•Sidney Buckner & Youth in Unity (Y.I.U.)•Sidney Buckner a gifted drummer, and the grandson of a Baptist pastor who taught him early in life that only what you do for Christ will last. He is a dynamic leader of Youth in Unity (Y.I.U.), a group of young people on the move! Make no mistake; these young, motivated witnesses for Christ are united to edify the Lord using their voices.Youth in Unity was established February 2010.•This dynamic group believes in giving high praise to the almighty and is a highly sought out group with a mission tohelp others encounter Jesus. God has afforded them many opportunities to minister in song at various churches throughout the city and suburbs of Chicago. They have performed at the 18th Ward Gospel Fest 2010, sharingthe same stage with Gospel Legends, the late Inez Andrews, and Leanne Faine, as well as being the opening choir for the legendary, Mighty Clouds of Joy and recording artist Vashawn Mitchell. Youth in Unity also got the opportunity toperform on the Chicago 2017, Gospel Festival Youth Stage at Millennium Park.•Their first live CD entitled, “Youth in Unity Project” wasreleased March 2012 featuring some of Chicago talented writers Malcolm Williams, Tony Tidwell and others , to name a few. This talented group refused to stop singing for the Lord and released their 2nd Live CD entitled “YIU2”in November 2019.
Their single, “Superman” was nominated for a 2020 Eddy Award for Best New Single and the choir also receiveda nomination for Best New Group. Youth in Unity’s latest single “What He’s Done for Me”, wasoriginally recorded by James Hall and Worship & Praise. It is featured on their EP “I Love Choir Music.” Thissingle is following the great success of “It’s Gonna Rain” and “The Good Shepherd”.Youth in Unity just celebrated 3 winning awards at the Rhythm of Gospel Awards. The categories were community choir of the year, best performance by group/duoand song of the year “The Good Shepherd.”•The single and EP “The Good Shepherd” areavailable for downloads and streaming on all digital platforms. •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would liketo hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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