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Cornelius \\\"THE STRONG\\\" Edwards Ear of Corn Productions There are no limits on music production I can produce any flavor. I\\\'ll work with anyone. We can make it happen if you\\\'re trying to touch some souls through music. 213/281-2341 \\\"The STRONG\\\" E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] CHECK STRONG OUT ON www.myspace.com/thestong1---itunes ---www.cdbaby.com -- www.nomusicmusic.com -- You can also find Cornelius “The STRONG” Edwards and some of the groups he has worked with on www.iwaveradio.com / www.acaradio.net / www.shalondainc.com ----Buy_CDmp3_100px_cover.gif);\\\">----- -SEE THE \\\"KEEP ON\\\" PERFORMED BY STRONG ON YOUTUBE VIDEO**CLICK LINK** *** ***Cornelius \\\"The STRONG\\\" Edwards-----Since 1997 God has used Cornelius \\\"The STRONG\\\" Edwards plethora of musical abilities. STRONG’S voice and music is heard on FM and AM Radio Stations, in movie theatres, CD’s, cassette tapes, videos, internet, and live throughout the U.S. of America crossing the globe from Nigeria to India over to Japan. He has scored music for documetaries, opened for world renown Gospel Artists, Yolanda Adams, shared stages with the late Johnnie Wilder, Jr., Mighty Clouds of Joy, gospel ensembles Acappella, Committed, ASAP, TSI and Straight Company, performed with The University of Houston Chorus in the Latin Opera- “Verdi Requiem” conducted by Robert Shaw, sung the U.S. National Anthem with The Houston Chorus in Sports Centers before audiences of thousands, crooned for nursing homes, the sick and shut in, youth, seasoned saints, conferences, anniversaries, celebrations, fellowships, funerals, mayoral candidate announcements, memorials, weddings and performed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI and WV. Born January 8, 1976 in Houston, TX. now residing in College Park(Atlanta), GA., as a music producer and vocalist, Cornelius \\\"The STRONG\\\" Edwards began composing and writing at an early age. Like most untrained musicians he was always creating rhythms on tables, buckets and anything that made noise with his family and friends. He began to pursue a serious music career in 1994 producing instrumentals, writing lyrics and singing. After his 1st year at the University of Texas, at Austin STRONG returned to Houston using his God given talent and joined an acappella 8 member coed ensemble, called “Voices Like Heaven”. 1997 STRONG began as a recording artist recording the album, Southern Fried Rippin’ by “Platinum Playaz”, a duo comprised of STRONG and his talented cousin Demond “Playa Tay” Conner. 2 years later STRONG officially recorded his first gospel song “I Will Open Up My Heart” produced by Dorian Paul Williams in 1999 with a 6 man group called \\\"Pure A cappella Inc.\\\" The highly anticipated single was recorded but never released because sickness struck one of the group members and they dispersed. Cornelius’ third attempt at recording was successful and God allowed STRONG to finish and release an album in 2000, entitle Persuaded with “The Soul Influence”, produced by Jesse Murrah- *Essej* of Straight Company. STRONG co-wrote/ arranged and soloed verses on the album. Guided by God, STRONG Departed the group in 2001, ventured off as a solo producer/ vocalist/ writer/ composer/ and arranger. He was blessed with the opportunity to produce a talented 4 member female group, “The Lively Stones”. They released an album in 2002 entitled “No Words\\\". STRONG wrote and featured on the song A Saint’s Comfort. In 2006, Cornelius “The STRONG” Edwards soloed a lead on \\\"I want Jesus to walk with me\\\" on “South Unions Adult Chorus” album, “Guide Me”, directed by Bro. E. Crosby out of South Union Church of Christ in Houston, TX. That same year, STRONG wrote the verses and featured on \\\"Thank You for the Blood” on “The Houston Chorus” album, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” directed by Sis. B. Bradley. Building the resume everyone was waiting on STRONG\\\'S first solo project and God delivered in 2007. “God is Always There!” Volume 1 & 2; 20 original arranged spiritual songs split into 2 CD’s. All of the songs are written by Cornelius except for the *STRONG* Remix of the well known, Amazing Grace. The fall of 2007 Cornelius scored music for the documentary, “Essence of Martial Arts” which was toured with the Pan African Film Festival. 2008 STRONG released another CD, \\\"The Greatest Story Ever Told \\\" 12 song focusing on God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. STRONG was nominated by the Members Choice Awards (MCA\\\'s) for Producer, Album, Songwriter, Spoken Work Artist and Record Label of the Year in 2008. Later the NACAMA made STRONG the CAMA 2008 New Artist of the Year. Even though Cornelius \\\"The STRONG\\\" Edwards is a one man ministry, he sings and fellowships with all the saints of God when the opportunity presents itself and is now in fellowship with an coed ensemble named Blessed with Harmony. He’s the total package. STRONG’S lyrical skills and arrangements open your mind to deep rhythmic rhyme schemes and his singing has taken him all cross the US to perform. The Copyright office in Washington DC, MD knows STRONG’S name. He has music on file to last two lifetimes. Look out for the next projects from STRONG & Ear of Corn Productions / Upright Entertainment and Tri-E Publishing/ASCAP coming soon.----EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] ----CHECK ME OUT ON www.myspace.com/thestrong1 ---www.cdbaby.com, www.justastore.net and itunes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Where will the STRONG be fellowshipping? *: November 1, 2009 South Lake Church of Christ- Worship Service Jonesboro, GA---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Where was the STRONG ? *:--------------------------------------------------------------- October 31, 2009 West End Church of Christ- Atlanta, GA--- October 25, 2009 South Lake Church of Christ- Worship Service Jonesboro, GA---- October 18, 2009 Boulder Crest Church of Christ- Worship Service Atlanta, GA--- October 17, 2009 Boulder Crest Church of Christ- 50th Anniversary Homecoming Atlanta, GA--- October 11, 2009 Riverdale Church of Christ- Worship Service Riverdale, GA--- October 4, 2009 North Houston Street Church of Christ- Scottsboro, AL----- September 26-27, 2009 Terry Street Church of Christ- Ripley, MS----- September 12, 2009 Oak Street Church of Christ- Singing at 5:30 pm Lakeland, GA----- September 13, 2009 Oak Street Church of Christ- Sunday Worship 11:00amand 2:30pm Lakeland, GA----- September 6, 2009 Simpson Street Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Atlanta, GA----- August 30, 2009 Sims Avenue Church of Christ- Gospel Meeting Atlanta, GA----- August 23, 2009 West Gaines Church of Christ Annual Homecoming Lawrenceburg, TN----- August 16, 2009 South Side Church of Christ Annual Homecoming Enterprise, AL----- August 15, 2009 Daleville Cultural and Convention Center Clio Church of Christ Annual Homecoming Daleville, AL----- August 9, 2009 Clio Church of Christ 29th Annual Homecoming Clio, AL----- July 31- August 2, 2009 6th Annual Summer Song Festival Hosted by the Azalea Drive Church of Christ North Charleston, SC------- July 20, 2009 Salt Rock Senior Citizens Center Salt Rock, West Virginia---- July 19, 2009 Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Morning & Evening Worship Salt Rock, WV--- July 12-18, 2009 Surprise Valley Youth Camp sponsored by Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST Beckly, WV--- July 12, 2009 Merritt Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Morning Worship Salt Rock, WV--- July 1-3, 2009 Acafest 2009 Hosted by Keith Lancaster of Acappella-- Wednesday thru Friday Lipscomb University www.acafest.com --- www.summercelebration.lipscomb.edu Nashville, TN --- June 27-28, 2009 Hillcrest Church of Christ 64th Annual Homecoming Atlanta(Decatur), GA--- June 23, 2009 Rockwell- Clothing Store- St. Hwy 249 Houston, TX----- June 22, 2009 Houston Area Urban League Houston, TX----- June 21, 2009 Scenic Woods Church of Christ -Evening Worship Houston, TX----- June 21, 2009 South Side Church of Christ- Morning Worship Houston, TX---- June 14, 2009 Rutledge Church of Christ Morning Worship Location: Burke High School Auditorium Charleston, SC----- June 13, 2009 1st Annual Acappella Gospel Extravaganza Hosted by Rutledge Church of Christ Location: Burke High School Auditorium Charleston, SC----- June 7, 2009 Lithonia Church of Christ- Morning Worship Lithonia, GA---- May 30- 31, 2009 Youth Gospel Meeting Concert at SOUTH SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST- Saturday and Sunday 5/31/09 Morning Worship Valdosta, GA--- May 23- 24, 2009 TERRY ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Saturday & Sunday 5/24/09 Morning Worship Ripley, MS--- May 16- 17, 2009 West Side CHURCH OF CHRIST 79th Annual Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Saturday evening concert and Sunday 5/17/09 Morning Worship Jacksonville, FL--- May 2-3, 2009 Lithonia Church of Christ Homecoming Gospel Explosion- Saturday & Sunday Morning Worship Lithonia, GA--- April 24 - 26, 2009 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Rogersville, AL---- April 18-19, 2009 Schaffer Rd. Church of Christ Marietta, GA--- April 5, 2009 Hanging Moss Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service Jackson, MS---- April 4-5, 2009 65th Annual Churches of Christ Lectureship Jackson, MS---- March 28-29, 2009 Rolls Royce Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service and Friends and Family Day Lafayette, LA ---- March 22, 2009 South Side Church of Christ on Hwy 82- Morning and Evening Worship Greenville, MS ---- March 21, 2009 Youth & Family Summit at the Washington County Convention Center Greenville, MS ---- March 8, 2009 NorthSide Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service Spring Hill, TN ---- March 7, 2009 Minister Appreciation for Bro. Baily Tennessee Children\\\'s Home @ Heron Center at 5-8pm 804 Branham Hughes Circle Spring Hill, TN 37174 --- February 22, 2009 Cummings Street Church of Christ- Evening Worship Service Franklin, TN ---- February 22, 2009 Scott Ave. Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service Nashville, TN ---- February 22, 2009 Hickory Heights Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service Nashville, TN ---- February 21, 2009 East Side Church of Christ- Winter Song Fest 4:00pm Nashville, TN ---- February 21, 2009 Scott Ave. Church of Christ- Black History Program at 1:00pm Nashville, TN ---- February 15, 2009 Rainey Rd. Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service Honoring Service Dinner and Proram Temple, GA ---- February 8, 2009 Frankfort Ave. Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service Super Sunday Singing Proram Louisville, KY ---- February 2, 2009 Preachers Retreat at South Side Church of Christ- Rogersville, AL ---- February 1, 2009 South Side Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service Rogersville, AL ---- February 1, 2009 WKAC am radio station- 8:00am Inspirational Acappella with Bryant Malone Athens, AL ---- January 31, 2009 Preachers Retreat at South Side Church of Christ- Rogersville, AL ---- Januany 18, 2009 South Side Church of Christ- Morning and Evening Worship Service Los Angeles, CA ---- Januany 16-18, 2009 Sing-a-Rama 2 at the Renaissance Montura Hotel Los Angeles, CA www.sing-a-rama2.com---- Januany 11, 2009 South Side Church of Christ- Evening Worship Service Los Angeles, CA ---- Januany 11, 2009 Figueroa Church of Christ- Morning Worship Service Los Angeles, CA ---- Januany 10, 2009 A Fund Raising Concert for Cancer Awareness- 4:45PM N. Pasedena Church of Christ- Pasenda, CA --- December 13-14, 2008 SouthSide Church of Christ Homecoming Montgomery, AL ---- December 3, 2008 Fifth Ward Church of Christ Houston, TX --- November 30, 2008 Trinity Gardens Church of Christ Houston, TX --- November 27 - 29, 2008 The 2008 CAMA Awards hosted by the National Academy of Christian Acappella Music Artists (NACAMA) in Houston, TX at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel- Events begin Thursday 11/27/08 –Saturday 11/29/08 Sunday 11/30/08 Worship with the Churches of Christ Houston, TX For more information, please visit www.nacama.com November 15 - 16, 2008 Merritt Creek Church of Christ, Youth Benefit Concert at 3:00pm and Sunday 11/16/08 Morning Worship at the Merrit Creek Church of Christ Salt Rock, West Virginia ---- November 7- 9, 2008 Singles Retreat Hosted by Houston Avenue Church of Christ- Holiday Inn, Warner Robins, GA starting Friday at 6:00pm Saturday at 7pm Houston Avenue Church of Christ-Sunday Morning at 100:00am Macon, GA ---- November 1- 2, 2008 Even of Praise at the Hanging Moss Church of Christ- Saturday at 3:00pm Sunday Morning Worship 9:00am Jackson, MS --- October 26, 2008 Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Evening Worship 10/26/08 at 6:00pm Rockhill, SC ---- October 26, 2008 Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Morning Worship 10/26/08 at 10:00am Charlotte, NC ---- October 25, 2008 Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Saturday 10/25/08 at 4:00pm Charlotte, NC ---- October 5, 2008 Kings Church of Christ-Morning Worship at 10:30am Harlem, NY ---- September 27 - 28, 2008 2008 Church of Christ Honors Banquet and Concert- at the (GHEC) Greenville Higher Education Center on Saturday 9/27/08 Sunday 9/28/08 Morning Worship at the Leland Church of Christ at 11:30am Leland, MS www.hollandalelelandcoc.com --- September 21, 2008 University Park Church of Christ at 10:30am Hyettsville, MD ---- September 20, 2008 Laurel Church of Christ Laurel, MD September 17, 2008 Waldorf Church of Christ at Waldorf, MD ---- September14, 2008 Morning Worship at the North Hills Church of Christ at 10:45am St. Louis, MO ---- September 13, 2008 R.O.D 1st Annual Gospel Concert on Saturday 9/13/08 at the North City Church of Christ at 6:00pm St. Louis, MO ---- August 30 - 31, 2008 COCGOSPEL.COM Hosts the 1st Members Choice Awards (MCA’s) and Unity Day on Saturday 8/30/08 Sunday 08/31/08 Worship with all the Churches of Christ at the Marriott Nashville-Airport www.cocgospel.com For more information, please visit www.mca-awards.com or e-mail [email protected]. Contact Timothy Otis at 615-497-5168 (cell) or toll free at 866-731-1922 Nashville, TN. ----- August 23, 2008 Appreciation of Love for Evangelist, Elijah Bush Sr.- Avondale Church of Christ -Saturday at 4:00pm Birmingham, AL ---- August 17, 2008 West End Church of Christ- Sunday Worship Service at 11:00am Atlanta, GA ---- August 10, 2008 Trinity Gardens Church of Christ- Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am & 6: 00pm Houston, TX ---- August 1 - 3, 2008 5th Annual Summer Song Festival Hosted by the Azalea Drive Church of Christ www.1faithinchrist.com North Charleston, SC July 26, 2008 Appreciation of Love for Evangelist, David Morton Sr.- Song Celebration Piney Grove Church of Christ -Saturday at 6:00pm Winfield, AL ---- July 23, 2008 Elysian Fields Church of Christ New Orleans, LA ---- July 20, 2008 Church of Christ Sunday- Morning Worship at 10:00am McComb, MS ---- July 6, 2008 South Side Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am Rogersville, AL---- July 13, 2008 Talbot Avenue Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am Boston, MA --- July 5, 2008 Dedication of Love for Chris Turner Song Celebration- Cross Point Church of Christ -Saturday at 6:00pm Florence, AL ---- July 2-4, 2008 Acafest 2008-- Wednesday – Friday 7/2-4/08 Lipscomb University www.acafest.com Nashville, TN --- June 29, 2008 Center Church of Christ- 5th Sunday Song Worship at 2:00pm Center, AL ---- June 29, 2008 Cedar Bluff Church of Christ- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am Cedar Bluff, AL----- June 28, 2008 Jesgwyn Clothing & Merchandise- Saturday at 11:00am Cedar Bluff, AL ----- June 18-22, 2008 Hillcrest Church of Christ-Homecoming – Wed. thru Fri. 06/18-20/20008 at 7:00pm. Saturday 6/21/08 at 4:30pm & Sunday 6/22/08 at 10:00am and after Atlanta, GA --- June 8, 2008 First Street Church of Christ-- Sunday 6/8/08 Morning Worship at 11:00am and Evening Worship at 6:00pm Oneonta, AL --- June 7, 2008 Piney Grove Church of Christ-Gospel Explosion- Saturday 6/7/08 at 5:00pm Winfield, AL --- May 25, 2008 Jonesboro Church of Christ-Evening Worship- Sunday 5/25/08 at 5:00pm Jonesboro, GA ---- May 25, 2008 West Russell St. Church of Christ-Morning Worship- Sunday 5/25/08 at 11:00am Villa Rica, GA ---- May 17, 2008 Cypress Church of Christ- Impact “Hip Hop Vs GOD” - Saturday 5/17/08 at 9:00am-2:30pm Orange County, CA ---- May 18, 2008 Figueroa Church of Christ- Friends and Family Weekend--Saturday 5/17/08 at 6:00pm Los Angeles, CA ---- May 18, 2008 Metropolitan Church of Christ- Sunday 5/18/08 at 11:00am Los Angeles, CA ---- May 18, 2008 Figueroa Church of Christ- Friends and Family Weekend--Sunday 5/18/08 at 2:30pm Los Angeles, CA ---- May 18, 2008 South Side Church of Christ- Sunday 5/18/08 at 6:00pm Los Angeles, CA --- April 25 - 27, 2008 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel Explosion - Athens Middle School on Friday 4/25/05 at 6:00pm & Saturday 4/26/08 at 5:00pm Sunday 4/27/08 at 2:30pm after 10:00am Morning Worship at the South Side Church of Christ Rogersville, AL www.trinityonestudio.com www.acaradio.net ---- April 20, 2008 Sunset Road Church of Christ- Sunday 4/20/08 at 10:00am Burlington, NJ --- April 20, 2008 College Park Church of Christ- Sunday 4/20/08 at 6:00pm College Park, MD --- April 5-6, 2008 South Side Church of Christ- Saturday 4/5/08 at 6:00pm Sunday 4/6/08 after Morning Worship at the South Side Church of Christ Tucson, AZ --- March 22-27, 2008 64th Annual Churches of Christ Lectureship - Saturday 3/22/2008- Thursday 3/27/2008 Birmingham, AL ---- March 15, 2008 Church of Christ-Songfest- Saturday 3/15/08 at 6:00pm. Lynnette, AL --- March 9-12, 2008 Hillcrest Church of Christ-Gospel Meeting- Sunday 3/9/08 at 6:00pm and Monday thru Wednesday 3/10-12/2008 at 7:00pm. Evangelist, David Jones from Nashville, TN. Atlanta, GA ---- February 24, 2008 Hillcrest Church of Christ-Black History Month Program- Sunday 2/24/08 at 1:30pm Atlanta, GA ---- February 17, 2008 Scott Avenue Church of Christ- Morning Worship Sunday 2/17/08 at 11:00am Nashville, TN --- February 16, 2008 East Side Church of Christ- Gospel Explosion on Saturday 2/16/08 at 4:00pm Nashville, TN --- February 10, 2008 Sugar Creek Church of Christ- Evening Worship Sunday 2/10/08 at 6:00pm Charlotte, NC --- February 10, 2008 South English Church of Christ- Morning Worship Sunday 2/10/08 at 10:30am Greensboro, NC --- February 9, 2008 Carver Rd Church of Christ- Monthly Sing Along on Saturday 2/9/08 at 5:30pm Winston Salem, NC --- January 27, 2008 Thomasboro Church of Christ- on Sunday Worship Charlotte, NC ---- January 26, 2008 University Church of Christ- on Sunday Worship Charlotte, NC ---- January 26, 2008 Archdale Church of Christ- Yunison “Acappella Music” Album Release Charlotte, NC --- December 31, 2007 Trinity Gardens Church of Christ- New Years Eve Program/Gospel Explosion Houston, TX ---- December 29, 2007 Belfort Church of Christ- New Years Eve Program/Gospel Explosion on Saturday 12/29/07 at 6:00pm Houston, TX --- December 1 - 2, 2007 Newburg CHURCH OF CHRIST 49th Annuversary/Gospel Explosion on Saturday 12/1/07 Sunday 12/2/07 after Morning Worship at the Newburgh Church of Christ Louisville, KY --- November 10 - 18, 2007 Dedication Week at the Camp Creek CHURCH OF CHRIST Annual Fall Festival Atlanta, GA ---- November 10 - 11, 2007 LITHONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST Home Coming/Gospel meeting/Gospel Explosion Sunday Worship Lithonia, GA www.lithoniachurchofchrist.com --- November 2 - 4, 2007 The 3rd Annual National College Conference on Saturday 11/03/07 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at 7:00pm Hosted by Camp Creek Church of Christ Atlanta, GA www.nationalcollegeconference.org --- October 20 - 21, 2007 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Gospel meeting/Gospel Explosion Sunday Worship Rogersville, AL www.acaradio.net --- October 13 - 14, 2007 18th Annual Regional Songfest at the Highline Performing Arts Theatre Sunday Worship at the South Side Church of Christ Seattle/Tacoma, WA email: [email protected] ---