FLORIDA'S TOP GOSPEL ARTIST

Melvin C. Dawson, Jr.  born on March 27, 1963 

As a native of DeLand, Florida. Bisgop Dawson is also known in the world of music as an outstanding musician, writer, director, producer, singer, and

arranger. He serves as President/CEO of K-M’Aryelle Records, LLC. He began his gospel recording career with The

Genesis Ensemble, which brought him renowned fame with 4 recordings on the Tyscot record label.

 Beverly Renae Crawford is an American gospel vocalist who is best known for singing with the New Life Singers on Bobby Jones Gospel on the Black Entertainment Television and for having well-known songs such as "Praise Jehovah", "Run to the Water", "He's Done Enough", and most recently "It's About Time For A Miracle".  

 Born: 1963 (age 61 years), Gainesville, FL .

 Troy Lenard Sneed Jr. was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and musician. 

Born: December 14, 1967, Perry, FL

Died: April 27, 2020 (age 52 years), Jacksonville, FL.

 The Miami Mass Choir was founded in 1995 by leader, singer, and composer Pastor Marc Cooper. The choir's debut album, It's Praying Time, was released in 1997. 

he Florida Mass Choir arrived on the scene in the late 1970s, when mass choirs were beginning to dominate gospel radio and make the Billboard gospel/spiritual album charts. Amassing hit album after hit album in the 1980s and 1990s, the Florida Mass Choir took full advantage of this popularity and helped to inspire other cities to organize their own mass choirs.

 International Gospel Recording Artist The gospel industry is once again buzzing about one of this country’s premier gospel recording artists, Johnny Sanders. His debut CD “Lifetime” and hit single “I Trust God” became an anthem for the church and continues to bless audiences worldwide! “I Trust God” (Johnny Sanders) was a 2005 Stellar Award Finalist in three categories and 2005 Grammy Award Finalist in four categories. He was a featured performer at Bishop T.D. Jakes’ First Annual Mega Fest!  

 Micah Lee is an acclaimed gospel singer, songwriter, and model from Boynton Beach, Florida, whose music and life story have inspired audiences nationwide. Raised in a faith-filled home by his father, Deacon Arthur L. Lee, Micah was taught the values of perseverance, excellence, and spirituality from a young age. These early influences shaped both his personal outlook and his musical artistry. 

Le'Andria Delores Johnson is an American gospel singer. She was the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show Sunday Best. Johnson's Sunday Best coronation song, "I Shall Leap into My Destiny", co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1. 

Born: 1983 (age 42 years), Palatka, FL

 The uncompromising, urban inspirational gospel-soul band, SENSERE, is known for combining electrifying elements of Funk and Soul with their exquisite harmonies and full-bodied sounds. SENSERE launched their burgeoning career in 2003. The group partnered with music veteran Eddie Pugh in 2008 and helped propel the band into national notoriety. In 2011, the band released their debut album, THE SOUL OF FUTURE WORSHIP VOL. 1. This project spawned their buzz-worthy debut single and concept music video, “Got Jesus.” 

Ben Tankard is an American gospel/smooth jazz musician, producer, and arranger. 

Born: 1964 (age 61 years), Daytona Beach, F

 Thomas Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and a keyboardist. He is a choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A.  Tribbett and Shanté, his wife, pastor the Live Church in Orlando, Florida