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{{Short description|American Christian musician and worship leader}}
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| caption = Paul Baloche in concert in 2007
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| birth_name = Paul Joseph Baloche
| birth_name = Paul Joseph Baloche
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|06|04|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|06|04|mf=yes}}
| origin = [[Camden, New Jersey|Camden]], [[New Jersey]], U.S.
| origin = [[Camden, New Jersey|Camden]], New Jersey, U.S.
| genre = [[Worship music|Worship]], [[contemporary Christian music|contemporary Christian]]
| genre = [[Worship music|Worship]], [[contemporary Christian music|contemporary Christian]]
| occupation = [[Worship leader]], [[songwriter]], [[singer]]
| occupation = [[Worship leader]], songwriter, singer
| years_active = 1992&ndash;present
| instrument = Singer, Guitar, Piano
| years_active = 1992–present
| label = [[Integrity Media|Integrity]]
| label = [[Integrity Media|Integrity]]
| associated_acts = [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]], Rita Baloche
| associated_acts = [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]], Rita Baloche
| website = {{URL|leadworship.com}}
| website = {{URL|leadworship.com}}
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'''Paul Joseph Baloche'''<ref name="ASCAP">{{cite web|title=God My Rock, Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325 |url=https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx|publisher=[[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]]|author=[[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]]|accessdate=November 9, 2015}} Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325</ref> ({{IPAc-en|b|ə|ˈ|l|ɒ|ʃ}} {{respell|bə|LOSH|'}}; born on June 4, 1962) is an American [[Christian music]] artist, [[worship leader]], and [[singer-songwriter]]. A native of [[Maple Shade Township, New Jersey]],<ref name=collab>Price, Deborah Evans. "Higher Ground: 'Greater' Collaborations for Baloche", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', May 13, 2006.</ref><ref>O'Connor, Dave. [http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2012/04/06/just-in-time-for-easter-a-new-worship-masterpiece-from-paul-baloche/ "Just in time for Easter, a new worship ‘masterpiece’ from Paul Baloche"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050028/http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2012/04/06/just-in-time-for-easter-a-new-worship-masterpiece-from-paul-baloche/ |date=December 3, 2013 }}, ''[[Intelligencer Journal]]'', April 6, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who's-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"</ref> Baloche was the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in [[Lindale, Texas]] for 26 years. He and his wife, Rita left Texas in January 2015, moving to New York City to be nearer family. Baloche composes on [[piano]] and [[Steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic guitar]], favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Baloche is one of the writers for [[Compassionart]], a [[Charitable organization|charity]] founded by [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]] from [[Delirious?]].<ref>[http://www.compassionart.tv/created/album/ Compassionart: The Album] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505213238/http://www.compassionart.tv/created/album/ |date=May 5, 2009 }} 2008.</ref>
'''Paul Joseph Baloche'''<ref name="ASCAP">{{cite web|title=God My Rock, Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325 |url=https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx|publisher=[[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]]|author=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|author-link=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|access-date=November 9, 2015}} Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325</ref> ({{IPAc-en|b|ə|ˈ|l|ɒ|ʃ}} {{respell|bə|LOSH|'}}; born on June 4, 1962) is an American [[Christian music]] artist, [[worship leader]], and singer-songwriter. A native of [[Maple Shade Township, New Jersey]],<ref name=collab>Price, Deborah Evans. "Higher Ground: 'Greater' Collaborations for Baloche", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', May 13, 2006.</ref><ref>O'Connor, Dave. [http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2012/04/06/just-in-time-for-easter-a-new-worship-masterpiece-from-paul-baloche/ "Just in time for Easter, a new worship ‘masterpiece’ from Paul Baloche"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050028/http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2012/04/06/just-in-time-for-easter-a-new-worship-masterpiece-from-paul-baloche/ |date=December 3, 2013 }}, ''[[Intelligencer Journal]]'', April 6, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who's-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"</ref> Baloche was the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in [[Lindale, Texas]], for 26 years. He and his wife, Rita left Texas in January 2015, moving to New York City to be nearer to family. Baloche composes on piano and [[Steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic guitar]], favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Baloche is one of the writers for [[Compassionart]], a charity founded by [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]] from [[Delirious?]].<ref>[http://www.compassionart.tv/created/album/ Compassionart: The Album] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505213238/http://www.compassionart.tv/created/album/ |date=May 5, 2009 }} 2008.</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Paul Baloche was born on June 4, 1962, in [[Camden (New Jersey)]] in a Catholic family.<ref> Jenelle Janci, [https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/paul-baloche-at-landis-hall-saturday-says-new-season-of/article_00cb35c4-b906-11e7-b0a8-a354bfcfb617.html Paul Baloche, at Landis Hall Saturday, says new season of life influenced latest album], lancasteronline.com, USA, October 25, 2017</ref><ref> Radio-rfe, [https://www.radio-rfe.com/musiques-medias/paul-baloche Biographie Paul Baloche], radio-rfe.com, France, accessed January 23, 2019</ref> He studied at the Grove School of Music in [[Los Angeles]].<ref> Radio-rfe, [https://www.radio-rfe.com/musiques-medias/paul-baloche Biographie Paul Baloche], radio-rfe.com, France, accessed January 23, 2019</ref>
Paul Baloche was born on June 4, 1962, in [[Camden, New Jersey]] in a French Canadian Catholic family.<ref>Jenelle Janci, [https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/paul-baloche-at-landis-hall-saturday-says-new-season-of/article_00cb35c4-b906-11e7-b0a8-a354bfcfb617.html Paul Baloche, at Landis Hall Saturday, says new season of life influenced latest album], lancasteronline.com, USA, October 25, 2017</ref><ref name="rfe">Radio-rfe, [https://www.radio-rfe.com/musiques-medias/paul-baloche Biographie Paul Baloche], radio-rfe.com, France. Retrieved January 23, 2019</ref> He studied at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.<ref name="rfe"/>

== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1989, he became a worship pastor at the Christian Christian Fellowship Church in Lindale, [[Smith County, Texas]], until 2015 when he moved to [[New York City]].<ref> Masoncountypress, [http://www.masoncountypress.com/2017/03/07/christian-musician-paul-baloche-to-host-competition-concerts/ Christian musician Paul Baloche to host competition, concerts], masoncountypress.com, USA, March 7, 2017</ref><ref> Urbanchristiannews.com, [http://urbanchristiannews.com/2016/09/paul-baloche-release-new-album-mercy-october-7/ Paul Baloche to Release New Album, “Your Mercy,” October 7], urbanchristiannews.com, USA, September 21, 2016</ref> In 1992, he released his first album ''He is Faithful''.<ref> Timothy Yap, [http://www.hallels.com/articles/1244/20140314/paul-baloche-live-album-review.htm Paul Baloche “Live” Album Review], hallels.com, USA, March 14, 2014</ref>
In 1989, he became a worship pastor at the Community Christian Fellowship Church in Lindale, [[Smith County, Texas]], until 2015 when he moved to New York City.<ref>Masoncountypress, [http://www.masoncountypress.com/2017/03/07/christian-musician-paul-baloche-to-host-competition-concerts/ Christian musician Paul Baloche to host competition, concerts], masoncountypress.com, USA, March 7, 2017</ref><ref>Urbanchristiannews.com, [http://urbanchristiannews.com/2016/09/paul-baloche-release-new-album-mercy-october-7/ Paul Baloche to Release New Album, “Your Mercy,” October 7], urbanchristiannews.com, USA, September 21, 2016</ref> In 1992, he released his first album ''He is Faithful''.<ref>Timothy Yap, [http://www.hallels.com/articles/1244/20140314/paul-baloche-live-album-review.htm Paul Baloche “Live” Album Review], hallels.com, USA, March 14, 2014</ref>


Top-ranked songs include "Open the Eyes of My Heart", "Hosanna", "Your Name", "Today Is the Day", and "Above All".<ref name="CCLI"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.praisecharts.com/ccli-top-100/|title=CCLI Top 100 Christian Worship Song Trends |publisher= PraiseCharts (Sonreign Media, Inc.) |date= |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> Baloche has received numerous [[Dove Awards]] over the years. He was nominated for Song of the Year in both the [[2002 Dove Award Nominees|2002]] and [[2003 Dove Award Nominees|2003]] Dove Awards, and in 2002, Michael W. Smith's version of the same song won Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. Baloche was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2002.<ref>{{citation |title=33rd Annual Dove Award Nominations Announced Today |date=January 24, 2002 |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-82081272.html |ref=PR Newswire}}</ref> In 2009, Baloche won a Dove Award for Inspiration Recorded Song of the Year as co-author of "A New Hallelujah" with Michael W. Smith and his wife Debbie Smith.<ref>[http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/09winners.php 2009 Dove Award Winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427074357/http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/09winners.php |date=April 27, 2009 }} 2009.</ref>
Top-ranked songs include "[[Open the Eyes of My Heart]]", "Hosanna", "Your Name", "Today Is the Day", and "[[Above All (song)|Above All]]".<ref name="CCLI"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.praisecharts.com/ccli-top-100/|title=CCLI Top 100 Christian Worship Song Trends |publisher= PraiseCharts (Sonreign Media, Inc.) |access-date=July 15, 2014}}</ref> Baloche has received numerous [[Dove Awards]] over the years. His song "Above All" was nominated for Song of the Year in both the [[2002 Dove Award Nominees|2002]] and [[2003 Dove Award Nominees|2003]] Dove Awards, and in 2002, Michael W. Smith's version of the same song won Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. Baloche was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2002.<ref>{{citation |title=33rd Annual Dove Award Nominations Announced Today |date=January 24, 2002 |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-82081272.html |ref=PR Newswire}}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2009, Baloche won a Dove Award for Inspiration Recorded Song of the Year as co-author of "A New Hallelujah" with [[Michael W. Smith]] and his wife Debbie Smith.<ref>[http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/09winners.php 2009 Dove Award Winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427074357/http://www.doveawards.com/doveawards/09winners.php |date=April 27, 2009 }} 2009.</ref>


Baloche has been a pioneer in providing visual instructional resources for church worship teams. In 1995, he released ''The Worship Guitar Series'', a set of three videos. Between 2002 and 2006, he released ''The Modern Worship Series'', a set of eight instructional DVDs focused on helping church worship teams increase their skill and confidence. In 2005, he released the book ''God Songs'', a practical resource for worship songwriters, currently in its 8th printing.
Baloche has been a pioneer in providing visual instructional resources for church worship teams. In 1995, he released ''The Worship Guitar Series'', a set of three videos. Between 2002 and 2006, he released ''The Modern Worship Series'', a set of eight instructional DVDs focused on helping church worship teams increase their skill and confidence. In 2005, he released the book ''God Songs'', a practical resource for worship songwriters, currently in its 8th printing.
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The 2006 release ''[[A Greater Song]]'' is a live recording featuring songs by Baloche, some co-written with worship artists including [[Matt Redman]] ("A Greater Song") and former Integrity Music president [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]] ("Thank You Lord").<ref name=06dates/>
The 2006 release ''[[A Greater Song]]'' is a live recording featuring songs by Baloche, some co-written with worship artists including [[Matt Redman]] ("A Greater Song") and former Integrity Music president [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]] ("Thank You Lord").<ref name=06dates/>


The 2009 release ''Glorious'' featured the single "Just to Be With You", which Baloche explained "is simply about intimacy with God."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=18064 |title=Just To Be With You Songfacts |publisher=Songfacts.com |date= |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}</ref>
The 2009 release ''Glorious'' featured the single "Just to Be With You", which Baloche explained "is simply about intimacy with God."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=18064 |title=Just To Be With You Songfacts |publisher=Songfacts.com |access-date=January 10, 2013}}</ref>


On April 3, 2012 Baloche released album ''The Same Love'' featuring the single "The Same Love".<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-same-love-mw0002303434|title=The Same Love - Paul Baloche|last=Ham|first=Robert|date=March 13, 2013|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=July 25, 2013}}</ref>
On April 3, 2012 Baloche released album ''The Same Love'' featuring the single "The Same Love".<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-same-love-mw0002303434|title=The Same Love – Paul Baloche|last=Ham|first=Robert|date=March 13, 2013|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=July 25, 2013}}</ref>


On October 29, 2013, Baloche also released a live Christmas worship album featured old and new songs suitable for use during the Christmas season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theundergroundsite.com/exclusive-paul-baloche-talks-about-new-christmas-album-christmas-worship |title=Exclusive: Paul Baloche talks about new Christmas album, ‘Christmas Worship’ |publisher=The Underground |date= |accessdate=February 18, 2014}}</ref>
On October 29, 2013, Baloche also released a live Christmas worship album featured old and new songs suitable for use during the Christmas season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theundergroundsite.com/exclusive-paul-baloche-talks-about-new-christmas-album-christmas-worship |title=Exclusive: Paul Baloche talks about new Christmas album, 'Christmas Worship' |publisher=The Underground |access-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref>


In November 2013, Baloche won a [[GMA Canada]] [[Covenant Award]] for International Album of the Year for "Glorieux", a French language worship album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmacanada.ca/winners/|title=2013 - 35th Annual Covenant Awards |publisher= Gospel Music Association of Canada |date= |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref>
In November 2013, Baloche won a [[GMA Canada]] [[Covenant Award]] for International Album of the Year for ''Glorieux'', a French language worship album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmacanada.ca/winners/|title=2013 – 35th Annual Covenant Awards|publisher=Gospel Music Association of Canada|access-date=July 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111165903/http://www.gmacanada.ca/winners/|archive-date=November 11, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Some of Baloche's songs rank among the most-performed songs in [[Service of worship|services]] according to [[Christian Copyright Licensing International|CCLI]].<ref name=CCLI>{{cite web|url=https://us.songselect.com/search/ccli-top-songs|title=CCLI Top 100|date=July 15, 2014|publisher=Church Copyright Licensing International|accessdate=July 15, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413094803/https://us.songselect.com/search/ccli-top-songs|archivedate=April 13, 2016}}</ref>
Some of Baloche's songs rank among the most-performed songs in [[Church service|services]] according to [[Christian Copyright Licensing International|CCLI]].<ref name=CCLI>{{cite web|url=https://us.songselect.com/search/ccli-top-songs|title=CCLI Top 100|date=July 15, 2014|publisher=Church Copyright Licensing International|access-date=July 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413094803/https://us.songselect.com/search/ccli-top-songs|archive-date=April 13, 2016}}</ref>


Numerous artists have performed Baloche's songs, including [[Michael W. Smith]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/worship-mw0000013457|title=Michael W. Smith - Worship |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Casting Crowns]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/peace-on-earth-mw0000797744|title=Casting Crowns - Peace n Earth |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Rebecca St. James]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/worship-god-mw0000214041|title=Rebecca St. James - Worship God |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Phillips, Craig and Dean]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/fearless-mw0000822081|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean - Fearless |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/let-my-words-be-few-mw0000587424|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean - Let My Words Be Few |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/top-of-my-lungs-mw0000444791|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean - Top of My Lungs |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Anthony Evans, Jr.|Anthony Evans]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-bridge-mw0000785635|title=Anthony Evans - The Bridge |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> and [[Sonicflood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonicflood-mw0000049283|title=SONICFLOOd - SONIC FLOOd |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonicpraise-mw0000619822|title=SONICFLOOd - Sonicpraise |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> Baloche has co-written songs with [[Aaron Shust]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/morning-rises-mw0002519467|title=Aaron Shust - Morning Rises |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Kari Jobe]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/majestic-mw0002612324|title=Kari Jobe - Majestic |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/kari-jobe-mw0000808068|title=Kari Jobe - Kari Jobe |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Meredith Andrews]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/as-long-as-it-takes-mw0001959440|title=Meredith Andrews - As Long As It Takes |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> and [[Lincoln Brewster]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/real-life-mw0002033915|title=Lincoln Brewster - Real Life |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/today-is-the-day-mw0000797239|title=Lincoln Brewster - Today Is The Day |date= |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> for use on their respective albums.
Numerous artists have performed Baloche's songs, including [[Michael W. Smith]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/worship-mw0000013457|title=Michael W. Smith – Worship |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Casting Crowns]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/peace-on-earth-mw0000797744|title=Casting Crowns – Peace n Earth |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Rebecca St. James]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/worship-god-mw0000214041|title=Rebecca St. James – Worship God |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Phillips, Craig and Dean]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/fearless-mw0000822081|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean – Fearless |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/let-my-words-be-few-mw0000587424|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean – Let My Words Be Few |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/top-of-my-lungs-mw0000444791|title=Phillips, Craig & Dean – Top of My Lungs |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Anthony Evans, Jr.|Anthony Evans]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-bridge-mw0000785635|title=Anthony Evans – The Bridge |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> and [[Sonicflood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonicflood-mw0000049283|title=SONICFLOOd – SONIC FLOOd |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonicpraise-mw0000619822|title=SONICFLOOd – Sonicpraise |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> Baloche has co-written songs with [[Aaron Shust]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/morning-rises-mw0002519467|title=Aaron Shust – Morning Rises |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Kari Jobe]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/majestic-mw0002612324|title=Kari Jobe – Majestic |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/kari-jobe-mw0000808068|title=Kari Jobe – Kari Jobe |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Meredith Andrews]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/as-long-as-it-takes-mw0001959440|title=Meredith Andrews – As Long As It Takes |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> and [[Lincoln Brewster]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/real-life-mw0002033915|title=Lincoln Brewster – Real Life |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/today-is-the-day-mw0000797239|title=Lincoln Brewster – Today Is The Day |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> for use on their respective albums.

==Personal life==
Baloche has a son, David, with whom he has collaborated on the 2017 album ''Labyrinth''. He also has a daughter, Chérie, who sang in the worship band at their church in Texas.


==Discography==
==Discography==
'''Studio & Live'''
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* ''He is Faithful'' (1992)
* ''He is Faithful'' (1992)
* ''First Love'' (1998)
* ''First Love'' (1998)
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* ''[[A Greater Song]]'' (2006)
* ''[[A Greater Song]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Our God Saves]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Our God Saves]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[The Writer's Collection (album)|The Writer's Collection]]'' (2008)
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* ''Ouvre les yeux de mon coeur'' (2008)
* ''Live in Asia'' (2009) (Recorded live in [[Seoul]], South Korea)
* ''Live in Asia'' (2009) (Recorded live in [[Seoul]], South Korea)
* ''Glorious'' (2009)''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Glorious.asp |title=Paul Baloche, "Glorious" Review |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date=November 3, 2009 |accessdate=January 10, 2013}}</ref>
* ''Glorious'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Glorious.asp |title=Paul Baloche, "Glorious" Review |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date=November 3, 2009 |access-date=January 10, 2013}}</ref>
* ''[[The Same Love (album)|The Same Love]]'' (2012)
* ''[[The Same Love (album)|The Same Love]]'' (2012)
* ''Glorieux'' (2013)
* ''[[Christmas Worship]]'' (live) (2013)
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* ''[[Christmas Worship]]'' (live)'' (2013)
* ''[[Live (Paul Baloche album)|Live]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Live (Paul Baloche album)|Live]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Christmas Worship, Vol. 2]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Christmas Worship, Vol. 2]]'' (2015)
* ''Your Mercy'' (2016)
* ''Your Mercy'' (2016)
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* ''For Unto Us: Christmas Worship Live From London'' (2017)
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* ''Behold Him'' (2020)

'''Non-English'''
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* ''Ouvre les yeux de mon coeur'' (2008) – French version of ''Open the Eyes of My Heart''
* ''Glorieux'' (2013) – French version of ''Glorious''

'''Collections'''
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* ''The Writer's Collection'' (2008)
* ''Ultimate Collection'' (2018)


==Videography==
==Videography==
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* ''Worship Guitar Series - Volume 1'' (VHS - 1995)
* ''Worship Guitar Series – Volume 1'' (VHS – 1995)
* ''Worship Guitar Series - Volume 2'' (VHS - 1998)
* ''Worship Guitar Series – Volume 2'' (VHS – 1998)
* ''Worship Guitar Series - Electric Guitar'' (VHS - 2000)
* ''Worship Guitar Series – Electric Guitar'' (VHS – 2000)
* ''Visual Songbook - God of Wonders'' (CD-ROM - 2000)
* ''Visual Songbook – God of Wonders'' (CD-ROM – 2000)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Music Styles'' (DVD - 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Music Styles'' (DVD – 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Worship Band Workshop'' (DVD - 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Worship Band Workshop'' (DVD – 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Leading Worship: Creating Flow'' (DVD - 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Leading Worship: Creating Flow'' (DVD – 2003)
* ''Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 1'' (Songbook + DVD - 2003)
* ''Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 1'' (Songbook + DVD – 2003)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Music Theory Made Easy'' (DVD - 2005)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Music Theory Made Easy'' (DVD – 2005)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Acoustic Guitar'' (DVD - 2006)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Acoustic Guitar'' (DVD – 2006)
* ''Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 2'' (Songbook + DVD - 2006)
* ''Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 2'' (Songbook + DVD – 2006)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Electric Guitar'' (DVD - 2007)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Electric Guitar'' (DVD – 2007)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Worship Vocal Workshop'' (DVD - 2007)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Worship Vocal Workshop'' (DVD – 2007)
* ''Modern Worship Series - Beginning Guitar'' (DVD - 2008)
* ''Modern Worship Series – Beginning Guitar'' (DVD – 2008)
* ''Glorious - CD Companion Video'' (DVD - 2010)
* ''Glorious – CD Companion Video'' (DVD – 2010)
* ''The Worship Series - Leading Worship: Pastoring people and developing skill'' (DVD - 2011)
* ''The Worship Series – Leading Worship: Pastoring people and developing skill'' (DVD – 2011)
* ''The Worship Series - Worship Band Workshop'' (DVD - 2011)
* ''The Worship Series – Worship Band Workshop'' (DVD – 2011)
* ''The Worship Series - The Journey of a Song'' (DVD - 2011)
* ''The Worship Series – The Journey of a Song'' (DVD – 2011)
* ''The Same Love - CD Companion Video'' (DVD - 2012)
* ''The Same Love – CD Companion Video'' (DVD – 2012)
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Paul Baloche
Paul Baloche in concert in 2007
Paul Baloche in concert in 2007
Background information
Birth namePaul Joseph Baloche
Born (1962-06-04) June 4, 1962 (age 62)
OriginCamden, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresWorship, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)Worship leader, songwriter, singer
Instrument(s)Singer, Guitar, Piano
Years active1992–present
LabelsIntegrity
Websiteleadworship.com

Paul Joseph Baloche[1] (/bəˈlɒʃ/ bə-LOSH; born on June 4, 1962) is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. A native of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey,[2][3] Baloche was the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas, for 26 years. He and his wife, Rita left Texas in January 2015, moving to New York City to be nearer to family. Baloche composes on piano and acoustic guitar, favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Baloche is one of the writers for Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith from Delirious?.[4]

Biography

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Paul Baloche was born on June 4, 1962, in Camden, New Jersey in a French Canadian Catholic family.[5][6] He studied at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.[6]

Career

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In 1989, he became a worship pastor at the Community Christian Fellowship Church in Lindale, Smith County, Texas, until 2015 when he moved to New York City.[7][8] In 1992, he released his first album He is Faithful.[9]

Top-ranked songs include "Open the Eyes of My Heart", "Hosanna", "Your Name", "Today Is the Day", and "Above All".[10][11] Baloche has received numerous Dove Awards over the years. His song "Above All" was nominated for Song of the Year in both the 2002 and 2003 Dove Awards, and in 2002, Michael W. Smith's version of the same song won Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. Baloche was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2002.[12] In 2009, Baloche won a Dove Award for Inspiration Recorded Song of the Year as co-author of "A New Hallelujah" with Michael W. Smith and his wife Debbie Smith.[13]

Baloche has been a pioneer in providing visual instructional resources for church worship teams. In 1995, he released The Worship Guitar Series, a set of three videos. Between 2002 and 2006, he released The Modern Worship Series, a set of eight instructional DVDs focused on helping church worship teams increase their skill and confidence. In 2005, he released the book God Songs, a practical resource for worship songwriters, currently in its 8th printing.

His catalog of twelve albums is focused on providing worship music for churches to use in their Sunday morning services. His albums are released by his publisher Integrity Music. In addition to songwriting, Baloche participates in several seminars for worship leaders and musicians throughout North America and Asia.[14]

The 2006 release A Greater Song is a live recording featuring songs by Baloche, some co-written with worship artists including Matt Redman ("A Greater Song") and former Integrity Music president Don Moen ("Thank You Lord").[14]

The 2009 release Glorious featured the single "Just to Be With You", which Baloche explained "is simply about intimacy with God."[15]

On April 3, 2012 Baloche released album The Same Love featuring the single "The Same Love".[16]

On October 29, 2013, Baloche also released a live Christmas worship album featured old and new songs suitable for use during the Christmas season.[17]

In November 2013, Baloche won a GMA Canada Covenant Award for International Album of the Year for Glorieux, a French language worship album.[18]

Some of Baloche's songs rank among the most-performed songs in services according to CCLI.[10]

Numerous artists have performed Baloche's songs, including Michael W. Smith,[19] Casting Crowns,[20] Rebecca St. James,[21] Phillips, Craig and Dean,[22][23][24] Anthony Evans,[25] and Sonicflood.[26][27] Baloche has co-written songs with Aaron Shust,[28] Kari Jobe,[29][30] Meredith Andrews,[31] and Lincoln Brewster[32][33] for use on their respective albums.

Personal life

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Baloche has a son, David, with whom he has collaborated on the 2017 album Labyrinth. He also has a daughter, Chérie, who sang in the worship band at their church in Texas.

Discography

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Studio & Live

Non-English

  • Ouvre les yeux de mon coeur (2008) – French version of Open the Eyes of My Heart
  • Glorieux (2013) – French version of Glorious

Collections

  • The Writer's Collection (2008)
  • Ultimate Collection (2018)

Videography

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  • Worship Guitar Series – Volume 1 (VHS – 1995)
  • Worship Guitar Series – Volume 2 (VHS – 1998)
  • Worship Guitar Series – Electric Guitar (VHS – 2000)
  • Visual Songbook – God of Wonders (CD-ROM – 2000)
  • Modern Worship Series – Music Styles (DVD – 2003)
  • Modern Worship Series – Worship Band Workshop (DVD – 2003)
  • Modern Worship Series – Leading Worship: Creating Flow (DVD – 2003)
  • Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 1 (Songbook + DVD – 2003)
  • Modern Worship Series – Music Theory Made Easy (DVD – 2005)
  • Modern Worship Series – Acoustic Guitar (DVD – 2006)
  • Paul Baloche DVD Songbook Volume 2 (Songbook + DVD – 2006)
  • Modern Worship Series – Electric Guitar (DVD – 2007)
  • Modern Worship Series – Worship Vocal Workshop (DVD – 2007)
  • Modern Worship Series – Beginning Guitar (DVD – 2008)
  • Glorious – CD Companion Video (DVD – 2010)
  • The Worship Series – Leading Worship: Pastoring people and developing skill (DVD – 2011)
  • The Worship Series – Worship Band Workshop (DVD – 2011)
  • The Worship Series – The Journey of a Song (DVD – 2011)
  • The Same Love – CD Companion Video (DVD – 2012)

Books

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  • God Songs (ISBN 1-933150-03-3)

References

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  1. ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "God My Rock, Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 9, 2015. Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325
  2. ^ Price, Deborah Evans. "Higher Ground: 'Greater' Collaborations for Baloche", Billboard, May 13, 2006.
  3. ^ O'Connor, Dave. "Just in time for Easter, a new worship ‘masterpiece’ from Paul Baloche" Archived December 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Intelligencer Journal, April 6, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who's-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"
  4. ^ Compassionart: The Album Archived May 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine 2008.
  5. ^ Jenelle Janci, Paul Baloche, at Landis Hall Saturday, says new season of life influenced latest album, lancasteronline.com, USA, October 25, 2017
  6. ^ a b Radio-rfe, Biographie Paul Baloche, radio-rfe.com, France. Retrieved January 23, 2019
  7. ^ Masoncountypress, Christian musician Paul Baloche to host competition, concerts, masoncountypress.com, USA, March 7, 2017
  8. ^ Urbanchristiannews.com, Paul Baloche to Release New Album, “Your Mercy,” October 7, urbanchristiannews.com, USA, September 21, 2016
  9. ^ Timothy Yap, Paul Baloche “Live” Album Review, hallels.com, USA, March 14, 2014
  10. ^ a b "CCLI Top 100". Church Copyright Licensing International. July 15, 2014. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  11. ^ "CCLI Top 100 Christian Worship Song Trends". PraiseCharts (Sonreign Media, Inc.). Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  12. ^ 33rd Annual Dove Award Nominations Announced Today, January 24, 2002[dead link‍]
  13. ^ 2009 Dove Award Winners Archived April 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine 2009.
  14. ^ a b New Paul Baloche CD And Tour Dates, 2006
  15. ^ "Just To Be With You Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  16. ^ Ham, Robert (March 13, 2013). "The Same Love – Paul Baloche". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  17. ^ "Exclusive: Paul Baloche talks about new Christmas album, 'Christmas Worship'". The Underground. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  18. ^ "2013 – 35th Annual Covenant Awards". Gospel Music Association of Canada. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  19. ^ "Michael W. Smith – Worship". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  20. ^ "Casting Crowns – Peace n Earth". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  21. ^ "Rebecca St. James – Worship God". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  22. ^ "Phillips, Craig & Dean – Fearless". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  23. ^ "Phillips, Craig & Dean – Let My Words Be Few". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  24. ^ "Phillips, Craig & Dean – Top of My Lungs". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  25. ^ "Anthony Evans – The Bridge". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  26. ^ "SONICFLOOd – SONIC FLOOd". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  27. ^ "SONICFLOOd – Sonicpraise". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  28. ^ "Aaron Shust – Morning Rises". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  29. ^ "Kari Jobe – Majestic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  30. ^ "Kari Jobe – Kari Jobe". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  31. ^ "Meredith Andrews – As Long As It Takes". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  32. ^ "Lincoln Brewster – Real Life". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  33. ^ "Lincoln Brewster – Today Is The Day". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  34. ^ "Paul Baloche, "Glorious" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. November 3, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
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