1. By: T. Alston

2. The Love Fellowship Choir – initially envisioned by Pastor Walker as nothing more than a weekend outlet for his talents – is also recognized and appreciated for its innovation and musical artistry.

3. Love Fellowship Tabernacle is a socially diverse group of believers in Jesus Christ whose commitment is to the deliverance, development and empowerment of the individual and the community for the building of God’s Kingdom and whose worship is spirit-filled and Bible-based.

4. Walker catapulted into recognition in 1985 for his singing ability with the Grammy Award-winning Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. The choir first began performing in local arenas and halls, as well as churches, hospitals, prisons and even the streets.

5. In 1986 Love Fellowship Choir recorded their first live album, entitled “I’ll Make It” which became a smashing hit in gospel music. In 1989 the choir recorded their 2nd live recording entitled “Oh Lord We Praise You” which put the choir along side with other major gospel artist.

6. In 1990 the choir received major secular attention which brought them to arenas to perform with Celine Dion, Patti Labelle, Brian McKnight, Enrique Iglesias, Kenneth “ BabyFace” Edmonds, and numerous other stars; the choir has also recorded with Teddy Riley, Sean “P.Diddy” Combs, Brandy, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Ray Charles and Justin Timberlake just to name a few.

7. Over the years, many songs by the Love Fellowship Choir have become nothing short of anthems for the young gospel church, among them “Clean Inside”, “Jesus Is My Help”, “Wonderful Is Your Name”, “Power Belongs to God” and “Let’s Dance.”

8. To the choir credits are 2 Grammy Awards, 12 Grammy nominations, among countless other Dove, Stellar, NAACP and privately recognized awards and nominations.

9. 2008 – Souled Out 2005 – 20/85 The Experience 2002 – Family Affair II – Live at Radio City Music Hall 2001 – Love is Live 1999 – Family Affair 1997 – Live in London 1996 – Shakin’ The House … Live in LA 1995 – Live In New York … By Any Means 1994 – Live In Atlanta at Morehouse College 1993 -- Live In Toronto 1992 -- Focus on Glory 1989 -- Oh Lord We Praise You 1986 -- I’ll Make It

10. 2009--NAACP Image Award Nominee – Outstanding Gospel Artist 2006-- Grammy Award Nomination for Best Choir/Chorus Contemporary Gospel 2006-- Grammy Award Nomination for Best Gospel Song 2004-- Stellar Awards - Choir of the Year & Contemporary Choir of the Year 2003-- Grammy Award Nomination for Best Choir/Chorus Contemporary Gospel 2002-- Soul Train Music Award Nominee – Best Gospel Choir 2002-- NAACP Image Award Nominee – Outstanding Gospel Artist 2001-- Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album by Choir or Chorus – “Love is Live” 2001-- Grammy Award Nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel 2001-- Stellar Awards – Choir of the Year & Rap/Hip Hop Performance “Family Affair” 1997-- Grammy Award Nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel --Album “Shakin’ the House … Live in LA” with Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond 1996-97-- Stellar Award - Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Performance of the Year --“99 ½” remix from “Live In New York … By Any Means,” and Music Video of the Year for --“Shakin’ the House … Live In LA” 1996-97-- Stellar Award nomination - Contemporary Choir of the Year 1996-- Grammy Award nomination - Best Gospel Album by a Choir for --“Live in New York … By Any Means.” 1995-- Dove Award nominations - Traditional Black Gospel Recorded Song for “Love Lifted Me,” and “Make It To That City,” both from “Live In Atlanta at Morehouse College 1994-- Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) Excellence Award --Contemporary Choir of the Year 1994--GMWA Excellence Award for Contemporary Song of the Year “Love Lifted Me” 1994-- Stellar Award for Best Music Video 1994-- Grammy Award - Best Gospel Album by a Choir