Tauren Wells

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Tauren Wells
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Wells in 2016
Background information
Birth nameTauren Gabriel Wells
Born (1986-04-07) April 7, 1986 (age 38)
Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.
Genres multi-genre [1] · CCM
Years active2004 (2004)–present
Labels Capitol · Reunion
Spouse(s)
Lorna Macey
(m. 2011)
Website taurenwells.com

Tauren Gabriel Wells is an American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and pastor from Houston, Texas. [2] Wells was the frontman of former Christian band Royal Tailor. [2]

Contents

After the group's disbandment in 2015, he released Undefeated EP in 2016, followed by his first studio album Hills and Valleys, released in June 2017. The album and its lead single "Hills and Valleys" received nominations at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018. Its fifth single "Known" topped the Billboard Christian Airplay chart and was nominated for Top Christian Song at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

Wells' second studio album Citizen of Heaven was released in January 2020. The album and one of its singles, "Famous For (I Believe)" – his third Christian Airplay No. 1 – were nominated at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021. His third album Joy in the Morning was released in June 2022, followed by his second EP Take It All Back in 2023. In 2024, Wells became a lead pastor at a church in Austin, Texas, which was planted by him and his wife Lorna.

Career

At the age of sixteen, Wells felt called to serve God. [3] He was a founding member of Royal Tailor along with DJ Cox and Blake Hubbard while they were attending Indiana Bible College A Oneness Apostolic Collage [4] in 2004. [5] Jarred Ingram later joined. Wells toured with Christian band Casting Crowns in 2012. [6]

2016–2018: Undefeated EP and Hills and Valleys

In 2016, Wells signed with Reunion Records as a solo artist [7] and released his first single "Undefeated" in May, featuring rapper KB. [8] It served as the soundtrack for Dude Perfect's "World Records Edition" video on YouTube. [9] Wells released his second single "Love Is Action" in August [10] and his first EP, titled Undefeated EP, on September 12. [11] "Love Is Action" was No. 1 on Christian Hot AC/CHR Radio for nine weeks.

In January 2017, Wells released "Hills and Valleys", which reached No. 8 on the Christian Airplay Chart and No. 3 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [12] His first studio album Hills and Valleys was released digitally on June 23, and physically on July 21. [13] The fourth single, "When We Pray", was released on October 20 [14] and peaked at No. 7. [15] He was featured on Crowder's "All My Hope". [16] The single peaked at No. 3 on the Christian Songs chart and No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart, becoming his first number one. [17] In the summer of 2017, he accompanied American singers Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey on their All the Hits Tour as the opening act. [18] [19]

In 2018, Wells received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song and Contemporary Christian Album of the Year, but did not win either. In the same year, he also became a worship leader at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. [20]

The fifth single, "Known", was released on June 23, 2018. [21] The song peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming his fourth Top 10 single from that chart. [22] It topped multiple Christian radio charts including Christian Airplay and Christian AC Songs, and it was nominated for the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. [23] It was also nominated for Top Christian Song at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

2019–2023: Citizen of Heaven, Joy in the Morning and Take It All Back

In January 2020, Wells released his second studio album Citizen of Heaven . The album was supported by lead single "Like You Love Me", [24] accompanied by "Famous For (I Believe)", featuring Bethel Music singer Jenn Johnson. [25] A music video for "Millionaire (Good Like That)", featuring Kirk Franklin, released on August 24. [26] "Famous For (I Believe)", which had its own EP released in December 2020, [27] topped the Billboard Christian Airplay chart in January 2021, [28] and received a nomination along with Citizen of Heaven at the 63rd Grammy Awards that same year. [27]

In March 2021, Wells collaborated with American R&B singer H.E.R. to release "Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)". [29] He released Citizen of Heaven LIVE on April 16, 2021, through Essential Records. [30] To accompany the album, he released four music videos which were recorded during Citizen of Heaven's launch event at Lakewood Church in January 2020. [31]

On February 25, 2022, Wells released "Fake It", featuring Christian rapper Aaron Cole, [32] as the lead single to his third studio album Joy in the Morning, which was released on June 10, 2022. [33] "Empty" and "Come Home" was released as singles. [34] [33] He released his third EP Take It All Back on August 18, 2023. [35]

2023–present: Lead pastor at Church of Whitestone

In April 2023, Wells revealed plans to launch a church in 2024 with his wife Lorna. [36] [37] In 2024, the Church of Whitestone was launched in Austin, Texas, where they both serve as lead pastors. [36] [38]

Personal life

Wells married his wife Lorna Brittany (née Macey) Wells in 2011. [39] [40] Wells served on the staff of his father-in-law's church in Houston known as Royalwood Church until 2018. Wells and his wife Lorna started the Prisma Worship Arts School, to train musicians. [41] Together, they have four children [42] [43] and live in Austin, Texas. [38]

Discography

Studio albums

List of selected albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[44]
US
Christ

[45]
Hills and Valleys5
Citizen of Heaven [46]
  • Released: [47]
  • Label: Reunion Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
1693
Joy in the Morning
  • Released: June 10, 2022
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Live albums

List of live albums
TitleAlbum details
Citizen of Heaven (Live)
  • Released: April 16, 2021
  • Label: Essential Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ

[45]
Undefeated EP
  • Released: September 12, 1989
  • Preview of LP
  • Label: Reunion Records
  • CD, digital download, streaming
33
Conocido EP
  • Released: March 8, 2019
  • Label: Reunion Records
  • Digital download, streaming
Take It All Back EP
  • Released: August 18, 2023
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bubb.

[48]
US
Christ.

[48]
US
Christ.
Airplay

[49]
US
Christ. AC

[50]
US
Christ.
Digital

[51]
"Undefeated"
(featuring KB)
2016Hills and Valleys
"Love Is Action"4930
"Hills and Valleys"201738123
"When We Pray"72219
"Known"20183115
  • RIAA: Platinum [53]
"God's Not Done with You"201962210
"Like You Love Me"171411Citizen of Heaven
"Famous For (I Believe)"
(featuring Jenn Johnson)
2020153125
"Until Grace"
(with Rascal Flatts)
117818
"Millionaire (Good Like That)"
(with Kirk Franklin)
"All God's Children"2911non-album single
"Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)"
(with H.E.R.)
2021205018
"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
"Fake It"
(featuring Aaron Cole)
202216171715Joy in the Morning
"Joy in the Morning"27276
"Something Better"
(with Blanca)
2023non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

[48]
Christ
Airplay

[49]
US
Christ. AC

[50]
US
Christ.
Digital

[51]
"All My Hope"
(Crowder featuring Tauren Wells)
20173121non-album single
"War Cry"
(Social Club Misfits featuring Tauren Wells)
20183227Into the Night
"Echo"
(Elevation Worship featuring Tauren Wells)
1811917 Hallelujah Here Below
"O Holy Night"
(Tommee Profitt featuring Tauren Wells)
2020342711The Birth of a King
"Like You"
(Aaron Cole featuring Tauren Wells and TobyMac)
2021Two Up Two Down
"Deeper"
(TobyMac featuring Tauren Wells)
2022 Life After Death
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Promotional singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

[48]
Christ
Airplay

[49]
"Miracle"201938Citizen of Heaven [55]
"Close"
(featuring Steven Furtick)
4328
"Perfect Peace"
"Trenches"
(with Donald Lawrence & Company)
202041non-album single
"Empty"202248Joy in the Morning
"Come Home"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Other charted songs

As lead artist

SingleYearChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

[48]
NZ
Hot

[56]
"Citizen of Heaven"202048Citizen of Heaven
"Joy in the Morning"20223331Joy in the Morning
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ

[48]
US
Christ.
Digital

[51]
"Never Lost"
(Elevation Worship featuring Tauren Wells)
20203117 Graves into Gardens

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2012Black & White (with Royal Tailor)Best Contemporary Christian Music AlbumNominated
2015Royal Tailor (with Royal Tailor)Nominated
2018"Hills and Valleys"Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/SongNominated
Hills and ValleysBest Contemporary Christian Music AlbumNominated
2019"Known"Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/SongNominated
2020"God's Not Done With You (Single Version)"Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/SongNominated
2021 [57] "Famous For (I Believe)" (featuring Jenn Johnson) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/SongNominated
Citizen of Heaven Best Contemporary Christian Music AlbumNominated
2022Citizen of Heaven (Live)Best Contemporary Christian Music AlbumNominated

Billboard Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019 [58] "Known" Top Christian Song Nominated
2021 "Famous For (I Believe)"
(with Jenn Johnson)
Top Christian Song Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2012 Royal Tailor (as former frontman)New Artist of the YearNominated
2017 Tauren WellsWon
2019 "Known"Song of the YearNominated
Tauren WellsContemporary Christian Artist of the YearNominated
"Known"Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearNominated
2020 Tauren WellsContemporary Christian Artist of the YearWon
Citizen of Heaven Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearWon
Citizen of HeavenShort Form Video of the YearNominated
2021 "Famous For (I Believe)"Song of the YearNominated
Tauren WellsContemporary Christian Artist of the YearNominated
"Famous For (I Believe)"Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the YearWon
2022 "Fake It"
(featuring Aaron Cole)
Short Form Video of the Year (Performance)Won

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