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Harold Payne is a multi-platinum and "Posi" award winning songwriter whose soulful uplifting songs and husky heartfelt vocals have graced stages around the world. He has written songs for such diverse artists as Rod Stewart, Patti Labelle, the Temptations, and long time collaborator, Bobby Womack (literally from Peter, Paul & Mary to Snoop Dogg). His uncanny gift for improvising songs inspired by audience suggestions or speakers, makes each performance positively unique.
Although a major part of Harold Payne's career has involved songwriting, he has maintained a performance schedule over several decades that averages 200 plus dates per year. He has opened for the likes of Van Morrison, Kenny Loggins, & Hawaiian legend "Iz" (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole). In 2001 he launched the Power of Positive Music ® series which led him to regular performances with various motivational speakers like Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen. In addition to his solo performances, his group Gravity was signed to a major Japanese label and did several tours of Japan and Hawaii.