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The McClures

The McClures are an American contemporary worship duo composed of musicians Paul McClure and Hannah McClure. The duo released their debut studio album, The Way Home, on August 30, 2019, through Bethel Music. The album spawned the singles "Now I See", "Only Have One", and "Reign Above It All". The Way Home debuted at No. 36 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States.

The McClures
OriginRedding, California, US
GenresContemporary worship music
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsBethel Music
Members
  • Hannah McClure
  • Paul McClure
Websitemccluresmusic.com

History

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Background

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Paul and Hannah McClure first began leading worship at their local church as teenagers in their hometown of High Point, North Carolina.[1] In 2009, they attended the WorshipU conference hosted by Bethel Music in Redding, California.[2] This influenced the duo's cross-country relocation to Redding, where they began serving as worship leaders and songwriters at Bethel Church in 2011.[3]

2019-present: The Way Home, Christmas Morning

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Main article: The Way Home (The McClures album)

The McClures made their career debut on Bethel Music with the release of "Now I See" on July 12, 2019,[4] as the lead single to their debut studio album, The Way Home.[5] On August 16, 2019,[6] the duo released "Only Have One" as the second single from the album, The Way Home.[7][8] "Only Have One" debuted at number 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[9] The duo released their debut studio album, The Way Home, on August 30, 2019.[10] The album debuted at number 36 on the Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States.[11]

On October 23, 2020, The McClures released "Christmas Morning" as the lead single to their holiday-themed extended play, Christmas Morning.[12] The EP was released on November 13, 2020.[13] On February 12, 2021, the duo released "Reign Above It All" as their third single from the album The Way Home (2019).[14]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
[15] 		US
Indie
[16] 		US
Heat.
[17]
The Way Home 36 31 11
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

EPs

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List of extended plays
Title Album details
Christmas Morning
  • Released: November 13, 2020
  • Label: Bethel Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles and peak chart positions
Title Year Peak
positions 		Album
US
Christ
[18] 		US
Christ.
Airplay
[19] 		US
Christ.
AC
[20]
"Now I See" 2019 — — — The Way Home
"Only Have One" 49 — —
"Way Maker" — — — Non-album single
"Christmas Morning" 2020 — 41 30 Christmas Morning (EP)
"Reign Above It All" 2021 — 40 — The Way Home
"I Belong to Jesus" 2022 — — — TBD
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ McNeese, Kevin (November 1, 2019). "The McClures Artist Profile | Biography And Discography | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Yap, Timothy (November 21, 2019). "Bethel Music's Paul and Hannah McClure on Songwriting, their New Album & More : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Paul McClure | Jeff Roberts & Associates". Jeff Roberts & Associates. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Bethel Music's Paul & Hannah McClure find 'The Way Home' with inaugural release". Niagara Frontier Publications. July 12, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Longs, Herb (July 12, 2019). "Paul & Hannah McClure Find 'The Way Home' With Upcoming Bethel Music Inaugural Release - TCB201". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Louder Than The Music - The McClures - Only Have One". Louder Than The Music. August 16, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Cluver, Ross (August 20, 2019). "The McClures Releases New Single & Video – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  8. ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 21, 2019). "Bethel Music's The McClures Bow Soulful "Only Have One" Ahead Of Full-Length Debut - TCB201". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Only Have One Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  10. ^ "Bethel Music Album Release By The McClures: The Way Home | God TV". CCM Magazine. August 30, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  11. ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 10, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christmas Morning (Studio Version) (Single) by The McClures | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. October 23, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Clarks, Jessie (November 13, 2020). "Paul & Hannah McClure Release Christmas EP Alongside Live Album Show - TCB201". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  14. ^ "Reign Above It All (Radio Version) (Single) by The McClures | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  15. ^ "The McClures Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  16. ^ "The McClures Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Independent Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  17. ^ "Josh Baldwin Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Heatseekers Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  18. ^ "The McClures Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  19. ^ "The McClures Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Airplay. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  20. ^ "The McClures Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian AC Airplay. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
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