Nikki Smith-Porter

.. Well, our little guy came early...wasn't due until May 10th, but ready or not Raymond Porter, III is here! He was born on April 5, 2008 at 2:05 am weighing 3 lbs. 13 ounces and 17 inches long. Thanks to everyone for your well wishes, expressions of love and congratulations to us. As far as music, I’ve been singing since the age of seven, (at least!) and have been blessed to travel in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and cities across the United States singing and preaching the Gospel. One of my most favorite experiences was ministering at the Bobby Jones Gospel New Artist’s Showcase held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in November 2006, which aired on the WORD Network last summer. I am working on my debut cd entitled “Psalmistry”, of which I recorded and sold 1,000 copies of to promote the project. By profession, I am Minister of Music at a cross-cultural inner-city congregation and director/voice teacher for an after-school music program there. I have spent many years directing choirs, leading praise and worship, training directors and soloists and serving as Minster of Music at various churches. I also spent some time as a Gospel radio announcer on WGBN-AM 1150 in Pittsburgh.I’m still a newlywed…married for almost two years. I was blessed to unite in marriage to the most wonderful man in the world, Rev. Raymond Porter, Jr. on July 29, 2006.Upon marriage, I joined Potter’s House Ministries where Bishop Otis L. Carswell is Senior Pastor. (Shout outs to PHM!!) Before that, I was a faithful member for 16 years at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ where Rev. Loran E. Mann is Senior Pastor (shout outs to PT!!!).I’ve been blessed to share the stage, whether opening for or singing backup for some amazing industry professionals including: Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans, Take 6, Twinkie Clark, Dr. Bobby Jones, Comissioned, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark Sheard, Israel Houghton, Tye Tribett, and legendary vocalist Jeffrey Osbourne. I’ve sung at GMWA’s New Artist’s showcase and in 2005, was a semifinalist in the GMWA Gospel Treasure Search, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I also recorded and toured Europe with the Golden Gospel Singers.Hey, I’d love to get signed to a major label! But in the meantime, be on the look out for "Psalmistry" to drop and hope you will support a sista’s ministry. Blessings and love….