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COURTNEY COOKE

Courtney Carl Cooke was born on September 26, 1973 to Clara Powell and Percy Cooke, now deceased.

Courtney discovered his passion for music at age 10 while performing at school functions and community events. He has performed at numerous gospel concerts in St. Catherine. His dynamic voice and versatility have accorded him much esteem from many persons in the music industry.

Despite losing his sight at age seventeen he remains a valuable member of the Caymanas Gardens community and is an avid member of the citizens’ association. Courtney lives by his philosophy: “To strive for excellence and persevere through challenges”.

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ELECT

In a changing world where sin seems to be taking over the minds of everyone, including some Christians, there is a great demand for persons who are sold out for Christ; a chosen generation who are not afraid to proclaim God’s word through music. ELECT gospel band was formed because of this great desire for a dynamic and committed group of persons. Each member was selected by God (through the leader) to go forth and spread the gospel in season and out of season as fearless warriors.

It is their belief as a family that Christians can triumph and overcome in this world only through worship, praise and full devotion.

Their theme verse is Colossians 3 verse 12:

“Put on therefore , as the ELECT of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering…”

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“There is nothing more to me than loving the Lord”, says Hugh Miller.

By profession he is a customer service representative and his hobbies include singing, songwriting and rearranging things.

He entered the competition because he felt it was a medium to take his message to the world to persons of all ages, states and colour.

His song is inspired by a personal experience In years to come he sees himself ministering to people through his voice: healing and transforming millions.

He worships at the Family Church on the Rock.

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Shelly –Ann Watson has been endowed with a special gift from God and is very passionate about her ministry. She depends on the anointing that keeps taking her to higher dimensions as God continues to use her to bless and inspire the lives of his people.

“The anointing of God is the single most important thing that makes the difference in my ministry” says Shelly. “A beautiful voice is not the only thing that cuts it – not if you;’re into soul – saving and not just soul stirrings.”

Shelly – Ann made her first public singing appearance at the Blue Mountain Apostolic Church in Manchester at age eight. She has since shared stage with some of Jamaica’s finest gospel singers including Carlene Davis, Papa San, Junior Tucker, Prodigal Son (Bless) and Sandra Brooks in several concerts including Gospel Train 2001 series, 2002 Caribbean Music Expo (the CME) Awards and Fun in the Son Spring Break Gospel Festival in Ocho Rios.

In 2002 she released her first two (2) original singles: Ít Wont Last” and “Striving”. In 2003 she entered the JCDC’s Gospel Festival and is featured on the 2003 album as one of the finalists. She has now completed her first album titled “Your Season” and hopes that that this will bring healing and deliverance to everyone who hears these songs.

A firm believer in the work of faith and the covenant relationship that she has with God, Shelly is convinced that a bright future awaits her in Christian ministry and is therefore determined to keep doing what she does best to the honour and glory of God.

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Sushann is a member of the Faith Assemble Ministry. It was through this ministry that she realized that she has a God – given talent and has been appointed to minister God’s word through music. She has been singing at a number of shows in and out of the parish of Manchester.

She currently sings with her sisters and provides background vocals which she feels has been a good experience as it allows her a medium to express herself deeply. Sushann not only sings because she can but because it’s a mission and people’s lives are changed through her way of ministry.

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Natalder is currently employed to the Jamaica Theological as a Registrar’s Assistant.

She was baptized at age 12 and is currently a member of the United Brethren in Christ in Greater Portmore where she is actively involved in the Praise and Worship Ministry and the Sunday School Department. She has been singing since age 5.

In pursuit of her ambition is to give service in the field of Education she is currently pursuing a diploma in Primary Education.

Born in a small village called Virginia in Manchester, Leon started singing at 10 years old, mostly at secular events whenever he got an opportunity. His inspiration at that time came from local reggae artistes and his love for music grew with time.

On his 12th birthday, Leon got baptized in order to fill the need for something better in his life. and fitted perfectly in the music department immediately upon joining the church. Following his first rendition, he was referred to as the little man with the big voice and was used extensively afterwards in and out of the parish at concerts, weddings, church rallies and other functions where he had the opportunity to share stage with several popular gospel artistes and musicians.

Since then Leon has been blessed tremendously as he became lead singer for his group and got lots of exposure. He also learnt to play the keyboard.

ANTOINETTE BRADSHAW

Antoinette hails from the parish of Portland. She surrendered her life to God at age 12 and has been growing in the faith since then. She is actively involved in praise and worship, drama and dance, Sunday school and the youth choir at the Church of the Open Bible in Port Antonio where she is a member.

NOLAN BROWN

Although he was born in Manchester, Nolan currently resides in St. James. He has been singing since he was a child and has pursued singing professionally for the past 7 years. Nolan not only sings but also writes and arranges music. He has been entering the JCDC’s Jamaica Gospel Song Competition for the past 5 years and was a finalist in 2005 as part of the group Komplete. Nolan has performed in concerts across the island including Genesis and is currently working on his debut album.

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GARFIELD REID
"My sole purpose is to minister not to entertain... the songs I sing should foremost minister to the messenger before it can touch and transform the lives of others." These words have been the hallmark of Garfield Reid's singing ministry since he began in the 2003, Since its conception/ Garfield has had the privilege to participate at crusades, conventions and concerts-Garfield Reid also attends the Waterford Missionary Church in Waterford which is overseen by Reverend Spencer Colquhoun. Garfield Reid accepted Christ from an early age and has been baptized since October 6, 1996. He is also the drummer, the Assistant Musical Director, a Cell Group leader and the Programme Co-ordinator for the Church.

In light of this, Garfield Reid, a worshipper by nature has made positive and impressive strides in the music arena and has so far released two (2) original singles ~ "A prayer a way" and"Dance" - in June and August 2006 respectively. Both songs have received favourable success as they have received numerous airplays on the various radio stations. In addition he has collaborated with "Blessed" on the Mainframe rhythm and released "King Jesus Reigns" in November 2005. This song, too, has received numerous airplay/ especially on MegaJams '98 and LOVE 101 FM. The Mainframe CD is currently in stores.