Hometown: Chicago, IL
Website: www.forhisgloryyp.com
Sounds Like: Yolanda Adams, Official Kirk Franklin, The Official Marvin Sapp Page, Fred Hammond, Martha Munizzi
Genre: Christian/Gospel
Mrs. Perkins has achieved global name recognition and is the recipient of many prestigious awards for her songwriting abilities. Her song "I Got Power" was included in the NBC data base for the Beijing Olympic Aug 2008. These songs resonate with anointing and are sure to touch hearts and change lives as they inspire believers and non believers alike to examine their relationship with God. Mrs. Perkins has demonstrated the awesome ability to write in many different styles i.e. Gospel, contemporary, country etc and in a way that has universal appeal to all listeners. All of the songs are masterfully produced demo showcasing her songwriting abilities. Mrs. Perkins is a songwriter not a singer and acknowledges the dynamic talents of the many demo singers on the demos with special Kudos to Ms. Brandee Nelson who outstanding voice is heard on many of the demo and also is an upcoming and arising recording artist Talented producers i.e Walter Jones (Gifted Productions) NSS, Kenneth Taylor (Good Shepherd Prod). Many of Mrs.Perkins' songs have been included on many compilations CD. All of her songs are available to recording artists, TV/film, plays etc. She has received much recognition and these are just a few of her accomplishments.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
5-12 You Must Forgive Semi-finalist Song Of The Year
10-11 Recipient of Excellent in Christian Music Award:
3-14-11 featured on www.songwritersvantage.com.
7-10 songs "It Takes Faith and Shut Your Mouth Satan selected as finalist in Hottest New Artist contest
7-10-09 "Where Do They Go" Honorable Mention 16th Billboard
4-14-09 "Where Do they Go?" Street Team Urban Series Vol 2
3-2-09 "Can You Use This Vessel?" Top 10 Broadjam.Com
2-09 "We Give You Glory" February winner Song Of The Year
2-09 "The Altar Call" The Soundcheck Vol 1 Compilation
1-09 "Just A Little Faith" winner January Spiritual Song of the Month at Broadjam.Com
1-29-09 "We Give You Glory" semi-finalist Mike Pinder's Songwars Songwriting Competion
“Being a songwriter is an arena that is very crowded, so you have to learn as much as you can by doing research and reading as much as you can about songwriting. You have to network with other people, don’t burn bridges, and be ready to accept failures, but don’t give up, use the experiences to build you up for the next experience.”
Monique Lynelle - ML"s Music Infor Blog Interview
“Trish Standley brought the crowd to its feet as she stirringly sang "I Don't Know" in tribute to ECMA honoree Yvonne Perkins.”
Sarah Hearn - DC Gospel Music Examiner
“Radio and television personality Neechy will serve as host. There will be performances by Earnest Pugh, Phillip Carter and Angela Donadio. In addition, Robert E. Person, Theresa Pinkney, The Oxon Hill High School Choir and several other artists will also perform. Special presentations will be made to Yvonne Perkins, Bishop Alfred Owens and BET Networks. This is an event many will not want to miss, especially those who support the efforts of the numerous independent artists in the DC area and beyond.”
Sarah Hearn - DC Gospel Music Examiner