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To immediately listen to this month's Top Five vocalists, please Click Here Gospel Artist Mark Chandler Named October “Best Vocalist Of The Month”By Dale Kawashima Mark Chandler, a talented gospel artist based in Baltimore, MD, has won the October SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for his performance of “I Don’t Know Why (Jesus Loved Me),” which was written by Andrae Crouch. This song is featured on his debut 12-song album, My Offering, which he released independently earlier this year (2007).
“I Don’t Know Why (Jesus Loved Me)” is a joyful, upbeat gospel song, which provides a terrific showcase for Chandler’s impressive vocal ability. He has a deep, rich baritone voice, and he sings this song with power and emotion. This song was co-produced by Chandler and Carlton Burgess (who also played piano on the track), at Burgess’ studio in Tampa, Florida. The recording was engineered and mixed by Mike Rea. Chandler was born in the city of Salisbury, which is in eastern Maryland. He grew up in a Christian home – his father was a minister and his mother was a missionary. As a young boy, Chandler would sing at church with the choir, and he would also occasionally perform as lead vocalist. And when he was in high school, Chandler sang in the school talent show, and he also sang at various events such as weddings and parties. Yet despite his longtime love of music, Chandler (who is in his 40s) didn’t seriously pursue a music career until fairly recently. It was in 2006 that he decided to record his debut CD, My Offering, which consists of gospel standards sung by Chandler. “I was a late bloomer (as a recording artist),” said Chandler. “Singing was always a passion, but it wasn’t until last year that I truly decided to do it - to record my album.” Chandler subsequently met Carlton Burgess, who was producing a live recording project for a gospel group that Chandler contributed vocals to. Burgess was impressed with his vocal performances, so this led to Chandler flying to Tampa to record his album with Burgess. The album sessions for My Offering began in June 2006, and were completed three months later.
Now with the release of his album, Chandler finally has a quality recording which demonstrates his talents as a gospel singer/artist. “I’m happy to have an opportunity to share my music with people,” he said. “I love singing, and I hope in some way, that my music can help encourage or inspire people.” My Offering has been getting a good response – one of Chandler’s songs has been selected by popular music site Sonicbids for their upcoming compilation CD. In addition, Chandler is looking forward to recording a second album, which would feature new gospel songs written by his friends and collaborators. And lastly, Chandler is also starting to write his own songs.
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| Keesha Scott |
"Innocent At Heart." (country). Performed by Keesha Scott of Burbank, CA. Written by Peter Amato & Keesha Scott.
E-mail: keescott@hotmail.com
Website: www.myspace.com/keeshascottmusic
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| Jim Steed |
"Closer." (AC/pop). Performed by Jim Steed of Germantown, MD. Written by Michael Whalen & Jim Steed.
E-mail: jim@jimsteed.com
Websites: www.jimsteed.com, www.myspace.com/jimsteed
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| Dolly Rappaport |
"You're The One." (blues/pop). Performed by Dolly Rappaport of Redwood City, CA. Written by Dolly Rappaport & Mitch Rappaport.
E-mail: dolly@dollyrappaport.com
Websites: www.dollyrappaport.com, www.myspace.com/dollyrappaport
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| Blaire Reinhard |
"Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." (blues/rock). Performed by Blair Reinhard (lead vocalist) of the Blaire Reinhard Band, of Morristown, NJ. written by Bob Dylan.
E-mail: blaireband@gmail.com
Website: www.blairereinhard.com
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