Jason Champion

Jason Lamar Champion (born May 1, 1973) is an American gospel musician. He started a music career in 1992 with Men at Large. He left the group in 2007 due to a "newly blossoming relationship with Jesus Christ." In 2008, he signed to EMI CMG, releasing his first and only album, Reflections, in 2008. It charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, and he got a Grammy Award nomination at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album category.

Early life Champion was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 1, 1973, the only son of father Leonard Franklin Champion (December 6, 1952 – May 1, 1992), and mother Miriam Champion (Banks). His father died when he turned 18.

Music career His music career started in 1992 with the band Men at Large. He left the group in 2007 due to "experiencing the conviction of Jesus Christ upon his life" by a comment made by his fellow band member. charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 23. Charity Stafford reviewed the album at AllMusic, referring to the songs as "subtle but unmistakable declarations of faith". John Fisher rated the album a 7/10 for Cross Rhythms and stated, "On the whole not a bad effort to kick start his EMI recording career though there doesn't appear to be a smash hit song here." The album was produced by Warryn Campbell of The Soul Seekers.

Discography + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions USGosReflections Released: May 27, 2008

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