| Byron Cage | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 15, 1962 |
| Origin | Grand Rapids, Michigan Detroit |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Organ |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Gospocentric |
| Associated acts | PAJAM, J Moss, Kurt Carr, CommissionedKim Burrell |
Byron Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an American gospel recording artist.
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Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he was a member of the Morehouse College Glee Club. He also joined New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta. He also served as music director for Greater Grace Temple (PAW), in Detroit, Michigan.
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings: Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured "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". On both albums, Cage served as co-producer.
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 vocalist Donnie McClurkin, on a track entitled "It Is To You." The album's success garnered Cage five Stellar Award wins in 2004.
On Byron's second release from Gospocentric, An Invitation to Worship he enlists the production of PAJAM, as evident on the track entitled "We Love You", which features J Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. On the CD/DVD set, Cage has found tremendous comfort in his role as a renowned worship leader on church favorites: "I Will Bless the Lord", "He Reigns", and "Lift Him Up". An Invitation to Worship was nominated for three Stellar Awards and a Grammy in 2007.
Cage recorded a live CD/DVD entitled The Proclamation at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City on April 26, 2007. The project featured special guests Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, & Dave Hollister and was produced by his An Invitation to Worship collaborators, PAJAM. The album was released on September 18, 2007.[1]
On Friday, March 13, 2009, Byron recorded his next album entitled Faithful to Believe live in Detroit. The album will feature special guests Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, and Marvin Winans. Grammy Award winner and Israel Houghton's writing/producing partner Aaron Lindsey will handle the production. The album was released on October 27, 2009.[2]
On May 22, 2004, Byron married pediatric dentist, Dr. Sonya Windham Cage, before 1,000 guests at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC.[3]
Byron Cage serves a minister of music at Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
| Award | Year | Music | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Praise and Worship CD of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | I Will Bless the Lord | Song of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Recorded Music Package of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated |
| Grammys | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | New Gospel Album of the Year | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | Best Gospel Performance | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | New Gospel Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | CD of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | The Presence of the Lord Is Here | Song of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Producer of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Contemporary CD of the Year | Won |