William McDowell Songs Lyrics & Videos

 William David McDowell (born August 31, 1976) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2009, with the release of, As We Worship, by Entertainment One Music. This album would chart on three Billboard charts Gospel Albums, Independent Albums and Heatseekers Albums. His second album, Arise, was released in 2011 with Entertainment One. The album charted three Billboard charts again, this time The Billboard 200, Gospel Albums and Independent Albums. His third album, Withholding Nothing, was released in 2013, with Entertainment One. This album would chart on three charts The Billboard 200, Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums. He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, for his third album.

Early life

McDowell was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 31, 1976, as William David McDowell. His father is Lewis and mother Pauline (née, Leggette), who were both born in North Carolina.

Music career

His music career got started in 2009, with the release of As We Worship on February 3, 2009 by Entertainment One Music. This album would be his Billboard breakthrough release because it charted on the Gospel Albums at No. 3, on the Independent Albums at No. 21, and on the Heatseekers Albums at No. 32. William Ruhlmann rated the album three stars on behalf of AllMusic, while Cross Rhythms' Doug Hollad rated it a perfect ten. The second album, Arise, was released on November 8, 2011 by Entertainment One. It would chart on The Billboard 200 at No. 61, on the Gospel Albums at No. 1, and on the Independent Albums at No. 13. Steve Leggett from AllMusic rated the album three and a half stars. His third album, Withholding Nothing, was released on November 5, 2013 by Entertainment One. This would chart on The Billboard 200 at No. 28, on the Gospel Albums at No. 1, and on the Independent Albums at No. 4. Steve Leggett at AllMusic rated the album three stars, while New Release Tuesday's Dwayne Lacy rated the album four out of five stars. The album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. He is nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards, for the Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year, and his album, Withholding Nothing, is nominated for the Traditional CD of the Year. His fourth album, Sounds of Revival, was released on January 22, 2016, from Entertainment One Music.

Personal life

McDowell moved to Orlando, Florida in his twenties to attend Full Sail University, where he got his degree in Entertainment Business. He was mentored by Ron Kenoly, when he was his Music Director. After college, his mentorship continued under the tutelage of Sam Hinn, while he was in the capacity of Worship Pastor at The Gathering Place Church. In May 2010, McDowell married LaTae McDowell, and together they reside outside of Orlando, Florida, with their children.

Withholding Nothing - I Surrender All To You - William McDowell

Nothing Like Your Presence - William McDowell - Travis Greene - Nathaniel Bassey

Here Comes The Glory - David & Nicole Binion - William McDowell

You Are God Alone - William McDowell

Stay || Only You Can Satisfy - William McDowell

I am Yours Forever - William McDowell

Even Now - William McDowell - Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Wrap Me In Your Arms - William McDowell

Spirit Break Out - William McDowell

I give myself Away - William McDowell

Falling On My Knees I Bow Down - William McDowell

I Surrender All - We Say Yes - William McDowell

Way Maker - Darlene Zhchech - William McDowell

I Don't Wanna Leave - William McDowell

Stay - William McDowell

Hymn of Praise - William McDowell

Touch The Hem - William McDowell

How Great / It is Happening - David & Nicole Binion - William McDowell

I'm Yours - William McDowell

You Are Here - William McDowell

Only You Can Satisfy - William McDowell - Chris Lawson

Bringing Back The Ark - David & Nicole Binion - William McDowell

Whisper His Name - William McDowell

Spirit Break Out - William McDowell - Trinity Anderson

Sovereign God - William McDowell

The Reason - David & Nicole Binion - William McDowell

All I Want is You - William McDowell

Here Comes The Glory / Here Comes Heaven - William McDowell - Trinity Anderson

Bringing Back the Ark - William McDowell

The Promise - William McDowell

Don't Mind Waiting - William McDowell

In Your Presence - William McDowell

How Great - William McDowell

The Sound Of Heaven - William McDowell

In - William McDowell

I Won't Go Back - William McDowell

Wait - William McDowell

Show Me Your Face - William McDowell

The Cry - William McDowell

Come To Jesus - William McDowell

Loss For Words - William McDowell

Standing - William McDowell

He Is - William McDowell

The Cry - William McDowell

When I Call Your Name - William McDowell

The Presence Of The Lord - William McDowell

Send The Rain - William McDowell

I Give Myself Away - Yes - William McDowell

Rain Only Matters / Expecting A Harvest - William McDowell

We Just Want You - William McDowell

Deep Places - William McDowell - Trinity Anderson

Touch the Hem - William McDowell - Trinity Anderson

When You Walk Into The Room - William McDowell

Jesus Is Here - William McDowell

Send Me - William McDowell

Nothing’s Impossible - William McDowell

Way Maker - William McDowell

My Desire - William McDowell

I Belong To You - William McDowell

Place Of Worship - William McDowell

Still Moving - William McDowell

Come Like a Rushing Wind - William McDowell

Waiting - William McDowell

Life - William McDowell

It Is So - William McDowell

Arise - William McDowell

Prelude To Worship - William McDowell

When You Walk Into The Room - William McDowell - Trinity Anderson

It Is So - William McDowell - Travis Greene

Reveal - William McDowell

Spoken - William McDowell

I Want To Know You - William McDowell

The Name of The Lord - William McDowell

Finished Work - William McDowell

Expecting - William McDowell

The Reason - William McDowell

Heaven's Open - William McDowell

Wherever I Go - William McDowell

I Surrender All - William McDowell

Expectation - William McDowell

Closer - Wrap Me In Your Arms - William McDowell

Arise Intro - William McDowell

Come Unto Me - William McDowell

I Have A Promise - William McDowell

Can't Live Without You - William McDowell

I Won't Go Back Reprise - William McDowell

How Great - It Is Happening - William McDowell

Give Him Praises - William McDowell

Song Of Intercession Intro - William McDowell

Give Us Your Heart - William McDowell

Song of Intercession - William McDowell

Overcomer - William McDowell

To The Chief Musician - William McDowell

Falling On My Knees - William McDowell

Through Christ - William McDowell

There Is Something About That Name - William McDowell

Are You Ready - William McDowell

Downpour - William McDowell

Warp Me In Your Arms - William McDowell

Wait (Waiting Reprise) - William McDowell

There Is A Sound - William McDowell

Withholding Nothing Medley - William McDowell

The Promise (Spontaneous Reprise) - William McDowell

Here I Am To Worship - William McDowell

Never Going Back (I Won't Go Back Reprise) - William McDowell

You Are The One - William McDowell

My Heart Sings - William McDowell

Psalm 27 (One Thing) - William McDowell

We Will Prevail - William McDowell

As We Worship - William McDowell

Sweet Mystery - William McDowell

Go Forth - William McDowell

King of Kings and Lord of Lords - William McDowell