MAJOR. Receives St. Jude Champion's Spirit Award, NAACP Image Award Nomination

MAJOR. is a masterful storyteller who actionizes faith and authenticity through his artistry to inspire and ignite HOPE. The GRAMMY® nominated, 2x Soul Train, and 9x NAACP Image Award nominated entertainer and platinum-selling artist is fittingly revered as "The Hope Dealer".

Beyond his musical career, MAJOR. established MAJOR.HOPE, Inc (501c3) as a vehicle to creatively amplify HOPE throughout a world triggered by perpetual trials and tragedies.  The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® has now recognized his philanthropic efforts.  MAJOR was awarded the 2025 St. Jude Champion's Spirit Award on Saturday, January 25, 2025, during St. Jude's Celebration Of Hope seminar weekend for his acts of servitude and dedication to amplify the mission of St. Jude. 

MAJOR. has contributed to the This Shirt Saves Lives campaign, the Urban Radio Cares National Event, and served as the St. Jude Ambassador during the Essence Festival of Culture.  MAJOR's. continuous support and advocacy for St. Jude via his large social following throughout the year have been invaluable.  His heartfelt efforts have touched the hearts of the children and families St. Jude serves.

"HOPE is my calling and great honor," says MAJOR.  "To be recognized for my work to amplify HOPE and the mission of St. Jude is mighty to me. I will continue to forge ahead as a dealer of this truth - HOPE ain't ever canceled!"

This prestigious honor was established last year during the St. Jude Celebration of Hope to commemorate the monumental contributions of the late Jeff Grant, who remains one of Gospel music's most respected and decorated music executives and humanitarians.  

MAJOR. is a multi-talented, passionate individual with a huge personality that exudes a Godly joy.  His HOPE OF MY SOUL EP is a beautiful tapestry of Gospel, Soul, and Americana music fueled by that joy.  His current single, "I Prayed For You," is his love letter to the heart of the world for hope, renewal, and direction. 

The soulful anthem has climbed to the Top 30 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart and received a 2025 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song.  NAACP Image Award voting is open to the public now through February 7.  Fans can vote HERE.  The NAACP will announce winners in non-televised Image Awards categories during pre-award virtual ceremonies on Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. These ceremonies will be streamed on www.naacpimageawards.net.

You can also catch MAJOR. this Thursday, January 30, in a guest starring role on the new NBC Network television series FOUND.  Found airs each Thursday night at 10PM Eastern.  Visit https://www.nbc.com/found for more information and to stream season two.

 

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