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Damon Little
Birth nameDamon Little
BornBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, musician, producer
Years active1990–present
Labels
  • Little World Music
  • Little Fats Music
Websitedamonlittleworld.com

Damon Little is an American singer, songwriter, producer, record label executive, and national spokesperson for the UOAA (United Ostomy Association of America).[1][2] In 2021, his single, "Stand Up" charted at #1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Airplay chart as well as "No Stressin" (featuring Angie Stone) charting at #1 in 2024.[3] He has performed on BET and has shared the stage with Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Mary J. Blige, and Dionne Warwick, among others.[4][5]

Early life

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Damon Little was born in Baltimore, Maryland and spent part of his childhood in Pensacola, Florida. His first studio recording was with his uncle, Clarence Fountain, a founding member of the band The Blind Boys of Alabama.[6] Little suffered from Ostomy for most of his youth until a reversal at age thirteen and is now a national spokesperson for UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America).[2]

Career

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Little began writing music and performing as, "Damon Little and the Sons of Power," in 1990.[7] They released one album titled, "I've Been Changed." In 2001, Little released an album as a featured artist with Nu Beginning titled, "You Can't Straddle the Fence," whose title track was included on the compilation album, "Spirit Rising Vol. 1", which included Destiny's Child and Deniece Williams, among others.[8][9][10]

In 2002, Little wrote and produced the song, "I May Not Can See" on the Blind Boys of Alabama's, "Higher Ground," album.[11][12] In 2003, NU BEGINNING (featuring Little) released the album, "Do Right," whose title track charted at #7 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart in 2005.[13][3]

In 2008, he performed on Radio One's, "One Love Gospel Cruise", with Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, and Hezekiah Walker, among others.[14] He has also shared the stage with artists such as Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick, Blondie, and Lisa Page Brooks.[5][15][16][17]

Little has had 6 top ten singles on Billboard as well as being ranked at #8 on Billboard's Top 10 Gospel Songwriters in 2024. In 2023, he won a BMI "Trailblazer of Gospel Music Award" for being of the one most performed songs on digital streaming services in 2023.[18]

Billboard charts

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Year Work Category
Billboard US
2005 "Do Right"[3] Hot Gospel Songs 7
2015 "Because of You"[3] Hot Gospel Songs 9
2017 "I Won't Be Defeated"[19] Hot Gospel Songs 2
2019 "Be Alright"[20] Gospel Airplay 15
2021 "Stand Up"[19] Hot Gospel Songs 1
Billboard's Top 10[21] Gospel Songwriters 8
2024 "No Stressing" (featuring Angie Stone)[19] Gospel Airplay 1

Personal life

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Little suffered from Ostomy for most of his youth until a reversal at age thirteen. He is now a national spokesperson for UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America).[2] In 2013, he underwent open heart bypass surgery.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Music Video Premiere: Damon Little's Billboard Gospel Airplay Top 5 Song, "Stand Up"". WMBM. October 22, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Singer's Ostomy Past Leads Him to Partner with UOAA". Billboard. July 30, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Maverick City Music Tops Christian Airplay, Damon Little Leads Gospel Airplay Chart by Jim Asker". Billboard. December 22, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "DOTTIE PEOPLES PERFORMS ON BET'S "BOBBY JONES GOSPEL" W/ DAMON LITTLE, TREY HOWARD AND MORE". U Gospel. February 23, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Dionne Warwick, Mary J. Blige, Chloé Bailey & More to Be Saluted at 2024 Urban One Honors by Paul Grein". Billboard. January 9, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  6. ^ ""On Assignment-Spotlight Artist: Damon Little" by Missey Bailey". Hot 105 FM. December 17, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  7. ^ ""Concert to benefit Holly Center" The Daily Times, Page 8, November 17, 1990
  8. ^ "Spirit Rising Vol. 1". Amazon Music. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "You Can't Straddle the Fence - Nu Beginning featuring Damon Little". Apple. July 23, 2001. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Spirit Rising Vol. 1" The Charlotte Observer, Page 58, October 27, 2003
  11. ^ "DAMON LITTLE TO PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO FOR BILLBOARD TOP 25 HIT SONG "STAND UP"". U Gospel. May 27, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "The Blind Boys Of Alabama – Higher Ground". Discogs. May 2, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Album "Do Right" with NU BEGINNINGS". Amazon. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "2008 Radio One - One Love Gospel Cruise". Detroit Gospel. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "BMI Annapolis Songwriter's Festival". Jambase. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Kirk Franklin and More Hit the Stage at the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage". Black America Web. May 2, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  17. ^ "Stone Soul Picnic 2010- Gospel Recap". Radio One Baltimore. August 16, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Music Awards". BMI. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c "Cody Carnes Scores His First Christian AC Airplay No. 1 With 'Firm Foundation' - Plus, Damon Little's "No Stressing," featuring Angie Stone, leads Gospel Airplay by Jim Asker". Billboard 2. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  20. ^ "Billboard Gospel Airplay". Billboard Gospel Airplay. July 20, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Billboard's Top Gospel Songwriters". Billboard. March 9, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  22. ^ "Damon Little Celebrates His Birthday After Successful Open Heart Surgery!". Praise Richmond. April 30, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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