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Omar Cunningham (born 1969 in Gadsden, AL; age 56 in 2025) is a modern Southern soul and R&B singer, author, and former criminal investigator. Inspired by his grandmother’s boarding‐house guests—legends like Fats Domino—and his first church...  moreOmar Cunningham (born 1969 in Gadsden, AL; age 56 in 2025) is a modern Southern soul and R&B singer, author, and former criminal investigator. Inspired by his grandmother’s boarding‐house guests—legends like Fats Domino—and his first church performance at age 7, Cunningham cut his teeth fronting the band Daybreak before lending vocals and songwriting to acts such as Duice and Cameo.

After earning a BA in criminal justice and serving with the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, he published You Be the Judge (2002). His solo debut, Hell at the House (2003), peaked at No. 53 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. He followed with
Omar Cunningham** (2004)
Worth The Wait** (2006)
Time Served** (2008)
Growing Pains** (2011)
Certified** (2020)

Blending blues, gospel, country and soul, Cunningham released Love … the Album in 2024 to widespread praise as a mature, contemporary take on a classic genre.

Accolades
• 2009 – Jackson Music Awards, International Vocalist of the Year
• 2009 –...    less