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Bethany Dillon (born September 22, 1988 in Bellefontaine, Ohio) is a young Christian soft rock (Christian Contemporary music) artist.
Childhood
Dillon’s musical career began at the young age of 12, recording an independent album (Vulnerable) that ended up in the hands of EMI executive Brad O’Donnell.
First album
Her self-titled debut album, released in 2004, was the highest selling female solo debut album for the year and attracted GMA nominations for both Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. The radio friendly All I Need reached the coveted number one position on the US charts .
Music career
Despite a heavy touring schedule, Dillon released her second album titled Imagination in August 2005 – the CD which prompted CCM Magazine to label her as the ‘future’ of contemporary Christian music.
Ed Cash teamed up with Dillon yet again to produce an eleven track album, all of which was written or co-written by Dillon.
Dillon appears on the Music inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia soundtrack, singing "Hero". One track from Imagination. The song "Dreamer", is featured in the film Dreamer. A music video was created for this song, using clips from the film.
Dillon’s sister Kate is married to fellow Sparrow Records recording artist Shawn McDonald.
Dillon's most recent album, entitled Waking Up, was released on April 3, 2007.
Discography
- Bethany Dillon (2004)
- Imagination (2005)
- Waking Up (2007)
EP's
| File:Bethanydillon-tbsep.jpg | The Beautiful Sessions (released February 11, 2004)
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| File:Bethanydillon-connectsets.jpg | Connect Sets (released December 13, 2005)
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| File:Bethanydillon-top5.jpg | Top Five Hits: Bethany Dillon (released December 5, 2006)
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Singles
- 2004 - All I Need
- 2004 - Beautiful
- 2004 - Lead Me On
- 2004 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel cover art (digital only)
- 2005 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- 2005 - All That I Can Do
- 2005 - Hallelujah
- 2006 - Dreamer
- 2007 - The Kingdom
Contributions
- 2004 - Simply Great Music - "Great Big Mystery" (from Bethany Dillon)
- 2004 - WOW Hits 2005 - "All I Need" (from Bethany Dillon)
- 2005 - Every Young Woman's Battle - "Exodus (Faithful)" (from Bethany Dillon)
- 2005 - Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - "Hero"
- 2005 - WOW Hits 2006 - "All That I Can Do" (from Imagination)
- 2005 - WOW Christmas: Green - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
- 2005 - Night of Joy 2005 - "Vagabond" (from Imagination)
- 2006 - Unexpected Gifts: 12 New Sounds Of Christmas - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
- 2006 - WOW Worship: Aqua - "Holy Is The Lord"
- 2006 - Sing Over Me: Worship Songs And Lullabies - "How Great Is Our God", "Sing Over Me" (with Nichole Nordeman), "Unwavering"
- 2007 - Music Inspired By the Motion Picture Amazing Grace - "All Creatures Of Our God And King" (with Shawn McDonald)
- 2007 - Music from and Inspired By Bridge to Terabithia - "When You Love Someone"
- 2007 - WOW Hymns - "All Creatures Of Our God And King" (with Shawn McDonald)
See also
External links
- Bethany Dillon.com
- Thought Quotient - Interview with Bethany Dillon
- Sparrow Records
- Bethany Dillon's Myspace
- Bethany Dillon Online
- Bethany fan site
- Bethany Dillon guitar tabs