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Calvin Bridges
Birth name Calvin James Bridges
Born (1952-01-24) January 24, 1952 (age 72)
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, soul
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 1988–present
Labels Word, A&M, Birthright, Pneuma, Spirit
Associated acts Faith Tabernacle Choir

Calvin James Bridges (born January 24, 1952) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1988, with the release of, Renew My Spirit, by Word Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. His subsequent album, Awesome, was released by A&M Records, which was his second and last album to chart on the aforementioned chart. He released five more albums, but they did not chart.

Early life

Bridges was born on January 24, 1952, as Calvin James Bridges.

Music career

His music recording career commenced in 1988, with the album, Renew My Spirit, and it was released by Word Records in 1988. This release coincidentally was his breakthrough album upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, placing at a peak of No. 12. The subsequent album, Awesome, was released in 1990 by A&M Records, and this placed at a peak of No. 26 on the aforementioned chart.

Discography

List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
Renew My Spirit
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Word
  • CD, digital download
12
Awesome
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: A&M
  • CD, digital download
26
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