The Inspired Catholic Voices

Artist Information

Biography

When people hear the name The Inspired Catholic Voices, they immediately say "Can they really sing gospel?" Well once they hear them, they immediately say "I didn't know Catholics could sing like that!"

The Inspired Catholic Voices are winners of the "2013 Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards" for "Female Artist of The Year," and "CD Project of The Year." Also, they won "2011 Rhythm Of Gospel Awards," for "Song Of The Year, (God Is Love)" because these three ladies not only sing gospel, they sing some real good gospel. This is truly evident by some of the places they have sung and some of the other awards they have been involved with. They were nominated and won an "IMPACT Award," from DMP Promotions in Greenville, NC. Also, they were nominated and won the Bay Area Black Music Award for "Best Gospel Group for 2007." They were nominate for a "PTY Vision Award," in Rochester, New York in 2007. They received an O'Town Community Services Award in 2006 for their contribution to gospel music in the Oakland Bay Area. They were featured performers at the West Coast Conference in 2006. The Inspired Catholic Voices performed at the "Praise Break Conference," in 2006 in St. Louis, MO. The CD "Call On Jesus Everyday," reach number one on Gospel USA Magazine's Independent Charts; and number 12 on The Gospel News Charts. Recently, they were featured on the front page of Gospel USA Magazine, when the single on their CD "We Come In The Name of Jesus," went to the #1 spot. Also, they were featured in 110 Magazine, a Bay Area news magazine.

They have shared the stage with the Mississippi Mass Choir, Vicki Winans, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Luther Barnes and Shirley Caesar, just to name a few.

The Inspired Catholic Voices dress the part. The look as good as they sound. They bring a style of excellence when they appear.

The Inspired Catholic Voices have a mission to reach one soul at a time and to try and touch that person in such a way through their music that that person will want to establish a personal relationship with The Lord.

Instrumentation

The Inspired Catholic Voices are Leila Bellow (Tenor/Alto), Leona Powers (Soprano) (often called "The Twins"), and Luana Striplin (Alto/Tenor).

These ladies are full of spirit and it comes out when they sing. Just sit back (if you can) and enjoy the musical blessings offered by these anointed ladies.

Discography

The Inspired Catholic Voices have recorded the following music:
1. "Gospel On The Move" (they placed four songs on this compilation CD). This CD received favorable radio airplay in the San Francisco Bay Area.

2. "Order My Steps" and "Holy Ghost" (two song CD). This CD received favorable radio airplay in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles, CA, area.

3. "Volune #1" (their first full length CD). This CD received favorable radio airplay in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles area.

4. "Call On Jesus Everyday" (their second full length CD). The CD received favorable radio airplay on a national level and opened many new doors for the group to appear in serveral places.

5. "Can't Stop Serving the Lord" (three song CD). Released in late September/early October 2007, with strong expectation to receive favorable airplay, plus strong attention from various digital download sites. Not only are they singing, they wrote and co-produced the first two songs on this CD.

6. "We Come In The Name Of Jesus." Released in 2010, this CD was recently featured in Gospel USA Magazine with two songs on the Top Thirty Charts. This CD is full of inspiring, moving and touching music. It is uplifting yet good to just sit down and meditate to. "We Come In The Name Of Jesus," is getting favorable airplay in California, New Jersey, North and South Carolina.

7. "Praise Him Forever." A 2013 release is showing good signs out the box. It is getting favorable airplay on San Francisco Bay Area radio stations.

Official Website

http://www.raytownmusic.com

Audio

• Praise Him Forever
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• Saints Rejoicing
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• We Come In The Name of Jesus
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• Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
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Press

• Call On Jesus Debuts At #4 [+ Show ]
  

  "Call On Jesus Everyday," by The Inspired Catholic Voices debuts at #4 on Gospel USA Magazine's Top ..."Call On Jesus Everyday," by The Inspired Catholic Voices debuts at #4 on Gospel USA Magazine's Top 30 Independent Releases.

• Thank You Jesus, I'm Saved Reaches #1 [+ Show ]
  

  "Thank You Jesus, I'm Saved," by The Inspired Catholic Voices has reached the #1 spot on Gospel USA ..."Thank You Jesus, I'm Saved," by The Inspired Catholic Voices has reached the #1 spot on Gospel USA Magazine's Top 30 Independent Songs. The group is on Five Point One Records label.

• Honoring Heritage [+ Show ]
  

  (Photo caption) The Inspired Catholic Voices prepare to sing at the Black History Program in Newark...(Photo caption) The Inspired Catholic Voices prepare to sing at the Black History Program in Newark, CA, during a Tri-City area celebration of Black History.

• Inspired Catholic Voices-Don't Let The Name Fool You! [+ Show ]
  

  These ladies are BADDD! They really sing some good gospel and boy do they dress. The group is lo...These ladies are BADDD! They really sing some good gospel and boy do they dress.
  
  The group is looking to travel the world singing and promoting God's Word Through Music! They extend an offer to all churches for the group to come present their musical ministry.

• Debuts At #12 [+ Show ]
  

  "Call On Jesus Everyday!," by The Inspired Catholic Voices debuts at #12 on The Gospel News Best 33 ..."Call On Jesus Everyday!," by The Inspired Catholic Voices debuts at #12 on The Gospel News Best 33 Chart.

• The Inspired Catholic Voices [+ Show ]
  

  The Inspired Catholic Voices: The gospel group from Oakland performs at Second Baptist Church at 7:...The Inspired Catholic Voices: The gospel group from Oakland performs at Second Baptist Church at 7:00pm Saturday december 13, 2006.

• "Praising Him Fest '07" [+ Show ]
  

  Sunday November 11, 2007, at 4:30pm, "Praising Him Fest '07," will be coming to Antioch, CA. It wil...Sunday November 11, 2007, at 4:30pm, "Praising Him Fest '07," will be coming to Antioch, CA. It will be held at Antioch Church Family, 605 W. Madill Street, Antioch.
  
  This year's music will be provided by The Sons of he Soul Revivers; Debra Henderson; The Inspired Catholic Voices; Ronny Mills; Todd Williams & The Sword; and The Voices of Antioch.
  
  For ticket or more information, call 925-698-2670.

Setlist

There is no typical set listing for The Inspired Catholic Voices. With three CD's to their credit, the group offers many songs for a person to choose from. The group can and will do from one song up to eight songs in a set. Some of the songs include:

"Call On Jesus Everyday"
"How Excellent Is Thy Name"
"I'm Determined"
"Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus"
"He Delivered Me"
"Thank You Jesus, I'm Saved"

Plus many more!


The Inspired Catholic Voices will fit their singing to whatever the situation calls for.

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