About Me
At his very young age, JaCoree A. L. Prothro has already acquired a wide variety of music and performing arts experience.
On March 2, 1982, JaCoree Austin Lanier Prothro, was born to James Austin and Yolanda Prothro. Between the ages of four and eight JaCoree, could be found with his "Lil Granny's" cane at the top of her stairs singing for the Lord. JaCoree, attended choir rehearsal at The Tabernacle of David Baptist Church with his father. JaCoree's father said that his son would be ready to sing anyone's part come Sunday morning." All of his young life singing was paramount. He developed into an excellent singer, by the age of thirteen he gave his first live performance, which was an immediate success.
As youth director of Spirit of Speech, as well as led Praise and Worship for Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church, in Richmond, CA. Performing and winning many talents shows, during his high school years, John Swett High School. JaCoree outstanding vocals has opened many doors which includes Mother Onion's "A Time to Laugh , "Christian Comedy Show, "An Evening of Gospel Music" hosted by California State Automobile Association, " Martin Luther King Holiday Special", hosted by Bay Area chapter of NAACP, "Let's Do Tea Luncheon", hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. He has been featured as a new artist in the International Gospel Retreat, hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones and Vickie Winans. At which time through an array of new artist he was chosen to perform on television. Gospel Explosion 2000 Power Conference in Las Vegas, sponsored by Power 88 public radio station, also a finalist in the 2001 WVKO The Light Gospel Superfest National Talent Showcase in Ohio.
JaCoree singing experience is working with popular award-winning gospel artists. Ms. Vickie Winans, Byron Cage, Kiki Sheard, Debra Henderson, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Tachina Danielle. Other performances include prayer breakfasts, pastoral days, musicals, weddings, funerals, and receptions throughout California, Nevada, Florida and Atlanta.
JaCoree is also very fortunate to serve as one of the Praise and Worship Leaders for one of California's fastest growing churches, Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Oakland, CA. under the leadership of Bishop Joseph E. Simmons.
It's often been ask, how did such a little man get a big strong voice like that it's definitely God given!
