Pastor Will Hagans Jr.

Since the age of four, Pastor Will Hagans, Jr. has known that his music would be his ministry and that his ministry would be the driving force in his life. Therefore at the age of ten, he began singing and arranging music in the name and spirit of the Lord. Pastor Hagans is the senior pastor and founder of Next Dimension Family Worship Center in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as the CEO [and premiere artist] for the independent label, KingdomGroove Music Group. Educated via Cumberland College and the University of Cincinnati, Pastor Hagans has proven himself to be a profoundly anointed producer, musician (piano, organ, bass), composer, musical arranger, songwriter, and vocal coach. With his 2008 release, “Next Dimension of Praise Volume I”*, Hagans stood apart with his preaching set to music. The combination of contemporary jazz, praise & worship Gospel and inspirational music moved the listener’s spirit while setting Hagans apart from all other artists in his genre.

Hagans has lent his vocals to commercials for Kadats Restaurant and Impact Conference 2000 (Campus Crusade for Christ) as well as well known television shows (“Passions," “All My Children," “One Life to Live”) and the opening song for the film, “Grandma’s Hands” [National Underground Railroad Freedom Center]. He has also written commercials for Domino’s Pizza and Nike (LeBron James “Book of Dimes”**, co-written with Bootsy Collins). The powerfully soulful voice of Pastor Hagans has also been immortalized by way of two Play Station 2 games: MLB 2005 and NBA Jam.

The pathway ordered by God for Hagans’ musical ministry has permitted stages to be shared with a who’s who of the industry: Angie & Debbie Winans, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Alex Begouen, Ben Tankard, Tim Bowman, Belinda Lispcomb (Midnight Star), Bootsy Collins, Melvin Williams, J. Moss, CeCe Winans, D.M.A.U.B., K-Drama, Maurice Griffin (Sunday’s Best Finalist), Jeff Majors, Melvin Williams (The Williams Brothers), All Saints, -Color Me Badd, The Jimi Hendrix Foundation, Freddie Rodriguez and Allison Williams. Hagans has also expanded his entertainment umbrella by incorporating acting. He made his debut in the 2011 [nationally touring] Michael Matthews play, “I Need a Man” which allowed him to work alongside: Jackee Harry [“227”], Beverly Todd [“Bucket List”], Reginald “Brah Man” Ballard [“Martin”]. His next foray into theatre was via Terri Bea’s Stellar Award Nominated [Best Musical Performance] “Still My Child”, where he wore the hat of musical director as well as actor.

Hagans not only ministers through his own vocals, and acting abilities, he also co-produces WMBM AM 1490’s syndicated show “Heavenly Notes Gospel Jazz Show" ***. His journey of honor and deliverance continues with his upcoming single, “Love Again”. This man, who has been coined, ‘The Voice of Inspiration’ humbly proceeds forth wavering not from the steps that have been ordered for him.