DeWayne Woods facts for kids
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DeWayne Woods
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| Birth name | DeWayne Lamont Woods |
| Born | November 9, 1975 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Genres | gospel, urban contemporary gospel, traditional black gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Jive, Verity, South Therapy |
DeWayne Lamont Woods, born on November 9, 1975, is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He began his music journey in 2003. His first album was called The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists. Later, his albums Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet and My Life's Lyric became popular. These albums appeared on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. In 2015, he released Life Lessons, which also charted well.
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Early Life of DeWayne Woods
DeWayne Lamont Woods was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 9, 1975. His mother's name is Lillie. He grew up in Kansas City.
DeWayne Woods' Music Career
DeWayne Woods started his music career by working with Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers. This helped him get a good start in the music world.
First Albums and Success
In 2003, DeWayne Woods released his first album. It was titled The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists. He released this album by himself.
His second album, Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, came out in 2006. This album was released by Verity Records. It quickly became popular. The album reached No. 5 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Music critics liked it too. AllMusic gave it a good review, and Cross Rhythms rated it highly.
Awards and Charting Albums
DeWayne Woods received an important award for his work on Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet. He was named Male Vocalist of the Year at the Stellar Awards. This award shows how much his talent was recognized.
His third album, My Life's Lyric, was released in 2010. This album was a joint effort by Verity and Jive Records. It also did very well on the charts. My Life's Lyric reached No. 3 on the Gospel Albums chart. AllMusic also gave this album a positive review.
In 2015, DeWayne Woods released his album Life Lessons. This album was released through Soul Therapy Music Group. It continued his success on the charts. Life Lessons reached No. 2 on the Gospel Albums chart. It also appeared on the Independent Albums chart, reaching No. 40.
DeWayne Woods' Personal Life
DeWayne Woods is a strong supporter of animal rights. He believes in treating animals kindly and protecting them.
DeWayne Woods' Studio Albums
DeWayne Woods has released several studio albums during his career. Each album has helped him share his gospel music with more people.
- The Poets, The Psalms, and the Psalmists (2003)
- Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet (2006)
- My Life's Lyric (2010)
- Life Lessons (2015)
