Alex Boye, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, once sang in a boy band in Europe. Now he sings in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He recently visited St. Louis to give a free workshop and concert. Read more in the St. Louis American:
Alex Boye may not be a household name in the United States, but in Europe during the late ‘90s Boye was the lead singer of the boy band Awesome. With hits in more than 15 countries and more than half a million CDs sold, Boye has performed alongside artists such as N’SYNC, The Backstreet Boys, Missy Elliott, Mary.J. Blige and George Michael.
Boye also is a member of the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Boye feels right at home in the choir which is surprising, considering that being one of many in a unified choir is a stark contrast from being the center of attention in a boy band. Boye is thrilled to do the occasional spirited solo with a back-up of 300 voices, but mostly he works to blend in.
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Dear Alex,
I just want to thank you for performing at the Filer Fairgrounds in Idaho for the Youth Cultural Celebration for the new Twin Falls temple. I was blessed to be a YW leader at that time. I gave you my email address, but have never seen where to contact you until visiting this website. Scott, my husband and I have 6 bio. (Caucasion) children and adopted 5 (African American) children. Two of our sons came from the foster care system at ages 9 and almost 11, now 14 & 15. They are wonderful young men & especially loved your dancing, as did Nakia, our only “White” child left at home. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for my sons. We live in the very small community of Dietrich and even though there is quite a diversity of races in this little town because of our adoptions and others who followed suit, it’s such a blessing to have someone like you & your band for these young people to be proud of & connect with. The Lord guides each of us on different paths and I feel as Mary that I am blessed above all women to have these precious children to love and raise in the truth. It was such an exciting time for us all to watch you perform. I appreciate your generosity, with that of your band in coming and lifting all of our spirits. Thank you for your testimony. Love, Proud mama of 11, Kitty