Joel Vaughn

Joel Vaughn
Birth nameJoel Allen Vaughn
Born (1986-06-15) June 15, 1986 (age 38)
OriginAmarillo, Texas
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • vocals
  • guitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsDream
Websitejoelvaughnmusic.com

Joel Allen Vaughn (born June 15, 1986) is an American Christian musician, who plays a Christian pop, Christian EDM, and Christian rock style of contemporary worship music. He has released three studio albums, Don't Give Up (2010), In the Waiting (2014), and Kinetic (2016), while he has released two extended plays, Bigger Than Me (2009) and Joel Vaughn (2015).

Early and personal life

Joel Allen Vaughn was born on June 15, 1986.[1][2] He graduated from West Texas A&M University, with his baccalaureate. He is a worship leader.[3][4] Vaughn married Andra Leigh Helms in 2006.[5]

Music career

Vaughn's music recording career started in 2005, with his first extended play, Bigger Than Me, releasing in 2009. His subsequent next two releases were studio albums, Don't Give Up in 2010, and In the Waiting in 2014. While his second extended play, Joel Vaughn, got him some media coverage and the attention of Dream Records in 2015.[6][7] He released, Kinetic, a studio album, on April 22, 2016.[8][9]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Don't Give Up (2010)
  • In the Waiting (2014)
  • Control (2018)

EPs

  • Bigger Than Me (2009)
  • Joel Vaughn (2015)
  • Kinetic (2016)
  • Surrender (2017)

Touring band

Though a solo artist himself, Joel Vaughn occasionally travels with a touring band.

Current

  • Joey Vaughn – guitar (2010–present)
  • Michael McDowell – bass (2016–present)
  • Garrett Hawkins – drums (2018–present)

Former

  • Ryan Richardson – drums (2011–2014)

Guest appearances

Song(s) Artist Album Year
"Savior" Chris Howland ’’Single’’ 2016
"Enough” Satellites & Sirens ’’Tanks’’ 2016
"Prodigal's Lullaby" Canyon Worship Canyon Worship 2017 2017

References

  1. ^ Joel Vaughn (@joelvaughnmusic) (June 16, 2012). "@leelandmooring happy birthday! Mine was yesterday. 26!". Twitter. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  2. ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "March On ID No. 890149968 ISWC No. T9187641038 IPI No. 626334261". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2016. March On ID No. 890149968 ISWC No. T9187641038 IPI No. 626334261
  3. ^ Yap, Timothy (April 11, 2016). "Joel Vaughn Talks About His New Record: ""Kinetic" is a Call to Move and be the Hands and Feet of Jesus"". Hallels. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  4. ^ Hathcock, Marcus (April 24, 2015). "Nine Questions with Joel Vaughn". New Release Today. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  5. ^ Randall County (May 30, 2006). "Marriage Licenses Issued:Randall County". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Lassiter, Caitlin (June 9, 2015). "Finding A Sound All His Own". New Release Today. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  7. ^ Andre, Joshua (June 19, 2015). "Music Review: Joel Vaughn – Joel Vaughn EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  8. ^ Howell, Phronsie (April 19, 2016). "Refreshing Pop Worship Experience". New Release Today. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  9. ^ Gangl, Bert (April 20, 2016). "Joel Vaughn, "Kinetic" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 22, 2016.