Douglas Miller (musician)

Douglas Lee Miller (born December 31, 1949), is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1984, with the release of, I Still Love the Name Jesus, that was released by Atlanta International Records. This album along with five others placed on exclusively the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. He released album with A&M Records, Light Records, Word Records, Atlanta International Records, and Rejoice Music Group.

Douglas Miller
Birth nameDouglas Lee Miller
Born (1949-12-31) December 31, 1949
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
OriginAkron, Ohio
Genresgospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, jazz, neo-bop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1984–present
LabelsA&M, Light, Word, Atlanta International, Rejoice Music
Associated actsThe Trueway Choir

Early life

Miller was born on December 31, 1949 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as Douglas Lee Miller, and was reared in the church singing in the choir.[1] He went to the University of Akron, who while there at the college Mattie Moss Clark, trained him how to hone his craft, and presented him at Midnight Musicals put on by The Church of God in Christ.[1] He became known for his baritone timbre of his vocal acumen and prowess.[1]

Music career

He started his recording music career in 1984, with the release of I Still Love the Name of Jesus by Atlanta International Records, and it placed at No. 5 on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.[2][3] He would place five more albums upon that chart, with 1985's Unspeakable Joy at No. 6, while 1985's Redeeming Love peaked at No. 22, the next 1988's Sing until Morning went to No. 14 as did 1993's Victory, and 1990's Living at the Top got to No. 15.[2][3]

Discography
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[3]
US
Gos
I Still Love The Name Jesus 5
Unspeakable Joy 6
Redeeming Love 22
Sing until Morning 14
Living at the Top 15
Victory 14

References
  1. Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 294–5. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. AllMusic. "Douglas Miller : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. Billboard. "Douglas Miller : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
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