Mark Lowry Biography
Mark Lowry is an American singer, comedian, and songwriter who was born and brought to Houston, Texas, the U.S as Mark Alan Lowry.
He is best known for co-writing the famous Christmas song Mary, Did You Know? alongside Buddy Greene.m From 1988 to 2001, and then from 2009 to 2013, Lowry was a member of the Gaither Vocal Band along with Michael English, David Phelps, and Bill Gaither. Over the course of his career, he has recorded twelve albums, both music, and comedy.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Mark Alan Lowry |
| Popular As | Mark |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation / Profession | singer, comedian, and songwrite |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Mark Lowry Age and Birthday
Mark is 63 years old as of 2021, he was born on June 24, 1958, in Houston, Texas, the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 24 and his birth sign is Cancer.
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| Age | 63 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | June 24, 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Houston, Texas, the United States of America |
| Birthday | June 24 |
Mark Lowry Height and Weight
Mark stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. He has a weight of 84Kg or 185lbs.
| Height and Weight Information | |
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| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 84Kg or 185lbs |
Other Body Measurements
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| Eye Color | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Breast Size | Not Known |
| Waist Size | Not Known |
| Hip Size | Not Known |
Mark Lowry Education
Mark attended Liberty University which was referred to as Liberty Baptist College at the time from 1975 to 1980. During his college life, Lowry intended to get a business degree but he instead followed a self-described “spiritual calling” into the music business
| Education Information | |
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| The school (s) | Liberty Baptist College |
| College / University | Liberty University |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in the music business |
Mark Lowry Family, Parents and Siblings
Mary was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Lowry often uses anecdotes of his young life in his stand-up comedy. He also speaks of his experience with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder in his performances. Mark is a self-described Poster Boy for Hyperactivity.
Mark Lowry Parents
Mark who is a well-known American singer, comedian, and songwriter is the son of Charles Lowry, his father, and Beverly Lowry, his mother. His father is an attorney.
Mark Lowry Siblings
Lowry is the brother to Charles Michael Lowry, his brother, and Melissa L. Carter, his sister. Mark has three nieces and three nephews.
| Family Profile | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | Charles Lowry |
| Mother | Beverly Lowry |
| Brother (s) | Charles Michael Lowry |
| Sister (s) | Not Available |
Mark Lowry Wife
Lowry is not married. Our efforts to find out more about his wife, fiance or girlfriend came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Single |
| Wife / Spouse | Not Available |
| Children | Not known |
Mark Lowry Salary
Mark has earned a great fortune from his music and comedy career. His annual salary is currently under review.
Mark Lowry Net Worth
Lowry has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter. Through his various sources of income, Mark has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salary | Under Review |
| Net Worth | $8 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter |
“Mary, Did You Know?”
Lowry composed the lyrics to the song “Mary Did You Know?” after he was requested to write a script for a church Christmas play in 1984. The song was inspired by a list of questions that he would like to ask Mary, the mother of Jesus. The series of questions were used in between the scenes of the play. In the next decade, Lowry would try to find lyrics that would complete the song. Eventually, Buddy Greene, a musician and songwriter wrote the music to the song. The Christmas play script later became the song. The song has become a popular Christmas song performed by more than thirty artists including Peter Hollens, Michael English, Daniel Childs, Kathy Mattea, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna Judd, Clay Aiken, Natalie Cole, Cee Lo Green, Pippa Wilson, Michael Crawford, Zara Larsson, and Pentatonix. In 2016, Lowry sang the song, backed by the a cappella group, Voctave.
The Gaither Vocal Band
Mark was approached by Bill Gaither in 1988 and was invited to join the Gaither Vocal Band as the baritone. Lowry’s career with the band spanned thirteen years during his first stint with the group. Mark’s on-stage antics were common with audiences and as a result, he was the co-host of the numerous concerts and shows performed by Gaither and the Vocal Band, with Gaither playing the straight man to Lowry’s antics. In June 2001, Lowry left the Gaither Vocal Band after performing longer with the band than any previous member except Gaither himself. After that, he released many solo albums, including A Hymns Collection, I Love to Tell the Story.
On January 14, 2009, it was published that Lowry would be rejoining the Gaither Vocal Band while maintaining his solo career. In October 2013, it was publicly announced that Lowry and Michael English would be resigning from the group to dedicate more time to their sole careers.
Lowry stayed on throughout to the end of the year. Mark ended up performing in several independent Baptist churches in the United States until he graduated. While he was still in college and singing, he increased his passion and interest to do stand-up comedy and it is here that his comedy career inadvertently started. Just after his graduation, Lowry’s agent, Roy Morgan, reserved him in 43 cities in 41 days. There would be an elongated pause in his singing appearance while he waited for the soundtrack to be changed. Lowry began to fill this pause with a monologue. He soon realized that the audiences at his performances were laughing not at him but at his monologues.
Mark Lowry Accident
In 1997, Lowry was badly injured in a car accident near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, while touring with his college evangelistic team. He sustained eleven broken bones and spent a good deal of time in physical therapy recovering from the accident.
Mark Lowry Songs
- Because He Lives
- Sinner Saved by Grace
- I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary
- The King Is Coming
- Mary Did You Know
- Alpha and Omega
- Love Can Turn the World
- He Touched Me
- Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored
- Glorious Impossible
- Yes, I Know!
- You Are My All In All/Canon In D
- He Is Here
- A House Of Gold
- The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
- I Then Shall Live
- At The Cross
- I Call Him Lord
- Daystar
- I Bowed on My Knees
- Where No One Stands Alone
- The Love of God
- He Will Carry You
- Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus
- Little Is Much When God Is In It
- Blow The Trumpet In Zion
- Low Down the Chariot
- Loving God, Loving Each Other
- Isn’t It Amazing?
- There Is a River
- I’m Gonna Keep On
- Swing Down Chariot
Frequently Asked Questions About Mark Lowry
Who is Mark Lowry?
Lowry who was born as Mark Allan Lowry is an American singer, comedian, and songwriter.
How old is Mark Lowry?
Lowry celebrates his birthday on the 24th of June every year. He is 61 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Mark Lowry?
Mark maintains a low profile about his personal life. His height is currently under review and will soon be updated.
Is Mark Lowry married?
Mark is not married. The mysterious love life of Mark has let him fall under the fans’ speculation of being a gay man. On 26 October 2011, one of his Twitter followers asked him if he was gay. Despite people’s speculation of him being gay, he has been seen as more inquisitive towards females rather than males. One of the evidence of him being a straight man is his relationship with American comedian Chonda Pierce. On 20 March 2015, Chonda shared a series of photos of herself with Mark, which got captured while hanging out together. In the caption, ‘The Queen of Clean’ mentioned their togetherness uttering that her best friend helped to fix her first date in 35 years.
How much is Mark Lowry worth?
Lowry who is an American Christian singer, comedian, and songwriter has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
How much does Mark Lowry make?
Mark has earned a great fortune from his music and comedy career. His annual salary is currently under review.
Where does Mark Lowry live?
Mark has not revealed any information about where he lives. This information will soon be updated.
Is Mark Lowry dead or alive?
Mark is alive and healthy. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Why did Mark Lowry leave the Gaithers?
Lowry’s reason for leaving was simple: “burnout.” He was tired. In fact, he spent his first year away from Gaither “living on a houseboat, doing nothing.” Then he promoted his solo career by performing 180 shows a year for the next six years.
Where is Mark Lowry now?
Lowry continues to tour the United States performing his music and comedy concerts as well as recording music and comedy CD albums and videos. He records and publishes several iPod podcasts, including Saturdays with Mark and Tony, a weekly podcast with Tony Campolo. He co-hosts Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Radio with Bill Gaither and Phil Brower. Starting in March 2011, he has been a frequent co-host of the TV show Red Letter Christians with Tony Campolo.
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