James Birdsong:
CLASS OF 1998
Fairfield High SchoolClass of 1998
Fairfield, CA
Adams Middle SchoolClass of 1994
Richmond, CA
Nystrom Elementary SchoolClass of 1992
Richmond, CA
Ellerhorst Elementary SchoolClass of 1990
Pinole, CA
Sheldon Elementary SchoolClass of 1986
El sobrante, CA
James's Story
(Bio courtesy of official James C. Birdsong, Jr. website):
Dr. James C. Birdsong, Jr. is without a doubt one of today's leaders and voices in the Gospel music industry and entertainment arena. A native son of Richmond, CA at the corner of Maine Avenue and Harbour Way South, the 43-year-old continues to be an inspiration and impact among people of all ages and nationalities around the world, especially today's youth. A multi-gifted and talented Gospel vocalist, BMI songwriter/publisher (Maine Avenue Music Publishing), minister, published author, motivational speaker, promoter, entrepreneur and youth advocate, his efforts have caught the attention, admiration and respect of politicians, community, religious, media, entertainment leaders and luminaries.
A member of the world-renowned famed Birdsong family, his lineage includes R&B legend Cindy Birdsong, a former member of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells and the Supremes, former four-time NBA All-Star pro basketball player Otis Birdsong and the late Edwin Birdsong, a GRAMMY®-Award winner and legendary 1970s era funk keyboardist, who’s music has been sampled by Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Dalf Punk. Dr. Birdsong's great uncle was the late Rev. Sidney Birdsong, Sr., a respected icon who served as the pastor of the historic Solid Rock Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA.
An alumnus of Fairfield High School in Fairfield, CA, Mr. Birdsong earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education at Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, GA, a Graduate Certificate in Marketing at the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science in Leadership at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ and a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership & Business at Kingdom Ambassadors Global University in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, he received two honorary doctorate degrees from New Covenant International Bible College in Columbia, SC. They are the Doctor of Sacred Music and Doctor of Sacred Letters (Honoris Causa).
He is an inductee on the Wall of Tolerance at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, AL and the National Society of Leadership & Success in Miami, FL. Dr. Birdsong is a member of national organizations in the music industry such as the Gospel Music Workshop of America (Atlanta Chapter), the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (SAGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA), the Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards (GCGMA), the Gospel Artist Music Association (GAMA) and the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM).
He is also a Member-At-Large of the NAACP and serves on the Advisory Board for the Audio/Visual/Technology Film Program at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Birdsong is the Founder of Birdsong Association of Broadcasting & Arts, Inc. (BABA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA with additional operations planned for Los Angeles, the District of Columbia (DC/MD/VA) and New York City. The organization helps today's African American youth in K-12 grade become successful artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, record label executives, actors, actresses, playwriters, education, media personalities and entrepreneur by developing programs, initiatives, workshops, scholarships, productions, partnerships with local school districts and HBCUs (Historical Black Colleges & Universities) and events.
He recently joined forces with David Robinson, an award winning actor, radio personality and host of the Baltimore, Maryland based podcast, The David Robinson Show to establish Xpress Music Group, Inc., a new independent record label in the Gospel music industry with plans to have a roster of aspiring and established artists in various genres of Gospel music from traditional to contemporary, praise and worship and hip-hop on the national and international platforms. Dr. Birdsong will eventually record an album with the label as time progress.
WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: jamescbirdsongjr.net
Facebook: theofficialjamescbirdsongjr
Facebook Fan Page: jamescbirdsongjr
Instagram: jamescbirdsongjr
Twitter: TheRealJBOnline
XPRESS MUSIC GROUP, INC.
(Record Label)
Email: xpressmusicgroup (at) gmail.com
Website: xpressmusicgroup.com
Facebook: xpressmusicgroup
STAFF (XPRESS MUSIC GROUP):
James C. Birdsong, Jr.
President & CEO
David Robinson
Vice President & COO
BIRDSONG ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTING AND ARTS, INC:
(Nonprofit Organization)
Email: infobabaonline (at) gmail.com
Website: babaonline.org
Facebook: babaexperience
Twitter: realbabasocial
LEADERSHIP TEAM (BIRDSONG ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTING AND ARTS):
Administration:
Dr. James C. Birdsong, Jr., Ph.D.
Founder
President & Executive Director
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Vice President & Associate Director
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Kimberli Wideman
Secretary
Tiffany Davis
Treasurer
Board Members:
Jenetta Grace-Butler
Pastor Clarence Elebee
Bishop Willie Ellis
Andre Gates
Dr. Tiffany Coleman-McGee, Ph.D.
Dr. Marcy Thurmond Simmons, Ed.D.
Jay Francis Springs
Founding Board Member:
Terrence Birdsong
(1956-2020)
Main Operations:
Atlanta, GA
Los Angeles Operations:
Los Angeles, CA
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New York Operations:
Brooklyn, NY
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District of Columbia Operations (DC/MD/VA):
Washington, D.C.
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CONTACTS:
General Inquires:
info (at) jamescbirdsongjr.net
Bookings & Scheduling
Ada Brown, Administrative Assistant to James C. Birdsong, Jr.
admin-assistant (at) jamescbirdsongjr.net
Publicist/PR
Yolanda McIntosh - Miz Mac Marketing, LLC
mizmacmarketing (at) gmail.com
Facebook Fan Page Moderator
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Photographer
Emily Heath - Emily Heath Photography
smiles (at) emilyheathphotography.com
Legal Representation
TBA
Fan Club
The James C. Birdsong, Jr. Fan Club
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ADDITIONAL SOURCES:
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime A...Expand for more
chievement Award (National/Worldwide):
James Charles Birdsong, Jr. Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who (National/Worldwide)
27-7pressrelease (dot) com/press-release/465424/james-charles-birdsong-jr-presented-with-the-albert-nelson-marquis-lifetime-achievement-award-by-marquis-whos-who
Lifetime Achievement Award Profile (National/Worldwide):
James Charles Birdsong, Jr.
wwlifetimeachievement (dot) com/2019/01/04/james-birdsong/
Positively Gospel (National/Worldwide):
James C. Birdsong, Jr., pens "The Best is Yet to Come: A Testimony of One Young Man's Redemption'
positivelygospel.com/james-c-birdsong-jr-pens-the-best-is-yet-to-come-a-testimony-of-one-young-mans-redemption/
Author James C. Birdsong, Jr. to appear on Kingdom Shakers radio broadcast in Barbados
positivelygospel.com/author-james-c-birdsong-jr-to-appear-on-kingdom-shakers-radio-broadcast-in-barbados/
Los Angeles Sentinel (Local/National)
Birdsong Makes National TV Debut on ‘Real Life’
lasentinel.net/birdsong-makes-national-tv-debut-on-real-life.html
Lilly and Birdsong Receive Gospel Music Awards
lasentinel.net/lilly-and-birdsong-receive-gospel-music-awards.html
SapphirEmerald Magazine (Nationwide)
Emerald Story: James C. Birdsong Jr. Answers God's Calling
issuewire.com/sapphiremerald-magazine-summer-explosion-1669676285118305
Voyage ATL (National)
Meet James C. Birdsong Jr. of Birdsong Association of Broadcasting & Arts in Midtown
voyageatl.com/interview/meet-james-c-birdsong-jr-birdsong-association-broadcasting-arts-inc-midtown
Journal of Gospel Music (Natonal)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. Honored with the Shining Star Award by Preach the Word Worldwide Network
journalofgospelmusic.com/news/james-c-birdsong-jr-honored-with-the-shining-star-award-by-preach-the-word-worldwide-network/
Lillian Lilly, James C. Birdsong Jr. to be Honored at Antigua & Barbuda Gospel Music & Media Awards October 22
journalofgospelmusic.com/news/lillian-lilly-james-c-birdsong-jr-to-be-honored-at-antigua-barbuda-gospel-music-media-awards-october-22/
Communiqué Magazine (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. A Man with A Vision from God
issuu.com/communique_magazine/docs/communique_magazine_issue_2/42
Urban Sentinel Magazine (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. Creating A God-Centered Legacy
issuu.com/urbansentinel/docs/issue_20_novmeber_202020_
GO Bang! Magazine (National)
Music/Business/Radio
James C. Birdsong, Jr./Birdsong Association of Broadcasting and Arts, Inc.
gobangmagazine.com/2020/11/01/music-business-radiio-james-c-birdsong-jr-birdsong-association-of-broadcasting-and-arts-inc/
Faith Channel Radio (Worldwide)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. Feature on GosMopolitan Weekend Show, UK
faithchannelradio.com/james-c-birdsong-jr/
Marietta-Daily Journal (Local)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. receives honorary Doctor of Sacred Music degree from New Covenant International Bible College
mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/james-c-birdsong-jr-receives-honorary-doctor-of-sacred-music-degree-from-new-covenant-international/article_cec2fea2-7c54-11eb-acde-e7839284224b.html
Austell's James C. Birdsong, Jr. nominated for Kingdom Image Award
mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/austells-james-c-birdsong-jr-nominated-for-kingdom-image-award/article_76769030-e4b7-11eb-87f8-9f64b0f2be99.html
Black Men Succeed Magazine (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. Interview & Cover Story
blackmensucceed.com/magazine/interview-james-c-birdsong-jr?fbclid=IwAR2UOhdxsVCDySuAo1mzh_uEgEIkMBldkse_km6dzjpTBxmGgE9_tg1lRho
Shoutout ATL (National)
Meet James C. Birdsong, Jr.
Gospel Music Industry Professional
shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-james-c-birdsong-jr-gospel-music-industry-professional/
2021 8th Annual Kingdom Image Awards Nominee Bio
James C. Birdsong, Jr.
kingdomimageawards.com/project/james-birdsong
FEMI Magazine (National)
Dr. James Birdsong Tells of His Journey Through Legacy and Aspirations
femimagazine.com/?p=4937
Gospel Music Fever (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr., Lillian Lilly to Be Honored at 2021 Antigua Barbuda Gospel Music & Media Awards
gospelmusicfever.com/2021/09/james-c-birdsong-jr-lillian-lilly-to-be-honored-at-2021-antigua-barbuda-gospel-music-media-awards.html
Where It Begins Magazine (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr.
issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_december_2021-prev_final/39?fbclid=IwAR0KO8BZvREq6N03WarKLpVfdbuiTWOJ25lsjODTfKK6dhBJzP1vxkM2obY
United States House of Representatives (National)
Honoring Rev. James C. Birdsong, Jr; Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 3
Extension of Remarks - January 5th, 2021
congress.gov/congressional-record/2021/01/05/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/E6-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22james+c.+birdsong+jr.%22%2C%22james%22%2C%22c.%22%2C%22birdsong%22%2C%22jr.%22%5D%7D
Caribbean News Roundup (Worldwide)
Outstanding Residents to Be Honoured During Annual Music and Media Awards
caribbeannewsroundup.com/outstanding-residents-to-be-honoured-during-annual-music-and-media-awards/
Star Gazette (National)
The Birdsong Association of Broadcasting Arts 1st Annual Virtual Conference
starsgazette.com/news/the-birdsong-association-of-broadcasting-arts-1st-annual-virtual-conference-/0403865
GCMA Xchange Magazine (National)
James C. Birdsong, Jr. A Man of Integrity
heyzine.com/flip-book/5c01e45bbe.html
Bold Journey Magazine (National)
Meet James C. Birdsong, Jr.
boldjourney.com/news/meet-james-c-birdsong-jr
Daily Leader (Local)
Brookhaven Singer Drops Center of Grace Single
dailyleader.com/2024/02/07/brookhaven-singer-drops-center-of-grace-single/
Los Angeles Sentinel (National)
Lillian Lilly Drops New Gospel Track via Xpress Music Group
lasentinel.net/lillian-lilly-drops-new-gospel-track-via-xpress-music-group.html
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