Singer Alex Harris offers the first sound from his debut album with his version of “Millionaire.” The Manchester, Georgia native covers Kevin Welch’s composition with gospel, country, and soul in his sinewy vocals. Harris’s conviction is rooted in his upbringing in the Pentecostal church and the guidance of his reverend father and mother who is an educator. Back To Us is the name of his album that soaked up a lot of the country music influences in the air while being recorded in the genre’s capital of Nashville, Tennesse. The artist, who also founded the Arts Conservatory For Teens in St. Petersburg, Florida, wants his music to inspire and improve the lives of his listeners. He says,
“My calling and mission are to utilize my God-given gift of music to inspire humanity. I believe the shared experience of the Gospel Church is part of the ‘secret ingredient’ to authentic soul music. The essence of this album is imbued with the intention to uplift, inspire, and heal. It’s a celebration of life and the myriad emotions we all experience.”
Back To Us will be released on April 12th via the Shanachie label.
