DeWayne Woods

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DeWayne Woods
Birth nameDeWayne Lamont Woods
Born (1975-11-09) November 9, 1975 (age 48)
Kansas City, Missouri
Genres gospel, urban contemporary gospel, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2003–present
Labels Jive, Verity, South Therapy
Website dewaynewoods.rocks

DeWayne Lamont Woods (born November 9, 1975) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2003, with the release of, The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists, that was self-released. His second album, Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, was released in 2006, with Verity.This album would chart on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. His third album, My Life's Lyric, was released in 2010 on Verity and Jive Records. The album charted on the aforementioned chart. He released, Life Lessons, in 2015 with Soul Therapy Music Group. This album would chart on the aforementioned chart along with the Independent Albums chart.

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Early life

Woods was born on November 9, 1975, [1] [2] in Kansas City, Missouri, [2] [3] as DeWayne Lamont Woods, [4] to his mother Lillie. [5]

Music career

His music career got started by him working with Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers. Then in 2003, he released his debut album The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists, on July 24, 2003, that was self-released. [6] The second album, Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, released on July 25, 2006 by Verity Records. [7] This album charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 5. [8] The album received a three and a half star review from AllMusic, [7] while it got a nine out of ten rating by Cross Rhythms. [9] He was recognized at the Stellar Awards as the Male Vocalist of the Year, for his work on this album. [10] His third album, My Life's Lyric, released on June 22, 2010 by Verity and Jive Records. [11] The album charted on the aforementioned chart at No. 3. [8] This album was rated three and a half stars by AllMusic. [11] He released, Life Lessons, on February 3, 2015 by Soul Therapy Music Group. [12] This album charted on the aforementioned chart at No. 2, along with charting at No. 40 on the Independent Albums chart. [8]

Personal life

Woods contracted HIV from a sexual encounter. [10] [2]

He is an animal rights advocate. [13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [8]
US
Gos 		US
Indie
The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists
  • Released: July 24, 2003
  • Label: Independent
  • CD, digital download
––
Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet
  • Released: July 25, 2006
  • Label: Verity
  • CD, digital download
5–
My Life's Lyric
  • Released: June 22, 2010
  • Label: Verity/Jive
  • CD, digital download
3–
Life Lessons
  • Released: February 3, 2015
  • Label: Soul Therapy
  • CD, digital download
240

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References

  1. ↑ Woods, DeWayne (November 9, 2014). "Someone did not wake up this morning but I did!!! And it just happens to be my Birthday!!! Thank YOU JESUS!!". Twitter. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Cerullo, Morris (April 8, 2013). "God Heals HIV in Christian Vocalist DeWayne Woods!". YouTube. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Dewayne L Woods in Kansas City, MO". Intelius. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Songwriter/Composer: WOODS DEWAYNE LAMONT". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  5. ↑ Woods, DeWayne (June 7, 2010). "RT @crem1906: @dwoodyd I saw your mother yesterday singing in the New Era District Choir!! Sing mother Lillie! <-that's where I get it from!". Twitter. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ AllMusic (July 24, 2003). "The Poets, The Psalms, And the Psalmists : DeWayne Woods". AllMusic . Retrieved March 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  7. 1 2 Farias, Andree (July 25, 2006). "Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet : DeWayne Woods". AllMusic . Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Billboard. "DeWayne Woods : Awards". AllMusic . Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ Cooper, Andy (March 27, 2007). "Review: Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet – DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (January 18, 2008). "DeWayne Woods: The Stellar Award Winner testifies to being healed of HIV". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  11. 1 2 Leggett, Steve (June 22, 2010). "My Life's Lyric : DeWayne Woods". AllMusic . Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ AllMusic (February 3, 2015). "Life Lessons : DeWayne Woods". AllMusic . Retrieved March 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  13. ↑ Jiles, L.T. (January 11, 2013). "Are Animals Our Equals? Gospel Artist DeWayne Woods Teams Up with PETA & Calls Dogs 'Kids'". EEW Magazine. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
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