Everett Drake & The Legacy of the South Inglewood Mass Choir

🎙 Threads in Our Fabric PodcastEpisode Title: Everett Drake & The Legacy of the South Inglewood Mass ChoirEpisode Overview:In this episode of Threads in Our Fabric, we sit down with The Living Legend, Everett Drake, to discuss his remarkable journey in gospel music, his new movie roles, and his latest musical projects. With a career that has spanned decades, Everett shares his experiences, influences, and the exciting new chapter of his work with the South Inglewood Mass Choir.About the South Inglewood Mass Choir:Founded in the late 1980s under the leadership of Pastor Thomas E. Sweeney, Sr., the South Inglewood Mass Choir has been a cornerstone of gospel music at First Baptist Church South Inglewood in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, the choir has won prestigious gospel competitions and continued to make an impact in worship and beyond.Following the pandemic in 2021, Everett Drake was appointed to lead the choir, succeeding longtime Minister of Music, Edward Jenkins, with whom he had collaborated for over 38 years. With the addition of Dr. Nathan Young to the music staff, the choir has continued to make waves in the gospel music world.In December 2023, they recorded their first-ever Live project, releasing their debut single, “Jesus Emmanuel”, which gained national radio recognition—reaching #90 on the Mediabase All Gospel Chart and #4 on the Mediabase Holiday Chart!Building on this success, the choir has now released their follow-up single, “Glory Be To God On High”, which is making an impact on gospel radio today.What to Expect in This Episode:✅ Everett Drake’s musical journey and career highlights✅ The story behind the South Inglewood Mass Choir and its legacy✅ Insights into the choir’s new music and live recording experience✅ Everett’s thoughts on the state of gospel music today✅ A sneak peek into his upcoming movie roles and new musicListen & Subscribe:🎧 Tune in on All Podcast Platforms 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Connect with Us:📲 Follow us on www.facebook.com/powermen📩 Have a guest suggestion or topic idea? www.drajrbutler.com