Lonnie Hunter

Lonnie V. Hunter III (born July 20, 1965) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1998, with the release of Lonnie Hunter & The Voices of St. Mark by Muscle Shoals Records. His second album, Next Level, was released by Muscle Shoals in 2003. The third album, I'm Back, was released by Black Smoke Music Worldwide in 2011. This was his breakthrough album on the Billboard magazine charts placing on the Billboard 200 along with the Gospel Albums and Independent Albums chart. As of 2015, he is signed to Tyscot Records, for his next release. Hunter is the voice of the 2015 Stellar Awards.

Early life Hunter was born on July 20, 1965, in Harvey, Illinois, as Lonnie V. Hunter III, to father Lonnie V. Hunter, Jr. and mother Marie. He has a sister, Cherie, which Lonnie is the youngest of five children. His subsequent album with the label, Next Level, was released on February 25, 2003. Hunter was signed to Tyscot Records, in early 2015, for the release of his next album. He was named the voice of the 2015 Stellar Awards. For several years, he was host of the syndicated Lonnie Hunter Show which broadcast on Radio One. In addition to playing contemporary Gospel music, Lonnie's show featured Clues & Categories game and a weekly Talent Show. His humor, love for music and ministry made the show a top-rated show across the country and revealed Lonnie's genuine love for the people of God as he offered laughter, wisdom and good counsel to his many listeners seeking his advice.

Personal life Hunter resides in New Jersey and serves as Pastor of Worship of the 26,000 member Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, NJ.

Discography + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions USUSGosUSIndieLonnie Hunter & The Voices of St. Mark Released: June 23, 1998

CD, digital download – – –Next Level! Released: February 25, 2003

CD, digital download – – –I'm Back Released: April 26, 2011

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