Geron Davis

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Geron Davis
Born (1960-12-01) December 1, 1960 (age 62)
Origin Bogalusa, Louisiana
Genres Gospel music, Christian music
Occupation(s)Pianist, singer, songwriter
Years active1983–present
LabelsMeadowgreen Music, Integrity Music/Integrity's Hosanna! Music, Brentwood-Benson, Spirit-Led Records, Praise Gathering Music Group, SpiritSound Music Group, Lillenas Publishing, DaviShop Publishing, Sunset Gallery Publishing

Geron Davis (born December 1, 1960) is a musician, best known as a composer. He was first signed by Meadowgreen Music and is known for penning the song "Holy Ground". [1]

Davis married Becky Davis and they have collectively written numerous songs including, "In the Presence of Jehovah", "Mercy Saw Me", "Send It On Down", "Holy of Holies", "Gentle Hands", "Peace Speaker", "I’m Gonna Make It", "Evermore", and "Something About My Praise". Davis, also a vocalist, asked his sister Alyson Lovern and her husband Shelton to join him and Becky in forming the group named Kindred Souls, and have been recording and performing together for more than twenty years. They released their debut album, Let It Rain, in 2002 which gained considerable attention on AC charts.

Discography

source: [2]

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References

  1. Christensen, Phil; MacDonald, Shari (2000-09-27). Our God Reigns: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Praise and Worship Songs. Kregel Publications. p. 59. ISBN   978-0-8254-2369-7 . Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  2. Davis, Geron. "Geron Davis Biography" . Retrieved 26 November 2011.