Luther Barnes
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Luther Barnes (born March 10, 1954)
Biography
Barnes is an
As an
Barnes is currently the Senior Pastor & Founder of the Restoration Worship Center (Rocky Mount), Established in January 2014.
Education
He is a graduate of the
Family
He is the son of the late Rev. FC Barnes. He is married to Pamela Anglin Barnes. He has one daughter, Bonita Barnes-Greene, who is married to Mark Greene, and a grandson, Joshua. Luther also has a host of family members, including: cousins: Deborah Barnes, Wanda Barnes and Lisa Barnes. He has many aunts and uncles, which include: Joyce Smith, Frances Walker, Leora Floyd, Haywood Barnes, Betty Phillips, James Barnes, Ernestine Phillips, the late William "Mann" Barnes, and Roy Barnes.
Early years
At the age of nine, Barnes realized that he had a special gift from the Lord. He became the Director of the "On the Rise Youth Choir" at Red Budd Holy Church. In 1987, Barnes released his first album entitled, "See What the Lord has Done."
Red Budd Gospel Choir
The choir is composed of members of the Barnes Family & members of the Red Budd Holy Church. Most notably, his cousin Deborah Barnes. Deborah Barnes is the lead female vocalist of the group, with her many talents. She has been mentored in the music ministry by her cousin, Luther and together Luther Barnes and Deborah Barnes share the fame in the song "Still Holding On." Deborah Barnes is the leading female vocalist heard on most of his music and the music of his father. Deborah Barnes is known as a power house in the gospel music industry. The group also consist of Wanda Barnes (cousin), Lisa Barnes (cousin), Bonita Barnes-Greene (daughter), Sean Barnes (cousin), Debbie "Happy" Barnes (cousin/Deborah's daughter) and other members. They are highly recognized on the national charts. Some of their hits includes "I'm Still Holding On", "So Satisfied", "Spirit, Fall Fresh" (written by Luther's brother Melvin Barnes), "That Other Shore", "Somehow Someway", "No Matter How High I Get" (written by Bobby Womack) and many others. Their hit "Some How Some Way" was nominated for a 2007 Stellar Award. The choir's lead vocalist are notably Luther, Deborah & Wanda Barnes. The group has appeared and traveled across the United States, singing and ministering. Pastor Barnes, Deborah and other members of the group are still traveling the world singing today.
Awards and nominations
As
Red Budd Gospel Choir Albums
- See What The Lord Has Done
- When We All Get To Heaven
- So Satisfied
- He Cares
- An Invitation
- Nothing Can Be Better
- Someone To Lean On
- Barnes Family: A Live Reunion
- Come Fly With Me (Luther Barnes)
- Somehow Someway
- Barnes Family Reunion 2
- The Favor Of God (Rev. Luther Barnes & The Restoration Worship Center Choir)
Sunset Jubilaires Albums
- Oh My Lord
- Lord You've Been So Good
- From The Soul
- Enjoying Jesus
- A LIVE Celebration
- Heaven On My Mind
- Barnes Family:A Live Reunion
- Wherever I Go
- Come Fly With Me (Luther Barnes)
- It's Your Time
- Barnes Family Reunion 2
- Another Level
References
- ^ Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 56.
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