meet and sing for Hollywood movie Actor Danny Glover
on the movie set of
"Highland Park"
(This article was taken from the
DetroitGospel.com website)
Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard(WJLB Radio 98FM
DETROIT) and the Prince of Praise Byron Cage
CD Celebration.
In keeping with Dr. Deb's spirit of excellence, the
evening's celebration began on time with Stellar-Award
nominated,
God's Little Soldiers International, under
the directions of Detroit International Records founder, James
D. Render II.
The young men got the party started by ministering in song
and scripture and the audience was on their feet.
"LIFT EVERY VOICE and SING"
(National Black Anthem)
BIOGRAPHY
God’s Little Soldiers International, a Christian boys choir
founded in 1997 at the Malcolm X Academy, in Detroit,
Michigan, is comprised of Inner City boys. The objective of
the choir is to keep God first while giving Inner City boys
exposure beyond their urban setting. They have Bible study
and vocal training throughout the week, as well as keeping
up with their academics. Its founders Daryl Davis and James
Render are State Certified teachers who have dedicated
themselves to the empowerment of these Inner City youth.
CBS/UPN featured God’s Little Soldiers International in a
Christmas television special “Songs For the Holiday.,” with
Byron Cage and J. Moss. They won Amateur Night at the World
Famous Apollo Theater. They have traveled nationally singing
in every major city throughout the United States and studied
French for three months prior to singing in Paris, France
and London, England. God’s Little Soldiers International was
the featured opening for the National NAACP annual
convention with keynote speaker Senator Hillary Clinton,
rendering their stirring selection of "Lift Ev'ry Voice and
Sing." They have been interviewed on national television and
radio programs; These young men make regular appearances on
the International Bobby Jones Gospel Show. After completing
a 6-day engagement tour of San Francisco, they received an
official Proclamation from the City and County of San
Francisco from the Mayor, naming December 12th God's Little
Soldiers International Day. God’s Little Soldiers
International is the first boys’ choir to ever be nominated
for a Gospel Stellar Award. According to national radio
promoters they are one of the most recognized children’s
choirs in the country. They are slated for a part in the
movie depicting the lives of the legendary male singing
group, the Dramatics. These young warriors have performed
(ministered) with Fred Hammond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tramaine
Hawkins, Karen Clark-Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Dottie
People, Byron Cage, J. Moss, Chris Jones and the Word,
Detrick Haddon, Ambassador, Lecrae, Kierra Sheard, and many
others.
Their overall objectives are keeping themselves off the
streets, keeping on a progressive upward path and to be a
blessing unto others. The choir travels throughout the
United States and Internationally, singing praises unto the
Lord, while at the same time garnering an unforgettable
educational experience. The choir has a 95% success rate of
its members graduating high and attending college, trade
school or enlisting for military service. A Hollywood
producer contacted Detroit International Records contemplating
placing one of their songs on a movie soundtrack. They will
be touring Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los
Angeles, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. other cities are in
the works. The Lord has them truly marching.
This organization has been in existence for twelve (12)
years strong. The Lord is the Author and the Finisher of
this organization and only He knows where it will lead.
Distributed:
Central South Gospel/Infinity-1(800)757-0856
God’s Little Soldier International
Listed Accomplishments through Christ Jesus
1. First boy’s choir ever nominated for a Gospel Stellar Award.
2. CBS/UPN featured God’s Little Soldiers International in a
Christmas television special “Songs For the Holiday,” with Byron
Cage and J. Moss.
3. God's Little Soldiers International completed a 6-day
engagement tour of San Francisco and Oakland, California. They
received an official Proclamation from the City and County of
San Francisco from the Mayor, naming December 12th God's Little
Soldiers International Day.
4. They won Amateur Night at the World Famous Apollo Theater in
New York City.
5. They have traveled nationally singing in every major city
throughout the United States.
6. They studied French for three months prior to singing in
Paris, France and London, England.
7. God’s Little Soldiers International was the featured opening
for the National NAACP annual Freedom Fund Dinner convention
with keynote speaker, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,
rendering their stirring selection of "Lift Every Voice and
Sing." They now open annually for this national event.
8. They have been interviewed on national television and radio
programs.
9. They were featured twice on Fox 2 News in Detroit, Michigan.
10. These young men make regular appearances on the
International Bobby Jones Gospel Show.
11. Their CD single “Soldier Story” is on national radio.
According to national radio promoters they are one of the most
recognized children’s choirs in the country.
12. Their music video “Let’s Get It Started” from their Stellar
nominated CD “Real Men Pray” was shown in the
national/international markets.
13. They are slated for a part in the movie depicting the lives
of the legendary male singing group, the Dramatics.
14. These young warriors have performed (ministered)
with Fred Hammond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tramaine Hawkins, Karen
Clark-Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Dottie People, Byron Cage,
J. Moss, Detrick Haddon, Ambassador, Lecrae, Kierra Sheard, and
many others.
15. Their overall objectives are keeping themselves off the
streets, keeping on a progressive upward path and to be a
blessing unto others. The choir travels throughout the United
States and Internationally, singing praises unto the Lord, while
at the same time garnering an unforgettable educational
experience.
16. The choir has a 95% success rate of its members graduating
high and attending college, trade school or enlisting for
military service.
17. A Hollywood producer contacted Detroit International Records
contemplating placing one of their songs on a movie soundtrack.
18. Songs on latest CD “Soldier Story” including title track
were produced by Gospel Stellar Award Winner “Song of The
Year”(“World Wide God” featuring: Albertina Walker, Evelyn
Turrentine-Agee and Prenestine Williams Porter), Dove Award
Nominated and Gold Certified writer for Juanita Bynum’s “Break
Forth Praise”, producer Edward Armstead III.
19. The majority of the boys are Honor Roll students
from the Malcolm X Academy of Detroit, a Detroit Public School
of excellence.
20. Recently received a national ice cream endorsement from Papa
Romano’s Pizza. Their national brand of Little Soldier Ice Cream
is slated to go nationally late fall ’09.
21. Featured in the Detroit Free Press News as an outstanding
group.
22. The Governor of the state of Michigan personally requested
for the Soldiers to sing at her inauguration.
23. They are featured annually at the National Progressive
Baptist Convention.
24. Marched with actor Chris Tucker, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Al
Sharpton, U.S.Vice President Candidate Jack Kemp and others for
the re-enactment of Selma, Alabama’s Bloody Sunday March over
the James Pettis Bridge.
