Mark Harris (musician)

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Mark Harris

Harris in 2004
Background information
Birth name Marcus Harris
Born (1962-08-01) August 1, 1962
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian, contemporary worship
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, associate worship pastor
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1989–present
Labels Integrity Music, Gateway Create, Fair Trade Services
Associated acts Gateway Worship, 4Him
Website markharrisonline.com

Mark Harris is an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) singer and songwriter.

Career

Harris began his music career in the CCM group Truth after graduating from Lee University in Cleveland, TN.

4Him (1989–2006)

Harris is a founding member of the contemporary Christian music vocal group, 4Him, which toured and recorded from 1990 to 2006. As a member of 4Him, he won eight GMA Dove Awards and wrote or co-wrote 25 number-one songs. The group was also nominated for a Grammy Award for their album titled The Message.

Solo (2006–present)

Harris began a solo career in 2005 and released his debut solo album, The Line Between the Two. He followed Windows and Walls. He won a GMA Dove Award in the category of Inspirational Song of the Year for his single "Find Your Wings". In 2009, He released a Christmas album titled, Christmas Is. In 2011, he released his fourth solo project, Stronger in the Broken Places. As a solo artist he has had three number-one songs.

Harris also released a book with Howard Publishing/Simon and Schuster in 2009, that bears the same name as his radio hit, "Find Your Wings".

Harris joined the staff at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, in March 2013, and is now serving as an associate worship pastor/artist in residence.

Discography

As member of 4Him

Solo

Year Title Label Charts[1][2]
US Christian US Heat US Holiday
2005 The Line Between the Two Sony Records 14 11
2007 Windows and Walls INO Records 22 19
2009 Christmas Is INO Records 47 25
2011 Stronger in the Broken Places Stylos/Word Records/Warner Bros.

Singles

Year Title Peak positions[1]
US Christian US AC
2005 "Find Your Wings" 30
2007 "One True God"
2010 "Christmas Is" 29
2011 "Stronger in the Broken Places"
"When We're Together"

Other album appearances

With Gateway Worship

Tours

References

  1. 1 2 Billboard, Allmusic.com
  2. Heatseekers Albums, Billboard.com

External links

Official website

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