• Genre :: Gospel
  Listen :: Unstoppable | You are the One | You're the Reason
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Oscar Williams, jr. and the Band of Life (Saint Louis, MO) is an award-winning gospel ensemble with a spiritually refreshing sound that uplifts and intrigues audiences worldwide.  The group combines an array of talents and styles which converge into a cutting edge melodic sound.  Members of this ensemble have performed at the Vatican for the Pope, toured with international pop star Elisa, and performed with GRAMMY® winner Jason Mraz.  Oscar Williams jr. and the Band of Life has also toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe including performances in Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, and most recently in the Czech Republic.  In 2010, the group toured Eastern Europe and the Middle East with The Rhythm Road.

Oscar Williams, Jr. (Piano and Vocals) writes spiritual, uplifting melodies that speak to audiences. Williams’ music offers antidotes to life's difficulties reminding audiences of the good things in life.  He is inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from renowned musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Elisa, and Erykah Badu to the enthusiasm of spectators tapping their feet and humming.  He released Unstoppable, his first album, in 2005 through Aleho/Warner/Ryko Records.  He has toured extensively throughout Jamaica, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, and Austria.  Williams received a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Missouri-St Louis.

Thelma Guyton (Vocals) began singing professionally at age nine.  Her sound is a mixture of genres and styles fused in a melting pot of eclectic soul music.  Guyton has been inspired by female artists such as Brandy and Kim Burrell, and now aspires to uplift young women through her own music.  She has had the opportunity to write and work with artists such as Faith Evans, 112, Dream, Ne-Yo, and Jack Knight. At the age of 14, Guyton was a contestant on the popular television series Showtime at the Apollo, and by the age of 16 was signed by Bad Boy Entertainment as part of the Bad Boy Gospel Project.

Dorrian Neymour (Vocals) is a vocalist and teacher who has coached students in acting and dancing as well as various genres of music including gospel, pop, Broadway/musical, and R&B over the last 16 years.  She toured internationally with the Golden Gospel Singers to Austria, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.  Her theatre credits include lead character roles in several stage plays and she appeared as Dorothy in the gospel version of The Wiz, which she also wrote and directed.  From 2005-2009 she was the Director of Worship and Assistant Minister of Music for Victorious Life Church, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Neymour is an active recording artist and back-up singer with many artists including Barry Manilow, Asaph, Alex Ward, and Dello Thedford.

Tracy Smith (Vocals), born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, has incorporated gospel, jazz, opera, and country styles into her own timeless and creative style.  She began singing at age three and is influenced by the music of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Donnie McClurkin.  Participating in various talent competitions, Smith was the Grand Prize winner in the “Christian Artist Talent Search” sponsored by the Inspirational Network, and a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol.  Smith attended Florissant Valley Community College, where she studied music and music theory and received a certificate in business management.