Byron Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an American gospel recording artist.
Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he was a member of the Morehouse College Glee Club. He also joined New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta. He also served as music director for Greater Grace Temple (PAW), in Detroit, Michigan.
Musical career
1995-1996: Purpose
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings: Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured “Dwell Among Us”, “The Blood” and “The Glory Song” & Transparent in Your Presence in 1996, featuring “Forever I’ll Worship”, “He’s There”, and “God’s Word”. On both albums, Cage served as co-producer.
2003: Byron Cage (Live at New Birth Cathedral)
For his first recording with Gospocentric Records, and after having parted ways with Purpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LP Live at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying DVD. His most celebrated work to date, Live showcases the production abilities of his labelmate Kurt Carr, as well as the writing ability of famed gospel vocalist Donnie McClurkin, on a track entitled “It Is To You.” The album’s success garnered Cage five Stellar Award wins in 2004.
2005: An Invitation to Worship
On Byron’s second release from Gospocentric, An Invitation to Worship he enlists the production of PAJAM, as evident on the track entitled “We Love You”, which features J Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. On the CD/DVD set, Cage has found tremendous comfort in his role as a renowned worship leader on church favorites: “I Will Bless the Lord”, “He Reigns”, and “Lift Him Up”. An Invitation to Worship was nominated for three Stellar Awards and a Grammy in 2007.
2007: The Proclamation (Live At The Apollo)
Cage recorded a live CD/DVD entitled The Proclamation at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City on April 26, 2007. The project featured special guests Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, & Dave Hollister and was produced by his An Invitation to Worship collaborators, PAJAM. The album was released on September 18, 2007.
2009: Faithful To Believe
On Friday, March 13, 2009, Byron recorded his next album entitled Faithful to Believe live in Detroit. The album will feature special guests Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, and Marvin Winans. Grammy Award winner and Israel Houghton’s writing/producing partner Aaron Lindsey will handle the production. The album was released on October 27, 2009.
On May 22, 2004, Byron married pediatric dentist, Dr. Sonya Windham Cage, before 1,000 guests at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC.
Byron Cage serves as minister of music at Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
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