Briana Scott
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| Briana Scott | |
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| Birth name | Briana Scott |
| Born | 1969 Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Genre(s) | CCM, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Inspirational |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter |
| Label(s) | Waterbrooke Music Group |
| Website | BrianaScott.com |
Briana Scott (pronounced Bry'nuh) is an American Contemporary Christian Music solo singer, songwriter and worship leader. [1]
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[edit] Biography
Scott, a native of Arizona, began singing as a child at the Emmanuel COGIC under the leadership of the late Bishop Felton King. She went on to become a lead singer in a number of choirs and groups throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area as well as nationally (COGIC Recording Choir) under Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Phoenix Mass Choir under Eddie James, workshop choirs under Jeffrey LaValley and Keith Pringle. Briana never dreamed or anticipated that her gift of song would one day be recognized around the world.
In 2005, Briana burst onto the scene as a new recording artist with the release of her independent debut album, “While I’m Here”, which earned her 2 Stellar Award nominations as well as 3 Dove Award nominations in 2007. Though the project featured many great songs, the most prominent songs included: While I’m Here , Clean Heart, Brand New Day, and of course the worship medley featuring Here I Am to Worship and I Give You My Heart, penned by Tim Hughes and Hillsong’s Reuben Morgan, respectively. Scott's versatility is shown as she appeals to Latin America with a bilingual recording of Honor, written by her cousin Singer/Songwriter Eddie James (Karen Wheaton Ministries).
Briana has appeared on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) and on the Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors Show, which is aired on TV One, a cable and satellite network founded by Cathy Hughes. Additionally, Briana has been the guest worship leader and psalmist at many conferences and churches including those of highly revered pastors Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Bishop Ernestine Reems-Dickerson, and Pastor E.V. Hill, II.
Throughout her musical journey, Briana's had the awesome privilege of sharing the platform with: The Clark Sisters, Tramaine Hawkins, Stevie Wonder, The Winans, Sandi Patty, Krystal Lewis, Kim Burrell, Israel Houghton, Avalon, Jeff Deyo and a host of others.
Briana currently serves as a worship leader at First Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to being an anointed psalmist and writer; Briana is a wife, mother, and student of the word. “The word of God is my song;” therefore, “Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed” (Psalm 119:80).
In 2007, Briana will release her second independent offering, a Christmas album titled "O What A Night".
[edit] Discography
- Albums
- While I'm Here
- Release Date: November 7, 2005
- Label: Waterbrooke Music Group
- Track Listing:
- Brand New Day
- Clean Heart
- While I’m Here
- I Give You My Heart
- Here I Am To Worship
- I Can’t Forget (featuring Ronnie Jack)
- Honor
- Honor (Honra) – Spanish Version
- Nothing’s Too Hard – Interlude,
- Nothing’s Too Hard,
- Fill This Place,
- I Worship You,
- Brand New Day (Reprise)
- While I’m Here (Performance Track)
- Brand New Day (Performance Track)
- O What A Night
- Release Date: November 20, 2007
- Label: Briana Scott / Waterbrooke Music Group
- Track Listing:
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- This Christmas
- O Holy Night
- Silent Night
- What Child Is This
- Ave’ Maria
- Joy To The World
- Who Would Imagine A King
- He Gave Us His Son
- Worship
- Compilations
- Signs of Things To Come Volume I
- Desert Rain Compilation CD Vol. I
- Guest Appearances
- Bridgette Kern: "Broken Spirit" (Briana Scott - background vocals on Feeling Sentimental)
- Bridgette Kern: "Broken Spirit" (Briana Scott - background vocals on Missing My Time With You)
[edit] Awards/Nominations
- Stellar Awards
- 2007, New Artist of the Year (Nomination)
- Dove Awards
- 2007, Inspirational Album of the Year - While I'm Here (Nomination)
- 2007, Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year - While I'm Here (Nomination)
- 2007, Urban Recorded Song of the Year - Brand New Day (Nomination)
- 2007, Urban Recorded Song of the Year - Clean Heart (Nomination)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Briana Scott Official Website
- [1] Briana Scott Myspace Website
