Since 1997 God has used Cornelius "The STRONG" Edwards plethora of musical abilities. STRONG’S voice and music is heard on FM and AM Radio Stations, in movie theatres, CD’s, cassette tapes, videos, internet, and live throughout the U.S. of America crossing the globe from Nigeria to India over to Japan. He has scored music for documetaries, opened for world renown Gospel Artists, Yolanda Adams, shared stages with the late Johnnie Wilder, Jr., Mighty Clouds of Joy, gospel ensembles Acappella, Committed, ASAP, TSI and Straight Company, performed with The University of Houston Chorus in the Latin Opera- “Verdi Requiem” conducted by Robert Shaw, sung the U.S. National Anthem with The Houston Chorus in Sports Centers before audiences of thousands, crooned for nursing homes, the sick and shut in, youth, seasoned saints, conferences, anniversaries, celebrations, fellowships, funerals, mayoral candidate announcements, memorials, weddings and performed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI and WV. Born January 8, 1976 in Houston, TX. now residing in College Park(Atlanta), GA., as a music producer and vocalist, Cornelius "The STRONG" Edwards began composing and writing at an early age. Like most untrained musicians he was always creating rhythms vocally, on tables, buckets and anything that made noise with his family and friends. After his 1st year at the University of Texas, at Austin STRONG returned to Houston using his God given talent and joined an acappella 8 member coed ensemble, called “Voices Like Heaven”. 4 Years later he began a professional music career recording his first song “I Will Open Up My Heart” produced by Dorian Paul Williams in 1999 with a 6 man group called "Pure A cappella Inc." The highly anticipated single was recorded but never released because sickness struck one the group members and they dispersed. Cornelius' second attempt at recording was successful and God allowed STRONG to finish and release an album in 2000, entitle “Persuaded” with “The Soul Influence”, produced by Jesse Murrah- *Essej* of Straight Company. STRONG co-wrote/ arranged and soloed verses on the album. Guided by God, STRONG departed the group in 2001, & ventured off as a solo producer/ vocalist/ writer/ composer/ and arranger. He was blessed with the opportunity to produce a talented 4 member female group, “The Lively Stones”. They released an album in 2002 entitled “No Words". STRONG co-wrote and featured on the song “A Saint's Comfort”. In 2006, Cornelius “The STRONG” Edwards soloed a lead on track # 9, "I want Jesus to walk with me" on “South Unions Adult Chorus” album, “Guide Me”, directed by Bro. E. Crosby out of South Union Church of Christ in Houston, TX. That same year, STRONG wrote the verses and featured on "Thank You for the Blood” on “The Houston Chorus” album, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” directed by Sis. B. Bradley. Building the resume everyone was waiting on STRONG'S first solo project and God delivered in 2007. “God is Always There!” Volume 1 & 2; 20 original arranged spiritual songs split into 2 CD’s. All of the songs are written by Cornelius except for the *STRONG* Remix of the well known, Amazing Grace. The fall of 2007 Cornelius scored music for the documentary, “Essence of Martial Arts” which was toured with the Pan African Film Festival. 2008 STRONG released another CD, "The Greatest Story Ever Told " 12 song focusing on God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. STRONG was nominated by the Members Choice Awards (MCA's) for Producer, Album, Songwriter, Spoken Work Artist and Record Label of the Year in 2008. Later the NACAMA made STRONG the CAMA 2008 New Artist of the Year. Even though Cornelius "The STRONG" Edwards is a one man ministry, he sings and fellowships with all the saints of God when the opportunity presents itself and is now in fellowship with an coed ensemble named Blessed with Harmony. He’s the total package. STRONG’S lyrical skills and arrangements open your mind to deep rhythmic rhyme schemes and his singing has taken him all cross the US to perform. The Copyright office in Washington DC, MD knows STRONG’S name. He has music on file to last two lifetimes. Look out for the next projects from STRONG & Ear of Corn Productions / Upright Entertainment and Tri-E Publishing/ASCAP coming soon. CHECK ME OUT ON www.myspace.com/thestrong1 ---www.cdbaby.com, www.justastore.net and itunes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Where will the STRONG be fellowshipping? *:-------------------------------------------
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November 22, 2009
Hillcrest Church of Christ- Yearly Song & Praise Worship 5pm
Decatur, GA---- November 22, 2009
South Lake Church of Christ- Morning Worship
Jonesboro, GA---- November 14, 2009
Hillcrest Church of Christ- Teachers Appreciation Dinner
Decatur, GA---- November 8, 2009
Henry Street Church of Christ- Afternoon Worship Service and Youth Program
Gadsden, AL----
November 8, 2009
E. Street Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service
Oneonta, AL----
November 7, 2009
Powderly Church of Christ- 5th Anniversary Homecoming
Birmingham, AL----
November 1, 2009
South Lake Church of Christ- Worship Service
Jonesboro, GA----
October 31, 2009
West End Church of Christ-
Atlanta, GA---
October 25, 2009
South Lake Church of Christ-
Jonesboro, GA----
October 18, 2009
Boulder Crest Church of Christ- Worship Service
Atlanta, GA---
October 17, 2009
Boulder Crest Church of Christ- 50th Anniversary Homecoming
Atlanta, GA---
October 11, 2009
Riverdale Church of Christ- Worship Service
Riverdale, GA---
October 4, 2009
North Houston Street Church of Christ-
Scottsboro, AL-----
September 26-27, 2009
Terry Street Church of Christ-
Ripley, MS-----
September 12, 2009
Oak Street Church of Christ- Singing at 5:30 pm
Lakeland, GA-----
September 13, 2009
Oak Street Church of Christ- Sunday Worship 11:00amand 2:30pm
Lakeland, GA-----
September 6, 2009
Simpson Street Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship
Atlanta, GA-----
August 30, 2009
Sims Avenue Church of Christ- Gospel Meeting
Atlanta, GA-----
August 23, 2009
West Gaines Church of Christ Annual Homecoming
Lawrenceburg, TN-----
August 16, 2009
South Side Church of Christ Annual Homecoming
Enterprise, AL-----
August 15, 2009
Daleville Cultural and Convention Center
Clio Church of Christ Annual Homecoming
Daleville, AL-----
August 9, 2009
Clio Church of Christ 29th Annual Homecoming
Clio, AL-----
July 31- August 2, 2009
6th Annual Summer Song Festival Hosted by the Azalea Drive Church of Christ
North Charleston, SC-------
July 20, 2009
Salt Rock Senior Citizens Center
Salt Rock, West Virginia----
July 19, 2009
Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Morning & Evening Worship
Salt Rock, WV---
July 12-18, 2009
Surprise Valley Youth Camp
sponsored by Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST
Beckly, WV---
July 12, 2009
Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Morning Worship
Salt Rock, WV---
July 1-3, 2009
Acafest 2009 Hosted by Keith Lancaster of Acappella-- Wednesday thru Friday
Lipscomb University
www.acafest.com --- www.summercelebration.lipscomb.edu
Nashville, TN ---
June 27-28, 2009
Hillcrest Church of Christ 64th Annual Homecoming
Atlanta(Decatur), GA---
June 23, 2009
Rockwell- Clothing Store- St. Hwy 249
Houston, TX-----
June 22, 2009
Houston Area Urban League
Houston, TX-----
June 21, 2009
Scenic Woods Church of Christ -Evening Worship
Houston, TX-----
June 21, 2009
South Side Church of Christ- Morning Worship
Houston, TX----
June 14, 2009
Rutledge Church of Christ Morning Worship
Location: Burke High School Auditorium
Charleston, SC-----
June 13, 2009
1st Annual Acappella Gospel Extravaganza Hosted by Rutledge Church of Christ
Location: Burke High School Auditorium
Charleston, SC-----
June 7, 2009
Lithonia Church of Christ- Morning Worship
Lithonia, GA----
May 30- 31, 2009
Youth Gospel Meeting Concert at SOUTH SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST- Saturday and Sunday 5/31/09 Morning Worship
Valdosta, GA---
May 23- 24, 2009
TERRY ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Saturday & Sunday 5/24/09 Morning Worship
Ripley, MS---
May 16- 17, 2009
West Side CHURCH OF CHRIST 79th Annual Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Saturday evening concert and Sunday 5/17/09 Morning Worship
Jacksonville, FL---
May 2-3, 2009
Lithonia Church of Christ Homecoming Gospel Explosion- Saturday & Sunday Morning Worship
Lithonia, GA---
April 24 - 26, 2009
SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion -
Rogersville, AL----
April 18-19, 2009
Schaffer Rd. Church of Christ
Marietta, GA---
April 5, 2009
Hanging Moss Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service
Jackson, MS----
April 4-5, 2009
65th Annual Churches of Christ Lectureship
Jackson, MS----
March 28-29, 2009 Rolls Royce Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service and Friends and Family Day
Lafayette, LA ----
March 22, 2009
South Side Church of Christ on Hwy 82- Morning and Evening Worship Greenville, MS ----
March 21, 2009
Youth & Family Summit at the Washington County Convention Center Greenville, MS ----
March 8, 2009
NorthSide Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service
Spring Hill, TN ----
March 7, 2009
Minister Appreciation for Bro. Baily
Tennessee Children's Home @ Heron Center at 5-8pm
804 Branham Hughes Circle
Spring Hill, TN 37174 ---
February 22, 2009
Cummings Street Church of Christ-
Evening Worship Service
Franklin, TN ----
February 22, 2009
Scott Ave. Church of Christ-
Morning Worship Service
Nashville, TN ----
February 22, 2009
Hickory Heights Church of Christ-
Morning Worship Service
Nashville, TN ----
February 21, 2009
East Side Church of Christ-
Winter Song Fest 4:00pm
Nashville, TN ----
February 21, 2009
Scott Ave. Church of Christ-
Black History Program at 1:00pm
Nashville, TN ----
February 15, 2009
Rainey Rd. Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service
Honoring Service Dinner and Proram
Temple, GA ----
February 8, 2009
Frankfort Ave. Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service Super Sunday Singing Proram
Louisville, KY ----
February 2, 2009
Preachers Retreat at South Side Church of Christ-
Rogersville, AL ----
February 1, 2009
South Side Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service
Rogersville, AL ----
February 1, 2009
WKAC am radio station- 8:00am Inspirational Acappella with Bryant Malone
Athens, AL ----
January 31, 2009
Preachers Retreat at South Side Church of Christ-
Rogersville, AL ----
Januany 18, 2009
South Side Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service
Los Angeles, CA ----
Januany 16-18, 2009
Sing-a-Rama 2 at the Renaissance Montura Hotel
Los Angeles, CA www.sing-a-rama2.com----
Januany 11, 2009
South Side Church of Christ- Evening Worship Service
Los Angeles, CA ----
Januany 11, 2009
Figueroa Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service
Los Angeles, CA ----
Januany 10, 2009
A Fund Raising Concert for Cancer Awareness- 4:45PM
N. Pasedena Church of Christ-
Pasenda, CA ---
December 13-14, 2008
SouthSide Church of Christ Homecoming
Montgomery, AL ----
December 3, 2008
Fifth Ward Church of Christ
Houston, TX ---
November 30, 2008
Trinity Gardens Church of Christ
Houston, TX ---
November 27 - 29, 2008
The 2008 CAMA Awards hosted by the National Academy of Christian Acappella Music Artists (NACAMA) in Houston, TX at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel- Events begin Thursday 11/27/08 “Saturday 11/29/08 Sunday 11/30/08 Worship with the Churches of Christ
Houston, TX For more information, please visit www.nacama.com ---
November 15 - 16, 2008
Merritt Creek Church of Christ, Youth Benefit Concert, Sat. at 3:00pm and Sunday Worship
Salt Rock, West Virginia ----
November 7- 9, 2008 Singles Retreat Hosted by Houston Avenue Church of Christ- Holiday Inn, Warner Robins, GA starting Friday at 6:00pm Saturday at 7pm Houston Avenue Church of Christ-Sunday Morning at 100:00am
Macon, GA ----
November 1- 2, 2008
Even of Praise at the Hanging Moss Church of Christ- Saturday at 3:00pm
Sunday Morning Worship 9:00am
Jackson, MS ---
October 26, 2008
Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Evening Worship 10/26/08 at 6:00pm
Rockhill, SC ----
October 26, 2008
Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Morning Worship 10/26/08 at 10:00am
Charlotte, NC ----
October 25, 2008
Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Saturday 10/25/08 at 4:00pm
Charlotte, NC ----
October 5, 2008
Kings Church of Christ-Morning Worship at 10:30am
Harlem, NY ----
September 27 - 28, 2008
2008 Church of Christ Honors Banquet and Concert- at the (GHEC) Greenville Higher Education Center on Saturday 9/27/08
Sunday 9/28/08 Morning Worship at the Leland Church of Christ at 11:30am
Leland, MS www.hollandalelelandcoc.com ---
September 21, 2008
University Park Church of Christ at 10:30am
Hyettsville, MD ----
September 20, 2008
Laurel Church of Christ
Laurel, MD
September 17, 2008 Waldorf Church of Christ at
Waldorf, MD ----
September14, 2008 Morning Worship at the North Hills Church of Christ at 10:45am
St. Louis, MO ----
September 13, 2008
R.O.D 1st Annual Gospel Concert on Saturday 9/13/08 at the North City Church of Christ at 6:00pm
St. Louis, MO ----
August 30 - 31, 2008
COCGOSPEL.COM Hosts the 1st Members Choice Awards (MCA's) and Unity Day on Saturday 8/30/08 Sunday 08/31/08 Worship with all the Churches of Christ at the Marriott Nashville-Airport
www.cocgospel.com For more information, please visit www.mca-awards.com or e-mail Tim_Otis@cocgospel.com. Contact Timothy Otis at 615-497-5168 (cell) or toll free at 866-731-1922 Nashville, TN. -----
August 23, 2008
Appreciation of Love for Evangelist, Elijah Bush Sr.- Avondale Church of Christ -Saturday at 4:00pm
Birmingham, AL ----
August 17, 2008
West End Church of Christ- Sunday Worship Service at 11:00am
Atlanta, GA ----
August 10, 2008
Trinity Gardens Church of Christ- Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am & 6: 00pm
Houston, TX ----
August 1 - 3, 2008
5th Annual Summer Song Festival Hosted by the Azalea Drive Church of Christ
www.1faithinchrist.com
North Charleston, SC
July 26, 2008
Appreciation of Love for Evangelist, David Morton Sr.- Song Celebration Piney Grove Church of Christ -Saturday at 6:00pm
Winfield, AL ----
July 23, 2008
Elysian Fields Church of Christ
New Orleans, LA ----
July 20, 2008
Church of Christ Sunday- Morning Worship at 10:00am
McComb, MS ----
July 6, 2008
South Side Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am
Rogersville, AL----
July 13, 2008
Talbot Avenue Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am
Boston, MA ---
July 5, 2008
Dedication of Love for Chris Turner Song Celebration- Cross Point Church of Christ -Saturday at 6:00pm
Florence, AL ----
July 2-4, 2008
Acafest 2008-- Wednesday “ Friday 7/2-4/08
Lipscomb University www.acafest.com
Nashville, TN ---
June 29, 2008
Center Church of Christ- 5th Sunday Song Worship at 2:00pm
Center, AL ----
June 29, 2008
Cedar Bluff Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am
Cedar Bluff, AL-----
June 28, 2008
Jesgwyn Clothing & Merchandise- Saturday at 11:00am
Cedar Bluff, AL -----
June 18-22, 2008
Hillcrest Church of Christ-Homecoming “ Wed. thru Fri. 06/18-20/20008 at 7:00pm. Saturday 6/21/08 at 4:30pm & Sunday 6/22/08 at 10:00am and after
Atlanta, GA ---
June 8, 2008
First Street Church of Christ-- Sunday 6/8/08 Morning Worship at 11:00am and Evening Worship at 6:00pm
Oneonta, AL ---
June 7, 2008
Piney Grove Church of Christ-Gospel Explosion- Saturday 6/7/08 at 5:00pm
Winfield, AL ---
May 25, 2008
Jonesboro Church of Christ-Evening Worship- Sunday 5/25/08 at 5:00pm
Jonesboro, GA ----
May 25, 2008
West Russell St. Church of Christ-Morning Worship- Sunday 5/25/08 at 11:00am
Villa Rica, GA ----
May 17, 2008
Cypress Church of Christ- Impact Hip Hop Vs GOD - Saturday 5/17/08 at 9:00am-2:30pm
Orange County, CA ----
May 18, 2008
Figueroa Church of Christ- Friends and Family Weekend--Saturday 5/17/08 at 6:00pm
Los Angeles, CA ----
May 18, 2008
Metropolitan Church of Christ- Sunday 5/18/08 at 11:00am
Los Angeles, CA ----
May 18, 2008
Figueroa Church of Christ- Friends and Family Weekend--Sunday 5/18/08 at 2:30pm
Los Angeles, CA ----
May 18, 2008
South Side Church of Christ- Sunday 5/18/08 at 6:00pm
Los Angeles, CA ---
April 25 - 27, 2008
SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Athens Middle School
Sunday 4/27/08 Morning Worship at the South Side Church of Christ
Rogersville, AL www.trinityonestudio.com www.acaradio.net ----
April 20, 2008
Sunset Road Church of Christ- Sunday 4/20/08 at 10:00am
Burlington, NJ ---
April 20, 2008
College Park Church of Christ- Sunday 4/20/08 at 6:00pm
College Park, MD ---
April 5-6, 2008
South Side Church of Christ- Saturday 4/5/08 at 6:00pm
Sunday 4/6/08 after Morning Worship at the South Side Church of Christ Tucson, AZ ---
March 22-27, 2008
64th Annual Churches of Christ Lectureship - Saturday 3/22/2008- Thursday 3/27/2008
Birmingham, AL ----
March 15, 2008
Church of Christ-Songfest- Saturday 3/15/08 at 6:00pm.
Lynnette, AL ---
March 9-12, 2008
Hillcrest Church of Christ-Gospel Meeting- Sunday 3/9/08 at 6:00pm and Monday thru Wednesday 3/10-12/2008 at 7:00pm. Evangelist, David Jones from Nashville, TN.
Atlanta, GA ----
February 24, 2008
Hillcrest Church of Christ-Black History Month Program- Sunday 2/24/08 at 1:30pm
Atlanta, GA ----
February 17, 2008
Scott Avenue Church of Christ- Morning Worship Sunday 2/17/08 at 11:00am
Nashville, TN ---
February 16, 2008
East Side Church of Christ- Gospel Explosion on Saturday 2/16/08 at 4:00pm
Nashville, TN ---
February 10, 2008
Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Evening Worship Sunday 2/10/08 at 6:00pm
Charlotte, NC ---
February 10, 2008
South English Church of Christ- Morning Worship Sunday 2/10/08 at 10:30am
Greensboro, NC ---
February 9, 2008
Carver Rd Church of Christ- Monthly Sing Along on Saturday 2/9/08 at 5:30pm
Winston Salem, NC ---
January 27, 2008
Thomasboro Church of Christ- on Sunday Worship
Charlotte, NC ----
January 26, 2008
University Church of Christ- on Sunday Worship
Charlotte, NC ----
January 26, 2008
Archdale Church of Christ- Yunison Acappella Music Album Release
Charlotte, NC ---
December 31, 2007
Trinity Gardens Church of Christ- New Years Eve Program/Gospel Explosion
Houston, TX ----
December 29, 2007
Belfort Church of Christ- New Years Eve Program/Gospel Explosion on Saturday 12/29/07 at 6:00pm
Houston, TX ---
December 1 - 2, 2007
Newburg CHURCH OF CHRIST 49th Annuversary/Gospel Explosion on Saturday 12/1/07
Sunday 12/2/07 after Morning Worship at the Newburgh Church of Christ
Louisville, KY ---
November 10 - 18, 2007
Dedication Week at the Camp Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST Annual Fall Festival
Atlanta, GA ----
November 10 - 11, 2007
LITHONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel meeting/Gospel Explosion
Sunday Worship
Lithonia, GA www.lithoniachurchofchrist.com ---
November 2 - 4, 2007
The 3rd Annual National College Conference on Saturday 11/03/07 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at 7:00pm
Hosted by Camp Creek Church of Christ
Atlanta, GA www.nationalcollegeconference.org ---
October 20 - 21, 2007
SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Gospel meeting/Gospel Explosion
Sunday Worship
Rogersville, AL www.acaradio.net ---
October 13 - 14, 2007
18th Annual Regional Songfest at the Highline Performing Arts Theatre
Sunday Worship at the South Side Church of Christ
Seattle/Tacoma, WA email: regionalsongfest@aol.com --- |
Cornelius "The STRONG" Edwards
