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about||the process of anointing|anointing|the character in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series|Anointed One (Buffyverse)Infobox musical artist | name = Anointed| image =| caption =| image_size| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Columbus, Ohio United States | genre = Contemporary Christian music R& B Pop music|Pop | years_active = 1987–present| label = Myrrh Records / Word Records Epic Records | associated_acts = Michael W. Smith , Amy Grant , Avalon (band)|Avalon , Ashmont Hill, Cece Winans , 4Him , NewSong | website = http://www.anointedonline.org| current_members = Steve Crawford Da'dra Crawford-Greathouse| past_members = Nee-C Walls Mary Tiller Anointed is a Contemporary Christian music group from Columbus, Ohio, known for their strong vocals and harmonies, featuring siblings Steve Crawford and Da'dra Crawford Greathouse, along with former members Nee-C Walls (who left the group in 2001) and Mary Tiller (who left in 1995). Their musical style includes elements of R& B , Pop music|Pop , Rock music|Rock , Funk , and Piano ballad s. The group has won seven GMA Dove Awards|Dove Awards , two Stellar Awards and three Grammy Award nominations. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/Feb05.asp JesusFreakHideout.com - News about Anointed, 2005 http://cdbaby.com/cd/nissi Nissi - solo album, Stronger The group has also been featured on several Christian compilation albums such as Real Life Music , 1996 in music|1996 and WOW The 90s .
History
Anointed was formed in 1988.They were all still in high school at that time. Their debut, Spiritual Love Affair , was released in 1993 and distributed by Myrrh Records, a subsidiary of Word. http://www.anointedonline.com/ Anointed Website - Bio
1995 The Call
In 1995 Anointed released their second album, "The Call". This album would go on to become their best selling album to date, and to this day it is one of the best selling and popular contemporary Christian albums of the 90's. "The Call" won three Dove Awards, a Stellar award and a Grammy nomination. The group released "Under the Influence" in October 1996.
After the release of the group's fourth album in 1999, an extended tour followed. Both Da'dra and Steve were physically exhausted and uncertain as to their next move. . The duo then enrolled in a two-year ministerial program at their church for spiritual enrichment and a deeper knowledge of the Bible. In 2001, the duo felt refreshed in body and spirit and decided to continue their musical career.
2000s
"If We Pray" was released early fall 2001, but because of health reasons and under promoting by the group and their record label, the album failed to gather the attention that the previous Anointed releases had. In 2002, Anointed and Word Records parted ways. Following this, the band was signed on to the Sony urban music|Sony Urban label and Now Is The Time was released on 5 April 2005 in music|2005 . http://www.anointedonline.com/ Anointed Website - Music
Present
Steve and Da'dra are currently a part of the Praise and Worship Team at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Steve and Da'dra plan to start writing for the new album in March 2010, with a scheduled release date later in 2012.
Albums
Spiritual Love Affair (1993), Sony Music / Epic Records / Word Records - Debut Studio Album
The Call (1995), Sony Music / Epic Records / Myrrh Records - Studio Album
Under The Influence (1996), Sony Music / Epic Records / Myrrh Records - Studio Album
Anointed (1999), Myrrh Records / Word Records - Studio Album
If We Pray (2001), Word Records - Studio Album
The Best Of Anointed (2003), Word Records - Compilation album of 12 songs from previous releases
Now Is The Time (2005), Sony Urban Music|Sony Urban Gospel - Studio Album
Face To Face (2012), Sony Music / Columbia Records - Studio Album
Special releases
''It's in God's Hands Now (1994), Sony BMG - single
30 Years of the Dove Awards "Best Performances" With Micheal W. Smith, Born Again Church Choir and Larnell Harris Live in Concert Video
Other contributions
Beautiful , special contribution to a Left Behind soundtrack http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2003/thebestofanointed.html ChristianityToday.com - The Best of Anointed
Second Chances , song featured on the soundtrack of the VeggieTalesJonah film
Waiting In The Wings (1996), Myrrh Records - song from Under The Influence featured on the compilation album Real Life Music http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/Anointed.asp JesusFreakHideout.com - Anointed Bio
The Word (1998), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album Songs From The Book
United We Stand Duet with Brian Duncan (1994), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album Unforgettable Duets Vol 1
One Voice (1998), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album Songs From The Book
The Word Was Made Flesh (1996), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album Emanuel
Never Be Another (2000), Sony Records - featured on the album Cool By George Duke
The Covenant(1994), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album My Utmost For his Highest
Crown Him With Many Crowns(1994), Sparrow Records - featured on the album I'll Lead You Home by Micheal W. Smith
Joyfull, Joyfull Duet With Micheal W. Smith(1994), Myrrh Records - featured on the compilation album My Utmost For his Highest
Send Out A Prayer (1997), - featured on the compilation album Keep The Faith Collection "Power Of Prayer"
Awards and honors
GMA Dove Awards
1996 GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year (formerly Contemporary Black Gospel), The Call
1996 GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award - Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (formerly Contemporary Black Gospel), The Call (Album The Call )
1996 GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award - Urban Recorded Song of the Year, ''It's In God's Hands Now (Album The Call )
1998 GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award - Special Event Album of the Year, God With Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols and Classics (Compilation album won with Michael W. Smith , Twila Paris , Sandi Patty , Steven Curtis Chapman , Chris Willis , Steve Green (singer)|Steve Green , Cheri Keaggy , Avalon (band)|Avalon , Out of the Grey , Ray Boltz , Clay Crosse , CeCe Winans , Larnelle Harris ; Norman Miller; Sparrow)
Dove Awards of 2000|2000 Dove Awards - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year (formerly Contemporary Black Gospel), Anointed
2000 GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award - Urban Recorded Song of the Year, Anything Is Possible (Album Anointed )
2006 Nomination GMA Dove Awards|Dove Awards - Urban Contemporary Album of the Year, Now Is The Time
2006 Nomination GMA Dove Awards|Dove Awards - Urban Recorded Song of the Year, Gonna Lift Your Name (Album Now Is The Time)
Other awards
1994 Stellar Awards - Best New Artist, Spiritual Love Affair
1996 Stellar Awards - Album of the Year, The Call
1996 Nomination Grammy Awards - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year The Call
1998 Nomination Grammy Awards - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Under The Influence
2000 Nomination Grammy Awards - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Anointed
References
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External links
http://www.anointedonline.com Official Website
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