Joel Vaughn

Joel Vaughn is an American contemporary Christian artist known for blending pop, EDM, and rock influences with faith-based lyrics. Born Joel Allen Vaughn on June 15, 1986, he began singing in church at age 7 and later served as a staff worship leader. He signed his first record deal with DREAM Records in 2016. His debut radio single, "Wide Awake," reached #16 on the Billboard Hot AC chart. Vaughn has since seen multiple songs chart on the Billboard Christian Airplay and Mediabase charts, including "Wide Awake," "I Look To You," "Pray It Up," "Friend," "Already Done," and "I Would Be Lost." In 2015, he was nominated for "The Next Big Thing" award by New Release Today's We Love Christian Music Awards. Vaughn's catalog includes songs such as "As You Are," "I Look To You," "Pray It Up," "Already Done," "I Would Be Lost," "Friend," "Testify," and "It's Okay." He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and children.