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“Minister/Psalmist Rodney Cunningham”

From performing with The Boca Raton Symphony Orchestra to city festivals. From performing with secular legends Paul Anka, David Peaston and Kenny Loggins to gospel legends and greats like Richard Smallwood, Donald Lawrence and Byron Cage. Rodney Cunningham has certainly continues to share and showcase his musical talents, as well as preached messages of faith and strength to many. His high energy performances take his audiences on a journey of both inspiration and perspiration.

A native of Milwaukee, WI, Rodney started at a young age, singing in the welfare office as his mother waited to be called. His audience grew to people walking down the street and parking their cars on the side of the road, just to catch an earful of him and his brother’s smooth harmonies as they sat on the front porch.

Rodney’s 1997 CD “Your Love Is All I Need” was his first step into the professional gospel arena. It was launched with the creative talents of Mary J. Bleige & Babyface’s keyboardist Cornell Thigpen, Boyz II Men and the Winans keyboardist, Ben Love and Eric Benet producer and writer, Demonte Posey.

In 2003, he released his second CD and Video entitled “LIVE”, recorded at the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center.

Cunningham was also featured with Mark Hubbard and the United Voices for Christ of Chicago on their 2005 Stellar Award winning CD “Blessn Waiting On Me”. This project also features Richard Smallwood, Dawayne Woods, Donald Lawrence and Ted and Sherri.

Cunningham had the pleasure of working with Gospo-Centric artist, Byron Cage, as a singer, on his “Invitation To Worship“ CD, recorded live at New Birth Church in ATL.

Mr. Cunningham released “Heart of A Worshipper” in 2008, which features the musical talents of Bishop Neal Roberson (Blackberry Records) Mark Hubbard and UVFC (Utopia Records) and Pastor Deandre Patterson (Tyscot Records) to name a few. Mark Hubbard states, “This will be a Stellar winner for Rodney, mark my words”.

Rodney Cunningham is not only an anointed psalmist, but a actor as well, with many credits to his name.

Minister Cunningham was recently blessed to be recorded by Stellar Award winner and Grammy nominated, Grayboy production’s own Percy Gray (New Direction, Joshuas Troop, Reeds Temple, Kevin Vasser, Chicago Mass Choir, Phase II and Lemmie Battles). C.D. coming soon!

It’s difficult to say where the Lord will take Minister..Singer..Writer..Actor, Rodney Cunningham, but one thing we do know is, it will be high.. a major nose bleed!!!!

Other Credits Include

The play “What Would Jesus Do” with Hansberrysands Theatre - 2009

Headliner of Garfield Days festival - 2009

Featured performer and vocalist in “Sho Nuff Gospel Music” with r & b artist David Peaston and gospel singsation, Paul Porter - 2009

Voted “Anointed Pages” Group of the Year - 2008

Won WAMI Award for Group of the Year - 2008

Performed at Labor Fest- 2008

Entertainment for Potawatomi Bingo Casinos “Miracle On Canal Street” 2001-2007

Christmas with Rodney Cunningham “The Show” at Northern Lights Theatre - 2007

Performed vocals with legend Kenny Loggins- 2006

Opening act for V100.7 Jam4Peace -2006

Performed at SummerFest (Milwaukees biggest festival) - 2006

Featured artist in the hit stage play “Great Men of Gospel, Spirit Into Sound” Hansberrysands Theatre Co. – 2006

Headliner for African World Festival – 2004 & 2006

Musical guest for the celebration of Miller Brewery’s 150th year anniversary- 2005

2nd place winner in the Exclesisa Showcase in Jackson, MS – 2005

Sang nightly throughout Spain on a 2 week tour – 2004

Performing with legend, Paul Anka – 2002

Performer for “Rainbow Summer” festival – 2000

Vocal talent show winner on “Carnival Cruse” line – 1999

Winner of vocal competition at the Babbie Mason Conference in ATL - 1999

Semi-finalist in vocal competition, Christian Artists Retreat in Estes Park, CO - 1999

Featured in the musical, “When Men Sing” w/ David Peaston and Marvin Sapp – 1998

KIDS from Wisconsin (singing and dancing summer troop) - 1998

Guest soloist on channel 12 WISN holiday television special – 1997

Guest soloist for Pharis Evans on his Blackberry project, “PHARIS EVANS JR. & Loved Ones” - 1997

Actor in the play “Struttin Uptown”, C.A.P.I.T.A Theatre – 1990

Supporting lead role as Randy for the NBC T.V. special “What Will It Take” -1984

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