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Life for Jason Champion is no
coincidence. The Cleveland, Ohio
native husband and father of two
sons, has spent over a decade
honoring his faith and following a
path to his destiny. Music was
present in the Champion household,
primarily from Jason’s father, an
elder in the church. Although he
spent weekends with his father
involved with church, it was a New
Edition concert that sparked
Champion’s desire to perform. He
aspired to share in the experience
of being on stage. Soon after,
accompanied to the show by his
friend David Tolliver (nephew of then famed Cleveland radio programmer Lynn Tolliver)
the duo would continue singing as teenagers until being discovered by Gerald Levert.
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By the 11 grade Jason and David became the R&B group Men At Large. Their self-titled
debut album and their follow up recording, One Size Fits All catapulted the young duo to
the stratosphere singing, traveling the world and enjoying all the perks that being young
recording stars afforded them. In 1996 the duo parted ways professionally allowing
Champion to pursue a solo career in Gospel Music eventually connecting with Gospel
trailblazer Kirk Franklin, with whom he was previously acquainted during the Men At
Large era, Champion contributed to Franklin’s Hero album and tour in March 2005.
After two years on the road, touring and singing with Franklin Champion connected
with former road manager, Leonard Brooks (Brooks Entertainment Group) who vowed
to create new opportunities with him as a solo artist. Champion embraced the new
challenge and drew upon his relationship with Grammy Award winning producer Warryn
Campbell. Campbell produced Champion, alongside his wife Erica, Eric Dawkins,
and Gerald Haddon Champion’s personal testimony into a complete body of work
titled, Reflections.

In 2009 Champion’s first solo album received industry recognition by the recording
academy earning his first Grammy Nomination for Best Gospel Album of the year.
Champion’s single went on to reach #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Single Charts. The album
later released in Japan expanding his ministry with the success of two tours in Osaka
and Tokyo including performances at Billboard Live.

Jason Champion prepares for this next chapter in his life, Champion has since signed
with MyBlock Records and is now preparing for the initial offering entitled Until Forever.
Until its release which is scheduled for Summer 2017, Champion is continuing to be
faithful and obedient to the God he serves.
I want to be known as a man that lives with integrity, loves fearlessly, laughs profusely
& honors God faithfully.” ~ Jason Champion

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