2006 cama souvenir booklet
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Magnolia Park Church of Christ
2037 N.W. 152nd Street · Miami Gardens, Florida 33054
The 2006 Christian Acappella Music Awards
Presented by NACAMA
Technical Credits:
Television Mobil Resources
COCBN - Hammond Burke
Rubal Productions
The National Academy of
Christian Acappella Music
Artists
PO Box 1076
Dania Beach, Florida
Phone 954-922-1471
Internet
http://www.nacama.com
E-Mail [email protected]
Dear Christian Friends:
Welcome to the 8th Biennial production of the Christian A cappella Music
Awards weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
taking the time to fellowship with us, as we glorify our God through the use
of A cappella Music. CAMA had its beginning in November of 1992, as a recognition program for
members of the Churches of Christ who continue to promote a cappella music through the writing,
singing production and the exploitation of this original form of music.
Our committees have worked diligently to bring these activities together, though having
been faced with a number of challenges, and with the great loss of our beloved brother, mentor and
colleague, Johnnie Wilder Jr. This year we celebrate the Life, The Legend and the Legacy of our
beloved brother, whom we have stated many times, formerly with Heatwave and now with the Lord,
Brother Johnnie Wilder Jr.
Even with the many challenges, we are thankful to our God to know that He is still good
all of the time. We hope that you enjoy your weekend and that you will witness the blessed talents
of over 25 different artists. Also, along with the many artist, this years’ workshops have been de-
signed with your interest and needs in mind. We also encourage you to visit our vendor area where
the groups and others have CD’s, DVD’s clothing and other items for sale at very competitive pric-
ing. Please take time to go and meet with them and purchase your very own copy of the music and
other items for sale, in our vendor music Industry area.
This year we have included two new Matinee concerts for your enjoyment, we have omit-
ted our regular after CAMA activity in lieu of those who will sponsor various hospitality suites on
their own. We remind you as Artists and attendees, to please get the word out about this wonderful
event and we look forward to seeing you and many more at the 9th biennial event, being planned for
Houston, Texas in 2008. Because CAMA is only held every two years, we encourage groups, Artist
and others to start planning now and to get their congregations involved in supporting you and this
effort, so that we can have bigger and better events in the future.
Previous Hosts
2004 - Jesse Essej Murrah 2002 - George Gee &Chris Turner 2000 - Rhynett Chatman, Joi Carr, George Gee, & Chris Turner 1998 - Veronica Williams & William Adam 1996 - Veronica Williams & William Adam 1994 - Arwyn Palmer & Aldanzo L. Pratt 1992 - Arwyn Palmer & Aldanzo L. Pratt
Jesse Murrah &
Dorian Paul Williams
2004 Orlando Florida
Doubletree Hotel, Universal
2002 Orlando Florida
Renaissance Hotel, Disney
2000 Ft Lauderdale Fl
Sheraton Airport Hotel Ralph Bailey Concert Hall
1998
Greensboro, NC Dana Auditorium
Marriott Courtyard Hotel
1996 Ft Lauderdale, Fl Windham Airport
Ralph Bailey Concert Hall
1994 Ft Lauderdale, Fl- Hilton Airport
Ralph Bailey Concert Hall
1992 Ft Lauderdale, Fl Holiday Inn
Ralph Bailey Concert Hall
Official NACAMA Products Visit NACAMA.COM today to purchase Official NACAMA Products
2004 Christiian Acappella Music Awards DVD
2002 CAMA LIVE DVD Four Christian Stars - “See His Face” CD
Coming Soon
The 2006 Christian Acappella Music Awards
CD and DVD
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Friday Schedule 8:45 am - Morning Devotion 9:00 am - Music Lectures 1:00 pm - Matinee Concert I - Hosted By Demetrius Bryant - Five Steps - Paul Williams - Inner City Singers - Melo-D-Heirs 6:00 pm - "Friday Night Live": The Friday Night Artist Showcase
Saturday Schedule 8:45 am - Morning Devotion 9:00 am - Saturday Music Lectures 1:00 pm - Matinee Concert: TrinityOne Studio Presents - Hosted By Joe Felton - Committed Acappella Chorus - Southside Singers - Vaunda - Chris Turner - Soul Purposed - Katrina Waller 5:15 pm - The 2006 Pre-CAMA Show doors open at 5:00pm 5:45 pm - The 2006 Christian Acappella Music Awards presented by NACAMA - Hosted by Jesse “Essej” Murrah & Dorian Paul Williams
Chris Turner Committed Acappella Chorus
Jeff Murrah Melodyaires
Paul Williams Soul Purposed
Southside Singers Southwestern Christian College Chorus
Steven Adams Straight Company
Terry Mays & Youthful Praise Thomas Fitzgerald
Total Praise True Harmony
Vaunda InnerCity Singers
Rhynett Chatman Thomas Fitzgerald
Steve Adams Terri Mays
Youthful Praise Straight Company
The Inner City Singers Aldanzo & Ruby Pratt
Jerome and Tiffany Malone John and Virginia Malone Will and Elaine Duncan The New Faithful Few
Demetrius Bryant Five Steps VAUNDA
Katrina Waller Soul Purposed Jesse Tolliver Paul Williams
Rosalyn Wilder Bryant and Juana Malone
The Melo-D-Heirs Joi Carr
Harold Gilmore
Chris Turner was born
and raised in the city of Florence,
Alabama. He was born again in the
same city, under the tutelage of
Brother Earnest Cobb at the
Westside Church of Christ. While
at the Westside congregation,
Brothers Jeffrey Bodie and Rucelle
Cobb took him under their wings
and taught him the art of congrega-
tional song leading. A few years
later Turner placed membership at
the Southside church of Christ in
Rogersville, Alabama, where Bro.
Freeman Malone Jr. is the minister and joined the Southside Singers. For twelve
years, they traveled together singing and writing soul stirring tunes. While at-
tending college in Birmingham, Al., he performed with the spirited Inner City
Singers, a traditional gospel quartet led by two dynamic gospel preachers whose
direction kept him spiritually focused while away from home.
His professional music career began with internationally known Straight Com-
pany. For five years Turner traveled with the missionary gospel team full time
throughout the United States and carried the good news to Jamaica, Puerto Rico,
the Bahamas, and the Republic of South Africa. An accomplished writer and en-
ergetic performer, Chris Turner has written and recorded with some of the great-
est names in Christian gospel music. He was blessed to write the title song on
Previous RecipientsPrevious Recipients
2004 2004 -- Elijah Bush & Robert Ivory Elijah Bush & Robert Ivory
2002 2002 -- Jesse Murrah Jesse Murrah
2000 2000 -- Johnnie Wilder, Jr. Johnnie Wilder, Jr.
1998 1998 -- Ron Walker Ron Walker
1996 1996 -- Veronica Williams Veronica Williams
1994 1994 -- Wayburn Dean Wayburn Dean
1992 1992 -- Sylvia Rose Cobb Sylvia Rose Cobb
former “Heatwave” lead singer Johnny Wilders’ gospel release “One More Day”
and performed with and composed a song for Joi Carr on her “Devotion” album.
During his time off, Turner conducts congregational singing for gospel meetings,
youth revivals and music workshops across the country. He currently has two
releases available on CD, “Dreamin” and his latest release, “In The Fullness of
Time.”
Throughout his career, Chris Turner has attracted a young following. Nick-
named, the pied piper by Jesse Murrah (“Essej” of Straight Company), he real-
ized another calling in being a youth minister. For the past ten years he has served
the Southside Church of Christ in Durham, North Carolina where he mentors to a
youth group of over 90 active members. His work has encouraged many souls,
both young and young at heart. Turner hopes to continue to minister to others in
a manner that is historically astute, morally upstanding, and spiritually correct.
Whether by singing, teaching, preaching, or other means, he desires to enlighten
others that they may learn to live as the Creator would have them, and through
him they may realize their God-given potential.
AcaRadio - Bryant Malone C.A.M.I. Radio COCBN
COC Gospel Radio Churchofchristtv.org
Acappella Musical Achievement in Acappella Musical Achievement in Acappella Musical Achievement in Acappella Musical Achievement in Record or RadioRecord or RadioRecord or RadioRecord or Radio
Thomas Fitzgerald Paul Williams Harold Robinson Chris Turner Darwin Mason
Song Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the YearSong Leader of the Year
Paul Williams Frank Melton, III Chris Turner
Willie Ray Norwood Jeff Murrah
Male Vocalist of the YearMale Vocalist of the YearMale Vocalist of the YearMale Vocalist of the Year
Tiffany Malone Joi Carr Vaunda
Katrina Waller
Female Vocalist of the YearFemale Vocalist of the YearFemale Vocalist of the YearFemale Vocalist of the Year
The Steps Youthful Praise
BOSS - Boys of Southside
Youth Project of the YearYouth Project of the YearYouth Project of the YearYouth Project of the Year
Rod Weekly Devoted Sanctified
Martin Thomas
New Artist of the YearNew Artist of the YearNew Artist of the YearNew Artist of the Year
Inner City Singers Brothers with Voices
Men of Valor True Harmony
Traditional Group of the Traditional Group of the Traditional Group of the Traditional Group of the
Sunday Morning - Committed Standing At The Crossroads
Video Of The YearVideo Of The YearVideo Of The YearVideo Of The Year
Jerome Malone Martin Thomas Frank Melton, III Chris Turner
Producer/Songwriter/Producer/Songwriter/Producer/Songwriter/Producer/Songwriter/
Sunday Morning - Various Going Forward - Melo-D-Heirs
Walk Around Heaven - Chris Turner Rough Day - Paul Williams
I'll Go - Committed Acappella Chorus
Song of the YearSong of the YearSong of the YearSong of the Year
Going Forward with Unity - Shady Acres Let's Go To Church - Various (TrinityOne) In The Fullness of Time - Chris Turner
Lectureship Compilation CD
Album of the YearAlbum of the YearAlbum of the YearAlbum of the Year
Jerome Malone Frank Melton III Joi Carr Chris Tuner
Producer of the YearProducer of the YearProducer of the YearProducer of the Year
South Union Adult Chorus Committed Acappella Chorus Northside Acappella Chorus
Southwestern Christian College Chorus Sheldon Height Acappella Chorus
North Mississippi Mass Acappella Chorus
Choral GroupChoral GroupChoral GroupChoral Group
Melo-d-Heirs Southside Singers
Chapter 2 Soul Purposed Straight Company
Contemporary GroupContemporary GroupContemporary GroupContemporary Group
Southside Singers United
Melo-D-Heirs Committed Acappella Chorus
Artist of the YearArtist of the YearArtist of the YearArtist of the Year
Few lead singers of popular groups can point to the type of success experienced
by Johnnie Wilder, Jr. during the late 70's and 80's. His group, Heatwave, literally ex-
ploded on the music scene amassing gold and multi-platinum albums. In contrast, few
internationally renowned singers have experienced the agony and frustration that result
from a devastating automobile accident and the very real prospects of permanent paraly-
sis while at the zenith of their popularity. Johnnie Wilder's story then becomes one of
dreams fulfilled and dreams deferred. But most important, it is a moving testimony of
hope, coverage, and faith in God, set to the melody of his inspirational and innovative mu-
sic.
Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Johnnie's principal alliance with music was his
involvement with his high school glee club. After graduating, he served three years in the
military in Germany and formed a five man vocal group that performed primarily in military
and civilian clubs in the surrounding area. After their tour of duty ended, the original group
started to disband, but a small nucleus migrated to West Germany where they restruc-
tured under various names, then Heat Wave to Johnnie Wilder Jr. and the Chicago Heat-
wave. With the addition of a talented performer, Rod Temperton (whose credits include
having written "Thriller" and "Off The Wall" for Michael Jackson), their band actively per-
formed throughout Europe, acquiring an enviable reputation and loyal following at every
stop.
Eventually, the band relocated to England, shortened its name back to Heatwave
and began to attract attention with the release of an original single entitled, "Boogie
Nights". By the time the song had reached #1 in London, CBS records were already nego-
tiating a lucrative international distribution deal with GTO records, the group's London la-
bel. The rest was history.
The next single, "Always and Forever" propelled Too Hot To Handle to sales over
three million units. With the singles "Grooveline" and "Mind Blowing Decisions" blazing the
path, Central Heating also achieved multi-platinum status in 1978. As Heatwave began
producing its third album, Hot Property, in recording studios located in various parts of the
world, the future could not have looked brighter to Johnnie Wilder.
That was before he decided to take advantage of a break in the hectic recording
schedule to visit family and friends in his hometown of Dayton. As quickly as the plane
could land, a car could be rented, and he could drive downtown, Johnnie's future, as he
perceived it at the time, was over. The very moment that an out of control van totaled
Johnnie's car, he was paralyzed with no body movement below the neck. It was a year
before he was released from the hospital. Yet immediately, he demonstrated his amazing
resilience. Though confided to a wheelchair, he traveled on Heatwave's European tour,
and even recorded lead and background vocals on its fourth and fifth albums.As sudden
and staggering a fashion as the accident had altered Johnnie's physical condition four
years earlier, an equally unexpected, equally dramatic, but expressly more important spiri-
tual transformation was about to take place within his soul. This change, ignited by a se-
ries of deep discussions with a close friend in Dayton and accelerated when he began to
visit his younger brother's church, eventually led to Johnnie Wilder being saved in 1983.
So complete with his conversion, Johnnie willingly relinquished his contractual
interests in Heatwave then he sent them off to record another album with his blessings,
but this time without his participation. The next few years were a time of intense contem-
plation, reprioritizing, and physical therapy. The love and support of his wife Rosalyn and
daughter Carla, both of whom also became saved, was a key factor that brought Johnnie
through.
Despite the radical shift in his public stature and earning power, Johnnie remem-
bers being able to put the Heatwave days in perspective for the first time. "I know what I
achieved and appreciate the benefits I received from being in Heatwave. But one thing I
didn't have was the level of personal gratification that I now experience", he says. In the
midst of this newfound peace, there was also an ongoing struggle regarding the decision
to put the artistic expression that had been so much apart of his life on hold. "There were
times when I went back and forth about whether or not to continue singing, without ever
coming up with a conclusive answer". he recalls.
At just that point of vacillation, Johnnie was asked to produce "Straight Com-
pany", a vocal group with a beautiful and spirited sound who were in search of a producer.
Less than a year after their collaboration, Johnnie found himself in the studio recording his
first solo effort entitled "My Goal".
In 1996 he released his second solo project entitled "One More Day", yet another
collection of wonderfully constructed vocal arrangements which showcase Johnnie Wilder,
Jr. at his musical best. Once again, his pure vocals and crisp overdubs almost make you
forget that there are no instruments to be heard except a superior, divinely anointed voice.
Since then Johnnie (previously nominated for two Grammy awards) has pro-
duced eight other vocal artists, is the recipient of four CAMA awards and has become one
of the most sought after producers of acappella gospel music in the country. Like many
gospel artists, his motivation is simply stated, "I seek no glory or admiration, initially I just
wanted to do a project to God's glory, he affirms. That initial effort had left an indelible im-
print on the sound of acappella music in the world.
"Each person has their own testimony about how they came to the Lord. The music that
I'm doing is my way of giving thanks to God for even being alive. I glorify God, today, I can
say with confidence that I have no regrets about how my life has gone", he boldly assures.
Certainly the millions who will be blessed as a result of what Johnnie Wilder, Jr. has to
share will be blessed to know that he feels that way.
Recording Engineer: Billy Jones Mixing Engineers: Jerome Malone/Billy Jones Assistant Engineer: Robin Dugger 1. He'll Make Everything Alright (Radio mix) 2. He'll Make Everything Alright (CD mix) 3. He'll Make Everything Alright (No Lead mix) Written by: John Malone 4. We Appreciate You (Single mix) 5. We Appreciate You (No Lead mix) written by: Christopher Lee
Melo-D-Heirs Working Hard 1. Working Hard 2. Your Soul (Means A Lot) 3. Redeemed 4. It's Amazing 5. By Your Side 6. We Got Spirit 7. This Mission Is For Real 8. Wonderful 9. Lord, I Thank You 10. A Heavenly Meditation
Melo-D-Heirs Looking Unto Jesus 1. I Will Sing 2. Flowing 3. God's Got It 4. Looking Unto Jesus 5. A Friend 6. Precious Lord 7. Look Out!!! 8. Service 9. My Prayer 10. Can You Tell Me? 11. Wipe All Tears 12. In Jesus Name... 13. In The End. 14. Back To God
My Goal 1. Thank You, Jesus 2. My Goal 3. Saved 4. It's Alright 5. Last Mile of the Way 6. Vocal Prelude 7. In the Garden 8. Taken Away My Lord 9. I'll Do It 10. Of the World
One More Day 1. Rejoice 2. One More Day 3. Talk It Over (With Jesus) 4. Oh Jesus (I Love You) 5. From U 6. Luv Can 7. (with) All I Am 8. What a Friend 9. All Right 10. Different Point of View 11. Luv Can / pt2/ One More Day
Straight Company I Like It 1. Seek Ye First 2. Show Me 3. Watching Me 4. I Like It 5. Friends 6. Want To Be More 7. Hour Glass 8. Praying Time 9. Delight 10. All Alone
Livvin’ Proof He’ll Make Everything Al-right SHALONDA PRODUCTIONS
Production Work by Johnnie
Southside Acappella Chorus The Great I Am 1. What If God 2. Send Us A Revival 3. Stand By Me 4. His Name 5. Let's Praise The Lord 6. Total Praise 7. The Great I Am 8. Fearless of the Night 9. God Will Provide 10. The Lord Will Make A Way 11. Cool Inside
Exodus The Cross 1. I'm Glad I Know You 2. Love Lifted Me 3. I Think I'm Alone 4. Whiter Than Snow 5. Jesus Love 6. I Can Make It Down Here 7. The Cross 8. I'm Glad I Know You (Reprise) 9. Bonus Track
Four Christian Stars See His Face 1. 4 Stars 2. Did You Think To Pray? 3. See his Face 4. Near the Cross 5. Jesus is Coming Again 6. Move Out Of My Way 7. Soul To Soul 8. The Bible is Right 9. Satan Will Drag You Down 10. Harmony
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