Introduction
Jonathan Merrill "Jon" Thurlow (born December 27, 1980) is an American Christian musician. His first release was with Forerunner Music in 2014, Stand in Awe. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts.
Early life
Thurlow was born on December 27, 1980 in the city of Oakland, California as Jonathan Merrill Thurlow, to Paul Mark Thurlow and Susan L. Thurlow (née, Krusz). He was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a place where he considers it to be his hometown, and where he started to lead worship activities as a teenager. Thurlow went to Nyack College located in Nyack, New York, where he graduated with a degree in sacred music. After college in 2004, he relocated to Kansas City, Missouri to join the International House of Prayer.
Personal life
He is married to Kinsey Nichole Thurlow, and together they reside in Kansas City, Missouri and attend worship services and are on the staff at the International House of Prayer.
Music career
Thurlow's music career commenced in 2013, by him signing with Forerunner Music, where they would release his debut studio album the same year. His first album, Stand in Awe, was released by Forerunner Music on October 22, 2013. The album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, where it placed at No. 24 on the Christian Albums chart and at No. 11 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ | US Heat | ||
| A Life That's Worthy |
| - | - |
| Strong Love |
| - | - |
| Christmas |
| - | - |
| Songs about Jesus |
| - | - |
| The Anointed One |
| - | - |
| Heat of Your Gaze |
| - | - |
| Stand in Awe |
| 24 | 11 |
| Walking Through the Night |
| - | - |