Master of Ceremonies Aundrae Russell
Aundrae Russell is the host of“ Spread the Word”, the Stellar Award winning radio show on the legendary 102.3 KJLH in Los Angeles.
During his career he has worked as a Television Sportscaster and News Anchor, Radio Programmer, and D. J. He has been selected as Radio Program Director of the Year, Gospel DJ of the Year, Radio ExecuHve of the Year, and most recently, one of the 100 Most InfluenHal African Americans. He served as the half Hme voice and Music Coordinator for the Los Angeles Lakers for nine years, winning three NBA Championship rings. Also an accomplished writer, he has wri? en for various magazines and newspapers across the country. During his career, Aundrae has interviewed renowned celebriHes such as Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Tyler Perry and NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to name a few.
Aundrae has hosted concerts for Pav LaBelle, Kem, Earth, Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New EdiHon, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Cameo, Keith Sweat, The Whispers, Poncho Sanchez, Tank, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, The O’ Jays, and R. Kelly.
He has also served as Master of Ceremony for notable gospel arHsts such as Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker, Richard Smallwood, Donald Lawrence, Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, Mali Music, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, John P. Kee, The Winans Family, Donnie McClurkin, The Williams Brothers, and many local arHsts and choirs.
Devoted to making a difference in the community, he speaks at Career Day events and special programs at schools throughout Southern California. He is also the CEO of Stevie Wonder’ s“ We are You FoundaHon” – a non-profit organizaHon created to assist underprivileged children.
Aundrae loves the Lord and is dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through his music ministry. For more informaHon about Aundrae and his upcoming events go to www. aundraerussell. com.
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