Briana Scott
Encyclopedia
Briana Scott is an American
Contemporary Christian music
solo singer and songwriter
.
, began singing as a child at the Emmanuel Church of God in Christ
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.
In 2005, Briana burst onto the scene as a new recording artist with the release of her debut album, “While I’m Here”, which earned her 2 Stellar Award
nominations as well as 3 GMA 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 National Singer/Songwriter Eddie James (Karen Wheaton
Ministries).
In 2008, Briana released her second musical offering, a Christmas album titled “O What A Night” that invites everyone to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It features popular songs that we have all come to know and love and soulfully merges gospel influences with multiple genres. It includes a stirring rendition of Donny Hathaway
’s “This Christmas” and “Who Would Imagine A King” (a beautiful song made popular by Whitney Houston
). The project has earned Briana a 2009 Stellar Award nomination for Special Event CD of the Year.
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 leaders such as, Bishop Charles E. Blake
of West Angeles Church of God in Christ
, Bishop Ernestine Reems, 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 resides in Phoenix with her husband and their two sons. In addition to being an anointed psalmist and writer; Briana is a 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” (Psalms
119:80).
As of late, Briana has been very busy writing and recording new songs for her third full length project. Scott says, "A release date for this project has not been firmly set yet. With the first two projects, I did everything in Arizona which made it very convenient for me to just drive down to the studio. But with this project, I'll be working with a production team out of New York. I'm really excited about the team. The project will include songs that I've written as well as songs written by others. I believe the project will not only show how much I have grown as an artist, but most importantly inspire and encourage all people to praise and worship God. That's what I aim to do with the gift that God has blessed me with; inspire and encourage all people to praise and worship him."
Compilations
Guest Appearances
recorded live at River of Life Church-Phoenix, released Summer 2009 on Unity Records)
recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King-Roberts, and Bridgette Kern)
recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King-Roberts, and Bridgette Overstreet-Kern)
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
solo singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
.
Biography
Scott, a native of ArizonaArizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, began singing as a child at the Emmanuel Church of God in Christ
Church of God in Christ
The Church of God in Christ is a Pentecostal Holiness Christian denomination with a predominantly African-American membership. With nearly five million members in the United States and 12,000 congregations, it is the largest Pentecostal church and the fifth largest Christian church in the U.S....
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.
In 2005, Briana burst onto the scene as a new recording artist with the release of her debut album, “While I’m Here”, which earned her 2 Stellar Award
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in...
nominations as well as 3 GMA 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
Here I am to Worship (song)
"Here I Am to Worship" is a song written by Tim Hughes and was released as the title song of his debut album Here I Am to Worship. The song is a popular worship ballad. It is commonly sung at Christian churches, festivals and youth gatherings...
and I Give You My Heart, penned by Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes is a British worship leader and singer-songwriter. He is currently Director of Worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in central London, and heads up Worship Central, an international worship training and resource centre.- Personal life :Hughes is the son of an Anglican...
and Hillsong’s Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, respectively. Scott's versatility is shown as she appeals to Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
with a bilingual recording of Honor, written by her cousin National Singer/Songwriter Eddie James (Karen Wheaton
Karen Wheaton
Karen Harris Wheaton Towe is an American Pentecostal preacher, Gospel music singer and recording artist based in Hamilton, Alabama whose career has spanned the late 1970s until the present time. She has toured throughout the U.S. performing at events that also featured preachers and Christian...
Ministries).
In 2008, Briana released her second musical offering, a Christmas album titled “O What A Night” that invites everyone to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It features popular songs that we have all come to know and love and soulfully merges gospel influences with multiple genres. It includes a stirring rendition of Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Donny Edward Hathaway was an American soul singer-songwriter and musician. Hathaway contracted with Atlantic Records in 1969 and with his first single for the Atco label, "The Ghetto, Part I" in early 1970, Rolling Stone magazine "marked him as a major new force in soul music."His collaborations...
’s “This Christmas” and “Who Would Imagine A King” (a beautiful song made popular by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
). The project has earned Briana a 2009 Stellar Award nomination for Special Event CD of the Year.
Briana has appeared on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is a major American Christian television network. TBN is based in Costa Mesa, California, with auxiliary studio facilities in Irving, Texas; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; Decatur, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and New...
) 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
Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes, born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in Omaha, Nebraska on April 22, 1947, is an African-American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive. Hughes founded the media company Radio One and later expanded into TV One, the company went public in 1998, making...
. Additionally, Briana has been the guest worship leader and psalmist at many conferences and churches including those of highly revered leaders such as, Bishop Charles E. Blake
Charles E. Blake
Bishop Charles Edward Blake Sr. serves as the Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., a 6 million-member Pentecostal-Holiness denomination. On March 21, 2007, he became the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., as a result of Presiding Bishop...
of West Angeles Church of God in Christ
West Angeles Church of God in Christ
West Angeles Church of God in Christ is a Baptist Christian church and a member of the Church of God in Christ denomination. It is located in the West Adams Historic District of Los Angeles, California, USA....
, Bishop Ernestine Reems, and Pastor E.V. Hill, II.
Throughout her musical journey, Briana's had the awesome privilege of sharing the platform with: The Clark Sisters
The Clark Sisters
The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of four sisters:Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard. A fifth sister, Denise Clark Bradford, no longer performs with the group. The Clark Sisters are the daughters of legendary...
, Tramaine Hawkins, Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
, The Winans
The Winans
The Winans are an American Gospel music quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.-Members:Please refer to the Winans family page for more detail on the individual members.-Origins:...
, Sandi Patty
Sandi Patty
Sandra Faye "Sandi" Patty is an American Christian music singer. For many years she was known as Sandi Patti. She has been dubbed "The Voice" by critics, because of her wide range and flexibility.-Early life:...
, Krystal Lewis, Kim Burrell
Kim Burrell
Kimberly Burrell is an American gospel singer from Houston, Texas. She calls her musical style jazz gospel. Though she is comparatively new to the gospel music industry, having only performed since 1989, she has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the genre, often named as "this...
, Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton
-Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer...
, Avalon, Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo is an American Contemporary Christian music solo artist and worship leader. He was also the lead singer of the band SONICFLOOd from its creation in 1999 through 2000....
and a host of others.
Briana currently resides in Phoenix with her husband and their two sons. In addition to being an anointed psalmist and writer; Briana is a 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” (Psalms
Psalms
The Book of Psalms , commonly referred to simply as Psalms, is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible...
119:80).
As of late, Briana has been very busy writing and recording new songs for her third full length project. Scott says, "A release date for this project has not been firmly set yet. With the first two projects, I did everything in Arizona which made it very convenient for me to just drive down to the studio. But with this project, I'll be working with a production team out of New York. I'm really excited about the team. The project will include songs that I've written as well as songs written by others. I believe the project will not only show how much I have grown as an artist, but most importantly inspire and encourage all people to praise and worship God. That's what I aim to do with the gift that God has blessed me with; inspire and encourage all people to praise and worship him."
Discography
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While I'm Here
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O What A Night
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There Is A River
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Compilations
- Signs of Things To Come Volume I
- Release Date: March 18, 2003
- Label: Church Boy Music
- Desert Rain Compilation CD Vol. I
- Release Date: June 1, 2004
- Label: Waterbrooke Music Group
Guest Appearances
- Celia King-Roberts: "This Is My Story" (Briana Scott - lead vocals on Fall Fresh On Me,
recorded live at River of Life Church-Phoenix, released Summer 2009 on Unity Records)
- Bridgette Kern: "Broken Spirit" (Briana Scott - lead & background vocals on Feeling Sentimental,
recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King-Roberts, and Bridgette Kern)
- Bridgette Kern: "Broken Spirit" (Briana Scott - background vocals & vocal ad-libs throughout on I Am,
recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King-Roberts, and Bridgette Overstreet-Kern)
- Bridgette Kern: "Broken Spirit" (Briana Scott - background vocals on Missing My Time With You)
- Studio session singer for Israel HoughtonIsrael Houghton-Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer...
prior to his signing with Integrity Music.
Awards and nominations
- Stellar AwardsStellar AwardsThe Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in...
- 2007, New Artist of the Year - While I'm Here (Nomination)
- 2009, Special Event CD of the Year - O What A Night (Nomination)
- GMA 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)
External links
- Briana Scott Briana Scott's Official Website
- http://www.myspace.com/brianascott Briana Scott's Official Myspace Page