Oregon
2019
Biography
Shawn McDonald, the songwriter, emerged from a turbulent youth by embracing faith and reforming his lifestyle. Incorporating spiritual themes into modern pop and rock compositions, his creative output secured a deal with Sparrow Records, resulting in multiple album issuances. His initial release, Simply Nothing, arrived in 2004, succeeded by live recordings such as Live in Seattle and Scattered Pieces: Live, along with additional studio albums including Ripen, Roots, and Closer.
Top Songs
We Are BraveBrave · 2014Brave3:41
RiseCloser · 2011Closer4:27- CloserCloser · 2011Closer3:24
Take My HandSimply Nothing · 2004Simply Nothing3:45
GravityDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald4:10
All I NeedLive In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005) · 2005Live In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005)3:30
CaptivatedRoots · 2008Roots4:06- FireFlyBrave · 2014Brave3:32
- YahwehDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald4:02
- BeautifulDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald4:58
Through It AllThe Analog Sessions · 2013The Analog Sessions3:31- Open MeDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald4:15
- Hope Is Right HereBrave · 2014Brave3:04
- Here I AmLive In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005) · 2005Live In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005)5:16
- Simply NothingSimply Nothing · 2004Simply Nothing4:03
- Worlds ApartBrave · 2014Brave3:35
- Take This LifeDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald3:53
- Hold OnSimply Nothing · 2004Simply Nothing3:59
- End Of The DayBrave · 2014Brave3:39
- Don't Walk AwayDouble Take - Shawn McDonald · 2007Double Take - Shawn McDonald3:17
Albums
The Search
2018
Brave
2014
Brave
Play- We Are BraveShawn McDonald3:41
- End Of The DayShawn McDonald3:39
- I Can't ImagineShawn McDonald3:48
- FireFlyShawn McDonald3:32
- Hope Is Right HereShawn McDonald3:04
- Learning How To LoseShawn McDonald3:30
- Worlds ApartShawn McDonald3:35
- Flower In The SnowShawn McDonald3:56
- Through It AllShawn McDonald3:25
- CompassShawn McDonald4:03
- Your Love Is Saving MeShawn McDonald3:37
The Analog Sessions
2013
The Analog Sessions
Play- Eyes ForwardShawn McDonald3:39
- What Are You Waiting ForShawn McDonald3:31
- GravityShawn McDonald4:06
- CloserShawn McDonald3:47
- Through It AllShawn McDonald3:31
- RiseShawn McDonald6:14
- CaptivatedShawn McDonald4:03
- BeautifulShawn McDonald5:58
- The Space Between UsShawn McDonald4:10
- Take My Hand (The Analog Sessions Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:10
- All I NeedShawn McDonald3:36
- What Are You Waiting ForShawn McDonald3:26
- Through It AllShawn McDonald3:24
Closer
2011
Closer
Play- Better WayShawn McDonald3:57
- HopeShawn McDonald3:16
- CloserShawn McDonald3:24
- FaithfulShawn McDonald3:25
- The Space Between UsShawn McDonald3:40
- Something RealShawn McDonald3:45
- ControlShawn McDonald3:48
- Don't Give UpShawn McDonald4:25
- RiseShawn McDonald4:27
- Eyes ForwardShawn McDonald3:38
- StormsShawn McDonald4:07
- MysteryShawn McDonald4:25
Roots
2008
Roots
Play- ClarityShawn McDonald3:26
- CaptivatedShawn McDonald4:06
- Wash Me CleanShawn McDonald3:45
- ShadowlandsShawn McDonald3:21
- LightShawn McDonald4:27
- Waltz In 3Shawn McDonald4:43
- RootsShawn McDonald4:28
- Slow DownShawn McDonald2:37
- GreedShawn McDonald3:15
- TimeShawn McDonald3:40
- WinterShawn McDonald5:34
- HallelujahShawn McDonald6:41
Roots Remixed
2008
Double Take - Shawn McDonald
2007
Double Take - Shawn McDonald
Play- Take My HandShawn McDonald3:44
- GravityShawn McDonald4:10
- Hold OnShawn McDonald3:59
- Simply NothingShawn McDonald4:03
- BeautifulShawn McDonald4:58
- Don't Walk AwayShawn McDonald3:17
- All I NeedShawn McDonald3:37
- Take This LifeShawn McDonald3:53
- Have You Ever?Shawn McDonald4:58
- Here I AmShawn McDonald4:36
- YahwehShawn McDonald4:02
- Open MeShawn McDonald4:15
- I Want To Be ReadyShawn McDonald4:56
- The Rider On The White HorseShawn McDonald2:34
- ReasonShawn McDonald5:01
- I Am NothingShawn McDonald4:48
- FreeShawn McDonald3:28
- Ramblings Of A BeggarShawn McDonald1:44
- My SalvationShawn McDonald4:36
- Pour OutShawn McDonald3:24
- ConfessShawn McDonald4:34
- HomeShawn McDonald4:23
- Take HoldShawn McDonald4:14
- Perfectly DoneShawn McDonald4:35
- ImagoShawn McDonald2:42
- A Little MoreShawn McDonald4:01
- LovelyShawn McDonald5:59
Ripen
2006
Ripen
Play- I Want To Be ReadyShawn McDonald4:56
- The Rider On The White HorseShawn McDonald2:34
- ReasonShawn McDonald5:01
- I Am NothingShawn McDonald4:48
- FreeShawn McDonald3:28
- Ramblings Of A BeggarShawn McDonald1:44
- My SalvationShawn McDonald4:36
- Pour OutShawn McDonald3:24
- ConfessShawn McDonald4:34
- HomeShawn McDonald4:23
- Take HoldShawn McDonald4:14
- Perfectly DoneShawn McDonald4:35
- ImagoShawn McDonald2:42
- A Little MoreShawn McDonald4:01
- LovelyShawn McDonald5:59
Simply Nothing
2004
Simply Nothing
Play- Take My HandShawn McDonald3:45
- GravityShawn McDonald4:10
- Hold OnShawn McDonald3:59
- Simply NothingShawn McDonald4:03
- BeautifulShawn McDonald4:59
- Don't Walk AwayShawn McDonald3:17
- All I NeedShawn McDonald3:38
- Take This LifeShawn McDonald3:55
- Have You Ever?Shawn McDonald4:59
- Here I AmShawn McDonald4:39
- YahwehShawn McDonald4:03
- Open MeShawn McDonald4:17
Live Albums
Scattered Pieces: Live (Live)
2007
Scattered Pieces: Live (Live)
Play- Ramblings Of A Beggar (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:27
- I Am Nothing (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald7:05
- Don't Walk Away (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald2:30
- Take Hold (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald4:50
- Pride (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:59
- Simply Nothing (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald4:02
- Pour Out (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald2:29
- Free (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:39
- Shadowlands (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald2:37
- Home (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:40
- Hush (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald6:46
- Here I Am (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald5:02
- Amazing Grace (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald1:47
- The Rider On The White Horse (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald2:18
- Gravity (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:37
- Take My Hand (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald3:17
- Beautiful (Scattered Pieces: Live Album Version)Shawn McDonald4:57
Live In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005)
2005
Live In Seattle (Live In Seattle, WA/2005)
Play- Here I AmShawn McDonald5:16
- Take My HandShawn McDonald3:57
- All I NeedShawn McDonald3:30
- Open MeShawn McDonald5:40
- Hold OnShawn McDonald8:11
- Have You EverShawn McDonald4:39
- Perfectly DoneShawn McDonald3:39
- Without YouShawn McDonald5:05
- HomeShawn McDonald3:54
- BeautifulShawn McDonald4:59
- GravityShawn McDonald3:58
- Over The RainbowShawn McDonald3:33
Singles & EPs
Premiere Performance Plus: Free
2009
Premiere Performance Plus: Free
Play- FreeShawn McDonald3:30
- Free (Medium Key Performance Track With Background Vocals; TV Track)Shawn McDonald3:30
- Free (High Key Performance Track Without Background Vocals; High Instrumental Track)Shawn McDonald3:30
- Free (Medium Key Performance Track Without Background Vocals; Med. Instrumental Track)Shawn McDonald3:30
- Free (Low Key Performance Track Without Background Vocals; Low Instrumental Track)Shawn McDonald3:25