Ryan Chung, our Canadian Correspondent, is back with another artist he wants to highlight.

He’s actually wanted to highlight them for MONTHS, but I usually sleep on the artists he suggests until he either SCREAMS at me or I come across them myself, then I remember “oh wait… Ryan said something about them.”

He’s quite good at picking ‘em, though, and he’s doing an awesome job of telling us in the U.S. why we need to pay more attention to Canada.

So without further delay, here’s Ryan to tell us about Cheryl James & VOW…

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Cheryl James & Voices of Worship (VOW) is among the list of artists that have made a vital impact on the Canadian Gospel industry, along with Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale, Paulis Sanchez and Richard J. Brown to name a few.  Her directing skills blossomed as she became head director for the Toronto-based Faith Outreach Choir.

Today, Cheryl James is an artist in her own right.  The only artist I can relate her to in the United States is Natalie Wilson & S.O.P.– the energy, the movement, the rhythm!

Her debut album, Cheryl James & VOW – LIVE, was released in 2008 under the production of Melvin Crispell (James Hall & WAP, Hezekiah Walker & LFC).  Backed by an amazing group of musicians and her 15–voice ensemble, Cheryl fulfills her calling in the gospel industry by “bringing forth the Word of God through music, to heal, mend and restore broken lives to their right standing in God.”

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Definitely piqued my interest… And, because Ryan did such a great job convincing me, I simply HAD to grab an mp3 to share with you guys.

So, I just added her track, “Let Him In,” to the PunditPlayer.  I’m enjoying it cuz it’s got a classic choir vibe (and you KNOW I’m a sucker for that).  Click here to take a listen and let me know what you think!

And say “thanks” to Ryan for me… he works hard, guys.