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William McDowell

William McDowell grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where he sang in his church choir and absorbed traditional gospel, soul, and R&B. He cites Kirk Franklin and...

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William McDowell's direct, personal worship songs

A gospel artist whose straightforward arrangements and surrender-focused lyrics have become worship staples.

For a sense of his approach, 'I Give Myself Away' and 'The Presence Of The Lord' frame it well. They're straightforward, built around piano or guitar, with lyrics that don't complicate the devotion.

McDowell's songs like 'I Give Myself Away' and 'Withholding Nothing' have become central to modern worship, known for their direct approach to devotion. His music has appeared in films like 'War Room', and he's worked with artists including Israel Houghton and CeCe Winans. The title track from his 2008 debut 'As We Worship' became a worship staple, setting the tone for his catalog.

Growing up in Atlanta singing in his church choir, McDowell absorbed traditional gospel, soul, and R&B. His debut 'As We Worship' came out in 2008, followed by albums like 'Withholding Nothing' in 2010 and 'A Deeper Level' in 2012. Later songs like 'Deep Places' with Trinity Anderson continue his focus on surrender and devotion.

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William McDowell grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where he sang in his church choir and absorbed traditional gospel, soul, and R&B. He cites Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin as early influences. His debut album 'As We Worship' came out in 2008, with the title track becoming a worship staple. He followed it with albums like 'Withholding Nothing' in 2010 and 'A Deeper Level' in 2012.

Songs like 'I Give Myself Away' and 'Withholding Nothing' became central to his catalog, known for their direct, personal approach to worship. In 2014, 'I Give Myself Away' was at the center of plagiarism allegations, which McDowell addressed publicly. He has worked with artists including Israel Houghton and CeCe Winans, and his music has appeared in films like 'War Room'.

McDowell performs with a band called The Fellowship. His recordings often feature straightforward arrangements built around piano or guitar, with lyrics focused on themes of surrender and devotion. Later songs like 'Deep Places' with Trinity Anderson continue in this vein.

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