Jody McBrayer has made something of a comeback this year, but for many listeners, his recent solo album and work with Cana's Voice may be their first introduction to the stratospheric singer. Here's a quick rundown of the powerful singer's musical history.

TRUTH (1992-1995)
McBrayer got his start in contemporary Christian music right out of college, joining the premier vocal group, Truth. Part of two albums (1992's Something to Hold On To and 1994's Equation of Love), he was molded into the pop-vocal style that would serve as the foundation for the newly created group Avalon. McBrayer is in good company, as CCM icons Steve Green, 4Him's Andy Chrisman and Mark Harris, Natalie Grant and Anthony Evans are fellow Truth alumni. 
 
AVALON (1995-2007)
As one of the founding members of groundbreaking pop group Avalon, McBrayer had a front row seat to one of Christian music's top acts. Part of nine albums, three Grammy nominations, six GMA Dove Awards wins (and 24 other Dove nominations), his insanely high voice carried songs like "Testify to Love", "Adonai", "Can't Live A Day", "Undeniably You" and "Orphans of God" (among many others) with a rotating cast of bandmates, including Janna Long and her husband, Greg, Nikki Hassman Anders, Cherie Adams, Michael Passions and Melissa Greene. After a diagnosis of a heart condition proved to hamper his ability to endure the grueling work schedule of Avalon, McBrayer stepped down in 2006.
 
SOLO - PART 1 (2002)
In the midst of being part of Avalon, McBrayer released his first solo album, This is Who I Am. Critically acclaimed for its contemporary pop sound that seemed far more general market sounding than other acts of its day, the album featured standout tracks "Love Can Break Your Fall" and "To Ever Live Without Me." While Avalon appealed to the CCM crowd, McBrayer's first straight pop album was undeniably directed at a younger, more urban audience. He used electronic pop production elements to deliver his deeply personal songs--fueled by his father's passing--with flair that was more relevant to the early 2000s music scene than most of Christian music at the time. He even featured a special shout-out to his Spanish heritage with the song "Never Alone (Nunca Solo)" featuring Jadyn Maria. 
 
SOLO - PART 2 (2016-present)
In the wake of McBrayer's leaving Avalon, he found himself immersed in a quiet private and professional life, working for his father-in-law at a promotions and advertising company, rebuilding his tired family and staying out of the spotlight. He said he was miserable working in that world, but eventually God reactivated him after global evangelist Benny Hinn invited him to travel with him. That experience, he said, not only opened him up to the works of the Holy Spirit on the Earth, but in his heart, as well, and he soon found himself offered a record deal with historically Southern Gospel label StowTown Records. He was first asked to record with a new vocal group, but asked that he be able to release a solo project first, having amassed many personal things he wanted to share.

Although he gave fans a taste with a 2015 Christmas EP, the result of that was 2016's Keep Breathing, an inspirational pop album that was stylistically a far cry from his first solo project, but in line with the Avalon ballads of the 1990s. Title track "Keep Breathing" was a direct reference to McBrayer's season of depression where he needed to take life one moment at a time. NRT's official review said that despite McBrayer's voice being presented "in a bit of a different format than fans might've expected... it feels good to have it back." 
 
CANA'S VOICE (2016-present)
That vocal group that drew McBrayer to StowTown did indeed form, and Cana's Voice was a supergroup of talent from different ends of the Christian music spectrum. McBrayer's pop background was met with Southern Gospel star power from TaRanda Greene (formerly of The Greenes) and Doug Anderson (formerly of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound). The result is a mix of pop, CCM and Southern Gospel, expressed in their debut project, This Changes Everything. While the stylistic leanings fluctuate between songs, the power harmonies of the trio stay constant throughout. When asked about being part of a group again, McBrayer said he loves the camaraderie, the synergy and the vocal energy that comes with the group setting. 
 
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