BIO:

The Artist:
Anointed…Blessed...Pure. That is how the voice of gospel artist Delores Burgess is often described.

A Stellar Psalmist. Dynamic Speaker. Visionary Businesswoman. Appointed Vessel. Examine any of these phrases individually and they speak volumes of passion, promise, and purpose. Put them together and they describe the life of a woman filled with compassion, driven to succeed – in work and life, propelled by the commission of God to touch many lives through her spiritual gifts of singing, speaking, teaching, inspiring and motivating.

The 2002 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Winner for “Best New Artist” crystallized her purpose in music, ministry, and in life with her compelling debut CD release entitled, “Faith All Over It”. Since then Delores Burgess has carved her mark in the gospel music industry sharing the stage with some of gospel music’s greats such as Vickie Winans, the Christianaires, Dottie Peoples, Mighty Clouds of Joy, James Bignon and Babbie Mason to name a few. She has appeared on numerous television shows including TBN’s internationally viewed “Say Yes” hosted by Candi Staton. Her music has been played by gospel announcers across the country, and sold in the U.S., London, and Japan. As President of Delores Burgess Music Ministries (DBMM), she hosts an inspirational radio program, manages its Health Education and Outreach ministries and serves as mentor to aspiring gospel artists. Among her numerous honors are the 2004 Distinguished Servant/Leader Award, the 2004 Woman of Distinction Award, and the 2003 Young Business Entrepreneur Award, all presented for her outstanding personal and professional achievement in community leadership and service.

The Speaker:
“Dare I not”, she says. “Every opportunity is a gift to share”. Delores Burgess speaks life and inspiration to audiences at church services, women’s conferences, corporate and community events, university affairs, and workshops. She has emerged as a powerhouse impact speaker taking personal aim at the issues of breast cancer. A breast cancer survivor and advocate, she shares her own personal experience with a peerless unique approach. She entertains with hilarious truths about her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, while standing firm in the charge to empower others and bring awareness to the impact breast cancer has in the African American community. She has delivered at national and local events for the American Cancer Society (ACS), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Spellman College, The Oncology Nursing Society, AT& T, The National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer II - Morehouse School of Medicine, the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, and many breast cancer survivor celebration events. Delores is often summoned by the ACS Speakers Bureau to fulfill a variety of requests inclusive of radio and TV interviews. She has been heard and seen on major market stations as Radio One’s Praise 97.5 FM, The Fish 104.7 FM, WSB-TV2, and FOX5-WAGA respectively. She is a LIVESTRONG community grant reviewer for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and an active spokesperson for the National Institute of Environmental Health Science’ national breast cancer research project, The Sister Study.

The Author:
Delores Burgess, known as the “The Little Lady With The Big Voice” uses every means to reach out and uplift! Her passion consistently speaks through her new book entitled Suspicion of Malignancy — a deliberate and candid account of her breast cancer journey! This encouraging message of faith, hope, and love is available online and in stores now!

For more information visit: www.DeloresBurgess.com