Darwin Todd Hobbs (born November 30, 1968) is an American

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and countless others. Hobbs also played a small acting role in the HBO movie ''Boycott''. His single, "Everyday", appeared on the ''

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'' compilation album. In April 2008, Hobbs launched the Break the Silence blog, which is geared toward providing emerging leaders with the honest tools and perspectives necessary to become successful in life and in ministry.

Discography

Albums

* ''Mercy'' (EMI Gospel, 1999) * ''Vertical'' (EMI Gospel, 2000) (''Billboard'' Gospel No. 26) * ''Broken'' (EMI Gospel, 2003) (''Billboard'' Gospel No. 3) * ''Worshipper'' (EMI Gospel, 2005) (''Billboard'' Gospel No. 8) * ''Free'' (Tyscot Records, 2008) * ''Champion'' (Imago Dei Music Group, 2010) (''Billboard'' Gospel No. 6)

Singles

* "Everyday" * "Nobody Like Jesus" * "Beautiful to Me" * "Free" * "Champion"

References

External links

Darwin Hobbs' Website
Official Site

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Darwin's first Live recording:"Champion"
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Darwin Hobbs Stops Charging Set Fee For Ministry Dates
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