Just Because……..It’s Byron Cage!

Gospel Song “Royalty” by Byron Cage

According to Wikipedia:
Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings: Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured  gospel songs “Dwell Among Us”, “The Blood” and “The Glory Song” & Transparent in Your Presence in 1996, featuring “Forever I’ll Worship”, “He’s There”, and “God’s Word.

For his first recording with Gospocentric Records, and after having parted ways with Purpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LP Live at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying DVD. His most celebrated work to date, Live showcases the production abilities of his labelmate Kurt Carr, as well as the writing ability of famed gospel music artist Donnie McClurkin, on the gospel song “It Is To You.” The album’s success garnered Cage five Stellar Award wins in 2004.

Byron Cage’s latest gospel music CD, Faithful to Believe, was recorded live in Detroit and will be released on October 27th. Featured guests on the CD are Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, and Marvin Winans.

Mighty Clouds of Joy in Concert This Weekend

Black gospel singers The Mighty Clouds of Joy will be in concert on Saturday, February 28th at 8 pm at the The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis. Tickets are $38 orchestra and $34 balcony and are available through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at ww.TheSheldon.org. You can call The Sheldon for more information 314-533-9900.

The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in LA in the 1950’s by Joe Ligon and Johnny Martin and have gone on to become gospel music’s premier quartet group. They were among the first to add choreographed moves and they were known as “The Temptations of Gospel” because of their footwork and fancy, color-coordinated outfits.

Remember the song “Mighty High”? Remember seeing them sing it on Soul Train? Their influence is legendary and it’s great to see they are still at it.

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Gospel Music News

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1. The three-time Grammy winning Mighty Clouds of Joy will be honored by BMI at its 9th Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. Be sure to read the bit about James Brown closing the curtain on the Clouds at the L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium. Priceless!~Mighty High

2. Purchased Kirk Franklin’s new CD, The Fight of My Life, yet? Read the following article for the inspiration behind the CD.~Kirk Franklin’s Newest

3. Be sure to check out Fred Hammond’s website! Features include fHammond TV, Radio Fred, info about his first film, and more!-Fred Hammond

4. On Saturday, January 12th, the 23rd Annual Stellar Awards will be held in Nashville, TN at the Grand Ole Opry House. The award show will be hosted by Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, and Byron Cage.~Stellar Awards Ticket and Hotel Info

5. The 2008 Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference will be held in Atlanta, Ga February 21st-23rd. The honorees for this year are Donald Lawrence, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Vickie Winans, and Bishop Ernestine Reems-Dickerson.~Gospel Heritage Foundation

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