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== Career ==
== Career ==
McBrayer got his start in contemporary Christian music right out of college in 1992 as a member of the vocal group Truth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1790|title=Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
McBrayer attended college at [[Liberty University]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 9, 2021|title=Music and Memories: Alumni return for special 50th Anniversary Homecoming Concert » Liberty News|url=https://www.liberty.edu/news/2021/10/08/music-and-memories-alumni-return-for-special-50th-anniversary-homecoming-concert/|access-date=December 18, 2021|website=Liberty News|language=en-US}}</ref> He got his start in contemporary Christian music right out of college in 1992 as a member of the vocal group Truth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1790|title=Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>

In 1994, McBrayer was a vocalist in [[Ray Conniff]]'s Latin America tour.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lima |first1=Daniel Victor |title=LATINISIMO - RAY CONNIFF LIVE (PART 1/5) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmk41htteik |website=YouTube |date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref>


In 1995, McBrayer joined the Christian contemporary group [[Avalon (American group)|Avalon]]. He would go on to travel with the group for 12 years, during which the group released nine albums, garnered 21 No. 1 songs, three Grammy nominations and three Dove Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/three-gospel-powerhouses-join-to-form-the-trio-cana-s-voice/|title=Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" {{!}} Homecoming Magazine|website=www.homecomingmagazine.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1790|title=Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
In 1995, McBrayer joined the Christian contemporary group [[Avalon (American group)|Avalon]]. He would go on to travel with the group for 12 years, during which the group released nine albums, garnered 21 No. 1 songs, three Grammy nominations and three Dove Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/three-gospel-powerhouses-join-to-form-the-trio-cana-s-voice/|title=Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" {{!}} Homecoming Magazine|website=www.homecomingmagazine.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1790|title=Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>


In 2002, McBrayer released his first solo album, ''This Is Who I Am'', with [[Sparrow Records]]. In interviews regarding that album, he said the death of his father, Clyde "Sonny" McBrayer, on September 13, 2000 inspired the album. "My father's passing brought a moment of revelation. I returned home with so much on my heart and a vision for how to express it. Though Avalon has a common mission statement, these are feelings too personal for a group."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |title=Jody McBrayer 'This is Who I Am' Bio |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105070025/http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |archive-date=January 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> One of the tracks, "Never Alone", featured [[Jadyn Maria]]. His song "To Ever Live Without Me" received the BMI Christian Music Award for Most Performed Christian Song of the Year in 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/20040622_bmi_christian_music_awards_proclaim_to_ever_live_without_me_son|title=BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim ‘To Ever Live Without Me’ Song of the Year|date=June 21, 2004|work=BMI.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
In 2002, McBrayer released his first solo album, ''This Is Who I Am'', with [[Sparrow Records]]. In interviews regarding that album, he said the death of his father, Clyde "Sonny" McBrayer, on September 13, 2000, inspired the album. "My father's passing brought a moment of revelation. I returned home with so much on my heart and a vision for how to express it. Though Avalon has a common mission statement, these are feelings too personal for a group."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |title=Jody McBrayer 'This is Who I Am' Bio |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105070025/http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |archive-date=January 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> One of the tracks, "Never Alone", featured [[Jadyn Maria]]. His song "To Ever Live Without Me" received the BMI Christian Music Award for Most Performed Christian Song of the Year in 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/20040622_bmi_christian_music_awards_proclaim_to_ever_live_without_me_son|title=BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim 'To Ever Live Without Me' Song of the Year|date=June 21, 2004|work=BMI.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>


In 2007, he announced he would leave Avalon due to a rare form of the heart disease [[hypertrophic cardiomyopathy]].<ref name="avalon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=4228&z=26 |title=Jody McBrayer Departs Award Winning Group Avalon - CMSpin News Article |access-date=August 9, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070916023519/http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=4228&z=26 |archive-date=September 16, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He released what was thought to be his last record as a member of the group, ''[[Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics|Another Time, Another Place]]''{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP--> in 2008.
In 2007, he announced he would leave Avalon due to a rare form of the heart disease [[hypertrophic cardiomyopathy]].<ref name="avalon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=4228&z=26 |title=Jody McBrayer Departs Award Winning Group Avalon - CMSpin News Article |access-date=August 9, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070916023519/http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=4228&z=26 |archive-date=September 16, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He released what was thought to be his last record as a member of the group, ''[[Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics|Another Time, Another Place]]''{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP--> in 2008.


In 2016, showing improvement in the management of his condition, McBrayer and fellow vocalists TaRanda Greene and Doug Anderson formed the group [[Cana's Voice]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/three-gospel-powerhouses-join-to-form-the-trio-cana-s-voice/|title=Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" {{!}} Homecoming Magazine|website=www.homecomingmagazine.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> They released their first studio album, [[This Changes Everything (album)|''This Changes Everything'']], in May of that year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.absolutelygospel.com/agm/2016/05/02/canas-voice-to-release-first-album-this-changes-everything-may-27/|title=Cana's Voice to Release First Album "This Changes Everything" May 27|date=May 2, 2016|work=Absolutely Gospel Music|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> In February, he released a second solo studio effort, ''[[Keep Breathing]]'', through StowTown Records.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP--> On October of the same year, a solo Christmas record, ''Christmastime,'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=1805|title=Jody McBrayer To Release 'Christmastime' Oct. 21st| website=newreleasetoday.com| access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, showing improvement in the management of his condition, McBrayer and fellow vocalists TaRanda Greene and Doug Anderson formed the group [[Cana's Voice]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/three-gospel-powerhouses-join-to-form-the-trio-cana-s-voice/|title=Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" {{!}} Homecoming Magazine|website=www.homecomingmagazine.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> They released their first studio album, [[This Changes Everything (album)|''This Changes Everything'']], in May of that year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.absolutelygospel.com/agm/2016/05/02/canas-voice-to-release-first-album-this-changes-everything-may-27/|title=Cana's Voice to Release First Album "This Changes Everything" May 27|date=May 2, 2016|work=Absolutely Gospel Music|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> In February, he released a second solo studio effort, ''[[Keep Breathing (album)|Keep Breathing]]'', through StowTown Records.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP--> On October of the same year, a solo Christmas record, ''Christmastime,'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=1805|title=Jody McBrayer To Release 'Christmastime' Oct. 21st| website=newreleasetoday.com| access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>


In August 2018, McBrayer rejoined Avalon.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/exciting-news-from-avalon/|title=Exciting News from Avalon!|last=News|first=CCM|date=August 30, 2018|work=CCM Magazine|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> In addition to his Avalon duties, he continues to perform with Cana's Voice and on solo tour dates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=3366|title=Avalon Reveals the Next Chapter|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>
In August 2018, McBrayer rejoined Avalon.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/exciting-news-from-avalon/|title=Exciting News from Avalon!|last=News|first=CCM|date=August 30, 2018|work=CCM Magazine|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> In addition to his Avalon duties, he continues to perform with Cana's Voice and on solo tour dates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=3366|title=Avalon Reveals the Next Chapter|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
McBrayer attended college at [[Liberty University]].{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} He is married to Stephanie Harrison and has one daughter, Sarah Clayton McBrayer, born in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |title=Christian Music Lighthouse Jody McBrayer Bio |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105070025/http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |archive-date=January 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
McBrayer is married to Stephanie Harrison and has one daughter, Sarah-Clayton.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |title=Christian Music Lighthouse Jody McBrayer Bio |access-date=March 8, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105070025/http://www.christianmusiclighthouse.com/main/information/avaloninfo/jodyinfo.htm |archive-date=January 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In his 2021 memoir ''So Far, So Good (... But It Was Touch and Go There for a While)'', McBrayer recounted the sexual abuse committed against him by a Sunday School teacher and his resulting struggle with depression and suicidal ideation as an adult. He also criticized Christian churches for ignoring depression. Additionally, McBrayer pointed out the hypocrisy he has observed in many churches.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schmitt|first=Brad|title='Shame is killing people in church': Christian singer calls out lack of compassion for mental illness|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2021/12/22/jody-mcbrayer-avalon-christian-artist-memoir-mental-illness-shame/8808609002/|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=The Tennessean|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|https://www.jodymcbrayer.com/}}


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Jody McBrayer
Birth nameJody Michael McBrayer
Born (1970-06-25) June 25, 1970 (age 54)
OriginUnited States
GenresCCM
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Years active1995–2007, 2016–present
LabelsEMI/Sparrow

Jody McBrayer (born June 25, 1970) is an American singer/songwriter and a member of Christian pop groups Cana's Voice and Avalon.

Career

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McBrayer attended college at Liberty University.[1] He got his start in contemporary Christian music right out of college in 1992 as a member of the vocal group Truth.[2]

In 1994, McBrayer was a vocalist in Ray Conniff's Latin America tour.[3]

In 1995, McBrayer joined the Christian contemporary group Avalon. He would go on to travel with the group for 12 years, during which the group released nine albums, garnered 21 No. 1 songs, three Grammy nominations and three Dove Awards.[4][5]

In 2002, McBrayer released his first solo album, This Is Who I Am, with Sparrow Records. In interviews regarding that album, he said the death of his father, Clyde "Sonny" McBrayer, on September 13, 2000, inspired the album. "My father's passing brought a moment of revelation. I returned home with so much on my heart and a vision for how to express it. Though Avalon has a common mission statement, these are feelings too personal for a group."[6] One of the tracks, "Never Alone", featured Jadyn Maria. His song "To Ever Live Without Me" received the BMI Christian Music Award for Most Performed Christian Song of the Year in 2004.[7]

In 2007, he announced he would leave Avalon due to a rare form of the heart disease hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.[8] He released what was thought to be his last record as a member of the group, Another Time, Another Place[citation needed] in 2008.

In 2016, showing improvement in the management of his condition, McBrayer and fellow vocalists TaRanda Greene and Doug Anderson formed the group Cana's Voice.[9] They released their first studio album, This Changes Everything, in May of that year.[10] In February, he released a second solo studio effort, Keep Breathing, through StowTown Records.[citation needed] On October of the same year, a solo Christmas record, Christmastime, was released.[11]

In August 2018, McBrayer rejoined Avalon.[12] In addition to his Avalon duties, he continues to perform with Cana's Voice and on solo tour dates.[13]

Personal life

[edit]

McBrayer is married to Stephanie Harrison and has one daughter, Sarah-Clayton.[14]

In his 2021 memoir So Far, So Good (... But It Was Touch and Go There for a While), McBrayer recounted the sexual abuse committed against him by a Sunday School teacher and his resulting struggle with depression and suicidal ideation as an adult. He also criticized Christian churches for ignoring depression. Additionally, McBrayer pointed out the hypocrisy he has observed in many churches.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Music and Memories: Alumni return for special 50th Anniversary Homecoming Concert » Liberty News". Liberty News. October 9, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Lima, Daniel Victor (September 21, 2020). "LATINISIMO - RAY CONNIFF LIVE (PART 1/5)". YouTube. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" | Homecoming Magazine". www.homecomingmagazine.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Beyond Avalon: Jody McBrayer 101". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Jody McBrayer 'This is Who I Am' Bio". Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
  7. ^ "BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim 'To Ever Live Without Me' Song of the Year". BMI.com. June 21, 2004. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Jody McBrayer Departs Award Winning Group Avalon - CMSpin News Article". Archived from the original on September 16, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  9. ^ "Three Gospel Powerhouses Join to Form the Trio "Cana's Voice" | Homecoming Magazine". www.homecomingmagazine.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  10. ^ "Cana's Voice to Release First Album "This Changes Everything" May 27". Absolutely Gospel Music. May 2, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  11. ^ "Jody McBrayer To Release 'Christmastime' Oct. 21st". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  12. ^ News, CCM (August 30, 2018). "Exciting News from Avalon!". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Avalon Reveals the Next Chapter". newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  14. ^ "Christian Music Lighthouse Jody McBrayer Bio". Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
  15. ^ Schmitt, Brad. "'Shame is killing people in church': Christian singer calls out lack of compassion for mental illness". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 26, 2021.


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