10 Facts About Darlene Zschech

Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal Christian worship leader and singer who primarily writes praise and worship songs.

Darlene Zschech starred on television at the age of ten, as part of an Australian children's show, Happy Go Round.

In 1980, when Darlene Zschech was 15, her father rededicated his life to Christ and began taking her to church, where she became a committed Christian and met her future husband, Mark Darlene Zschech.

Darlene Zschech sang jingles for several international companies including McDonald's, KFC and Coca-Cola.

Darlene Zschech eventually joined the staff of Hillsong Church after penning "Shout to the Lord" in 1993.

Darlene Zschech wrote the song during a time of personal struggle.

In 2000, Darlene Zschech received a Dove Award nomination for Songwriter of the Year and received the International Award for influence in praise and worship.

Darlene Zschech was the worship pastor of Hillsong Church from 1996 to 2007, during which time she served as producer, vocal producer or executive producer for more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and wrote more than 80 published worship songs.

In 2003, Darlene Zschech released her first official solo album, Kiss of Heaven.

Darlene Zschech has since released two albums, in 2011, called Simply Darlene and You Are Love.