MACKIE Magazine August-Sept Issue 4 Magazine May - June 2014 Issue 3 | Page 10

Let’s Meet Unique Authority… Hello. What is your name? How long have you been involved in the entertainment business? Avery Henderson, I am the manager of the Gospel group Unique Authority. I've been involved for about 18 years. When did you know that you wanted to be in this business and what was your motivation? It started at the age of 9 years old, I fail in love with gospel music, watching the old gospel greats like, Willie Neal Johnson and the Keynotes, Willie Banks and the Messengers, and the Canton Spirituals. Who has helped you along the way and inspired you the most? My family has been a huge inspiration to me they have supported my every step of the way and continue to. What are some of the highlights of your career so far? The most recent is to chart in the top 10 digital radio gospel charts. Also to be able to take the stage with some of the greats and the gospel arena. Have you received any special awards or achievements? none as of thus far, but we pray the this new project will reach that level. Do you have any special events, shows / gigs coming up? Our big celebration is coming up in September will keep you posted as it gets nearer. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 or 10 years? I see myself traveling and spreading the good news of Jesus thru song on a national level. What would you like your legacy to be? It's quite simply, I want to be remember as a person that pleaded God, and inspire his people, thru the life I lived, and loved everyone. Do you have other interests? What services does your company offer? We offer ministry and mentoring to all, no matter race, creed, or color. From thousands to one, it doesn't matter, we just love God and serving his people. Any special words of encouragement or advice for our readers? Never give up on your dream, you will never succeed if you think failure, it's the power of your mind. If you think good/positive, you will receive good, but if you think negative you will receive negative. Proverbs 23:7 "for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he". https://www.facebook.com/uniqueauthority http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/uniqueauthority1 9