CLOSE is a professional career-oriented ultra contemporary Christian vocal group, . They perform either with live arrangements/musicians or tracks. In either case, they are audience-pleasers. DAWNYELL ALEXANDER, soprano, is currently pursuing a Business degree at The University of Cincinnati and wishes to be a performer and a Minister of Music . Her favorite colors are:navy blue, red burgundy, hunter green, brown; FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican food, Seafood; FAVORITE RECORDING ARTISTS: CeCe Winans,Donald Lawrence City Singers, Fred Hammond; BOOKS -CURRENTLY READING: Holy Bible, "Hind Feet in High Places"; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Flute,piccolo, piano. SHERRY LINDSAY, contralto, is successfully pursuing a song stylist career and has attended the University of Cincinnati with an interest in Business Administration. FAVORITE FOODS: Jamaican Caribbean cuisine(curry goat, beef patties, fried ackee w/onions & tomatoes, salt fish ; FAVORITE RECORDING ARTISTS: Lauryn Hill, Kelly Price; FAVORITE COLORS: Red, earthy brown, bright colors such as lime green, orange, electric blue; INSTRUMENTS: Flute, piano. WESLEY BARNFIELD, baritone, is currently a Music Teacher in the Cincinnati,Ohio Public School System. His hobby is finding innovative ways of teaching music to children. FAVORITE COLORS: Burgundy, black, and off-white; FAVORITE FOOD(S): Soul Food; FAVORITE RECORDING ARTISTS: Hugh Masakela, Busta Rhymes, Miles Davis; BOOKS-Currently Reading: "The First Days of School", "The Courage to be Rich", The Holy Bible. ABOUT THE ALBUM, "CLOSE: Life Situations": Wow! ...and that's putting it lightly! The new CLOSE inspirational album,"Life Situations" includes songs requested from live appearances and some that would be new to regular CLOSE fans. Classified as SPIRITUAL EASY LISTENING, the songs are are meant to help keep hope alive. The album features Sherry Lindsay, Dawnyell Alexander, and Wesley Barnfield delivering sincere and meaningful performances . . CLOSE shall continue to pursue foreign-market radio airplay, live performances, and distribution and increased domestic performances of positive material.