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The Victory In Praise Muzick Ministry affectionately known as V.I.P was founded in January 1998 in Birmingham Alabama, by E. Tony Gaines, its Founder and CEO. Gaines is currently Minister of Music of the More Than Conquerors Faith Church in Birmingham, which serves as a musical oasis for bringing many nationally and internationally renowned artist into the city of Birmingham. E. Tony Gaines is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise as a dynamic vocal instructor and musician. His work has afforded him to travel extensively throughout the states, as well as Valencia Spain, Frankfurt Germany, Nassau Bahamas, Albuquerque, New Mexico just to begin. Tony and VIP has worked with and performed for gospel greats such as LeAnne Faine, Dorothy Norwood, Gary Oliver, The late Dr. Charles Fold, Darryl Coley, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Prophetess Juanita Bynum, Pastor Iona Locke, Professor James Hall, Helen Baylor, Lecresia Campbell, Kathy Taylor-Brown, Rodeny Posey, Ricky Dillard, just to name a few. In high demand, this Muzick Ministry during its tenure has traveled througout the United States appearing with many artist; also providing background vocals for the Donnie McClurkin/Cece Winans tour, opening for many artist, to numerous to name, also making numerous television appearances, and providing vocal background for gingles and commercials. This group was presented with the "Choir of the Millinieum Award" by Cox Radio, and also mentored by Professor James Hall. The refreshing element about this group of musically trained and inclined ministrels is that they are able to take any listening audience to many different musical dimensions. Being fairly young in age ranging from 19-34, the music is quite contemporary, but doesn't lose touch with the hard gospel and choral aspect of music, and the half hasn't been told. The highly energetic sound of this versatilely trained aggregation has been leaving audiences in awe and amazement at such a massive colored sound that is produced from this group of about 15-20 singers and its highly creative and energetic band...