Kristene DiMarco

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Kristene DiMarco
Birth nameKristene Elizabeth Mueller
Also known asKristene Mueller-DiMarco
Born (1985-01-28) January 28, 1985 (age 39)
Niagara Falls, New York
OriginRedding, California
GenresContemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsBethel Music, Jesus Culture, Kingsway, Sparrow
Websitekristenedimarco.com

Kristene DiMarco (born January 28, 1985, as Kristene Elizabeth Mueller), is an American contemporary Christian musician. Her first album, Those Who Dream, was released by Jesus Culture Music in 2008, along with a re-release of the same album in 2010 by Kingsway Music. She released, Safe Place, in 2012 with Kingsway Music. Her next album Mighty was released July 31, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records.[1]

Early life[edit]

DiMarco was born on January 28, 1985, in Niagara Falls, New York,[2][3] as Kristene Elizabeth Mueller to Douglas Edward Mueller and Dianne B. Mueller (née Mielke), and she has three sisters. Her parents are born-again Christians.[2]

Music career[edit]

Kristene grew up in Niagara Falls, New York and attended Destiny Christian Church with her family. In 2002, when Kristene was 16 years old, a new worship leader came on staff at the church. After being asked to join the worship team she began learning to play the piano. A year later, her worship leader asked her to lead a song for the first time. From that point on, she began writing worship music and leading songs on Sunday mornings with guidance from her worship leader. Upon graduating High School, Kristene moved to Kansas City [which?] and attended the International House of Prayer as an intern. From there, Kristene moved to San Francisco.[citation needed]

Her music recording career commenced in 2008, with the album, Those Who Dream, and it was released on December 9, 2008 by Jesus Culture Music, with a re-release from Kingsway Music of the same album on July 13, 2010. The album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms.[4] She released, Safe Place, on April 10, 2012 by Kingsway Music. The album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms,[5] Indie Vision Music,[6] Jesus Freak Hideout twice,[7] Louder Than the Music,[8] and New Release Tuesday.[9]

She has appeared on Bethel Music's album, You Make Me Brave, performing the single, "It Is Well", and this charted on the Billboard magazine song chart, Hot Christian Songs, reaching a peak of No. 27.[10][11] In the spring of 2016, Bethel Music announced that DiMarco would be joining their Collective.[12]

Personal life[edit]

Kristene is married to Jordan DiMarco, and they have two children, daughter Lorelai Praise[13] and son Nicodemus León.[14] They reside in Redding, California.

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.

[15]
US
Ind.

[16]
UK
C&G
Those Who Dream
Safe Place
  • Released: April 10, 2012[7]
  • Label: Kingsway
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Where His Light Was
  • Released: September 22, 2017
  • Label: Bethel Music
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
3 19 1[18]
The Field
  • Released: April 8, 2022
  • Label: Bethel Music
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[19]
US
Christ.

[15]
Mighty
  • First live album
  • Released: July 31, 2015
  • Label: Jesus Culture / Sparrow
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
169 7

Singles[edit]

List of singles and peak chart positions
Title Year Peak
positions
Certifications Album
US Christ.
[20]
Christ. Airplay
[21]
Christ. Digital
[22]
Christ. Stream
[23]
"It Is Well"
(with Bethel Music)
2015 27 31[24] 21 19[25] You Make Me Brave: Live at the Civic
"I Will Follow You" Mighty
"Jesus, Your Love"
"Eyes on You"
"Take Courage"
(with Bethel Music)
2017 36 34 20 Starlight / Where His Light Was
"You Are My Country"
(with Gable Price and Friends)
2020 Non-album single
"I Want to Serve God"
(with Sam McCabe)
2021 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs[edit]

Song Year Peak
positions
Album
Christ. Stream
[23]
"Break Every Chain"
(Jesus Culture featuring Kristene DiMarco)
2015 24 Awakening: Live from Chicago

Awards and nominations[edit]

GMA Dove Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "I Need You"[A]
(Gable Price and Friends)
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Pending

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ DiMarco was credited as a co-writer on "I Need You" by Gable Price and Friends.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Album Release Dates, CD New Releases, New Digital Releases, New Today Releases, Friday Releases, New Music Friday". www.jesusfreakhideout.com.
  2. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (October 30, 2013). "Kristene DiMarco: Two brilliant albums and two she hopes you'll never hear". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  3. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (2008). "Kristene DiMarco". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  4. ^ Honeyman, Lins (December 2, 2009). "Review: Those Who Dream – Kristene Mueller". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  5. ^ Cummings, Tony (August 18, 2012). "Review: Safe Place – Kristene DiMarco". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  6. ^ Andre, Jonathan (June 9, 2012). "Kristene DiMarco – Safe Place". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Rose, Jen; DiBiase, John (April 9, 2012). "Kristene DiMarco, "Safe Place" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  8. ^ Davies, Jono (May 23, 2012). "Kristene DiMarco – Safe Place". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  9. ^ Sheads, Kelly (April 23, 2012). "Refreshingly Original". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Chart search for Kristene DiMarco at billboard.com/biz
  11. ^ Andre, Jonathan (May 1, 2014). "Bethel Live – You Make Me Brave". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  12. ^ "Get to Know Kristene DiMarco". YouTube.
  13. ^ Tony Cummings. "Kristene DiMarco: Two Brilliant Albums and Two She hopes You'll Never Hear – Kristene DiMarco". crossrhythms. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  14. ^ Timothy Yap (October 2, 2014). "Jesus Culture's Kristene DiMarco Has a Baby Boy". Hallels. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Independent Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  17. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout (December 9, 2008). "Kristene DiMarco, "Those Who Dream" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  18. ^ "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. The Official UK Charts Company. October 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  19. ^ "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard 200. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  20. ^ "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  21. ^ "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Airplay. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  22. ^ "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Digital Song Sales. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  23. ^ a b "Kristene DiMarco Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Digital Song Sales. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  24. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Airplay Chart Search for "It Is Well" Bethel Music. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  25. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Streaming Songs Chart Search for Kristene DiMarco. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  26. ^ "American certifications – Kristene DiMarco". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  27. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.

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