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Mark Hubbard
Birth name Mark S. Hubbard
Born (1966-10-15) October 15, 1966 (age 58)
Chicago, Illinois
Genres Christian R&B, gospel, traditional black gospel, contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 1992–present
Labels Tyscot, Platinum Entertainment, Utopia
Associated acts United Voices for Christ

Mark S. Hubbard is an American gospel music singer and songwriter. He was born on October 15, 1966. Mark Hubbard began his music journey in 1992. His first album, Trust in Jesus, was released by Tyscot Records. This album was his only one to appear on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.

Mark Hubbard's backing choir was first known as The United Voices for Christ. Today, they are often called "The Voices." In 2017, Mark was chosen to be the President of The Recording Academy's Chicago Chapter, which is known for "The GRAMMYs."

Early Life and Choir Beginnings

Mark S. Hubbard was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 15, 1966. His mother, Bishop Louarraire, led the Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Mark became a Christian at age five. He joined his mother's church and later became the leader of the choir there.

In 1985, Mark created his own choir, The United Voices for Christ. It started with just three people. Over time, the choir grew to have more than one hundred members!

Mark Hubbard's Music Career

Mark Hubbard's first album, Trust in Jesus, came out on September 25, 1992. It was released by Tyscot Records. This album reached No. 28 on the Billboard magazine Top Gospel Albums chart. This was a big achievement for his first album.

He released two more albums with Tyscot Records:

  • No, I Won't Turn Back (March 21, 1995)
  • He's up There (October 22, 1996)

Later, Mark released two more albums:

  • Different Level (August 18, 1998) with Platinum Entertainment
  • Blessin' Waitin' on Me (October 12, 2004) with Utopia Music Group

Blessin' Waitin' on Me earned him his first Stellar Award in 2006. The Stellar Awards celebrate excellence in gospel music.

Mark Hubbard's Personal Life

Mark Hubbard lives in Chicago, Illinois. He attends the New Life Covenant Church, led by Pastor John Hannah.

Mark Hubbard's Albums

Here is a list of the studio albums Mark Hubbard has released:

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
Trust in Jesus
  • Released: September 25, 1992
  • Label: Tyscot
  • CD, digital download
28
No, I Won't Turn Back
  • Released: March 21, 1995
  • Label: Tyscot
  • CD, digital download
He's up There
  • Released: October 22, 1996
  • Label: Tyscot
  • CD, digital download
Different Level
  • Released: August 18, 1998
  • Label: Platinum Entertainment
  • CD, digital download
Blessin' Waitin' on Me
  • Released: October 12, 2004
  • Label: Utopia
  • CD, digital download
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