Inspiring listeners throughout the world, Calvin Bridges is considered to be one of the most innovative and diverse artists in Gospel music. His personal conviction and faith shine most during live performances, which makes his music and ministry unforgettable.  

After studies at Southern Theological Seminary and Chicago State University, he was ordained at the Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois.  In 2000, Bridges was ordained an Elder in the Churches of God In Christ by Bishop William H. Bonner, Sixth Jurisdiction Illinois. Currently, a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, Chicago, IL, Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD Pastor, serving the nations of the world through Word, Song, Concerts and teaching Gospel Music/Praise and Worship seminars.

"People seemed captivated by the musical expression. Catholics and Protestants alike were completely taken by the atmosphere that was released.  Calvin Bridges & Chicago Praise Ensemble perform with a passion and purpose that urges us toward a goal… Spontaneous, with Joy! ". Maurice Cullaz, Music Critic-Paris, France

Career Highlights Include: PBS National TV Special: Coming Home To Gospel with Patti LaBelle, features Calvin Bridges performance and music!   Alicia Keys performs and Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; Albertina Walker; Luciano Pavarotti with The Boys Choir of Harlem; Ann Nesby; Bobby Jones; Ami Rushes; Oslo Gospel Choir all record Bridges’ Gospel Classic, composition “I Can Go To God In Prayer”. 
Performances: with Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey Show;  26th Annual Grammy Awards performing his Grammy nominated hit composition, “Spread The Word”; 1996 Olympic Games;  Michael Jordan Foundation Gala.   Composed with Andre Crouch & Tore Åas, “Reaching Heaven”; Millennium Dome-England; Umbria Jazz Festival-Italy; EXPO 2000-Germany; Berklee College of Music-Boston, MA 
Chicago Gospel Music Fest * Gospel Music Workshop of America

Television: Stellar Awards; Bobby Jones; CNN; TBN; Word Network; Spectacular, Rome; Bible TV; Gospel Music Channel; I’m Just Sayin'
Theater: Gospel at Colonus by Lee Brewer with Roebuck ”Pops” Staples; Urban Scenes/Creole Dreams by David Rousseve
Honors:  Grammy nominated song: Spread the Word; Two Stellar Awards: Best New Artist, Best Male Vocalist; 
Nominee: 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Awards, 2 categories   Nat'l Choir Director, Quaker Oats Voices Of Tomorrow Youth Choir 93-97
 
Discography
So Easy To Love; Gospelphyed Remix; Praiseology I; So Much To Be Grateful For; Awesome; * Live in Paris; Renew My Spirit (53 weeks on the BILLBOARD GOSPEL charts); POWER with Oslo Gospel Choir 

Calvin’s hit single, So Easy To Love, approaching 500,000+ YouTube views and is being added to radio worldwide! 
Buzz…"So Easy To Love, our "New Wedding Song"; "From Praise to Intimate Treasures with the one you love"… "So Easy lifts you… 
Higher consciousness of Love, Faith, Favor!"   View the Video: http://youtu.be/nZgtJOLr-wQ 

Contact: Chicago Praise Ministries, Inc.
7510 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: +1 (773) 294-9201 FAX: 773-994-3971
Web: www.calvinbridges.org E-mail: chipramin@ameritech.net

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