Saturday, March 7, 2015

SPOTLIGHT:Don Moen (singer)



Don Moen
Don Moen in 2009.jpg
Don Moen in The Crystal Cathedral
Background information
Birth nameDonald James Moen
BornJune 29, 1950 (age 64)
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
GenresCCMContemporary worship musicGospelChristmas music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriterworship leadermusicianproducer,pastorbusinessmanradio host
Former Integrity Music occupations:
President of Integrity Music, President of Integrity Label Group, Executive Vice President of Integrity Media, Integrity Music producer, Integrity Music executive producer, Integrity Media creative director
InstrumentsVocalspianokeyboards,violinguitar
Years active1984–present
LabelsIntegrity Music, Hosanna! Music, Integrity Asia, Sparrow,Star SongWordEpic,ColumbiaSony, Don Moen Records, in:ciite, EMI Christian Music Group
Websitewww.donmoen.com
Donald James "Don" Moen (born June 29, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter, pastorand producer of Christian worship Donald James "Don" Moen (born June 29, 1950) is an American singer-songwriterpastor, and producer of Christian worship music.[1]
Before Moen was hired to work for Integrity Music, he attended Oral Roberts University and became a Living Sound musician for Terry Law Ministries and traveled with Terry Law for ten years.[2] He produced 11 volumes for the Hosanna! Music series of worship albums. His first album under his own name, Worship with Don Moen, was released in 1992. His music has total global sales of over five million units.[3]
Moen worked for Integrity Media for over 20 years, serving as creative director and president of Integrity Music, president of Integrity Label Group, and an executive producer of Integrity Music albums.[3] He left Integrity Media in December 2007 to start a new initiative, The Don Moen Company.[4] The Don Moen Company acquired MediaComplete, the church software company that created MediaShout. Moen became a radio host for Don Moen & Friends in 2009. Moen received a Dove Award for his work on the musicalGod with Us in addition to amassing nine nominations for his songs.
Moen is a prolific songwriter, having worked with Claire Cloninger, Paul Overstreet, Martin J. Nystrom, Randy Rothwell, Ron Kenoly, Bob Fitts, Debbye Graafsma, Paul Baloche, Tom Brooks, among many others. He has worked with talented musicians, Justo Almario, Carl Albrecht, Abraham Laboriel, Alex Acuna, Paul Jackson, Jr., Lenny LeBlanc and Chris Graham.[citation needed] He was a major catalyst in launching the careers of Paul Baloche, Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, and Hillsong United.[5]Donald James "Don" Moen (born June 29, 1950) is an American singer-songwriterpastor, and producer of Christian worship music.[1]
Before Moen was hired to work for Integrity Music, he attended Oral Roberts University and became a Living Sound musician for Terry Law Ministries and traveled with Terry Law for ten years.[2] He produced 11 volumes for the Hosanna! Music series of worship albums. His first album under his own name, Worship with Don Moen, was released in 1992. His music has total global sales of over five million units.[3]
Moen worked for Integrity Media for over 20 years, serving as creative director and president of Integrity Music, president of Integrity Label Group, and an executive producer of Integrity Music albums.[3] He left Integrity Media in December 2007 to start a new initiative, The Don Moen Company.[4] The Don Moen Company acquired MediaComplete, the church software company that created MediaShout. Moen became a radio host for Don Moen & Friends in 2009. Moen received a Dove Award for his work on the musicalGod with Us in addition to amassing nine nominations for his songs.
Moen is a prolific songwriter, having worked with Claire Cloninger, Paul Overstreet, Martin J. Nystrom, Randy Rothwell, Ron Kenoly, Bob Fitts, Debbye Graafsma, Paul Baloche, Tom Brooks, among many others. He has worked with talented musicians, Justo Almario, Carl Albrecht, Abraham LaborielAlex AcunaPaul Jackson, Jr.Lenny LeBlanc and Chris Graham.[citation needed] He was a major catalyst in launching the careers of Paul BalocheDarlene ZschechIsrael Houghton, and Hillsong United.[5]
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