Chandler Moore

Chandler David Moore (born March 21, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and worship leader. Moore is also a member of Maverick City Music, a collective of worshippers working in the contemporary Christian music and Gospel world.

Maverick City Music released two projects in 2019 followed by an additional 11 projects. Moore's collaborations include "Man of Your Word" with KJ Scriven and "Voice of God" with Dante Bowe and Steffany Gretzinger. On the collaborative album Old Church Basement with Elevation Worship, Moore sang "Jireh" alongside Naomi Raine and "Wait on You" with Bowe. Each song debuted as a chart topper. Moore continues to collaborate with mega and pop artists, including Justin Bieber and Tori Kelly.

Early life
Chandler David Moore was born on March 21, 1995, to Bishop Brian David Moore and Elder Jametta Chandler Moore in Charleston, South Carolina. Moore grew up going to church where his father was a pastor. Later in life, when Moore was a music director at a small church in his hometown, he says he experienced a personal encounter with God, which inspired a passion for studying the Bible. Moore then became a background vocalist for Travis Greene and Tye Tribbett and penned songs for Bri Babineaux and Tribbett. Additionally, Moore has begun actively pursuing a solo career and released several singles leading up to his first solo album, Feelings, which released in 2020.

Career
Chandler Moore released his debut single, "Never Runs Out", on June 20, 2014, independently. On December 26, 2014, Moore released his second single, "Our Hope". On June 23, 2017, Moore featured alongside Bri Babineaux on her single "What You Don't Realize". On March 23, 2018, Moore released the single "What a Friend".

On July 3, 2020, Moore featured All Nations Music's "Bless Your Name", which was released to Gospel radio as the lead single to their debut album Come Alive (2020). "Bless Your Name" peaked at No. 25 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. Maverick City Music released "Man of Your Word" which featured Moore alongside KJ Scriven, to Christian radio as the lead single from their debut album, on August 21, 2020. "Man of Your Word" peaked at No. 18 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On September 30, 2020, Moore featured on Dante Bowe's single, "Voice of God", alongside Steffany Gretzinger. "Voice of God" peaked at No. 36 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On October 30, 2020, Moore was featured on Nathaniel Bassey's single, "Olorun Agbaye - You Are Mighty", alongside Oba. On November 13, 2020, Moore released his debut visual album, Feelings. Feelings debuted at number four on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart.

On February 5, 2021, Moore and Essential Worship released their version of Hillsong Worship's hit song "King of Kings" as a single. On March 26, 2021, Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music released "Jireh", which Moore featured on with Naomi Raine, as the first promotional single from their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement. "Jireh" concurrently debuted at No. 10 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, thus becoming Moore's first appearance in the top ten for both charts, and his first Hot Gospel Songs chart-topper. Moore alongside Dante Bowe featured on "Wait on You" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, which was released as the third promotional single from Old Church Basement (2021), on April 23, 2021. "Wait on You" debuted at No. 9 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.

Chandler Moore was nominated for two GMA Dove Awards at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards, being nominated for Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Voice of God" by Dante Bowe alongside Steffany Gretzinger, and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Jireh" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music alongside Naomi Raine. Moore also received four Grammy Award nominations in the lead-up to the 2022 Grammy Awards: two nominations in the Best Gospel Performance/Song category for featuring on "Voice of God" and a songwriting nomination for "Wait on You" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music; two Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Man of Your Word" alongside KJ Scriven and for featuring on "Jireh".

Personal life
Moore currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and family.

On June 19, 2017, Moore's son, named Chandler D. Moore II (affectionately called Deuce), was born. Moore posts photos with his son on his social media platforms. According to People magazine, Moore also has a son named River.

On January 17, 2021, Moore's apartment was badly damaged in a fire while he was attending a church service.

Moore became engaged to Hannah Poole in March 2021. Moore and Poole got married on June 9, 2021, during a wedding ceremony held at The 4 Eleven in Fort Worth, Texas.

GMA Dove Awards
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 * 2020
 * "Only You Can Satisfy (Live)" (William McDowell and Chris Lawson)
 * Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * rowspan="2" | 2021
 * "Voice of God" (Dante Bowe featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Moore)
 * Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * rowspan="2" |
 * "Jireh" (Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine)
 * Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * rowspan="5" | 2022
 * rowspan="2" | "Jireh" (Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine)
 * Song of the Year
 * rowspan="5" |
 * Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition (Maverick City Music)
 * Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
 * "Breathe" (Maverick City Music featuring Doe, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore)
 * Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * Won
 * Lion (Elevation Worship)
 * Worship Album of the Year
 * rowspan="3" | 2023
 * "Jireh (My Provider)" (Limoblaze featuring Lecrae, Happi)
 * Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
 * Pending
 * rowspan="3" |
 * Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) (Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin)
 * Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
 * Pending
 * "Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)" (Maverick City Music featuring Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore)
 * Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * Pending
 * }
 * Lion (Elevation Worship)
 * Worship Album of the Year
 * rowspan="3" | 2023
 * "Jireh (My Provider)" (Limoblaze featuring Lecrae, Happi)
 * Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
 * Pending
 * rowspan="3" |
 * Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) (Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin)
 * Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
 * Pending
 * "Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)" (Maverick City Music featuring Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore)
 * Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * Pending
 * }
 * "Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)" (Maverick City Music featuring Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore)
 * Worship Recorded Song of the Year
 * Pending
 * }
 * }
 * }

Grammy Awards
!Ref.
 * rowspan="6" | 2022
 * "Voice of God" (Dante Bowe featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Moore)
 * rowspan="2" | Best Gospel Performance/Song
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 * "Wait on You"
 * "Man of Your Word" (with KJ Scriven)
 * rowspan="2" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
 * "Jireh" (Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine)
 * Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition
 * Best Gospel Album
 * Old Church Basement
 * Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
 * Won
 * rowspan="5" | 2023
 * "Kingdom" (with Kirk Franklin)
 * Best Gospel Performance/Song
 * Won
 * rowspan="5" |
 * Kingdom Book One (with Kirk Franklin)
 * Best Gospel Album
 * Won
 * "God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)" (Crowder featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)
 * rowspan="2" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
 * "Fear Is Not My Future" (with Kirk Franklin)
 * Won
 * Breathe
 * Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
 * Won
 * }
 * rowspan="5" |
 * Kingdom Book One (with Kirk Franklin)
 * Best Gospel Album
 * Won
 * "God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)" (Crowder featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)
 * rowspan="2" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
 * "Fear Is Not My Future" (with Kirk Franklin)
 * Won
 * Breathe
 * Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
 * Won
 * }
 * Breathe
 * Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
 * Won
 * }
 * }
 * }