Chandler David Moore (born March 21, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and worship leader. Moore was a member of Maverick City Music from 2019 to 2025.
Maverick City Music released two projects in 2019 followed by an additional 11 projects. Moore's collaborations include "Man of Your Word" with KJ Scriven and "Voice of God" with Dante Bowe and Steffany Gretzinger. On the collaborative album Old Church Basement with Elevation Worship, Moore sang "Jireh" alongside Naomi Raine and "Wait on You" with Bowe. Each song debuted as a chart topper. Moore continues to collaborate with mega and pop artists, including Justin Bieber and Tori Kelly.
Chandler David Moore was born on March 21, 1995, to Bishop Brian David Moore and Elder Jametta Chandler Moore in Charleston, South Carolina. Moore grew up going to church where his father was a pastor. Later in life, when Moore was a music director at a small church in his hometown, he says he experienced a personal encounter with God, which inspired a passion for studying the Bible. Moore then became a background vocalist for Travis Greene and Tye Tribbett and penned songs for Bri Babineaux and Tribbett. Additionally, Moore has begun actively pursuing a solo career and released several singles leading up to his first solo album, Feelings, which released in 2020.
Chandler Moore released his debut single, "Never Runs Out", on June 20, 2014, independently. On December 26, 2014, Moore released his second single, "Our Hope". On June 23, 2017, Moore featured alongside Bri Babineaux on her single "What You Don't Realize". On March 23, 2018, Moore released the single "What a Friend".
On July 3, 2020, Moore featured All Nations Music's "Bless Your Name", which was released to Gospel radio as the lead single to their debut album Come Alive (2020). "Bless Your Name" peaked at No. 25 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. Maverick City Music released "Man of Your Word" which featured Moore alongside KJ Scriven, to Christian radio as the lead single from their debut album, on August 21, 2020. "Man of Your Word" peaked at No. 18 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On September 30, 2020, Moore featured on Dante Bowe's single, "Voice of God", alongside Steffany Gretzinger. "Voice of God" peaked at No. 36 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. On October 30, 2020, Moore was featured on Nathaniel Bassey's single, "Olorun Agbaye - You Are Mighty", alongside Oba. On November 13, 2020, Moore released his debut visual album, Feelings. Feelings debuted at number four on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart.
On February 5, 2021, Moore and Essential Worship released their version of Hillsong Worship's hit song "King of Kings" as a single. On March 26, 2021, Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music released "Jireh", which Moore featured on with Naomi Raine, as the first promotional single from their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement. "Jireh" concurrently debuted at No. 10 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, thus becoming Moore's first appearance in the top ten for both charts, and his first Hot Gospel Songs chart-topper. Moore alongside Dante Bowe featured on "Wait on You" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, which was released as the third promotional single from Old Church Basement (2021), on April 23, 2021. "Wait on You" debuted at No. 9 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.
Chandler Moore was nominated for two GMA Dove Awards at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards, being nominated for Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Voice of God" by Dante Bowe alongside Steffany Gretzinger, and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Jireh" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music alongside Naomi Raine. Moore also received four Grammy Award nominations in the lead-up to the 2022 Grammy Awards: two nominations in the Best Gospel Performance/Song category for featuring on "Voice of God" and a songwriting nomination for "Wait on You" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music; two Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Man of Your Word" alongside KJ Scriven and for featuring on "Jireh".
On August 2, 2025, Moore released his self-titled, sophomore solo album "Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles", featuring Israel Houghton, Naomi Raine, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The album hit No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart and No. 4 on the Top Christian Albums chart, with its lead single "Lead Me On" scoring Moore his first solo No. 1 on the Gospel Airplay Chart. Moore embarked on his first solo tour to Europe and Africa in Spring 2025, inspired by the album's most streamed song "Omemma", which Moore co-wrote with Tim Godfrey.
On October 6, 2025, Chandler Moore announced his departure from Maverick City Music. He stated the following about his exit from the worship music collective in an Instagram post: "When we started Mav, I was grateful to have community and belonging while fulfilling my dream of making music that would help people experience God. And we did thatâ¦in ways I couldnâÂÂt have imagined.... This transition isnâÂÂt easy. Maverick is something I poured my heart into, so itâÂÂs almost like saying goodbye to your own kid.... My dream hasnâÂÂt changed. IâÂÂm stepping into this next phase ready to share my story and make music that helps people feel a little more human, a little more understood, and a little less alone."
Moore currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and family.
On June 19, 2017, Moore's son, named Chandler D. Moore II (affectionately called Deuce), was born. Moore posts photos with his son on his social media platforms. According to People magazine, Moore also has a son named River.
On January 17, 2021, Moore's apartment was badly damaged in a fire while he was attending a church service.
Moore became engaged to Hannah Poole in March 2021. Moore and Poole got married on June 9, 2021, during a wedding ceremony held at The 4 Eleven in Fort Worth, Texas. They have two children together, Krue, born 2022, and Preston, born 2023.
! |- | 2020 | "Only You Can Satisfy (Live)"<br> |rowspan="2"| Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | | |- | rowspan="2" | 2021 | "Voice of God" <br> | | rowspan="2" | |- |rowspan="2"| "Jireh" <br> | Song of the Year | |- | rowspan="4" | 2022 | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | |- | '<br> | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | |- | "Breathe" <br> | Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | |- | Lion<br> | Worship Album of the Year | |- | rowspan="3" | 2023 | "Jireh (My Provider)"<br> | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | | rowspan="3" | |- | Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)<br> | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | |- | "Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)"<br> | Worship Recorded Song of the Year | |- |rowspan="10"| 2024 | "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" <small>(as writer)</small> |rowspan="3"| Song of the Year | |- | "More Than Able" <small>(as writer)</small> | |- | "Praise" <small>(as writer)</small> | |- | Himself | Songwriter of the Year - Artist | |- | "God Problems" <small>(Maverick City featuring Naomi Caine and Chandler Moore)</small> | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | |- | Father's Day <small>(as producer)</small> | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | |- | "Alaba" <small>(as writer)</small> | Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year | |- | "Firm Foundation (He Won't) [Live]" <small>(as writer)</small> |rowspan="2"| Worship Recorded Song of the Year | |- | "Praise" <small>(Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore)</small> | |- | Can You Imagine? <small>(as producer)</small> |rowspan="2"| Worship Album of the Year | |- |rowspan="3"| 2025 | When Wind Meets Fire <small>(as producer)</small> | |- | Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles | Gospel Worship Album of the Year | |- | Algo Nuevo Viene <small>(as producer)</small> | Spanish Language Album of the Year | |-
! |- | rowspan="6" | 2022 | "Voice of God" <br> | rowspan="2" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | | rowspan="6" | |- | "Wait on You" | |- | "Man of Your Word" <br> | rowspan="2" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | |- | "Jireh" <br> | |- | ' | Best Gospel Album | |- | Old Church Basement | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | |- | rowspan="5" | 2023 | "Kingdom"<br> | Best Gospel Performance/Song | | rowspan="5" | |- | Kingdom Book One<br> | Best Gospel Album | |- | "God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)"<br> | rowspan="2" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | |- | "Fear Is Not My Future"<br> | |- | Breathe | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 | The Maverick Way | Best Gospel Album | |- | "God Problems" |rowspan="4"| Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | |- | rowspan="4" | 2025 | "In The Room" | |- | "In The Name of Jesus" | |- | "Praise" | |- | The Maverick Way Complete | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | |-