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Maurice Buchanan (born June 7, 1982), is an American Acappella Christian Artist, singer-songwriter, worship leader from Nashville, Tennessee and has been involved in singing since early childhood. Elements of pop,jazz,Neo soul and doo-wop can be heard in his work. Buchanan cites singers Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Prince as his biggest influences and inspirations.

Life and career
Buchanan was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He first discovered his talent while singing in his church's choir at age ten. He also attended South Mecklenburg High School and sang with their award winning choir under the direction of Mark Setzer. In 1993, he left Charlotte and headed to New York City, where he signed with Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. In 2000, he joined soul singer D'Angelo's international tour in promotion of the Voodoo album, on which he sang backup. He was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus on Nappy Roots' 2002 "Po' Folks," which earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in 2003. He is also featured on Jadakiss' 2004 hit; "Why" (which was also nominated for "Best Rap/Song Collaboration", in 2005) and two of 2Pac's remixed songs. Hamilton also contributed to 2002's "Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) and 2006's "Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix). Anthony Hamilton's first compilation album; "Soulife", is composed of songs recorded during the early part of his career. These previous works were released in June 2005. "Ain't Nobody Worryin'", his gold-selling third studio album, was released on December 13, 2005.

1997-2004: Early Career
Maurice Buchanan's love for music took root while singing in the children’s chorus, and then a few years later it was later suggested to him to join the adult chorus at his church. His love for music naturally led him to world of secular music, which is where he learned music but more importunately the business. It wasn’t until the late 1990’s while he was performing with his local high school choir that he became more passionate about his music. While attending Peal-Cohn High School, he formed a group named “Another Uprising’, becoming the lead performer and writer. The group received some notoriety while playing the Nashville, Tennessee club scene, before eventually dying off.

Determined to make a name for himself, he formed an independent record label named "Country No Mo' Entertainment.' The label focused on R&B and Hip-Hop and had began to record a compilation album consisting of all of the artist on the label. While still recording Maurice decided to pull out of recording the album and focus on becoming more faithful to his church.

2010-2012:Debut Album
The singer is putting the finishing touches on his debut studio album Restored. The project will be executive produced and arranged by Maurice Buchanan. The album's first promotional single "Let Us Rejoice", was officially pre-released June 2011 on his website. Since its release it has generated positive feedback from christian music lovers across the country. "Ol Time Religion" featuring Michael Dowell will serve as the album's lead single, it will be released

After settling down and figuring out what God had for him, he decided to record his debut album, "Restored" which is to be released mid 2012 through his label Love Melody Entertainment. It is a perfect and unique blend of a cappella arrangement. In his album he worked with artists like Melissa Lancaster of the group Durant, Rayshan Booker and Darwin Mason Jr. of the group Nu Image and newcomer Michael Dowell.

His debut single “Let Us Rejoice” can be heard on his Website. It will be the first release from his gospel label Love Melody Entertainment.