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| − | '''Alex Boye''' is a passionate artist with a golden voice. Alex was born and raised in London, England, and went from hip-top to mainstream Christian rock. He performed with a band called ''Awesome'' and tasted fame while working with the group. Alex made the decision to back away from the rock lifestyle and the mores of the industry. A meeting with Craig Jessop at an LDS music festival and other life-changing events led him to convert to [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (Mormon Church). He has never looked back. In addition to his legacy in the States and in the Midwest, Alex dreams of reaching the mainstream with his music. He sings his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. | + | '''Alex Boye''' is a passionate artist with a golden voice. Alex was born and raised in London, England, to Nigerian parents. He lived briefly in Nigeria with his father. and went from hip-top to mainstream Christian rock. He performed with a band called ''Awesome'' and tasted fame while working with the group. Alex made the decision to back away from the rock lifestyle and the mores of the industry. A meeting with Craig Jessop at an LDS music festival and other life-changing events led him to convert to [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (Mormon Church). He has never looked back. In addition to his legacy in the States and in the Midwest, Alex dreams of reaching the mainstream with his music. He sings his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. |
Alex has sung with the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] and is in demand as a youth speaker. For youth, he presents what he calls "concert-sides." Evening gatherings for youth are usually called "Firesides" (whether there's a fire or not), and usually include a special speaker discussing a spiritual subject. Alex's presentations are evenings of heart-to-heart conversations about life and gospel principles, entwined with video clips, vocal performance, and sometimes, dance. Alex minces no words. He comes from a background where choice was everything. Alex identifies satan's influence in music and media. He also impresses youth with his story of leaving fame and fortune to follow Christ. | Alex has sung with the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] and is in demand as a youth speaker. For youth, he presents what he calls "concert-sides." Evening gatherings for youth are usually called "Firesides" (whether there's a fire or not), and usually include a special speaker discussing a spiritual subject. Alex's presentations are evenings of heart-to-heart conversations about life and gospel principles, entwined with video clips, vocal performance, and sometimes, dance. Alex minces no words. He comes from a background where choice was everything. Alex identifies satan's influence in music and media. He also impresses youth with his story of leaving fame and fortune to follow Christ. | ||
Revision as of 15:48, 12 March 2015
Alex Boye is a passionate artist with a golden voice. Alex was born and raised in London, England, to Nigerian parents. He lived briefly in Nigeria with his father. and went from hip-top to mainstream Christian rock. He performed with a band called Awesome and tasted fame while working with the group. Alex made the decision to back away from the rock lifestyle and the mores of the industry. A meeting with Craig Jessop at an LDS music festival and other life-changing events led him to convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). He has never looked back. In addition to his legacy in the States and in the Midwest, Alex dreams of reaching the mainstream with his music. He sings his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Alex has sung with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and is in demand as a youth speaker. For youth, he presents what he calls "concert-sides." Evening gatherings for youth are usually called "Firesides" (whether there's a fire or not), and usually include a special speaker discussing a spiritual subject. Alex's presentations are evenings of heart-to-heart conversations about life and gospel principles, entwined with video clips, vocal performance, and sometimes, dance. Alex minces no words. He comes from a background where choice was everything. Alex identifies satan's influence in music and media. He also impresses youth with his story of leaving fame and fortune to follow Christ.
During the celebration of Black History month in February of 2009, Alex rendered 4 beautiful solos, original Negro-spirituals to a stirred audience--during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s broadcast of “MUSIC & THE SPOKEN WORD," under the direction of Mack Wilberg and President Mac Christensen.
Alex has a new single coming out, called "Crazy for You," and which will be available on iTunes!
Boye contributed to the November 2014 The Nashville Tribute Band album Redeemer: A Nashville Tribute to Jesus Christ. He was invited to participate in the December 2014 video created along with the effort to claim the Guinness Book of World Records’ title for largest live Nativity, which was achieved with over one thousand participants. He portrayed one of the wise men. Along with the live Nativity, The Piano Guys, David Archuleta, Peter Hollens, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed “Angels from the Realms of Glory.” The final video premiered on The Piano Guys’ YouTube channel and attracted over seven million views.
