Darnell Davis

Freeman Darnell Davis (born April 1, 1975) is an American gospel musician and recording artist, music producer, and worship leader. He started his music career, in 2007, and has since released two studio albums. His second studio album, Moving Forward, was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Darnell Davis
Birth nameFreeman Darnell Davis
Born (1975-04-01) April 1, 1975
Minneapolis, Minnesota
GenresGospel, Christian R&B, CCM, worship, jazz, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s)Worship leader, musician, singer, songwriter, music producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2007–present
LabelsRCA Inspiration
Associated actsThe Remnant
Websitefacebook.com/theremnantmuzik

Early life

Davis was born, Freeman Darnell Davis,[1] on April 1, 1975, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Freeman Davis and Shirley Jean Bogan.[2][3]

Music career

His music recording career began with The Remnant in 2007, with their first studio album, Psalms of the Remnant, that was released on February 6, 2007, with FS Records.[4] The subsequent studio album, Moving Forward, was released on March 25, 2014, from RCA Inspiration.[5][6][7][8] This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, while it placed on the Gospel Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts, where it peaked at Nos. 17 and 41, correspondingly.[9][10] The album was nominated for Traditional Gospel Album at the 45th GMA Dove Awards.[11]

Personal life

He married Edwarnese Alaine Spearman, on October 25, 1997,[12] while they reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[13]

Discography
List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gosp[9]		 US
Heat[10]
Moving Forward 17 41

References
  1. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Change Your Situation Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015. Work ID No. 881515689 ISWC No. T9048851065 IPI No. 349236154 (DAVIS FREEMAN DARNELL)
  2. Minnesota Birth Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  3. Leggett, Steve. "Darnell Davis : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  4. AllMusic. "Psalms of the Remnant – Darnell Davis : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. Leggett, Steve. "Moving Forward – Darnell Davis : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. Lassiter, Caitlin (June 16, 2014). "Moving into God's Goodness". New Release Today. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  7. Yap, Timothy (March 28, 2014). "Darnell Davis and the Remnant "Moving Forward" Album Review". Hallels. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. Faulkner, Brent (March 17, 2014). "MUSIC REVIEW: Darnell Davis & The Remnant – Moving Forward". Black Gospel. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  9. "Darnell Davis & The Remnant Album & Song Chart History (Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. "Darnell Davis & The Remnant Album & Song Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. Nicholson, Jessica (August 13, 2014). "45th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees". Music Row. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  12. Minnesota Marriage Index (2002). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  13. "Edwarnese Davis in Minnesota Divorced 2017". Intelius. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
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