{{short description|Venezuelan Christian music singer (born 1977)|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Daniel Calveti | image = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|11|29}} | birth_place = Caracas, Venezuela | origin = Caguas, Puerto Rico | death_date = <!-- {{death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date 1st) --> | death_place = | genre = Contemporary Christian music | occupation = Singer | instrument = Vocals <br /> Guitar | years_active = 1994-present | label = CanZion<br>Universal Latino | spinoffs = Gateway Worship | website = {{URL|danielcalveti.com}} }} '''Daniel Calveti''' (born November 29, 1977) is a Venezuelan Christian music singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti {{!}} Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/daniel-calveti-mn0000839940|access-date=2021-02-23|website=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> He was born in Caracas and eventually moved his family to Caguas, Puerto Rico. Calveti has seven productions of Christian music and two books. On three occasions it has been nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards as ''Best Christian Album'' in 2006, 2007, 2013 and 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-01|title=Nominaciones al Latin Grammy|url=https://www.lafeportal.com/2013/10/01/nominaciones-al-latin-grammy/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Radio LAFE|language=es-ES|archive-date=2014-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602123840/http://www.lafeportal.com/2013/10/01/nominaciones-al-latin-grammy/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti nominado al premio Grammy Latino|url=https://verdadyvida.org/daniel-calveti-nominado-al-premio-grammy-latino/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Verdad y Vida|language=es}}</ref> He has won five AMCL prizes and three arpa awards.
His album "En Paz", managed to position itself on Billboard charts, debuting at position 9 on the Latin Pop Albums chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Latin Pop Albums Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-pop-albums/2008-06-28|access-date=2021-02-23|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
== Biography == Daniel Calveti is a contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist from Puerto Rico who is among the most popular Latin singers in the genre.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti Comparte Su Increíble Historia de Muerte a Vida|url=https://billygraham.org/espanol/el-cantante-daniel-calveti-comparte-su-increible-historia-de-muerte-a-vida-antes-del-proximo-festival-en-puerto-rico/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Billy Graham Evangelistic Association|language=en-US}}</ref> Born in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 29, 1977, he moved with his family to Houston at age 12.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Web|first=El Nacional|date=2018-10-19|title=Daniel Calveti, el venezolano que llevará letras de amor y fe a los Grammy|url=https://www.elnacional.com/entretenimiento/musica/daniel-calveti-venezolano-que-llevara-letras-amor-los-grammy_256505/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=EL NACIONAL|language=es-VE}}</ref> He later moved to Puerto Rico at age 17 and attended a Christian college.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Enlace|title=Perfil Artista – Daniel Calveti|url=https://www.enlace.org/perfil-artista-daniel-calveti/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Enlace|language=es}}</ref> In addition to his deep involvement in ministry, Calveti established himself as a music artist, not only as a live performer but also as a recording artist.
He made his recording debut with ''Solo Tu Gracia'' in 2004. His second album, ''Vivo Para Ti,''<ref>{{Citation|title=Vivo Para Ti - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vivo-para-ti-mw0000346218|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}}</ref> was a success, garnering nominations in 2006 for a Latin Grammy in the category of Christian Latin Album of the Year and Arpa Awards in the category of Composer of the Year. His third album, ''Un Día Más'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Un Dia Mas - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/un-dia-mas-mw0000831623|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}}</ref> was also nominated for a Latin Grammy and Arpa Awards, along with a Dove Award in 2007. ''En Paz'', his fourth album, his growing success continued.<ref>{{Citation|title=En Paz - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/en-paz-mw0000789749|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}}</ref> Released by Universal Latino, their first major label release after years of association with independent label CanZion,<ref>{{cite news|title=Salmistas de CanZion reciben trece nominaciones a los Premios ARPA|url=http://espanol.christianpost.com/news/salmistas-de-canzion-reciben-trece-nominaciones-a-los-premios-arpa-12641/|accessdate=21 February 2015|publisher=Christian post}}</ref> ''En Paz'' was Calveti's most successful commercial release to date; the title track was his first hit single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Airplay chart.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-07-16|title=Daniel Calveti en los primeros lugares de Billboard|url=https://cristianos.com/daniel-calveti-en-los-primeros-lugares-de-billboard/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Cristianos.com|language=es}}</ref>
In 2012, Calveti presented his album ''Mi Refugio'', which included the collaborations of the singers Christine D’Clario and Funky on the song «Cada día», as well as David Scarpeta, Giosué Calveti, Jacobo Ramos and Emmanuel Espinosa on the song "Integridad".<ref>{{Cite web|last=|last2=|last3=|first3=|last4=|last5=|last6=|last7=|last8=|last9=|first9=|date=2012-09-04|title=El venezolano Daniel Calveti regresa con un disco "refugio" ante los problemas de la sociedad|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/sdhoy-el-venezolano-daniel-calveti-regresa-con-un-disco-2012sep04-story.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=San Diego Union-Tribune en Español|language=es-US}}</ref> This album was recognized as Best Songwriter Album at the Arpa Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Nov 18|first1=Publicado por Radio Wesley {{!}}|last2=Cristiana {{!}} 0|first2=2013 {{!}} Música|date=2013-11-18|title=Ganadores de la X entrega de los Premios Arpa|url=https://www.radiowesley.com/ganadores-de-la-x-entrega-de-los-premios-arpa/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Radio Wesley - ¡Una Señal del Cielo!|language=es}}</ref>
==Discography==
===Studio albums=== * 2003: ''Solo tu gracia'' * 2005: ''Vivo para Ti'' * 2006: ''Un día más'' * 2008: ''En paz'' * 2009: ''Mi mundo necesita de Ti'' * 2012: ''Mi refugio'' * 2017: ''Habla Sobre Mí'' * 2023: ''La Mesa''
==Awards and nominations==
=== Latin Grammy Awards === Nomination as ''Best Christian Album'' in 2006, 2007, 2013 and 2018.
=== AMCL awards === * 2005: ''Solo tu gracia'' - Revelation of the year song * 2007: ''La niña de tus ojos'' - Song of the people of the year * 2007: ''Un día más'' - Traditional or popular album of the year * 2011: ''Una muestra de amor'' - Tour of the year * 2012: ''Mi refugio'' - Album of the singer of the year <ref>{{cite news |title=¿Quién debería ganar el Latin Grammy a Mejor Álbum Cristiano? |url=http://www.rcnradio.com/noticias/quien-deberia-ganar-el-latin-grammy-mejor-album-cristiano-93110 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005103336/http://www.rcnradio.com/noticias/quien-deberia-ganar-el-latin-grammy-mejor-album-cristiano-93110 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2013 |accessdate=21 February 2015 |publisher=RCN Radio }}</ref>
=== Arpa Awards === * 2009: ''En paz'' - Composer of the year * 2009: ''En paz'' - Best album of the year * 2013: Mi refugio - Best album of the year
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.danielcalveti.com/}}
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