Charisma News . Charisma Media . February 27, 2017.
  8. Web site: Undone - Bethel Music . . February 27, 2017.
  9. Web site: Review: Undone - Brian & Jenn Johnson with Leah Valenzuela Cross Rhythms . Coupe . Chris . January 30, 2013 . . March 23, 2017.
  10. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?page=1&f[0=ts_chart_artistname:Brian_%26_Jenn_Johnson&f[1]=ss_bb_type:chart_item&type=2&artist=Brian_%26_Jenn_Johnson Chart Search Billboard ]. . April 1, 2017 .
  11. Web site: David Fitzgerald Bethel.TV . Bethel.TV . April 13, 2017.
  12. Web site: Worship leader Dave Fitzgerald makes debut with Hope of Heaven Christian News on Christian Today . August 31, 2010 . Christian Today . March 9, 2017.
  13. Web site: Review: Hope Of Heaven: Live At Bethel Church - Dave Fitzgerald Cross Rhythms . Luff . Stephen . April 29, 2011 . . March 9, 2017.
  14. Web site: Love Came Down: Live Acoustic Worship In The Studio - Brian Johnson Credits AllMusic . . . February 13, 2017.
  15. Web site: Love Came Down (Live Acoustic) - Bethel Music Store . . March 3, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170214180942/https://bethelmusic.com/store/product/love-came-down-live-acoustic/ . February 14, 2017 . dead .
  16. Various Artists – Chart history . . Christian Albums . March 7, 2017 . April 20, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170420163528/http://www.billboard.com/artist/277740/Various+Artists/chart?f=310 . dead .
  17. Bethel Music – Chart history . . Billboard 200 . April 2, 2017 . January 1, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170101095632/http://www.billboard.com/artist/281466/Bethel+Music/chart?f=305 . dead .
  18. Web site: Jesusfreakhideout.com: Bethel Music, 'The Loft Sessions' Review . Morris . Jessica . February 24, 2012 . Jesusfreakhideout.com . Jesus Freak Hideout . April 2, 2017.
  19. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?page=64&f[0=ts_chart_artistname:Bethel_Music&f[1]=ss_bb_type:chart_item&type=2&artist=Bethel_Music Chart Search Billboard ]. . April 1, 2017 .
  20. Web site: PraiseCharts Bethel Music Releases First Ever Solo Album . August 9, 2013 . PraiseCharts . PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. . April 12, 2017 . A Bethel song, "Love Came Down," written by Johnson and Riddle, was even featured on American Idol last season as part of the "Songs I Wish I'd Written" night..
  21. Web site: Bethel's 'Tides' Lands with a Splash at Retail Soul-Audio . Greenhalgh . Andrew . September 11, 2013 . Soul-Audio . Hoganson Media Relations . April 12, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170420045816/http://soul-audio.com/2013/09/bethels-tides-lands-with-a-splash-at-retail/ . April 20, 2017 . dead .
  22. Web site: Brian Johnson: The Tides of Life AN NRT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NewReleaseToday . Hathcock . Marcus . October 1, 2013 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc . April 12, 2017.
  23. Web site: Top 20 Worship Songs of 2013 Worship Leader . Armstrong . Jeremy . July 25, 2014 . Worship Leader . March 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170412024418/http://worshipleader.com/music/top-20-worship-songs-of-2013/ . April 12, 2017 . dead .
  24. Web site: 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominations announced today. – CBA . August 22, 2013 . CBAOnline . CBA: The Association for Christian Retail . April 3, 2017.
  25. Web site: 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards - Song of the Year Nomination - Bethel Music . June 17, 2015 . . April 3, 2017 . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101239/https://bethelmusic.com/blog/nominated-for-song-of-the-year-at-44th-annual-gma-dove-awards/ . dead .
  26. News: 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards Winners Announced: Matt Redman and TobyMac Win Big . Sarachik . Justin . October 16, 2013 . The Christian Post . April 12, 2017 . Matt Redman won several awards for his 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) album. He won Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Praise & Worship Song of the Year, and won a contribution award, Special Event Album of the Year, for his role in Passion: Let the Future Begin..
  27. Matt Redman, TobyMac & Jason Crabb Win Big at Dove Awards Billboard . Price . Deborah Evans . October 16, 2013 . . April 3, 2017.
  28. News: The Top 100 Worship Songs of 2013 from PraiseCharts Renewing Worship helping churches experience worship renewal . Lamm . Kenny . January 8, 2014 . Renewing Worship . Baptist State Convention of North Carolina . April 3, 2017.
  29. News: Bethel Music Set Release Date for 'We Will Not Be Shaken' . December 12, 2014 . Life FM . Rhema Media . April 29, 2017 .
  30. News: Bethel Music premieres We Will Not Be Shaken film free on Facebook Christian News on Christian Today . Ong . Czarina . January 20, 2015 . Christian Today . April 29, 2017.
  31. News: Louder Than The Music - Bethel Music Release 'We Will Not Be Shaken' Film Ahead Of Album . Louder Than the Music . April 29, 2017.
  32. Bethel Music - Chart history Billboard . Billboard . Christian Songs Chart . May 15, 2017 . June 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160603021909/http://www.billboard.com/artist/281466/bethel-music/chart?f=355 . dead .
  33. Bethel Music - Chart history Billboard . Billboard . Christian Digital Songs Sales Chart . May 15, 2017 . May 4, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180504102906/https://www.billboard.com/artist/281466/bethel-music/chart?page=1&f=1095 . dead .
  34. Web site: Bethel Music's "We Will Not Be Shaken" is a Big Hit on the Charts : News : Hallels . Yap . Timothy . February 7, 2015 . Hallels . May 15, 2017.
  35. News: 2015 Dove Award Nominees . September 4, 2015 . . May 15, 2017 . Worship Song of the Year ... "Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" - Kari Jobe (ASCAP writers) Brian Johnson, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor.
  36. News: 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards Full Nominations List . Longs . Herb . August 12, 2015 . The Christian Beat . May 15, 2017 . Worship Song Of The Year: "Great Are You Lord" by All Sons & Daughters, "Holy Spirit" by Francesca Battistelli, "Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" by Kari Jobe, "Because He Lives (Amen)" by Matt Maher, "This Is Amazing Grace" by Phil Wickham.
  37. Web site: 2015 Winners The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards . GMA Dove Awards . May 15, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151025093605/http://doveawards.com/awards/2015-winners/ . October 25, 2015 . dead .
  38. News: Bethel Hosts Heaven Come Conference in Los Angeles May 25–27 . March 11, 2017 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc . Hoganson Media Relations . April 1, 2017 .
  39. News: Bethel Music's Heaven Come Conference To Gather Thousands From All Over The World . Clarks . Jessie . April 20, 2016 . The Christian Beat . April 1, 2017 . Speakers leading at the conference will include Bethel Church Sr. Leader Bill Johnson, Sr. Worship Pastors Brian and Jenn Johnson, Sr. Associate Leader Kris Vallotton, Sr. Pastor Eric Johnson, Founder and Co-Leader of Sozo Ministry Dawna De Silva, Prophetic Ministry Director Ben Armstrong and more. Brian and Jenn are also part of the Bethel Music artist collective that will be leading worship at the Heaven Come Conference..
  40. News: First Ever Bethel Music Conference To Be Broadcast on Daystar TV Network . Clarks . Jessie . May 20, 2016 . The Christian Beat . April 1, 2017 . "Bethel is all about cultivating an atmosphere of praise that invites the presence of God to move in a powerful way. ... That's why we at Daystar are so thrilled to partner with Bethel in taking the message of 'Heaven Come' to the world!" says Marcus Lamb, Founder and President of Daystar Television Network..
  41. Web site: Leeland – Inside Invisible – CCM Magazine . Williams . Lindsay . July 31, 2016 . . May 9, 2017 . Bethel's Brian Johnson contributed to multiple cuts on Invisible, including the powerful highlight, "Son Was Lifted Up," a song focused on Christ's ultimate sacrifice that proved arduous to write..
  42. Web site: 2016 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Hillsong, Lecrae, Lauren Daigle Up for Artist of the Year (List) . Law . Jeannie . August 11, 2016 . The Christian Post . May 14, 2017.
  43. Web site: 47th Annual Dove Awards Nominees Announced - NewReleaseToday . August 11, 2016 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc . May 14, 2017.
  44. Web site: Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Receive First Dove Award As 'Beautiful Surrender' Tops Retail Charts - NewReleaseToday . October 16, 2016 . NewReleaseToday . NRT Media, Inc . Hoganson Relations . May 14, 2017 . Culminating the first week's sales success of Beautiful Surrender, the Helser's were honored with their first GMA Dove Award for "Worship Song of the Year" for their hit single, "No Longer Slaves," which is featured as a bonus song on the new album. The Helser's further led the song live Oct. 11 on the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards show that lifted the sold-out crowd at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena to their feet in worship..
  45. Web site: Dove Awards 2016 Full Winners List: Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin Win Big (and DC Talk Reunites After 16 Years!) . Law . Jeannie . October 12, 2016 . The Christian Post . May 14, 2017.
  46. Web site: 2016 Dove Award Winners Praise 106.1 . Faust . Aliya . October 12, 2016 . Praise 106.1 . Interactive One, LLC. . May 14, 2017.
  47. News: Country Goes Christian: Reba McEntire No. 1, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Debut Billboard . Asker . Jim . February 8, 2017 . Billboard.com . . April 12, 2017 . Another husband-and-wife team, Brian & Jenn Johnson, bows at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums with After All These Years (16,000 equivalent album units)..
  48. News: Bethel Music Interview: Brian Johnson - After All These Years . Sharefaith Team . March 20, 2017 . Sharefaith Magazine . April 12, 2017.
  49. News: Redding City Council Members Express Anguish Over an Affordable Housing Project – anewscafe.com . Lewis . Jon . February 22, 2017 . anewscafe.com . April 12, 2017 . A certificate of recognition was presented to Bethel Music in honor of the Redding-based church's record label's recent success at the 47th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards in Nashville, Tenn..
  50. Web site: Bethel Music's Brian & Jenn Johnson Adopt a Baby Boy – The Gospel Music Association. June 9, 2017. Gospel Music Association. July 7, 2017.
  51. Web site: Brian Johnson - Love Came Down: Live Acoustic Worship In The Studio CD Album . November 9, 2010 . . March 3, 2017.
  52. Web site: We Believe - Brian Johnson,Brian & Jenn Johnson,Jenn Johnson Credits AllMusic . . . April 1, 2017.
  53. Web site: Where You Go I Go: Live from Bethel Church Redding – Bethel Church Credits AllMusic . . . February 28, 2017.
  54. Web site: After All These Years – Brian & Jenn Johnson Credits AllMusic . . . March 31, 2017.
  55. Web site: Hope of Heaven: Live at Bethel Church – Dave Fitzgerald Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  56. Web site: Here Is Love - Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 9, 2017.
  57. Web site: Love Divine: The Hymns of Charles Wesley - Various Artists Credits AllMusic . . . May 12, 2017.
  58. Web site: Be Lifted High: Live Worship from Bethel Church – Bethel Church Credits AllMusic . . . March 7, 2017.
  59. Web site: The Loft Sessions – Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  60. Web site: For the Sake of the World – Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  61. Web site: We Will Not Be Shaken – Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  62. Web site: Have It All – Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  63. Web site: Invisible – Leeland Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  64. Web site: Without Words - Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 15, 2017.
  65. Web site: You Make Me Brave: Live at the Civic – Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  66. Web site: This Is Jesus Culture – Jesus Culture Credits AllMusic . . . March 7, 2017.
  67. Web site: Brave New World – Amanda Cook Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  68. Web site: Beautiful Surrender – Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Credits AllMusic . . . March 23, 2017.
  69. Web site: Starlight: Recorded Live on Tour - Bethel Music Credits AllMusic . . . May 20, 2017.
  70. Web site: We Will Not Be Shaken - Nathan Grubbs Creative . Nathan Grubbs Creative . May 15, 2017.
  71. Web site: 36th Annual GMA Dove Awards Wrap-Up. April 14, 2005 . christianpost.com. September 24, 2015.