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E.TONY GAINES & V.I.P

VIP HOTTMUZICK

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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...

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Music:

Member Since: 7/18/2006
Band Website: N/A
Band Members:Sopranos: April Wright, Twaun Gray, Lori Hamilton, Trinika Woods Altos: Jonerica Smith, Joy Smith, Kim Watson, Lanna Clark, Jenae Hudson-Garrison, Valerie Smith Tenors:Antommio Middleton, Courtney Mitchell, LaWanda White, Courtney Wilks, Charles Keenan, Stacey Woods, Harrell, Nelson Gooden Band: Cameron Sankey, David Smith, Brian Johnson
Influences: JAMES HALL, BENNY CUMMINGS, DR. JOHN BROWN, PASTOR STEVE GREEN & MRS. DEE, RICKY DILLARD, THOMAS WHITFIELD, KURT CARR, ALONA CUNNINGHAM, VALERIE R. HARRIS, ART TATUM, OSCAR PETERSON, HERBIE HANCOCK GEORGE DUKE, YELLOWJACKETS, JOHN PETERS, MELVIN CRISPELL, THOMAS STEWART, DUKE ELLINGTON, SPIRA JIRA, ASAPH WARD, BILLY PRESTON, JIMMIE MCGRIFF, STEVEN FORD, DAVID SMITH, SEAN MICHEAL RAY, BRENDA BANKS-SMITH, RAMONE BILLINGSLEY, MICHEAL BROWN, TWINKIE CLARK-TERRELL, NATALIE RAGINS, EARTH, WIND & FIRE, BILAL, BRIAN JOHNSON, JAY TERRY, MICHEAL BROWN(TIGER) MELONIE DANIELS,CEDRIC THOMPSON,MAURICE FITZGERALD,KEVIN LEMONS,TRENT PHILLIPS
Sounds Like: FRESH, PHAT, & POLISHED..
Record Label: INDEPENDENT
Type of Label: None

My Blog

My Brother Plays for Dorinda Clark-Cole @ Full Gospel 2007

Well good-day to all the viewers of my-space. Just dropping a line to make you aware that my brother (David Smith) can be viewed playing for Dorinda Clark-Cole @ The Full Gospel Fellowship 2007 on Wor...
Posted by E.TONY GAINES & V.I.P on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:03:00 PST