Dante Bowe

{{short description|American musician (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Dante Bowe | image = Dante_Bowe_WBLS_interview_2023_01.png | alt = | caption = Bowe in 2023 | birth_name = | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|5|10}} | birth_place = [[Rockingham, North Carolina]], U.S. | origin = | death_date =  | death_place = | genre = {{Flatlist| * [[Contemporary worship music|Contemporary worship]] * [[Urban contemporary gospel|contemporary gospel]] }} | occupation = {{Flatlist| * Singer * songwriter }} | instrument = {{Flatlist| * Vocals * piano }} | years_active = 2016–present | label = TRUE | current_member_of = [[Maverick City Music]] | past_member_of = {{hlist|[[Bethel Music]]}} | website = {{Official website}} }}

'''Dante Bowe''' (born May 10, 1993) is an American contemporary music singer, songwriter, and performer. He is a Grammy Award, GMA Dove Award, Stellar Award, and BMI Award-winning artist.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Grammy Awards Winners: Full List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-list |website=GRAMMY.com |publisher=The Recording Academy |date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2021 GMA Dove Award Winners |url=https://doveawards.com/awards/2021-winners/ |website=GMA Dove Awards |date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stellar Award Winners 2022 |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/2022-stellar-awards-winners/ |website=The Christian Beat |date=July 16, 2022 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BMI Celebrates Gospel Songwriters at 2023 Trailblazers of Gospel Awards |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2023-bmi-trailblazers-gospel-awards-winners |website=BMI.com |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref> He is known as a founding member of Maverick City Music and a former member of the Bethel Music collective.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bethel Music Signs Singer-Songwriter Dante Bowe |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/bethel-music-signs-singer-songwriter-dante-bowe/ |website=The Christian Beat |date=July 23, 2019 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bethel Music Signs Singer-Songwriter Dante Bowe |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/bethel-music-signs-singer-songwriter-dante-bowe/ |website=CCM Magazine |date=July 24, 2019 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref> As of 2025, Bowe has received two Grammy Awards, two GMA Dove Awards, a Stellar Award, and multiple BMI honors including Gospel Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=2023 Grammy Awards Winners: Complete List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-list |website=GRAMMY.com |publisher=The Recording Academy |date=February 5, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=55th Annual GMA Dove Awards Winners |url=https://doveawards.com/awards/2024-winners/ |website=GMA Dove Awards |date=October 2024 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BMI Trailblazers of Gospel 2024 – Winners |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2024-bmi-trailblazers-gospel-awards-winners |website=BMI.com |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |date=January 12, 2024 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref>

In 2021, he released his second studio album, ''Circles'', which contained the hit single "Joyful." "Joyful" won the GMA Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 GMA Dove Award Winners |url=https://doveawards.com/awards/2021-winners/ |website=GMA Dove Awards |date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref> ''Circles'' debuted at No. 7 on ''Billboard''’s Top Gospel Albums chart in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Top Gospel Albums – April 10, 2021 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-albums/2021-04-10 |magazine=Billboard |date=April 6, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref> Bowe also featured on several collaborations, most notably the song "Wait on You" alongside Elevation Worship, Maverick City Music and Chandler Moore. Bowe received 5 nominations at the 2022 Grammy Awards, ultimately winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his contributions to ''Old Church Basement'' (2021) by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Grammy Awards Winners: Full List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-list |website=GRAMMY.com |publisher=The Recording Academy |date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref>

In addition to Grammy and Dove recognition, Bowe was named BMI’s 2023 Gospel Songwriter of the Year and received BMI’s 2024 Song of the Year for "Gratitude".<ref>{{cite web |title=BMI Celebrates Gospel Songwriters at 2023 Trailblazers of Gospel Awards |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2023-bmi-trailblazers-gospel-awards-winners |website=BMI.com |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BMI Trailblazers of Gospel 2024 – Winners |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2024-bmi-trailblazers-gospel-awards-winners |website=BMI.com |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |date=January 12, 2024 |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref> The Recording Academy has also recognized him in multiple features as a leading contemporary gospel and worship voice.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dante Bowe Artist Page |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/Dante-Bowe/37949 |website=GRAMMY.com |publisher=The Recording Academy |access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref>

== Early life == Dante Bowe grew up in a Christian community in North Carolina.<ref name="TCP Bowe Interview">{{cite web |url= https://www.christianpost.com/news/dante-bowe-talks-family-church-molestation-and-creating-music-from-love-for-god-people.html |title= Dante Bowe talks family, church molestation and creating music from a love for God and His people {{!}} Entertainment News |last= Ortega Law |first= Jeannie |date= May 28, 2021 |website= [[The Christian Post]] |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> Bowe's grandparents were Christian ministers.<ref name="TCP Bowe Interview" /> Bowe attributed the cultivation of his musical appreciation to his parents, and went on to develop a love for singing after participating in a 7th-grade talent show.<ref name="NRT Bowe">{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2068 |title= The Molding and Shaping of Dante Bowe {{!}} AN NRT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW {{!}} NewReleaseToday |last= Hathcock |first= Marcus |date= May 15, 2017 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> At 10 years old, Bowe was molested by a church elder.<ref name="TCP Bowe Interview" /> Bowe's parents separated when he was 11 years old,<ref name="Bowe Talks Billboard">{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/music/features/dante-bowe-five-grammy-nominations-1235050260/ |title= Dante Bowe Talks Grammy Nominations: 'I Was Shocked, I Was Emotional' – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= March 31, 2022 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> and at 12, he found out that they were drug dealers in order to sustain their family.<ref name="CBN Bowe Interview">{{cite web |url= https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/january/dante-bowe-opens-up-on-suffering-abuse-being-homeless-and-making-history-at-grammy-awards |title= Dante Bowe Opens up on Suffering Abuse, Being Homeless, and Making History at Grammy Awards {{!}} CBN News |date= January 26, 2022 |website= [[Christian Broadcasting Network]] |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="CHVNRadio Bowe">{{cite web |url= https://chvnradio.com/articles/dante-bowe-goes-from-homelessness-to-4-time-grammy-nominee |title= Dante Bowe goes from homelessness to 4-time Grammy-nominee - CHVNRadio: Southern Manitoba's hub for local and Christian news, and adult contemporary Christian programming. |last= St. Cyr |first= Sylvia |date= May 28, 2021 |website= CHVNRadio |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> Bowe became a converted Christian at 16 years, and his parents stopped dealing drugs around the same time, with his mother also becoming a converted Christian.<ref name="JubileeCast Bowe">{{cite web |url= https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/27315/20220129/dante-bowe-reveals-he-has-been-molested-growing-up-among-drug-dealers.htm |title= Dante Bowe Reveals He Has Been Molested & Growing Up Among Drug Dealers : News : JubileeCast |last= Harper |first= Blessing |date= January 29, 2022 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> At 16, Bowe also had his spiritual awakening through the music of [[Kierra Sheard]],<ref>{{cite web |url= https://enspiremag.com/2022/03/dante-bowe-brings-joy-to-the-tamron-hall-show/amp/ |title= Dante Bowe Brings Joy to the Tamron Hall Show |last= Michelsen |first= Iris |date= March 21, 2022 |website= Enspire |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> saying that the record ''[[Free (Kierra Sheard album)|Free]]'' (2011) had changed his life.<ref name="K-LOVE Bowe">{{cite web |url= https://www.klove.com/Music/Blog/behind-the-music/21-questions-with-dante-bowe-2474 |title= 21 Questions with Dante Bowe {{!}} Positive Encouraging K-LOVE |last= Williams |first= Lindsay |date= September 27, 2021 |website= [[K-Love]] |access-date= June 19, 2022}}</ref> Bowe dropped out of high school and committed himself to full-time ministry,<ref name="NRT Bowe" /> becoming employed by Eddie James Ministries as a worship leader.<ref name="K-LOVE Bowe" />

== Career == [[File:Dante Bowe.jpg|thumb|Bowe performing at the [[Big Church Day Out|Big Church Festival]] at [[Wiston, West Sussex]] in 2022]]

In January 2017, Dante Bowe released his debut single, "Potter and Friend" featuring Jesse Cline.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.air1.com/music/artists/dante-bowe |title= Dante Bowe {{!}} Air1 Worship Music |website= Air1 |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> He then independently released his debut studio album, ''Son of a Father'', on March 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=23721 |title= Son of a Father by Dante Bowe {{!}} CD Reviews And Information {{!}} NewReleaseToday |date= July 16, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref>

On January 11, 2019, Dante Bowe released "The Giant Is Dead" featuring [[Travis Greene]], as a standalone single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=23722 |title= The Giant Is Dead (feat. Travis Greene) (Single) by Dante Bowe {{!}} CD Reviews And Information {{!}} NewReleaseToday |date= July 16, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> In July 2019, [[Bethel Music]] announced that they signed Dante Bowe, subsequently joining the Bethel Music collective.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/bethel-music-signs-georgia-based-singer-songwriter-dante-bowe/ |title= Bethel Music Signs Singer/Songwriter Dante Bowe - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= July 23, 2019 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/bethel-music-signs-singer-songwriter-dante-bowe/ |title= Bethel Music Signs Singer/Songwriter Dante Bowe – CCM Magazine |date= July 24, 2019 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> On May 15, 2020, Bowe and Bethel Music released "[[Champion (Bethel Music and Dante Bowe song)|Champion]]" as the first promotional single from the album ''[[Revival's in the Air]]'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/new-music/7676-bethel-music-champion-feat-dante-bowe-live-performance |title= Bethel Music Presents Dante Bowe's "Champion" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= May 15, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> Bowe later released "Champion" as an official single on July 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=23712 |title= Champion (Studio Version) (Single) by Dante Bowe {{!}} CD Reviews And Information {{!}} NewReleaseToday |date= July 17, 2020 |website= NewReleaseToday |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> "Champion" peaked at No. 28 on the US [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2021-03-20 |title= Hot Christian Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= March 16, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> On May 27, 2020, Bowe and Bethel Music released "Anything Is Possible" as a promotional single from ''Revival's in the Air''.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/23945/20200527/listen-to-bethel-musics-new-song-anything-is-possible-featuring-dante-bowe.htm |title= Listen to Bethel Music's New Song "Anything is Possible" Featuring Dante Bowe : News : JubileeCast |last= Harper |first= Blessing |date= May 27, 2020 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> On August 14, 2020, Bowe released "Don't Talk About It" featuring Jesse Cline as a standalone single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/bethel-music-s-dante-bowe-releases-don-t-talk-about-it/ |title= Bethel Music's Dante Bowe Drops "Don't Talk About It" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 14, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> On August 26, 2020, Bowe released "Be Alright" featuring [[Amanda Lindsey Cook]], as a standalone single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-drops-be-alright-featuring-amanda-lindsey-cook/ |title= Dante Bowe Drops "Be Alright" Featuring Amanda Lindsey Cook - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 26, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> On September 30, 2020, Bowe released "[[Voice of God (song)|Voice of God]]" which featured [[Steffany Gretzinger]] and [[Chandler Moore]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-drops-voice-of-god/ |title= Dante Bowe Drops "Voice Of God" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= September 30, 2020 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> "Voice of God" peaked at No. 36 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2020-10-17 |title= Hot Christian Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= October 13, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref>

On March 1, 2021, Dante Bowe announced that he will be releasing his second studio album, ''[[Circles (Dante Bowe album)|Circles]]'', on March 26.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/dante-bowe-to-release-circles-album-mar-26/ |title= Dante Bowe to Release 'Circles' Album Mar 26 – CCM Magazine |date= March 1, 2021 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-to-debut-circles-march-26/ |title= Dante Bowe To Debut 'Circles' March 26 - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= March 1, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> He released "[[Joyful (song)|Joyful]]" as the lead single from ''Circles'' on March 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-releases-joyful/ |title= Dante Bowe Releases "Joyful" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= March 12, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/26081/20210314/dante-bowe-is-spreading-positivity-with-new-video-joyful.htm |title= Dante Bowe Is Spreading Positivity with New Video "joyful" : News : JubileeCast |date= March 14, 2021 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> "Joyful peaked at No. 14 on the Hot Christian Songs chart,<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2021-09-04 |title= Hot Christian Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= August 31, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= September 1, 2021}}</ref> and at No. 3 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-songs/2021-08-14 |title= Hot Gospel Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= July 20, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= August 10, 2021}}</ref> ''Circles'' was released on March 26, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/dante-bowe-drops-sophomore-album-circles/ |title= Dante Bowe Drops Sophomore Album 'circles' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= March 26, 2021 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-debuts-circles/ |title= Dante Bowe Debuts 'Circles' Album - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= March 26, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> ''Circles'' debuted at No. 7 on the Top Gospel Albums chart in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-albums/2021-04-10 |title= Top Gospel Albums Chart {{!}} Billboard |date= April 6, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 11, 2021}}</ref> Bowe alongside Chandler Moore featured on "[[Wait on You]]" by Elevation Worship and [[Maverick City Music]], which was released as the third promotional single to their collaborative live album, ''[[Old Church Basement]]'' (2021), on April 23, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/elevation-worship-maverick-city-release-wait-on-you/ |title= Elevation Worship & Maverick City Release 'Wait On You' – CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 23, 2021 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= November 27, 2021}}</ref> "Wait on You" debuted at No. 9 on the US [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, becoming Bowe's first top ten entry on the Hot Christian Songs chart and his first number one hit on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.<ref name="Wait Debuts Billboard">{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/cece-winans-elevation-worship-maverick-city-number-ones-gospel-charts/ |title= CeCe Winans' 'Never Lost' Tops Gospel Airplay Chart – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= May 6, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= November 27, 2021}}</ref>

Bowe received three nominations for the [[52nd GMA Dove Awards|2021 GMA Dove Awards]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9613134/2021-gma-dove-awards-nominations |title= 2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List {{!}} Billboard |last= Grein |first= Paul |date= August 11, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= August 14, 2021}}</ref> being nominated for New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for "Joyful", and Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Voice of God",<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/bethel-music-snags-16-nominations-at-52nd-gma-dove-awards/ |title= Bethel Music Snags 16 Nominations At 52nd GMA Dove Awards - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 12, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= August 14, 2021}}</ref> ultimately winning the Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for "Joyful".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/bethel-music-artists-win-big-at-52nd-gma-dove-awards/ |title= Bethel Music Artists Win Big At 52nd GMA Dove Awards - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= October 23, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 26, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named Dante Bowe the Top New Gospel Artist of 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-maverick-city-music-cece-winans-year-in-gospel-charts-2021/ |title= Kanye West & Maverick City Music Lead: Year in Gospel Charts 2021 – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= December 2, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref>

At the [[64th Annual Grammy Awards|2022 Grammy Awards]], Bowe received three [[Grammy Award]] nominations for [[Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song|Best Gospel Performance/Song]], for his singles "Voice of God" and "Joyful" as well as a group nomination for "Wait on You" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-receives-two-solo-three-group-nominations-at-64th-grammy-awards/ |title= Dante Bowe Receives Two Solo & Three Group Nominations At 64th GRAMMY Awards - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= November 23, 2021 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> becoming the first person to achieve multiple nominations in the Best Gospel Performance/Song category since its formation in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://gospelmusic.org/dante-bowe-makes-history-with-three-simultaneous-nominations-in-single-category-at-64th-grammy-awards/ |title= Dante Bowe Makes History With Three Simultaneous Nominations in Single Category at 64th GRAMMY Awards - The Gospel Music Association |date= December 20, 2021 |website= [[Gospel Music Association]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> Bowe also received group nominations as a member of Maverick City Music for ''Old Church Basement'' in the [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] category and ''[[Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition]]'' (2021) in the [[Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album|Best Gospel Album]] category.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2021/11/23.DanteBoweReceivesTwoSoloandThreeGroupGRAMMYNominations.asp |title= JFH News: Dante Bowe Receives Two Solo and Three Group GRAMMY Nominations |date= November 23, 2021 |website= Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> Bowe ultimately won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his contribution on ''Old Church Basement'' at the 2022 ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/dante-bowe-celebrates-grammy-win-for-best-ccm-album/ |title= Dante Bowe Celebrates Grammy Win for Best CCM Album {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 4, 2022 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref>

On March 4, 2022, Bowe released "[[The Healing (song)|The Healing]]" with [[Blanca (musician)|Blanca]] as a single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://jubileecast.com/articles/27460/20220304/blanca-partners-with-dante-bowe-on-the-healing.htm |title= Blanca Partners with Dante Bowe on "The Healing" : News : JubileeCast |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= March 4, 2022 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= May 5, 2022}}</ref> "The Healing" peaked at No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2022-09-03 |title= Hot Christian Songs - Billboard |date= August 30, 2022 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= August 30, 2022}}</ref> Bowe released "Nail Scarred Hands" as a single on April 1, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-releases-nail-scarred-hands/ |title= Dante Bowe Releases "Nail Scarred Hands" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 1, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 9, 2022}}</ref> On May 13, 2022, Bowe announced that he will embark on his first headlining tour, dubbed the Worship Nights Tour, joined by fellow Maverick City Music member Aaron Moses and Aodhan King of [[Hillsong Young & Free]] and set to visit eight cities in the United States during the summer of 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/premier-productions-dante-bowe-announce-the-worship-nights-tour/ |title= Premier Productions & Dante Bowe Announce The 'Worship Nights Tour' - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 1, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 9, 2022}}</ref> Bowe and [[Crowder (musician)|Crowder]] released "[[God Really Loves Us]]" featuring Maverick City Music as a single on June 3, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/crowder-dante-share-collaboration-for-god-really-loves-us-radio-version/ |title= Crowder & Dante Bowe Collaborate On Radio Version Of "God Really Loves Us" - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= June 3, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= June 9, 2022}}</ref> "God Really Loves Us" peaked at No. 3 on the Hot Christian Songs chart,<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2023-04-08 |title= Hot Christian Songs - Billboard |date= April 4, 2023 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 8, 2023}}</ref> and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-songs/2023-03-18 |title= Hot Gospel Songs - Billboard |date= March 14, 2023 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= March 14, 2023}}</ref>

On September 26, 2022, Maverick City Music announced via a statement published on Instagram that they will be pausing their professional relationship with Dante Bowe, citing behaviour that was inconsistent with their core values and beliefs, the nature of which was not specified at the time.<ref name="CBN Bowe Pause">{{cite web |url= https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/january/dante-bowe-opens-up-on-suffering-abuse-being-homeless-and-making-history-at-grammy-awards |title= Dante Bowe Opens up on Suffering Abuse, Being Homeless, and Making History at Grammy Awards {{!}} CBN News |last= Wise |first= Talia |date= September 27, 2022 |website= [[Christian Broadcasting Network]] |access-date= October 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/maverick-city-music-puts-a-pause-on-relationship-with-dante-bowe/ |title= Maverick City Music Puts A Pause On Relationship With Dante Bowe - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= September 27, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 3, 2022}}</ref> Bowe released a statement stating that he would be taking a break from social media and expressed his commitment to God's purpose for his life.<ref name="TCP Bowe Apology">{{cite web |url= https://www.christianpost.com/news/dante-bowe-maverick-city-music-public-apology.html |title= Dante Bowe releases public apology, vows to recommit to God's purpose for his life {{!}} Entertainment News |last= Ortega Law |first= Jeannie |date= September 30, 2022 |website= [[The Christian Post]] |access-date= October 3, 2022}}</ref> It was later revealed that he had posted a nude photo to his Instagram account, though he claims Maverick City Music separated from him because his solo career was taking off.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-10 |title=Maverick City Music Leaders Give the Real Reason for Pausing Their Professional Relationship With Dante Bowe in 2022 |url=https://churchleaders.com/news/502117-maverick-city-music-real-reason-dante-bowe.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=ChurchLeaders |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuck |first=Ashlee |title=Dante Bowe finally clarifies why he left Maverick City Music and delves deeper into his R&B-infused self-titled album |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/dante-bowe-why-he-left-maverick-city-music-what-happened-2023-9 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>

Bowe received four nominations for the [[53rd GMA Dove Awards|2022 GMA Dove Awards]], being nominated for Songwriter of the Year - Artist, Song of the Year for co-writing "[[Promises (Maverick City Music song)|Promises]]",<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/tribl-records-leads-in-dove-award-nominations/ |title= TRIBL Records Leads In DOVE Award Nominations - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 12, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 3, 2022}}</ref> and Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year and Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance) for "I Love You" alongside Judah and Aaron Moses.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/capitol-christian-music-group-honored-with-107-gma-dove-award-nominations/ |title= Capitol Christian Music Group Honored With 107 GMA Dove Award Nominations - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= August 10, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= October 3, 2022}}</ref> At the [[65th Annual Grammy Awards|2023 Grammy Awards]], Bowe also received a nomination for [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song]] for "God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)" alongside Crowder, as well as Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Breathe EP, of which Dante wrote on 4 of the 8 songs.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/nominations-for-65th-annual-grammy-awards-unveiled-including-ccm-gospel-categories/ |title= Nominations For 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Unveiled Including CCM & Gospel Categories - TCB |last= Longs |first= Herb |date= November 15, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= November 22, 2022}}</ref>

Bowe also contributed as a songwriter and featured artist on ''Kingdom Book One'' (2022), a collaborative album by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin. The album debuted at No. 1 on the US Top Gospel Albums chart, No. 2 on the Top Christian Albums chart, and No. 40 on the Billboard 200.<ref>{{cite magazine |title= Kingdom Book One Debuts Atop Billboard Gospel Albums Chart |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/maverick-city-music-kirk-franklin-kingdom-book-one-billboard-charts/ |magazine= Billboard |date= June 14, 2022 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> ''Kingdom Book One'' went on to win Best Gospel Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title= 2023 Grammy Awards Winners: Complete List |url= https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-list |website= The Recording Academy |publisher= GRAMMY.com |date= February 5, 2023 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> On the project, Bowe co-wrote and performed several tracks, including: * "The One You Love" * "Take Me Back" * "I Found You" * "My Life Is in Your Hands" <ref>{{cite web |title= Kingdom Book One — Songwriting Credits |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/kingdom-book-one-mw0003703795/credits |website= AllMusic |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023, Bowe was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)” alongside Crowder and Maverick City Music.<ref>{{cite web |title= Dante Bowe |url= https://www.grammy.com/artists/Dante-Bowe/37949 |website= GRAMMY.com |publisher= The Recording Academy |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> Bowe was also credited as a songwriter on Maverick City Music’s ''Breathe'' EP (2021), which was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title= 2023 Grammy Awards Nominations: Full List |url= https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-list |website= The Recording Academy |publisher= GRAMMY.com |date= November 15, 2022 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> On the project, Bowe co-wrote five of the eight tracks, including "Make It Right," "Joy of the Lord," "Heal Our Land/Come and Move," "Nothing Left to Prove," and "Mighty One".<ref>{{cite web |title= Breathe – Credits |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/breathe-mw0003597972/credits |website= AllMusic |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref>

Bowe released his self-titled album, ''Dante Bowe'', on July 21, 2023. The album debuted at No. 5 on iTunes and reached No. 21 on the Billboard charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grammy-Winning + Billboard Chart-Topping Dante Bowe Announces Self-Titled Studio Album Out July 21 |url=https://www.capitolcmglabelgroup.com/news/grammy-winning-billboard-chart-topping-dante-bowe-announces-self-titled-studio-album-out-july-21/ |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=Capitol Christian Music Group}}</ref> The album includes guest appearances from Flavour, Vic Mensa, Jekalyn Carr, and others. Its single "Wind Me Up" charted on R&B radio, and was one of the Top 5 Most Added songs at R&B radio upon release.<ref>{{cite web |title= Dante Bowe’s “Wind Me Up” Among Top 5 Most Added at R&B Radio |url= https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/123456/dante-bowe-wind-me-up-top-5-most-added-rb-radio |website= AllAccess |date= September 15, 2023 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title= Dante Bowe, "Wind Me Up" – R&B Airplay Chart |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-airplay/2023-10-07 |magazine= Billboard |date= October 3, 2023 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref>

Bowe was named 2023 BMI Gospel Songwriter of the Year at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title= BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors 2023 |url= https://www.bmi.com/award-shows/trailblazers-2023/ |website= Broadcast Music, Inc. |publisher= BMI |date= January 13, 2023 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> Bowe co-founded AMEN Music in 2023 alongside Dr. Field Harrison and Sabrina Harrison, in partnership with TRUE Music Label, releasing two albums, ''Amen Nights: Chapter 1'' and ''In the Light''..<ref>{{cite web |title= AMEN Church and TRUE Music Hosts AMEN NIGHTS with Dante Bowe |url= https://www.prweb.com/releases/amen-church-and-true-music-hosts-amen-nights-with-dante-bowe-832134297.html |website= PRWeb |publisher= Cision Analytics |date= February 28, 2023 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> In November 2024, Bowe wrote and performed "Grateful" featuring R&B artist Fridayy.<ref>{{cite web |title= Dante Bowe Announces the Release of New Single "Grateful" Featuring Fridayy Out November 29 |url= https://www.koka.am/dante-bowe-announces-the-release-of-new-single-grateful-featuring-fridayy-out-november-29/ |website= KOKA |date= November 25, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> "Grateful" went on to peak at No. 17 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart in August 2025.<ref>{{cite magazine |title= Gospel Airplay Chart – Billboard |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-airplay/2025-08-16 |magazine= Billboard |date= August 12, 2025 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> At the 2024 GMA Dove Awards, he celebrated a win for Worship Song of the Year with "Gratitude".<ref>{{cite web |title= 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards Winners |url= https://doveawards.com/awards/2024-winners/ |website= Gospel Music Association |publisher= GMA |date= October 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |title= Dante Bowe Wins Worship Song of the Year for "Gratitude" at the 55th GMA Dove Awards |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/2024-dove-awards-winners/ |website= The Christian Beat |date= October 22, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> Dante also received BMI’s 2024 Song of the Year recognition for "Gratitude".<ref>{{cite web |title= BMI Celebrates Gospel Songwriters at the 2024 Trailblazers of Gospel Awards |url= https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2024-bmi-trailblazers-gospel-awards-winners |website= Broadcast Music, Inc. |publisher= BMI |date= January 13, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> "Gratitude" also charted on Billboard, peaking at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |title= Hot Gospel Songs Chart – Billboard |url= https://www.billboard.com/charts/gospel-songs/2024-03-02 |magazine= Billboard |date= February 27, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> In summer 2025, Bowe released the single "All I Need" with Graham <ref>{{cite web |title= Dante Bowe and Graham Release New Single "All I Need" |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-and-graham-release-all-i-need |website= The Christian Beat |date= August 8, 2025 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> and also co-wrote the No. 1 Gospel Airplay hit "Constant", performed by Jordin Sparks and Chandler Moore.<ref>PLACEHOLDER – Billboard Gospel Airplay chart, Aug 2025</ref>

On August 29, 2025, Bowe will release ''Welcome Home'', a live worship album featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Benita Jones, Tamela Mann, Enrique Holmes, and Maryanne J. George. The project was recorded at a sold-out live event in Dallas.<ref>{{cite web |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |title= Dante Bowe Announces 'Welcome Home' Album Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tamela Mann & More |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/dante-bowe-announces-welcome-home-album |website= The Christian Beat |date= August 10, 2025 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> Bowe has also made notable television appearances, including performing at BET's Soul Train Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title= Dante Bowe Performs at the BET Soul Train Awards |url= https://www.bet.com/article/dante-bowe-performs-soul-train-awards-2024 |website= BET |publisher= BET Networks |date= November 26, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= 2024 BET Soul Train Awards: Performances & Highlights |url= https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bet-soul-train-awards-2024-performances-1234567890/ |website= Billboard |date= November 27, 2024 |access-date= August 22, 2025}}</ref> He continues to be recognized as a prominent voice in both contemporary gospel and worship music.

== Discography == {{Main|Dante Bowe discography}}

;Studio albums * ''Son of a Father'' (2017) * ''[[Circles (Dante Bowe album)|Circles]]'' (2021) * ''Dante Bowe'' (2023) * ''Welcome Home'' (2025)

== Tours == ;Headlining * Worship Nights Tour (2022) * Joyful The Tour (2022)

;Supporting * Welcome To Maverick City Tour (with [[Maverick City Music]]) (2021) * What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour (with [[For King & Country (band)|For King & Country]]) (2022) * Kingdom Tour with (Maverick City Music and [[Kirk Franklin]]) (2022) * Maverick City Music Live Show (with [[Maverick City Music]])(2025)

== Awards and nominations == === GMA Dove Awards === {{awards table}} !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | [[51st GMA Dove Awards|2020]] | "[[Promises (Maverick City Music song)|Promises]]"{{efn-ua|name=Promises Credit|Bowe is credited as a co-writer of "Promises" performed by [[Maverick City Music]].}} {{small|([[Maverick City Music]])}} | Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | {{Nominated}} | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://doveawards.com/2020-nominees/ |title= 2020 Nominees {{!}} The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards |website= [[GMA Dove Awards]] |access-date= June 19, 2022 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200814112925/https://doveawards.com/2020-nominees/ |archive-date= August 14, 2020}}</ref>}} |- | rowspan="3" | [[52nd GMA Dove Awards|2021]] | Dante Bowe | New Artist of the Year | {{Nominated}} | rowspan="3" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://doveawards.com/2021-nominees/ |title= 2021 Nominees {{!}} The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards |website= [[GMA Dove Awards]] |access-date= June 19, 2022 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210811172215/https://doveawards.com/2021-nominees/ |archive-date= August 11, 2021}}</ref>}} |- | "[[Joyful (song)|Joyful]]" | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | {{Won}} |- | "[[Voice of God (song)|Voice of God]]" {{small|(featuring [[Steffany Gretzinger]] and [[Chandler Moore]])}} | Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan="4" | [[53rd GMA Dove Awards|2022]] | "[[Promises (Maverick City Music song)|Promises]]"{{efn-ua|name=Promises Credit}} {{small|(Maverick City Music)}} | Song of the Year | {{Nominated}} | rowspan="4" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://doveawards.com/2022-nominees/ |title= 2022 Nominees {{!}} The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards |date= August 10, 2022 |website= [[GMA Dove Awards]] |access-date= August 18, 2022 |archive-date= August 11, 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220811072953/https://doveawards.com/2022-nominees/ |url-status= live}}</ref>}} |- | Dante Bowe | Songwriter of the Year - Artist | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan="2" | "I Love You" {{small|(Judah. featuring Dante Bowe and Aaron Moses)}} | Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year of the Year | {{Nominated}} |- | Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance) | {{Nominated}} |- | rowspan="4" | [[54th GMA Dove Awards|2023]] | "[[God Really Loves Us]]" {{small|(with [[Crowder (musician)|Crowder]] featuring Maverick City Music)}} | Song of the Year | {{Nominated}} | rowspan="4" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://doveawards.com/awards/2023-nominees |title= 2023 Nominees |date= August 9, 2023 |website= [[GMA Dove Awards]] |access-date= September 11, 2023 |archive-date= August 12, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230812191018/https://doveawards.com/awards/2023-nominees |url-status= live}}</ref>}} |- | rowspan="2" | "[[Gratitude (Brandon Lake song)|Gratitude]]"{{efn-ua|name=Gratitude Credit|Bowe was credited as a co-writer on "[[Gratitude (Brandon Lake song)|Gratitude]]" by [[Brandon Lake]].}} {{small|([[Brandon Lake]])}} | Song of the Year | {{Won}} |- | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | {{Nominated}} |- | Dante Bowe | Songwriter of the Year - Artist | {{Nominated}} |- |}

=== Grammy Awards === {{awards table}} !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | rowspan="6" | [[64th Annual Grammy Awards|2022]] | "[[Joyful (song)|Joyful]]" | rowspan="3" | [[Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song|Best Gospel Performance/Song]] | {{Nominated}} | rowspan="7" | {{center|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.grammy.com/artists/Dante-Bowe/37949 |title= Dante Bowe {{!}} Artist {{!}} GRAMMY.com |website= [[Grammy Awards]] |publisher= [[The Recording Academy]] |access-date= April 1, 2022}}</ref>}} |- | "[[Voice of God (song)|Voice of God]]" {{small|(featuring [[Steffany Gretzinger]] and [[Chandler Moore]])}} | {{Nominated}} |- | "[[Wait on You]]"{{efn-ua|Bowe is credited as a co-writer of "Wait on You" performed by [[Elevation Worship]] and [[Maverick City Music]].}} | {{Nominated}} |- | "[[Jireh (song)|Jireh]]"{{efn-ua|name=MCM Credit|Bowe is credited as a member of [[Maverick City Music]].}} | [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song]] | {{Nominated}} |- | ''[[Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition]]''{{efn-ua|name=MCM Credit}} | [[Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album|Best Gospel Album]] | {{Nominated}} |- | ''[[Old Church Basement]]''{{efn-ua|name=MCM Credit}} | [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album|Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] | {{Won}} |- | [[65th Annual Grammy Awards|2023]] | "[[God Really Loves Us]]" {{small|([[Crowder (musician)|Crowder]] featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music)}} | [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song|Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song]] | {{Nominated}} |- |}

== See also == * [[List of Christian worship music artists]]

== Notes == {{notelist-ua}}

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website}} * {{URL| bethelmusic.com/artists/dante-bowe/ | Dante Bowe's profile}} on [[Bethel Music]]

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