Member Since: 10/15/2006
Band Website: beyondblessedmusic.com
Band Members:
Praise Minister JC Thompson has begun to take world of Gospel by storm! Born the grandson of a prominent Gospel Music, promoter Rina Crutchfield, "Praise Minister JC" heard his music ministry calling at the age of four. By the age of six he joined “The Cherubsâ€, a family Gospel group that toured the Northeast, captivating audiences with an incredible stage presence and a mature vocal styling. By age twelve, JC Thompson started directing choirs and arranging music. With an impressive 4 1/2-octave range, this dramatic baritone attended the Westchester Conservatory of Music, The Julliard School of Music, and University of North Carolina/Elizabeth City State, all on a full music scholarship.An accomplished songwriter, his eclectic music tastes are as wide as his octave range. With television and film credits, JC has also performed on & off Broadway. JC is a member of the Gospel Music Association, the Stellar Awards, Gospel Music Academy, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) and a proud member of Xi Phi (NYC) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Influences: Rev. James Cleveland, Andre Crouch, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Ricky Dillard, Darryl Coley, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patti, Paul Robeson, Rogers & Hammerstein, Martha Munizzi, Kevin Bond, Isreal Houghton, Stephanie Mills, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross and Earth, Wind and Fire.
Sounds Like: NO OTHER GOSPEL MUSIC OUT THERE AN INFUSION OF BROADWAY, CLASSICAL, JAZZ, R&B/HIP-HOP/SOUL...AND THE ANOINTING
Record Label: BEYOND BLESSED MUSIC, LLC -"GOD'S GOOD I OWN IT"
Type of Label: Indie