Christy Nockels
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Christy Lynette Nockels (
Biography and career
Christy Nockels was born in Fort Worth, Texas to a pastor and a piano teacher but grew up in Oklahoma.[citation needed]
Christy met
After this, Christy and Nathan moved to Texas and started leading worship for Metro Bible Study, a weekly gathering of 3,000 young adults at Houston's First Baptist Church. During that time
Smith has said of Watermark, "Christy Nockels creates space for worship like few artists I've been around. When she sings, it's disarming--you must pay attention. Whether it's 10,000 people at a Passion Conference or an intimate gathering, Christy is a worshiper who leads us all. Nathan and Christy Nockels are a huge part of the Rocketown Records story, and my life has been enriched by their love for worship music."[2]
In 2006, Christy and Nathan retired Watermark and dedicated themselves to other areas of ministry, as well as their family. In 2008, they moved to
On April 28, 2015, Nockels released a new live album, Let It Be Jesus.[4] A review of this release suggests that "[w]ith this newest offering, Christy Nockels reinforces...her position as one of the most respected lead worshipers in the church today."[5]
Personal life
Christy and Nathan Nockels have been married since 1995. They have three children together: Noah, Elliana, and Annie Rose.[6]
Discography
Solo
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
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US Christian[8] | ||||
| 2009 | Life Light Up
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136 | 7 | ||
| 2012 | Into the Glorious
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67 | 2 | ||
| 2015 | Let It Be Jesus
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54 | 2 | ||
| 2016 | The Thrill of Hope
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— | 9 | ||
| 2017 | Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved
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— | 8 | ||
| 2018 | Be Held (Instrumental)
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— | — | ||
| 2019 | The Thrill of Hope Renewed
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— | — | ||
| 2023 | This is the Hour
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As Watermark
- 1998: Watermark
- 2000: All Things New
- 2002: Constant
- 2004: The Purest Place
- 2006: A Grateful People
As Sons & Daughters
- 1996: Holy Roar
Awards and nominations
GMA Dove Awards
- 2005: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination
- 2007: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination
- 2008: Female Vocalist of the Year nomination
References
- ^ Milk Money Promotions. "About". christynockels.com.
- ^ In the Times magazine Cover Story Archived 2012-05-26 at the Wayback Machine, InTheTimes.com, retrieved March 24, 2006
- ^ Christy Nockels' biography on Last.FM
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Let It Be Jesus (Live) by Christy Nockels". Itunes.apple.com. April 28, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ "Christy Nockels - Let It be Jesus [Review] | All About Worship | Podcasts, Interviews, Music, Resources". www.allaboutworship.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ About Christy Nockels Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine on ChristyNockels.com
- ^ Billboard (June 20, 2012). "Christy Nockels Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (April 21, 2012). "Into the Glorious - Christy Nockels". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
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