Maryanne Joshua George is a Grammy Award-winning American Christian musician and songwriter of Malayalee origin. George is also a former member of the Maverick City Music collective.[1] George made her solo debut in 2021 with the release of her debut extended play, Not Just Stories, via Tribl Records. Not Just Stories debuted at number twelve on the Top Christian Albums Chart and number three on the Top Gospel Albums Chart in the United States.

Maryanne J. George
Birth nameMaryanne Joshua George
Born (1992-10-08) October 8, 1992 (age 31)
Queens, New York, U.S.
OriginQueens, New York, U.S.
GenresContemporary worship music
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • violin
Years active2019–present
LabelsTribl
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Career edit

Maryanne graduated from University of Missouri - St. Louis in December 2018, with her Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is board certified by the NCC (National Certified Counselor). In November 2019, Maryanne decided to pursue music full-time. In September 2021, Tribl Records announced that Maryanne J. George will be making her solo career with the release of an extended play titled Not Just Stories, slated for October 8, 2021. Not Just Stories was released on October 8, 2021.[2] The album debuted at number twelve on the Top Christian Albums Chart and number three on the Top Gospel Albums Chart published by Billboard in the United States having sold 3,000 equivalent album units.[3]

Discography edit

EPs edit

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
Christ.

US
Gospel
Not Just Stories 12[4] 3[5]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles edit

As lead artist edit

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Forever I Run" 2020 Non-album single

As featured artist edit

List of singles
Title Year Album
"O Come O Come Emmanuel"
(IMMV Band featuring Maryanne Joshua George)
2019 Christmas Tringle (Single)

Promotional singles edit

List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"Not Just Stories"
(featuring Aaron Moses)
2021 Not Just Stories

Other charted songs edit

List of songs and peak chart positions
Title Year Peak
positions
Album
US
Christ

US
Gospel
"Champion"
(Maverick City Music and Upperroom featuring Brandon Lake and Maryanne J. George)
2020 48
[6]
20
[7]
You Hold It All Together (EP)
"I Thank God"
(Maverick City Music and Upperroom featuring Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses, Maryanne J. George and Chuck Butler)
2021 29
[8]
7
[9]
Move Your Heart (EP)
"Heal Our Land / Come & Move"
(Maverick City Music featuring Joe L Barnes, Maryanne J. George and Mav City Gospel Choir)
2022 50
[10]
24
[11]
Breathe
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other appearances edit

List of other appearances
Title Year Album Ref.
"Such an Awesome God"
(Maverick City Music featuring Maryanne J. George)
2020 Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 [12]
"Fresh Fire"
(Housefires featuring Tony Brown and Maryanne J. George)
Housefires + Friends [13]
"To You"
(Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Maryanne J. George)
Maverick City, Vol. 3 Pt. 2 [14]
"Hymn of the Ages"
(Maverick City Music featuring Maryanne J. George)
"Open Door"
(Maverick City Music featuring Maryanne J. George and Nate Moore)
"Jesus at the Center / All Hail King Jesus"
(Maverick City Music featuring Naomi Raine and Maryanne J. George)
Maverick City Christmas (EP) [15]
"God of Israel"
(Maverick City Music featuring Naomi Raine and Maryanne J. George)
2021 Jubilee [16]
"Mighty One"
(Maverick City Music featuring Todd Dulaney, Maryanne J. George and Mav City Gospel Choir)
Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition [17]
"Sufficient for Today"
(Maverick City Music featuring Maryanne J. George & Mav City Gospel Choir)
"Melodies From Heaven"
(Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin featuring Chandler Moore and Maryanne J. George)
2022 Kingdom Book One [18]

Awards and nominations edit

Grammy Awards edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Wait on You"[A]
(Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music)
Best Gospel Performance/Song Nominated
Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition Best Gospel Album Nominated
"Jireh"[A]
(Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated
Old Church Basement[A] Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Won
2023 "Kingdom"[A]
(with Kirk Franklin)
Best Gospel Performance/Song Won
Kingdom Book One[A]
(with Kirk Franklin)
Best Gospel Album Won
"God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)"[A]
(Crowder featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Nominated
"Fear Is Not My Future"[A]
(with Kirk Franklin)
Won
Breathe[A] Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Won

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h George is credited as a member of Maverick City Music.

References edit

  1. ^ Ford, Bradden (September 16, 2021). "Maryanne J. George Artist Profile | Biography And Discography | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Clarks, Jessie (October 8, 2021). "Tribl Records Releases First Solo Record From Maverick City Music Singer Maryanne "MJ" George - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Zellner, Xander (October 22, 2021). "Kierra & Karen Clark-Sheard Team Up Atop Gospel Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "Top Gospel Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. February 2, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  7. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. December 29, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. February 9, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. February 9, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. February 23, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  11. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs - Billboard". Billboard. February 23, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  12. ^ "Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 by Maverick City Music on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "Housefires + Friends (Live) by Housefires | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. July 3, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  14. ^ "Maverick City, Vol. 3 Pt. 2 by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. October 19, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "Maverick City Christmas by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. March 24, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "Jubilee EP by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. March 8, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  17. ^ "Jubilee: The Juneteenth Edition by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. July 17, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  18. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 20, 2022). "Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin Collaborate On 'Kingdom Book 1' Out June 17 - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  19. ^ "Grammys 2022: Full Nominations List". Billboard. November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  20. ^ Atkinson, Katie (November 15, 2022). "Grammy Nominations 2023: The Full List – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2022.

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