Artist description Rodney Archie is an anonited,sincere and soulful performer.

Music Style Praise & Worship/Urban Comtemporary

Musical Influences Gospel,Jazz,R&B,Classical

Similar Artists Daryl Coley and Smokie Norful

Artist History Rodney Archie is an anointed vocalist who has been singing publicly since the age of seven. He is the youngest of twelve children and grew up surrounded by the elements of gospel music. At the age of fifteen, he performed his first solo concert, accompanied by family members in Winston Salem, NC. He attended Norfolk State University as a vocal major. His performing career has been varied, ranging from musical theatre to talent shows, hosting workshops and appearing with great professional singers of our time - Tremaine Hawkins, John P. Kee, Shirley Ceasar, Alfreda Gerald, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and the Boys Choir of Harlem. Rodney is well known for his expansive vocal range and sincere delivery in performance. He has graced the stage at many venues across the country. Rodney has the unique ability to vocalize all styles of music, yet his passion and calling lie within gospel music. He is also the recipient of the 1997 and 2000 Male Vocalist of The Year Award, sponsored by Waljo Gospel Music Productions, of Greensboro NC, with nominations from artist within North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Rodney has served as choir director and worship leader of several ministries in NC. He is currently featured on the debut project of North Carolina's own "Soul Out" which has performed an original song written by Rodney on Bobby Jones Gospel television show. During the summer of 2000, Rodney was featured as a new artist at the Gospel Music Workshop Of America held in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also currently featured on the debut album of "Total Victory", another group from North Carolina. His goals in the music arena are to obtain a recording contract, write and produce for other artist, mentor aspiring singers, songwriters and music business professionals. As a trained and experienced vocalist, he is well-rounded in classical and traditional music, contemporary gospel, as well as musical theatre. Rodney is determined to simply share his musical gifts of love, compassion and encouragement to the world. Hear Rodney here and at www.mp3.com/totalvictory on the song "Wrapped Up".

Additional Info Rodslyric@hotmail.com

Location Winston Salem, NC - USA

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