GospelFest Sunday Lineup
Leila Taraneh
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Leila Taraneh's journey began at the age of 2 when her mother discovered her innate talent for singing. leading her to start singing publicly at the age of 5. MUSIC SINGLE SINGLE I SURRENDER LEILA TARANEH MAKEIT F'LL MAKE IT WITH YOU LEILA TARANEH Growing up in the church, Leila developed a strong foundation in God and ministry. Win a passion tor women. Leila started a women's organization, The Official Ladies Lounge, which focuses on the TOTAL woman through health, wellness and faith and ensures that every woman is healthy physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Leila Taranch has also obtained a Finance degree and currently uses her skills as an entrepreneur as well as in Corporate America. Throughout the years, Leila has gained a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, working with multiple recording artists i.e., Kirk Franklin. Tasha Page-Lockhart. Zacardi Cortez, Kierra Sheard-Kelly as well as operating in various leadership roles such as worship pastor. After experiencing a traumatic life-altering situation in 2021, Leila obeyed the voice of God and began her music career as a solo recording artist. eila has released her debut single entitled "I' | Make It with You" in 2023 and has recently released a brand new single entitled " Surrender" in February 2024 Leila Taraneh is a shining example of someone who uses her talents and experiences or uplift and empower others. As she continues to expand and establish herself in her areas or expertise, Leila desires to always keep God at the center of her life and to always give back in every way that she can.
Pastor Pat Leroy
Porter was born on August 20, 1962, as Paul Leroy Porter, to father Reverend Eddie Porter and mother, Ora Porter. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and started singing at the age of three on Easter Sunday. He is a cousin of rapper and producer, Denaun Porter, better known as Kon Artis of the rap group D12. He was a part of The Christianaires, who were founded in the late 1980s by him and his brother along with his cousins. He departed the group to start his solo career in 2008, with the release of A New Day on September 30, 2008, by Light Records. This album charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 21. Cross Rhythms' rated the album an eight out of ten. His subsequent album, F.R.E.E., was released by Motown Gospel on September 2, 2014. The album charted on the Gospel Albums chart at No. 33.
Semaje
The 29-year-old breakout singer hails from Detroit, Michigan. As the middle child of three, Semaje’s parents made sure he and his brothers Demarcyon and Noah never missed a day of church. He has carried those values throughout his life, and the only time he did not make it to church was when the Covid 19 pandemic hit. Semaje Collier describes his style as contemporary, pop, urban and funky. “I am bringing a new urban inspirational sound to the music industry,” he says. Growing up in the church helped Semaje develop his talent. First, he started in the church choir and then sang with the praise team. On his own time, he would spend hours listening to and studying the sounds of J.Moss, James Moore, Mary Mary, Usher, Karen Clark, Daryl Coley and Michael Jackson being two of my biggest influences.
Pastor Anthony Taylor
Pastor Anthony Taylor was born July 4th, 1988 in Jackson, Michigan. He started playing drums at his Grandfather’s Church at the age of 2. He grew up singing and playing the drums for the children’s choir. At the age of 9 his grandfather had a vision of Anthony’s Name in Lights and purchased him a keyboard. He began learning quickly and has grown into a respected musician in the music industry. At age 17 Anthony was featured on a website GospelChops.com where he was give the nickname “HURRICANE B3”. He has been blessed to share the stage and produce music with Rose Marie Rimson-Brown, The Clark Sisters, Kim Burrell, Jazmine Sullivan, Brandy, Dietrich Haddon, Aretha Franklin, Rapper T.I. Kirk Franklin and other great artist. Anthony Taylor has been featured on national television shows such as Saturday Night Live, American Idol, Jimmy Fallon, The BET AWARDS, Good Morning America to name a few. In 2014 Anthony married his high school sweetheart and now has three wonderful children with his wife . As the founder and Pastor of Industry Church, He aims to inspire and uplift the hearts of his listeners by preaching and singing the Gospel. He started a record label “Southside Records LLC and a publishing company “Ant Taylor Publishing” in January of 2014. In February of 2014 Season 12 winner of American Idol Candice Glover released her first single entitled “Cried” written by Anthony Taylor and Jazmine Sullivan on Interscope Records. Anthony also produced and played piano on this recording. This landed a distribution relationship with Universal Music Group for Southside Records LLC and Ant Taylor Publishing. In November 23rd of 2023 Pastor Taylor Released a Single from his Solo project Entitled “ Stretch My Hand”. From this release Pastor Taylor reached out to some of his friends Dennis Johnson, Dominique Houston, Clifton Jones, Kyle Emani Morgan and Roman Calhoun. November 30th 2023 a quartet group called the Gospel Believers was formed in the city of Lansing, Michigan.