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Danilo Montero
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Born | San José, Costa Rica |
1 November 1962
Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, author, pastor |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Independent |
Associated acts | Marcos Witt |
Luis Danilo Montero was born on November 1, 1962. He is a singer, author, and pastor from Costa Rica. He is known for his contemporary Christian music. Today, he serves as a pastor for the Spanish-speaking church at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.
About Danilo Montero
Danilo Montero was born in San José, Costa Rica. He started his music and ministry career in 1983. At that time, he created an organization called "Sígueme Internacional." This group helps organize worship events around the world.
Danilo has recorded about 18 albums. Many of his songs are sung in Christian churches that speak Spanish. He also became a Christian when he was 14 years old.
His Role as a Pastor
Danilo Montero took over from Marcos Witt as the pastor for the Spanish-speaking part of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. This church is in Houston, Texas.
He has also written several Christian books. Some of his books include "El Abrazo del Padre" (The Father's Embrace) and "Generación de Adoradores" (Generation of Worshipers).
Family Life and Awards
Danilo Montero married Gloriana Diaz on April 22, 2006. Their wedding took place in San José, Costa Rica. Many people attended, including other pastors.
In 2008, Danilo's ministry won a special award. They received a Billboard Award for the best Christian music album in Latin music. This award was for his song "Your Love."
Danilo and his wife, Gloriana, live in Houston, Texas.
Music Albums
Danilo Montero has released many music albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- Las Naciones Cantarán (1992)
- Celebra al Señor (1995)
- Admirable (1997)
- Eres Todopoderoso (1999)
- Cantare De Tu Amor (2001)
- Sígueme (2003)
- Lo Mejor De Danilo Montero (2003)
- Fortaleza (2004)
- Danilo En Vivo (desde Lima, Perú) (2005)
- Fortaleza (En Vivo) (2005)
- Eres Tú (2006)
- Tu Amor (2008)
- Devoción (2009)
- La Carta Perfecta (En Vivo) (2013)
- Mi Viaje (2018)
- Mi Viaje (En Vivo) (2019)
- Encuentros (2020)