Joth Hunt

Joth Hunt
Joth Hunt Worship Leader of Planetshakers Church
Joth Hunt Worship Leader of Planetshakers Church
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Hunt
Born (1986-08-06) 6 August 1986 (age 38)
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresContemporary worship music, contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Worship leader, singer, songwriter, producer, music director
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2002–present
LabelsPlanetshakers Ministries International

Jonathan Hunt (born 6 August 1986), known professionally as Joth Hunt, is an Australian Pentecostal Christian worship leader,[1] singer-songwriter,[2] producer[3] and music director[4] who primarily writes praise and worship songs.[5][6] He grew up in the Planetshakers Church,[7] and is a member of the Planetshakers band.[8] His two solo albums are titled To Exist (2002) and Make a Stand (2004).

Biography

Joth Hunt performance at River of Life Christian Center

Joth Hunt was born in 1986, in Australia. He grew up in a musical family and started playing piano, drums and guitar at the age of 7.[9] He began learning to record music at the age of 14[10] and began producing music.[11] He is currently producing Planetshakers albums.[12]

Personal life

Hunt married Racheal on 26 April 2010.[13] Together they have two sons named Josiah Eli and Gabriel Blaze Hunt. In January 2019 he was diagnosed with cancer, and due to his illness he wrote the songs "Only Way" and "God Is On The Throne" victory and faith declaration songs about Hunt's situation.[14][15][16] After 10 days the doctor performed an operation in which after further analysis the cancer appeared to have been cured.[17][18][19]

Discography

See also: Planetshakers § Discography
  • 2002: To Exist (Independent)
  • 2004: Make a Stand (Independent)

Award nomination

In 2014, Hunt was nominated for Producer of the Year at the Arpa Awards for the Spanish album Nada Es Imposible.[24]

References

  1. ^ Jay Heilman. "Planetshakers' Youth Band planetboom Releases "Kamsahamnida" Single / Video Today". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. ^ Tony Cummings. "Planetshakers: Celebrating Jesus as they celebrate Christmas". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  3. ^ Jason Law. "Everything from roti to music to God – Pastor Sam Russell and Joth Hunt from Planetshakers". Malaysia's Christian News Website. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ Michelle Heng (24 January 2018). ""We Want More Of God's Kingdom Revealed": An Exclusive Interview With The Planetshakers". City News. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Joth Hunt | Credits | All Music". All Music. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  6. ^ "G12 RADIO Y LA "ALABANZA SIN FIN", DE PRIMERA MANO". G12 RADIO. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Entrevista Joth Hunt - Planetshakers | El Lugar de Su Presencia". El Lugar de Su Presencia. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Joth Hunt | Planetshakers". Planetshakers. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Joth Hunt – Lead Vocalist". Daystar.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ Adeline Lum. "Conversation with Joth Hunt- PLANETSHAKERS". Malaysia's Christian News Website. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  11. ^ Matt Lloyd (2 October 2014). "INTERVIEW: Joth Hunt of the Worship Band PLANETSHAKERS Shares on New Live Album/DVD ENDLESS PRAISE and 2014 Touring Plans". JubileeCast. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Planetshakers – 'Overflow,' Sep. 30". CCM Magazine. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  13. ^ David Adams (28 July 2016). "MUSIC: 'FACILITATING ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD' – THE GLOBAL MISSION OF JOTH HUNT AND THE PLANETSHAKERS 'MUSICIANARIES'". Sight Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  14. ^ Joshua Andre (27 March 2019). "PLANETSHAKERS – ONLY WAY (SINGLE)". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Planetshakers' Joth Hunt Reveals Bout With Cancer". GMA DOVE AWARDS. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  16. ^ Jessie Clarks (9 August 2019). "Planetshakers Release 'Rain Part 3' EP". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Planetshakers | A Miraculous Journey | Full – Planetshakers – YouTube". 9 March 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "Joth Hunt of Planetshakers Reveals His Battle With Cancer In Brand New Release". Godtv.com. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Planetshakers: Joth Hunt's battle with cancer empowered by "Only Way"". Cross Rhythms. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Young Chozen "G.L.O.W." Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  21. ^ Dave Gomez (23 August 2016). "Nathan Ironside Presenta Sencillo " Espíritu y Verdad "" (in Spanish). Zona Vertical. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  22. ^ Edric Jeanclaude Sánchez (23 August 2016). "Nathan Ironside presenta el lanzamiento de su nuevo sencillo "Persigues mi Corazón"". Onda Exclusiva. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  23. ^ "I Feel So Alive (feat. Joth Hunt)". YouTube. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  24. ^ Premios Arpa. "XI EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA". Premios Arpa (in Spanish). Academia Nacional de la Música y las Artes Cristianas. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2016.