 |  | Alex Harris was born in Manchester, Georgia (population 2500) one of eight children born to Pentecostal Pastor and schoolteacher Reverend James Harris and Dr. Carolyn Harris, a dedicated educator. The focus of the family was faith and education with little contact with the secular world. Alex and his siblings developed a strong interest in music. At the age of seven, Alex became the lead singer of the family band, initially known as the A-Boys, since six of his siblings’ names began with the letter “A,” and then A-7 as the seventh sibling symbolized the presence of God. The young group became a sensation, traveling around the country performing mainly in churches. Alex holds a bachelor’s in arts in human services and psychology and a master’s in theology and social work. He did an extended graduate study in adolescent counseling at Harvard University, and recently finished his doctorate in organizational leadership at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Alex’s entrepreneurial spirit combined with a philanthropic purpose, led him to found a non-profit dedicated to creating curriculum and programming for youth in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he resides with his wife. Arts Conservatory for Teens is dedicated to serving under-served and at-risk communities, using the arts as a catalyst to prepare students for high school graduation, higher education, and the workforce. The ambitious program has served over 13,000 young people to date.
Alex Harris' intentions on Back To Us are crystal clear. He concludes, “My calling and mission are to utilize my God-given gift of music to inspire humanity. I believe the shared experience of the Gospel Church is part of the ‘secret ingredient’ to authentic soul music. The essence of this album is imbued with the intention to uplift, inspire, and heal. It’s a celebration of life and the myriad emotions we all experience.”
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