Calvin James Bridges (born January 24, 1952) is an American

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ian. He started his music career in 1988, with the release of ''Renew My Spirit'' by

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, and this was his breakthrough release on the ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums chart. His subsequent album, ''Awesome'', was released by

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, which was his second and last album to chart on the aforementioned chart. He released five more albums, but they did not chart.

Early life

Bridges was born on January 24, 1952, as Calvin James Bridges. Renew My Spirit Work ID: 480191737 ISWC: T0701296856

Music career

His music recording career commenced in 1988, with the album, ''Renew My Spirit'', and it was released by

in 1988. This release coincidentally was his breakthrough album on the ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums chart, placing at a peak of No. 12. The subsequent album, ''Awesome'', was released in 1990 by

, and this placed at a peak of No. 26 on the aforementioned chart.

Discography

References

External links

Official website
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