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'''Moriah |
'''Moriah Smallbone''' (born October 2, 1992) is an American [[contemporary Christian music|contemporary Christian]] singer and songwriter born in [[Pomona, California]] and raised in [[Chino, California]] and [[Ontario, California]]. In 2012, Peters released the album ''[[I Choose Jesus]]'', her first full-length studio album. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Moriah was born on October 2, 1992,<ref name="California Birth Index">{{cite web |url=http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/moriah_castillo_peters_born_1992_21686733 |title=Moriah Castillo Peters, Born 10/02/1992 in California |author=State of California |author-link=California |website=californiabirthindex.org |publisher=California Birth Index |accessdate=July 16, 2014}}</ref> in [[Pomona, California]].<ref name="All Access" /> Her father is Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Anthony Moreno Peters and her mother is Patricia Castillo Peters;<ref name="Tweet about father">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/MoriahPeters/status/406180985538367488 |title=Tweet |last1=Peters |first1=Moriah |date=November 28, 2013 |website=twitter.com |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=July 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Facebook about father">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/moriahmusic/photos/a.418444001552971.96261.151438621586845/711367318927303/?type=1 |title=Facebook post |last1=Peters |first1=Moriah |date=May 13, 2014 |website=facebook.com |publisher=Facebook |accessdate=July 16, 2014}}</ref> she has an older sister named Bianca and younger brother named Anthony Ezra.<ref name="All Access" /><ref name="Tweet about father" /> Peters grew up in the California inland towns of Chino and Ontario.<ref name="All Access" /> |
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Smallbone started writing songs at the age of 13 and played the guitar since she was young.<ref name=MoriahPetersAbout>{{cite web|url=http://moriahpeters.com/about/|title=Moriah Peters - About|last=Peters|first=Moriah|publisher=MoriahPeters.com|accessdate=April 16, 2012}}</ref> Peters "had dedicated herself to the leadership of God at the age of 14 and can still remember her heart's genuine prayer of, 'God, I just want to be used by you.'"<ref name=FACEBOOKABOUT>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/moriahmusic?sk=info|title=About Moriah Peters|date=March 28, 2011|last=Peters|first=Moriah|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=April 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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Smallbone attended [[Don Antonio Lugo High School]] in [[Chino, California]], where she achieved a 4.1 [[Grading in education|Grade Point Average]], which earned her a scholarship to [[California State University, Fullerton|Cal State-Fullerton]].<ref name=DENVERPOST>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/highernote/2012/04/16/moriah-peters-ignores-american-idol-advice/3423/|title=Moriah Peters ignores "American Idol" advice|last=Somers|first=Liz|date=April 16, 2012|newspaper=[[Denver Post]]|accessdate=April 16, 2012}}</ref> She planned to use the scholarship for law school with the end goal of becoming an entertainment lawyer.<ref name=DENVERPOST/> However, she felt compelled by God to become a Christian singer. She was initially uncomfortable about her "froggy" voice, but after hearing [[Jaci Velasquez]], she never felt that way about her voice again.<ref name=DENVERPOST/> McKay compared her voice to that of [[Natalie Grant]] and [[Nichole Nordeman]].<ref name=AL>{{cite web|url=http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2012/04/moriah_peters_releases_i_choos.html|title=Moriah Peters releases 'I Choose Jesus' (Ear 2 Ear)|last=McKay|first=Ace|date=April 16, 2012|publisher=Alabama Live|accessdate=April 17, 2012}}</ref> Because her dad is a jazz bass player, her musical influences are varied and include [[Chaka Khan]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Steely Dan]].<ref name=DENVERPOST/> |
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Smallbone auditioned for ''[[American Idol]]'', but the judges—Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Avril Lavigne—were harsh to her because of her wholesome image, telling her to experience life ("kiss a boy") before entering the music industry.<ref name=DENVERPOST/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkb0ZsoSb6s|title=Moriah Peters Shares About Her American Idol Experience|author=Spirit 105.3|author-link=KCMS|date=January 26, 2012|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=April 16, 2012}}</ref> Peters had a 'no kissing' rule and believed in waiting for marriage to kiss anyone.<ref name=AL/> Touched by the values she portrayed at the audition, a random stranger introduced Peters to [[Sierra (group)|Wendi Foy]],<ref name=DENVERPOST/> who helped her make a three-song demo to market to record labels in Nashville.<ref name=DENVERPOST/> As a result, Peters joined [[Reunion Records]] on August 11, 2011.<ref name=DENVERPOST/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2011/08/11.MORIAH%20PETERS%20JOINS%20PROVIDENT%20LABEL%20GROUP%20FAMILY%20OF%20ARTISTS.asp|title=Moriah Peters Joins Provident Label Group Family of Artists|author=Provident Label Group|date=August 11, 2011|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|accessdate=April 16, 2012}}</ref> On April 17, 2012, Peters released the album ''[[I Choose Jesus]]''. |
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Smallbone was the singing voice of Vanna Banana on the ''[[VeggieTales]]'' movie ''[[Princess and the Popstar]]''.<ref name=DENVERPOST/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1991247/|title=Veggietales: Princess and the Popstar|author=IMDb|author-link=IMDb|year=2011|website=[[IMDb]]|accessdate=April 17, 2012}}</ref> |
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During the writing phase of the ''[[I Choose Jesus]]'' album project Peters wrote 50 songs.<ref name=TIMESRECORD/> Her inspiration for the album came from a myriad of places "including her family, her own relationship with Christ and experiences she's walked through with other young girls while leading her high school Bible study."<ref name=TIMESRECORD/> |
During the writing phase of the ''[[I Choose Jesus]]'' album project Peters wrote 50 songs.<ref name=TIMESRECORD/> Her inspiration for the album came from a myriad of places "including her family, her own relationship with Christ and experiences she's walked through with other young girls while leading her high school Bible study."<ref name=TIMESRECORD/> |
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Revision as of 22:13, 13 September 2023
Moriah Smallbone | |
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| Birth name | Moriah Castillo Peters[1] |
| Born | October 2, 1992[2] Pomona, California, U.S.[3] |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Reunion |
| Spouse | Joel Smallbone |
| Website | www |
Moriah Smallbone (born October 2, 1992) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Pomona, California and raised in Chino, California and Ontario, California. In 2012, Peters released the album I Choose Jesus, her first full-length studio album.
Background
Moriah was born on October 2, 1992,[4] in Pomona, California.[3] Her father is Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Anthony Moreno Peters and her mother is Patricia Castillo Peters;[5][6] she has an older sister named Bianca and younger brother named Anthony Ezra.[3][5] Peters grew up in the California inland towns of Chino and Ontario.[3]
Smallbone started writing songs at the age of 13 and played the guitar since she was young.[7] Peters "had dedicated herself to the leadership of God at the age of 14 and can still remember her heart's genuine prayer of, 'God, I just want to be used by you.'"[8]
Smallbone attended Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino, California, where she achieved a 4.1 Grade Point Average, which earned her a scholarship to Cal State-Fullerton.[9] She planned to use the scholarship for law school with the end goal of becoming an entertainment lawyer.[9] However, she felt compelled by God to become a Christian singer. She was initially uncomfortable about her "froggy" voice, but after hearing Jaci Velasquez, she never felt that way about her voice again.[9] McKay compared her voice to that of Natalie Grant and Nichole Nordeman.[10] Because her dad is a jazz bass player, her musical influences are varied and include Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan.[9]
Smallbone auditioned for American Idol, but the judges—Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Avril Lavigne—were harsh to her because of her wholesome image, telling her to experience life ("kiss a boy") before entering the music industry.[9][11] Peters had a 'no kissing' rule and believed in waiting for marriage to kiss anyone.[10] Touched by the values she portrayed at the audition, a random stranger introduced Peters to Wendi Foy,[9] who helped her make a three-song demo to market to record labels in Nashville.[9] As a result, Peters joined Reunion Records on August 11, 2011.[9][12] On April 17, 2012, Peters released the album I Choose Jesus.
Smallbone was the singing voice of Vanna Banana on the VeggieTales movie Princess and the Popstar.[9][13]
During the writing phase of the I Choose Jesus album project Peters wrote 50 songs.[14] Her inspiration for the album came from a myriad of places "including her family, her own relationship with Christ and experiences she's walked through with other young girls while leading her high school Bible study."[14]
Her second album, Brave, was released July 15, 2014.[15] "You Carry Me" was the lead single from the album.
She appeared in her first film, Because of Gracia, that was released in 2017.[citation needed]
Personal life
Peters is of Mexican-French heritage.[7] Peters married Joel Smallbone, from the band for King & Country, on July 7, 2013.[16] They now reside in Nashville, Tennessee together.[3]
Tours
Peters was on The Hurt & The Healer tour with MercyMe and fellow artist Chris August, where she was the opening act for the two.[14][17] Peters also toured with Tenth Avenue North, Audrey Assad, and Rend Collective Experiment in 2012 and 2013, during the "Struggle Tour".[citation needed] In August 2014 she was on the Air1 Positive Hits Tour.[citation needed]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. [18] |
US Heat. [19] | ||
| I Choose Jesus |
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23 | 11 |
| Brave | 9 | – | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | |||
EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Live from the Quarry |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. [20] |
US Christ. Air. [21] | |||
| 2012 | "I Choose Jesus" | 23 | I Choose Jesus | |
| "Well Done" | 24 | |||
| 2014 | "You Carry Me" | 20 | 17 | Brave |
| 2015 | "Brave" (feat. Andy Mineo) | 29 | 24 | |
| 2021 | "Known, Seen, Loved" | — | — | Live from the Quarry |
| "Trust" | — | — | ||
| "Worth" (feat. Joel Smallbone) | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | ||||
Featured performer
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Pioneers" | For King & Country | Burn the Ships |
References
- ^ Peters, Moriah. "Peters Moriah Castillo". ASCAP. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Peters, Moriah (October 3, 2011). "The finale of My Birthday". Twitter. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Staff(s) (July 14, 2014). "10 Questions with ... Moriah Peters". allaccess.com. All Access. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ State of California. "Moriah Castillo Peters, Born 10/02/1992 in California". californiabirthindex.org. California Birth Index. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Peters, Moriah (November 28, 2013). "Tweet". twitter.com. Twitter. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ Peters, Moriah (May 13, 2014). "Facebook post". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Peters, Moriah. "Moriah Peters - About". MoriahPeters.com. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ Peters, Moriah (March 28, 2011). "About Moriah Peters". Facebook. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Somers, Liz (April 16, 2012). "Moriah Peters ignores "American Idol" advice". Denver Post. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ a b McKay, Ace (April 16, 2012). "Moriah Peters releases 'I Choose Jesus' (Ear 2 Ear)". Alabama Live. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Spirit 105.3 (January 26, 2012). "Moriah Peters Shares About Her American Idol Experience". YouTube. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Provident Label Group (August 11, 2011). "Moriah Peters Joins Provident Label Group Family of Artists". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ IMDb (2011). "Veggietales: Princess and the Popstar". IMDb. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ a b c The Times Record (April 20, 2012). "New artists snag spots on Camp, MercyMe tours: Moriah Peters chooses Jesus". The Times Record. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ^ Gelwicks, Roger (July 13, 2014). "Moriah Peters, "Brave" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ Dinger, Anna. "For King & Country's Joel Smallbone Married Moriah Peters On July 7 [Photo] : Articles". MusicTimes. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ Davis, Doug (March 29, 2012). "MercyMe: Christian band brings 'Hurt and the Healer' to 'Boro". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (May 5, 2012). "Christian Albums: Week of May 05, 2012". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (May 5, 2012). "Heatseekers Albums: Week of May 05, 2012". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
- ^ "Moriah Peters (Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Moriah Peters (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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