Darnell Davis

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Darnell Davis
Birth nameFreeman Darnell Davis
Born (1975-04-01) April 1, 1975 (age 46)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres Gospel, Christian R&B, CCM, worship, jazz, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s) Worship leader, musician, singer, songwriter, music producer
InstrumentsVocals, Piano, Organ
Years active2007–present
Labels RCA Inspiration
Associated actsThe Remnant
Website facebook.com/theremnantmuzik

Freeman Darnell Davis (born April 1, 1975) is an American gospel musician and recording artist, music producer, and worship leader. He started his music career, in 2007, and has since released two studio albums. His second studio album, Moving Forward, was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

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Early life

Davis was born, Freeman Darnell Davis, [1] on April 1, 1975, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Freeman Davis and Shirley Jean Bogan. [2] [3]

Music career

His music recording career began with The Remnant in 2007, with their first studio album, Psalms of the Remnant, that was released on February 6, 2007, with FS Records. [4] The subsequent studio album, Moving Forward, was released on March 25, 2014, from RCA Inspiration. [5] [6] [7] [8] This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, while it placed on the Gospel Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts, where it peaked at Nos. 17 and 41, correspondingly. [9] [10] The album was nominated for Traditional Gospel Album at the 45th GMA Dove Awards. [11]

Personal life

He married Edwarnese Alaine Spearman, on October 25, 1997, [12] while they reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [13]

Discography

List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Gosp
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Heat
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Moving Forward1741

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References

  1. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Change Your Situation Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015. Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL)
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