The 2012 Rhythm Of Gospel Awards were handed out on July 28 in Jacksonville, FL. Nashville contemporary gospel vocalist Dr. Mark Williams brought home three awards: Worship/Praise Artist of the Year, Praise and Worship Song of the Year (for “The King of Glory”), and Male Traditional Vocalist of the Year. Dr. Williams was honored with the awards for his current CD EVERYTHING.
EVERYTHING, produced by award winning producers Roger Ryan and Daniel Weatherspoon, contains energetic praise songs, soulful ballads and jazz flavored tracks. Dr. Mark Williams, who is also a worship leader at Oasis Church in Nashville, captures the essence of pure worship that is engaging audiences in a powerful musical experience. The title cut “Everything” is a smooth jazz tune with alluring vocals reminiscent of Will Downing, while the project’s gospel radio hit and award winning “The King Of Glory” has become an uplifting praise anthem.
The Rhythm of Gospel Awards is an annual event filled with a variety of innovative and exciting showcases, choir competitions, pageants and achievement galas, bringing in over 8,500 excited, tourists, church, social and civic groups, families and business professionals throughout the entire USA, Canada, and Bahamas. This original televised award show is the Largest and the first national independent gospel award show, giving indie gospel artist both a national platform, and a positive collaboration which supports artist of all ethnicities in various genres of gospel music.
Earlier this summer, Dr. Williams also captured a prestigious 2012 Gospel Music City Award for Contemporary New Artist of the Year. The Annual Gospel Music City Awards of Nashville honors talent, pastors and gospel industry leaders in the Nashville Area.
Dr. Mark Williams, affectionately known in Gospel Music as “The Voice Doctor”, is a new artist who is delivering a fresh, anointed sound to gospel music. He has a genuine heart for Worship and undeniable passion for God which is demonstrated masterfully on his EVERYTHING CD.
Merging Music, Medicine and Ministry, Dr. Williams also educates on the significance of vocal care for aspiring and seasoned vocalists. Dr. Williams is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat Physician) who has two thriving practices in Nashville, TN – The Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Nashville. He also founded the Voice Care Center of Nashville, where he specializes in treating and preventing voice problems in Christian and Gospel music artists.
His newly released Understanding Your Voice – Your Instrument DVD is an in-depth and easy to understand guide on vocal care. The DVD also takes a look at how the voice functions and gives practical tips for all professional voice users.
