Athena Cage

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Athena Cage
Birth nameAthena Denise Cage
Born (1970-05-06) May 6, 1970 (age 53)
urban
  • gospel
  • Occupation(s)
    • Singer
    • songwriter
    • producer
    Instrument(s)Vocals
    Years active1992–present
    Labels
    WebsiteAthenaCage.com

    Athena Denise Cage (born May 6, 1970) is an American singer, producer and songwriter from Kentucky.

    Early life and education

    Athena Cage was born and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, United States. She was educated at Western Kentucky University.[2]

    Philanthropy and community service

    In 2003, Cage established "The Athena Cage Scholarship Fund" at Western Kentucky University, her alma mater.[3] The money for the scholarship was raised through a concert series. At the second concert of the series in 2004, she teamed up with Dionne Warwick.[4]

    Honors

    She was also bestowed with the title Kentucky Colonel by Ernie Fletcher, the Governor of Kentucky. In 2004, Second Street in Russellville, where she grew up, was renamed to "Athena Cage Way" to honor her community work, youth service and efforts to restore the Old Logan Theater.[5]

    Discography

    Albums

    • 2001: The Art Of A Woman (Unreleased)

    Singles

    Year Song Chart Positions Album
    US
    US
    R&B
    Rhythmic
    Top 40
    Dance Maxi-
    Singles Sales
    Top 40
    Mainstream
    CAN
    1996 "Nobody" (Keith Sweat featuring Kut Klose) 3 1 1 11 12 16 Keith Sweat
    2001 "Hey Hey" - 60 33 - - - The Art Of A Woman
    2001 "Until You Come Back To Me"[6] - - - - - -
    2001 "All Or Nothing" - - - - - - The Art Of A Woman and Save The Last Dance soundtrack

    References

    1. ^ Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999
    2. ^ Dooley, Jason (2002-10-30). "Musician dreams of record company HQ". Daily News. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
    3. ^ Sisco, Scott (2003-08-25). "Artist stages concert for scholarship". Daily News. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
    4. ^ Craig, Courtney (2004-08-27). "Warwick gets pre-concert key to city". Daily News. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
    5. ^ Gaines, Jim (2004-12-17). "Russellville names street after native singer". Daily News. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
    6. ^ "Promo photo of Athena Cage and 'Until You Come Back to Me'". Archived from the original on 29 September 2011.

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