“Michelle Brooks- Thompson is a Gospel Recording Artist from Springfield, Massachusetts. Michelle has been singing and performing since the young age of 5. As she continued to grow and develop into a unique & powerful vocalist, she blew the minds of every”

About Michelle Brooks-Thompson

At the young age of 13 years old she began serving as the Minister of Music for her grandfather’s church, Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ. She served in this capacity until the age of 22 years old. In 2002 Michelle pursued her passion for music by attending the prestigious all-women’s Ivy League College, Mount Holyoke College, where she majored in Vocal Performance and Piano. In 2006 she received her Bachelor’s degree in Music and was accepted into Boston’s Berklee College of Music, as a candidate for the well-known and respected Performance Diploma Program. Michelle chose to pursue her next steps in music independently and deferred her acceptance to Berklee. 

“Michelle is the answer to all of the Artist questions out there that want to know what happens when you work hard for your music career,” said Angela Culliver Musgrove Distribution.

In 2012, Michelle was given a private audition for season 3 of the hit TV show, NBC’s the Voice, where she ultimately became a finalist after three of the four celebrity judges chairs turned around to choose her. Michelle ultimately made her way on to the team of Adam Levine where she was quoted by her coach as, one who he never had to coach, who was amazing every time she performed! This opportunity introduced Michelle into the music industry on a major platform. Since then she has gained abundant recognition and praise for what some call a “supernatural singing ability”. This success has given her exposure in the Gospel industry as well as secular industry. Michelle has become known to many and highly respected by all. Her unique vocal sound, style and anointing has set her apart from many others. 

Before launching into her present solo career, Michelle supported and performed with various Gospel Recording Artist from around the country. In addition to singing backup for various gospel artists, she has opened shows for both Contemporary Christian & Gospel artists. Some of these nationally known recording artists include Pastor Donnie McClurkin (Church Without Walls), James Fortune & FIYA, Doobie Powell, Bebo Norman, Eric Taylor and more. Michelle has founded and directed several educational institutional and church choirs. She has taught music curriculums and vocal lessons at schools as well as independently. 

When it comes to talent competitions Michelle has a been a strong contender in many! When she was just 10 years old she won her first singing competition singing Whitney Houston’s, I Will Always Love You! Aside from NBC’s the Voice, she has placed “first” and has been voted as “Audience Favorite” in competitions such as Harrah’s Casino Lucky Break (2007), Amherst Idol (2009), Valley Idol (2010), Karaoke World Championship USA (2010), Cathay Pacific Karaoke Championship (2011), Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest (2012), Keene Idol (2013), Amateur Night at the Apollo Top Dog Semi-Finals (2014) and more. 

Michelle has appeared on several Christian broadcasting shows including LIVE tapings on TBN’s Praise the Lord (Akron, OH and Ottawa, IL), America’s Got Anointing on Preach the Word World Wide Network, ABC’s Karaoke Battle USA and more. Michelle has ministered at various churches including Empowerment Temple on the Word Network for Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant. Michelle has also done appearances on several radio stations across the U.S. including the Hezekiah Walker Radio Show WLIB, Earl Bynum on Stage 100.9 Rejoice Musical Soul Food, KROV 91.7FM,  4.7 WMAS, Fearless Radio, the Cletus Kassidy Radio Show, iGospel, 91.1 WMUA, 93.9 the River and more!  

Michelle’s unmatchable rendition of the Star Spangled Banner has placed her on several platforms to perform the National Anthem, most recently including the 42nd July 4th Spectacular with the Boston Pops Orchestra, which aired nationally on CBS. It all began in January 2011 when her boss encouraged her to leave work and audition for “Sing Your Way to Fenway”, hosted by the Boston Red Sox’s. She beat 121 singers across the New England States and became the very first winner of the competition! 

Since then she has consistently & powerfully performed the National Anthem at reputable national professional sporting events. Her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner has been heard at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots (2014 AFC Game), the Boston Celtics, Major 

League Soccer playoff games for team New England Revolution and the national televised ESPN event The Basketball Tournament in August 2015. Additionally, Michelle has been requested to sing other national anthems including La Borinquena (Puerto Rican) and O’ Canada (Canadian). 

On September 29th, 2014 Michelle made national history in baseball when she performed at the last game for legendary MLB player Derek Jeter, as part of the Boston Red Sox’s pre-game ceremony to honor Derek Jeter as he retired. She performed Aretha Franklin’s Respect and the National Anthem. On July, 28, 2015 Michelle performed the National Anthem for the ceremony that marked the retirement of the baseball jersey #45 of Boston Red Sox’s baseball legend, Pedro Martinez. This was televised on New England’s most watched sports station NESN to over 1 million viewers. Due to her National Anthem success the Boston Red Sox’s has asked Michelle to be a judge for the teams “Sing Your Way to Fenway” contests’.

Michelle’s freshman EP project entitled My Life’s Testimony, features smooth sounds infused with Gospel, Jazz and R&B elements that has listeners immediately captivated. Titles on the EP include the up-tempo worship song Greater and the Gospel Ballad He Will Do It, all written by Michelle and produced by Jarreau Pitts (Pitts Music Campaign). 

Michelle’s voice is not a stranger to digital sites like iTunes and Cd Baby. Recordings from NBC’s the Voice like Proud Mary and Crazy in Love and other independent projects are available for download. A milestone in the career of Michelle came on June 8th, 2015, when Michelle’s new single When I Think, premiered on the popular music website, The Singers Room. It was soon featured on the official Facebook page and website of the legendary Soul Train and others.

Michelle is a God- fearing woman who has answered her divine call in music ministry. Her desire is to spread the message of Christ and her testimony through her music. She is a member of the national Church Of God In Christ. With each platform God gives her she will continue to give him praise and glory through her music ministry. 

Music Vitae -Michelle Brooks-Thompson

Bachelors of Music, Voice & Piano- Mount Holyoke College

Minister of Music:   Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ, Northampton, MA
                            New Covenant Church of God In Christ, Northampton, MA

CHOIR DIRECTOR:    
Founder & Director the first Amherst Regional High School Gospel Choir,                              
Founder & Director the first Five College Gospel Choir, Mount Holyoke College-
Founder & Director of the Holyoke Community College Gospel Choir
Choir Director for Westover Job Corps Gospel Choir

TALENT COMPETITIONS:
2014-Amateur Night at the Apollo Top Dog Finals- 2^nd place
2014-Amateur Night at the Apollo Top Dog Semi-Finals- 1^st place
2013-Keene Idol, New Hampshire-1st place
2012- NBC’s the Voice
2011- Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest- 1^st place
2011-Cathay Pacific Karaoke Championship- 1^st place
2011-Sing Your Way to Fenway National Anthem Competition, Boston- 1^st place
2011-USA Karaoke World Championship Nationals- 2nd place
2011-USA Karaoke World Championship East Coast Regionals- 1st place
2010-Valley Idol, Massachusetts- 1^st place
2009-Amherst Idol- 1^st place
2007-Harrah’s Lucky Break- 1^st Place

AWARDS:
2016- Rhythm of Gospel Awards Nominee
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year
Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year
Best Performance by Female Vocalist of the Year
2016- IGARA Awards Nominee
Song of the Year: When I Think
Contemporary Artist of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
CCM Song of the Year
CCM Artist of the Year
2015- Extraordinary People Awards- Break out Artist of the Year
2014- Boston Angelic Awards Single of the Year-He Will Do It

OTHER:
Current Radio Single “When I Think” is in rotation on Music Choice
Music Video for When I Think” featured on “the Talent Show” on hmstv.org (Comcast, AT&T Uverse, TV Max)
Music Video featured on Elmore Magazine August 2015
Single Premiered on The Singersroom.com on Soultrain.com -June 2015
Single featured in Soultraks.com article. 
Artist feature in Roy King Jackson’s ICONIC Magazine- November 2015 issue

MAJOR PERFORMANCES:
2015- Boston Holiday Lights Concert (televised on ABC)
2015- Annual Circle of Sisters Conference by WBLS 107.5/1190WLIB,-Javetz Center New York
2015- Pedro Martinez Boston Red Sox’s Jersey Retiree Ceremony (televised on NESN)
2015- Annual Massachusetts Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial –(televised on ABC)
2015- National Teamsters Women’s Conference-
2015- Massachusetts Professional Fire Fighters 41^st Convention-
2015- July 4^th Spectacular Event with the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra (televised on ABC/CBS)
2015- Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra and Bernadette Peters
2015- TBN LIVE Praise-a-thone, Chicago Illinois (televised WWTO)
2014- Empowerment Temple- Baltimore MD, Pastor Jamal Bryant -The Word Network
2014- Church without Walls -opened for Donnie McClurkin
2013- Saint Johns Church- opened for James Fortune and FIYA
2014- TBN Chicago, IL
2013- TBN Akron, OH
2013-2015 NAACP Greater Springfield Chapter Annual Dinner
2014-Present – Lead Vocalist in When the Child Cries, Gospel Stage Play
2014- New York Yankee’s Derek Jeter Retirement Ceremony @ Fenway Park-
2014- NFL -AFC Championship playoffs New England Patriots
2014- NBA Celtics Playoffs-
2014- MLS Cups-Playoffs
2011,2013,2014,2015- MLB Post Season Playoffs Boston Redoxs
2011- Karaoke Battle USA televised on ABC

RADIO: *just a few worth mentioning*
Hezekiah Walker Radio Show WLIB
Earl Bynum Radio Show with RayPope- Rejoice Soul Food Radio
Rejoice America Radio
Fearless Radio
The Tony Gill Show
WMAS 94.7
WWLP NBC’S Mass Appeal
Markeita Williams show

Media Contact
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State: Florida
Country: United States
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