Gospel Artist

Elias Dummer

Elias Dummer is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and worship leader. Born Elias Elton Dummer on March 3, 1983, he is based in Tennessee. From 2009 to 2017,...

Songs: 21
Albums: 13

About Elias Dummer

Elias Dummer is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and worship leader. Born Elias Elton Dummer on March 3, 1983, he is based in Tennessee. From 2009 to 2017, he served as the principal songwriter, founding member, lead singer, and pianist for the contemporary Christian band The City Harmonic. During that time, the group received a Juno Award and 12 GMA Canada Covenant Awards. Their catalog includes the song “Manifesto.”

In 2015, Dummer helped plant a church called The Village in the Nashville area, where he continues to serve in worship leadership. He released his debut solo album, The Work Vol. I, in 2019, followed by The Work, Vol. 2. His music is characterized by a focus on corporate worship and liturgy. His debut solo single, “Enough,” appeared on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart for 26 weeks. At the 2020 Covenant Awards, he was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Dummer’s other solo songs include “Expectation,” “The Gospel Is Rest,” and “Kyrie Eleison (It’s Mercy We Need).” In addition to his music, he has contributed articles on faith and culture to publications such as Huffington Post and ChurchLeaders.com.