Byron Cage | |
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| Born | (1962-12-15)December 15, 1962 (age 62) |
| Origin | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Gospocentric |
| Website | byroncageonline |
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Byron Louis Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an Americangospel recording artist.
Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on to attendMorehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he was a member of theMorehouse College Glee Club. He also joined New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta. He also served as music director for Greater Grace Temple (PAW), in Detroit, Michigan. Byron Cage is also a member ofKappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings:Dwell Among Us in 1995, andTransparent in Your Presence in 1996. On both albums, Cage served as co-producer. Cage has also made a guest appearance with the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Church Choir and BishopPaul S. Morton. He appeared on the albums "New Thing: Experience the Fullness" in 1996 and "Bow Down & Worship Him" in 1998.
For his first recording withGospocentric Records, and after having parted ways withPurpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LPLive at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying DVD. His most celebrated work to date,Live showcases the production by labelmateKurt Carr. The album garnered Cage fiveStellar Award wins in 2004.
On Byron's second release from Gospocentric,An Invitation to Worship, he enlists the production ofPAJAM, as evident on the track entitled 'We Love You", which featuresJ Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. Cage won a Soul Train Award for best Gospel album, a Stellar Award for Song of the Year, and nominations for threeStellar Awards and aGrammy in 2007.
Cage recorded a live CD/DVD entitledThe Proclamation at the legendaryApollo Theater in New York City on April 26, 2007. The project featured special guestsKelly Price,Kim Burrell, &Dave Hollister and was produced by hisAn Invitation to Worship collaborators,PAJAM. Cage won a Stellar Award for Contemporary Male Vocalist of the year. The album was released on September 18, 2007.[1]
On Friday, March 13, 2009, Byron recordedFaithful to Believe live in Detroit. The album features special guestsTye Tribbett,Karen Clark Sheard, andMarvin Winans. Grammy Award winner andIsrael Houghton's writing/producing partner Aaron Lindsey handled the production. Cage won Male Vocalist of the Year for this project. The album was released on October 27, 2009.[2]
On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Byron released his next albumMemoirs of a Worshipper recorded live at Christ Universal Temple in Chicago. The album featured special guestFred Hammond, Clifton Ross, & Mumen "Mookie" Ngenge. Byron teamed up again on this project with Stellar Award-winning producer Aaron Lindsey. This album features the singleGreat and Mighty
On May 22, 2004, Byron married pediatric dentist, Dr. Sonya Windham Cage, before 1,000 guests at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church inCharlotte,NC.[3] They would later divorce.
Byron Cage served as minister of music at EbenezerAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church inFort Washington, Maryland from the late 1990s to around 2014–16 (estimated).[4] In June 2012, he served as the minister of music at The Saint Paul's Baptist Church inRichmond, Virginia. On January 14, 2018 Byron Cage became an ordained minister at New Mercies Christian church in Lilburn, Georgia and currently serves as the minister of music.
| Award | Year | Music | Category | Result |
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| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Praise and Worship CD of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | I Will Bless the Lord | Song of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Recorded Music Package of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2007 | An Invitation to Worship | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated |
| Grammys | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | New Gospel Album of the Year | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | Best Gospel Performance | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2006 | An Invitation to Worship | New Gospel Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | CD of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | The Presence of the Lord Is Here | Song of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Producer of the Year | Won |
| Stellar Awards | 2004 | Live at New Birth Cathedral | Contemporary CD of the Year | Won |
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