Darnell Davis Explained

Darnell Davis
Birth Name:Freeman Darnell Davis
Birth Date:April 1, 1975
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Instrument:Vocals, Piano, Organ
Genre:Gospel, Christian R&B, CCM, worship, jazz, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, traditional black gospel
Occupation:Worship leader, musician, singer, songwriter, music producer
Years Active:2007–present
Label:RCA Inspiration
Associated Acts:The Remnant

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.

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

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
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Gosp
US
Heat
Moving Forward
  • Released: March 25, 2014
    • CD, digital download
1741

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Change Your Situation Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL) . . . January 6, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx . March 6, 2013 . mdy . Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL)
  2. Web site: U.S. Public Records Index . Minnesota Birth Index . 2002 . Family Search . January 6, 2016.
  3. Web site: Steve . Leggett . Darnell Davis : Biography. . January 6, 2016.
  4. Web site: AllMusic. Psalms of the Remnant – Darnell Davis : Review . AllMusic. January 6, 2016.
  5. Web site: Steve. Leggett. Moving Forward – Darnell Davis : Review . AllMusic. January 6, 2016.
  6. Web site: Caitlin. Lassiter. Moving into God's Goodness . New Release Today . January 6, 2016. June 16, 2014.
  7. Web site: Timothy. Yap. Darnell Davis and the Remnant "Moving Forward" Album Review . Hallels . January 6, 2016. March 28, 2014.
  8. Web site: Brent. Faulkner. MUSIC REVIEW: Darnell Davis & The Remnant – Moving Forward . Black Gospel. January 6, 2016. March 17, 2014.
  9. Darnell Davis & The Remnant Album & Song Chart History (Gospel Albums). Billboard. . January 6, 2016.
  10. Darnell Davis & The Remnant Album & Song Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). Billboard. . January 6, 2016.
  11. Jessica . Nicholson . 45th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees . . January 6, 2016 . August 13, 2014.
  12. Web site: U.S. Public Records Index . Minnesota Marriage Index . 2002 . Family Search . January 6, 2016.
  13. Web site: Edwarnese Davis in Minnesota Divorced 2017 . Intelius. January 6, 2016.