Top Gospel star returns to Nashville

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Vocalist Alex Harris, one of contemporary gospel’s finest vocalists, is returning to Nashville. Harris, who previewed some songs off his latest release a few months ago during a promotional stop in town,& will be performing March 13 at the WMOT American Roots Radio’s members events at Riverside Revival, 2600 Riverside Drive. He’ll be performing along with Katie Pruitt.Harris, an explosive, energetic and charismatic performer whose sound nicely blends the artistry and passion of gospel with the performance excitement of soul, is also one of Shanachie’s prime acts as they are continuing to expand their gospel division. His LP “Back To Us” will be released April 12. The mix of influences, coupled with an all-star lineup of contributors, makes “Back To Us” a highly anticipated release. It’s an 11-song collection that includes material from such A-list songwriters as Shannon Sanders (John Legend, P!nk, Jill Scott, Lyle& Lovett), Kelvin Welch (Solomon Burke, The Judds, Garth Brooks), Ruby& Amanfu (Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R.) and Sam& Ashworth (H.E.R., Leslie Odum Jr.),& among others. In addition,& Harris’ brother David and Alicia Keus also are contributors to the session along with the funk band Monophonics.& Alex Harris along...