#MSFFest 2018 Line Up
CECE WINANS
12x Grammy winner and #1 selling female gospel artist of all time with over 12 million album sales. Known for classic hits Mercy Said No, Alabaster Box, Waging War and many others. There's nobody quite like Cece Winans, whose music is sure to lift burdens and usher in the presence of God. Look forward to hearing hits and new music like, Never Have To Be Alone.
JJ HAIRSTON
2018 6x Stellar Award winner and Grammy nominated powerhouse.JJ Hairston will minister non-stop hits like You Deserve It, No Reason To Fear, After This, Lord Your're Mighty and more! Prepare to sing-a-long, shout, dance and worship.
TODD DULANEY
Dulaney recently topped the Billboard chart with his #1 radio hit, Your Great Name. Todd Dulaney, a former professional baseball player decided to retire sports because he felt God's call to play gospel music. He mentored under gospel icon, Smokie Norful, who also took him on tour. Now making a name for himself with popular worship songs, The Anthem, Victory Belongs to Jesus and Your Great Name.
Koryn Hawthorne
The 19-year-old, Louisiana native who captured the country’s heart as a top 4 finalist on The Voice season 8. If her former coach, Pharrell Williams’ opinion is any indication, her incredible work ethic, stellar vocal skills, and inspirational attitude, all which are beautifully showcased on the upcoming EP, will take her far.
“Won’t He Do It” is the lead single from OWN’s Greenleaf: Season 2 soundtrack and is also featured on Koryn’s upcoming debut, self-titled EP which releases on August 4th.
DOC MCKENZIE & THE HI-LITES
Quartet at its finest! Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites have been giving God praise in a message through song for Fifty-Two (52) Years!!!! Some would say 52 years is a lot of years, along time to be singing!! But oh no….They Are Just Getting Started!!
JERMAINE DOLLY
"Today makes 3 years since I started my independent artist grind with releasing this song!!! From a basement to being heard all over the world thanx to @jerome_hunt1 .... how fitting that when 3 years ago I had a photoshoot for the cover of the song ... I wore a shirt that has “SERVE” on it ... and that’s my single that’s out now touching the world ... amazing how stuff comes Full Circle ... thank you to all you guys that have been supporting me Since Day 1 ... MEANS THE WORLD ... THANK YOOOOOOOU!!!!!!!," Jermaine Dolly [Facebook post 4/12/18]
JOYE B. MORE
Joye, a winner of Showtime at the Apollo, co-wrote and co-produced her current single All I Need, her book's theme song ‘Hopefully Beautiful’ and her debut album ‘Project Butterfly. She has performed the album’s music on TV One, BET and The Word Network, and several songs are currently in rotation on the Gospel Music Channel. To learn more visit her website > www.joyebmoore.com
Twana Ellis
Twana Ellis is a psalmist extraordinaire with a ministry that extends far beyond church walls. A native Washingtonian, her gift has enabled her to wow audiences across the globe, with her passion and love for God exuding from every performance. . Her current album, “He Is,” is co-produced by Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning songwriter/producer Jarmone Davis and Chris Lewis.
TAMYYA J
Genre: Gospel, Urban Inspiration
Hometown: Willingboro, NJ
Tamyya J began singing before she could speak. She perfected her gift singing in church and by age 14 she joined the group Praise. The group won 1st place in McDonald’s Gospelfest’s Youth Division performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Career Highlights:
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Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader/ Radio Host
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Mary Mary Background Singer (6 yrs)
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New Artist Female Award Winner - Excellence Awards
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Fashion Fair Cosmetic Beauty Campaign for 3 years
LINDSAY SLATON