The Georgia Mass Choir is an American

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choir from

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Early years

The ensemble, which numbers 150 members, was founded in 1983 by Rev.

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, the lead vocalist and songwriter for the group. He put together the group from over 600 applicants, and recorded with them on his label

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in the middle of the decade.

Georgia Mass Choir The Georgia Mass Choir is an American Gospel music choir from Macon, Georgia. Early years The ensemble, which numbers 150 members, was founded in 1983 by Rev. Milton Biggham, the lead vocalist and songwriter for the group. He put together the g ...

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In 1996 the ensemble appeared in the

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'' and performed at the

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Discography

*''Yes, He Can'' (1983) U.S. Gospel #5

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Allmusic.com. ''passim'' *''I'm Going to Hold Out'' (1984) U.S. Gospel #10 *''I'm Free'' (1986) U.S. Gospel #14 *''We've Got the Victory'' (1988) U.S. Gospel #3 *''Hold On, Help Is on the Way'' (1989) U.S. Gospel #4 *''I Sing Because I'm Happy'' (1992) U.S. Gospel #2 *''Lord Take Me Through'' (1995) U.S. Gospel #13 *''Greatest Hits'' (1996) U.S. Gospel #9 *''They That Wait'' (1999) U.S. Gospel #29 *''Present Youth for Christ'' (1999) *''I Owe You Praise'' (2002) U.S. Gospel #9 *''Tell It'' (2007) U.S. Gospel #7 *''I Still Have A Praise'' (2012)

References

{{Authority control Choirs in Georgia (U.S. state) American gospel musical groups Musical groups established in 1983