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Las Vegas, Nevada native CJ Mickens attended Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. It was there he
discovered his true passion for creating good music. Growing up in a family grounded in the church, he
began to sing and perform on a weekly basis. At an early age he had the opportunities to sing in various
parts of the country and overseas. His solo pursuit began at age 15 after moving to the Pacific Northwest, where he got involved with the NAACP ACTSO Music Program winning Gold Medal 3 years in a row
advancing to New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans.

 

Mickens spent some time in Nashville to work in the Christian music scene for a stint. Family ties brought him back to the Pacific Northwest and the great live music scene in Portland Oregon. In 2002, CJ Mickens had the opportunity to appear on Season 2 of American Idol, followed by 'Showtime at the Apollo' in 2004. He has also had the honor of singing backup for Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Lionel Ritchie.

 

Since then CJ Mickens has focused his talent and energy on reaching out and inspiring others. In 2012 Mickens was the winner of Portland Idol, starred in his own show Sunday Night Soul show at Portland’s Star Theater and he won a national award with his Acappella group Rezonate at the Pacific Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes. In 2022, he is being featured at many summer concert series and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest and will be the featured headliner at the 2022 Hood To Coast End Of Race beach party in Seaside, Oregon.