Just as radio programmers get into full swing playing holiday music, Cedric Ballard releases a special holiday version of Agnus Dei to radio.\u00a0 “We join the heavenly host in celebrating the Messiah this holiday season by singing, For the Lord God Almighty reigns, ” proclaims Ballard.\u00a0 “Christmas is a special time for all of us, and as we come together with family and friends, we celebrate the day when hope and salvation came to the world through the birth of Jesus.”<\/p>\n
Agnus Dei comes from Ballard’s latest CD, Transparency and is available on all digital outlets.\u00a0 Ballard’s latest single, They That Wait is enjoying its turn at radio while a new single will drop come January, 2017<\/p>\n
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