Joe Pace (musician)

Joe Pace
Birth nameJoseph W. Pace II
Also known asDr. Joe Pace
Born (1965-10-20) October 20, 1965 (age 59)
Homestead, Florida
OriginColorado
Genresgospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, singer-songwriter
Years active1996–present
LabelsZomba, Verity, Alliant, Word, Epic, Integrity, Columbia, NuSpring, Sony Tyscot
Websitejoepace.org

Joseph W. Pace II (born October 20, 1965) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career in 1996, with Colorado Mass Choir. They have released 14 albums with 11 of them charting on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. Pace has released albums with several record labels including Zomba Records, Verity Records, Alliant Records, Word Records, Epic Records, Integrity Music, Columbia Records, NuSpring Music, Sony Music, and Tyscot Records.

Early life

Pace was born on October 20, 1965, in Homestead, Florida,[1] as Joseph W. Pace II,[2] His father served in the military which was the reason the family relocated to Colorado. He is an ordained Baptist and Church of God in Christ preacher, and he got his honorary doctorate from Inman Bible College.[3]

Career

Pace's music career began in 1996, with the Colorado Mass Choir that was formed in 1995 with choir members from various churches in Colorado.[4][5] He has released fourteen albums,[6][7] with all but three of those charting on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.[8][9]

Pace's albums included 1997's Watch God Move with Zomba Records, 1998's So Good! with Verity Records, 1999's God's Got It with Verity Records, 2001's Joe Pace Presents: Let There Be Praise with Word Records, Epic Records, and Integrity Music, 2001's Glad About It with Word, Epic, and Integrity, 2002's Joe Pace Presents: Shake the Foundation with Integrity, 2002' In the Spirit with Integrity, 2003's Speak Life with Integrity, 2004's Joe Pace Presents: Sunday Morning Service with Integrity and Epic, 2006's Might Long Way with Columbia Records, 2006's Praise 'Til You Breakthrough with Alliant Records, 2007's Joe Pace Presents: Worship for the Kingdom with NuSpring Music, 2007's Joe Pace Presents: Worship for the Kids with Sony Music, and 2010's Joe Pace Presents: Praise for the Sanctuary with Tyscot Records.[6][7] These albums charted on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart, except for Speak Life, Praise 'Til You Breakthrough, and Joe Pace Presents: Worship for the Kids.[8][9]

In November 2022, Pace released the single All Things Are Working.[10]

Awards

Pace won the Stellar Award for New Artist of the year in 1997 with The Colorado Mass Choir.[1][5] He was also nominated in the Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album in Grammy Awards.[11]

Discography

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[8][9]
US
Gos
Watch God Move
  • Released: May 20, 1996
  • Label: Zomba
  • CD, digital download
 17
So Good!
  • Released: February 24, 1998
  • Label: Verity
  • CD, digital download
 10
God's Got It
  • Released: August 24, 1999
  • Label: Verity
  • CD, digital download
 16
Joe Pace Presents: Let There Be Praise! 29
Glad About It!
  • Released: December 18, 2001
  • Label: Word/Epic/Integrity
  • CD, digital download
 9
Joe Pace Presents: Shake the Foundation
  • Released: July 23, 2002
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download
 9
In the Spirit
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download
 –
Speak Life
  • Released: July 22, 2003
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download
 22
Joe Pace Presents: Sunday Morning Service
  • Released: August 24, 2004
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download
 7
Mighty Long Way
  • Released: April 18, 2006
  • Label: Columbia
  • CD, digital download
 16
Praise 'Til You Breakthrough
  • Released: July 25, 2006
  • Label: Integrity
  • CD, digital download
Joe Pace Presents: Worship for the Kingdom
  • Released: October 23, 2007
  • Label: NuSpring
  • CD, digital download
 25
Joe Pace Presents: Worship for the Kids
  • Released: October 23, 2007
  • Label: Sony Music
  • CD, digital download
Joe Pace Presents: Praise for the Sanctuary
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Tyscot
  • CD, digital download
 11

References

  1. ^ a b Carpenter, Bil (2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 321. ISBN 9780879308414.
  2. ^ "Songwriter/Composer: PACE JOSEPH W II". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 28, 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Charles Jr., H.B. (October 8, 2013). "Joe Pace Interview". hbcharlesjr.com. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  4. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Colorado Mass Choir : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Smith, Tim A. "Joe Pace : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Colorado Mass Choir : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Joe Pace : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c Billboard. "Colorado Mass Choir : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c Billboard. "Joe Pace : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  10. ^ Staff (November 14, 2022). "Gospel Legend Joe Pace Celebrates 25 Years of Memorable Music For The Believers". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
  11. ^ "Nominations - 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards". www.grammy.com.