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INDIANA

BARRY DIXON & REFLECTIONS OF WORSHIP Barry Dixon Jr., was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, IL. While accepting Christ at an early age, Barry studied the bible and learned how great Jesus is through his father and the leadership and teachings of Elder Willie J. Sams. By age 14, Barry began showing interest in music under the direction of Donald "Buster" Woods Jr., Barry studied organ, piano, and drums for 3 years with "Buster" at Dorolyn Academy of Music in Oak Park, IL. At age 18, Barry was developed enough to teach vocally and play the organ with God's anointing.

MINNESOTA

JAMAR ESAW & TRIAD:4CHRIST Jamar Esaw and Triad:4Christ is a 33 member voice choir that is on a mission to promote the Word of God through song. Triad continuously strives for excellence in ministry by remaining deeply rooted in integrity, humility, and Love for Christ. In the 4 years of existence Triad has achieved numberous accomplishments through hard work and dedication. THey have shared the stage with several other major gospel acts and have caught the attention of the gospel industry with their undeniable sound and performances. They are a choir with a youthful feel that also have the capability of capturing a traditional sound like no other choir out there today. Currently Triad:4Christ are working with Vashawn Mitchell, Brian Lofton, Adrian Davis, and Michael Bratsch on their debut CD that will be out in 2010. This choir is the future of gospel music and they have a strong ministry that paves the way for accomplishing the work God has set before them.

VIRGINIA

VERNON GORDON & ELEVATED WORSHIP "Refreshing, innovative, RADICAL!" These are the most common word used to describe the dynamic Contemporary Christian ensemble, Vernon Gordon & Elevated Worship! With a passion for elevating the spiritual involvement of youth in their communities, each member of Elevated Worship strives to change the world with their magnetic and contagious energy and passion for Christ.

ILLINOIS

KEVIN GRAY Singer/Songwriter/Producer…..what most call in the music business a triple threat. At the end of the day Kevin is man that has a passion for music and loves to explore the many aspects of it. With two Urban Gospel projects under his belt, Kevin has solidified himself as one of the most influential voices in the Urban Inspirational movement. What seems to separate Kevin from the rest is his love and adaptation for all styles of music which include R&B, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Jazz, Pop and Rock. This fusion of genres has made his voice and style distinctive and most memorable.

CALIFORNIA

JAMELLE JONES & FREED Jamelle Jones & F.R.E.E.D's vision and mission is to be a group of believers coming together to deliver messages of hope, encouragement, healing and deliverance through NOT just ORDINARY music ministry, but through prophetic music ministrywith the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the anointing, in purity and excellence. For we are called and chosen for such a time as this to convey to the people what thus saith the Lord for this present day and time and years to come. WE are that generation, holy nation, peculiar people set apart for God.

MINNESOTA

JOVONTA PATTON & DELIVERANCE FOR YOUTH (DFY) DFY (Deliverance For Youth) is a community choir that consists of youth from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro areas (age range 14-21). They minister throughout the Twin Cities and the country. Established by founder and director Jovonta Patton at the age of 17, DFY's mission is to empower and save youth for Christ (E.A.S.Y) through their music.

NEW YORK

MIKE WILLIS & THE CALLED Born July 1, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York is a Gospel music singer, songwriter, composer, keyboardist, organist and founder of one of New York's most popular up and coming gospel groups Mike Willis & The Called. Mike Willis' mother (Claire Willis) was a soloist of Holy City Faith and Deliverance Church in Brooklyn, New York where his grandmother was the assistant pastor. Mike's grandmother was also a skilled organist and keyboardist. He knew from being around such musical blessings to the body of Christ that God had a purpose for his life in the Gospel music industry. He began singing on the choir under the direction of his uncle. It was in these early years that the unique sound that Mike offers today began to form.

Last Updated - 04 March 2011