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{{Infobox person|name=DJ Mac Cummings|image=|caption=DJ Mac Cummings, known as the Turntable Minister|birth_name=Mac Cummings|birth_date={{birth date|1970|12|17}}|birth_place=[[Clarksdale, Mississippi]], U.S.|residence=[[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.|occupation=[[Disc jockey]], radio personality, influencer|alias=The Turntable Minister|height=5 ft 11 in (180 cm)|website=https://www.djmaccummings.com}}
{{Infobox person|name=DJ Mac Cummings|image=|caption=DJ Mac Cummings, known as the Turntable Minister|birth_name=Mac Cummings|birth_date={{birth date|1970|12|17}}|birth_place=[[Clarksdale, Mississippi]], U.S.|residence=[[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.|occupation=[[Disc jockey]], radio personality, influencer|alias=The Turntable Minister|height=5 ft 11 in (180 cm)|website=https://www.djmaccummings.com}}


'''DJ Mac Cummings''' (born December 17, 1970), professionally known as the '''Turntable Minister''', is an American gospel disc jockey, radio personality, and digital influencer. He is known for producing inspirational gospel mixes and for promoting gospel music through turntablism and online broadcasting platforms. He is based in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].
{{Infobox musical artist|name=DJ Mac Cummings|image=|caption=|alias=The Turntable Minister|birth_name=Mac Cummings|born={{Birth date and age|1970|12|17}}|origin=[[Clarksdale, Mississippi]], U.S.|residence=[[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.|height=5 ft 11 in|weight=180 lbs|occupation=DJ, Radio Station Owner, Influencer|genre=[[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[Christian Hip Hop]], Gospel Jazz|years_active=1993–present|website={{URL|https://djmaccummingsradio.com}}|module={{Infobox radio station
  | share            = 192 countries
  | airdate          = January 9, 2017
  | branding          = DJ Mac Cummings Radio
  }}}}


== Early life and military service ==
'''DJ Mac Cummings''' (born December 17, 1970), professionally known as '''The Turntable Minister''', is an award-winning American Gospel DJ, radio station owner, and digital influencer.<ref name="VoyageATL">{{cite web|url=https://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-dj-mac-cummings-of-lawrencevile/|title=Meet DJ Mac Cummings|publisher=Voyage ATL Magazine|date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> He is the founder and CEO of DJ Mac Cummings Radio, a global digital broadcasting platform that serves listeners in over 190 countries.<ref name="OfficialRadio">{{cite web|url=https://djmaccummingsradio.com/|title=DJ Mac Cummings Radio Station - About Us|publisher=djmaccummingsradio.com}}</ref>
Mac Cummings was born in [[Clarksdale, Mississippi]]. During his childhood, his family relocated to [[Holly Springs, Mississippi]], where he was raised. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the [[United States Navy]] on June 1, 1988. His military service ended with an honorable discharge due to a physical injury. He has since advocated for veteran-related issues.


== Barbering and entrepreneurship ==
== Early life ==
In the early 1990s, Cummings moved to [[Memphis, Tennessee]] and began a career in the barbering industry. He worked at '''Exclus Barbershop''' in South Memphis, where he became known for creative hair designs, including a style referred to as "Gucci links."
Cummings was born in [[Clarksdale, Mississippi]]. He began his career in the music industry in 1993 in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], initially performing as a multi-genre secular DJ.<ref name="CanvasRebel">{{cite web|url=https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mac-cummings/|title=Meet Mac Cummings|publisher=CanvasRebel Magazine|date=June 27, 2024}}</ref>


He later opened '''Kutz Unlimited''' in the Raleigh area of Memphis from 1993 to 1994. He went on to own '''World of Kutz''' in the Hickory Hill neighborhood from 1996 to 2002. In 2002, he relocated his business to the Southwind area, where it operated until 2018.
== Career ==
In 2009, Cummings transitioned exclusively to Gospel music, establishing his brand "The Turntable Minister."<ref name="VoyageATL" /> He has since produced over 150 unique gospel mixes, covering sub-genres such as Traditional Gospel, Worship, Gospel Rap (CHH), and Gospel Jazz.


== Transition to ministry and broadcasting ==
In 2017, Cummings achieved national recognition by becoming the first Gospel DJ to win the "DJ of the Year" award at the Spin Awards.<ref name="CanvasRebel" /> On January 9, 2017, he launched DJ Mac Cummings Radio, which provides 24/7 inspirational programming and supports independent gospel artists.<ref name="OfficialRadio" />
Influenced by gospel and soul music from an early age, Cummings later transitioned into faith-based music and broadcasting. Using the name "Turntable Minister," he combined gospel ministry with DJ performance.


After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, he expanded into digital radio and online broadcasting. His work focuses on gospel music programming distributed through internet radio and social media platforms.
== Personal life ==
Cummings resides in the [[Atlanta]] metropolitan area. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 lbs.<ref name="VoyageATL" /> He is a vocal advocate for the "Turntable Ministry," using music as a tool for spiritual healing and motivation.


== Personal life ==
== Awards ==
Cummings resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
 
* '''2017 Spin Awards:''' DJ of the Year (Winner)


== External links ==
== References ==
• | website = https://[https://.djmaccummings.com www.djmaccummingsradio.com]
{{reflist}}
* https://www.facebook.com/turntableminister
* https://www.instagram.com/djmaccummings
* https://www.tiktok.com/@djmaccummings
* https://www.youtube.com/@DjMacCummings
* https://www.linkedin.com/in/djmaccummings
* | website = <nowiki>https://www.djmaccummings.com</nowiki>

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DJ Mac Cummings

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Birth name Mac Cummings
Born
Origin Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres Gospel, Christian Hip Hop, Gospel Jazz
Occupation DJ, Radio Station Owner, Influencer
Instruments
Years active 1993–present
Labels
Website Official website

DJ Mac Cummings (born December 17, 1970), professionally known as The Turntable Minister, is an award-winning American Gospel DJ, radio station owner, and digital influencer.[1] He is the founder and CEO of DJ Mac Cummings Radio, a global digital broadcasting platform that serves listeners in over 190 countries.[2]

Early life

Cummings was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He began his career in the music industry in 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee, initially performing as a multi-genre secular DJ.[3]

Career

In 2009, Cummings transitioned exclusively to Gospel music, establishing his brand "The Turntable Minister."[1] He has since produced over 150 unique gospel mixes, covering sub-genres such as Traditional Gospel, Worship, Gospel Rap (CHH), and Gospel Jazz.

In 2017, Cummings achieved national recognition by becoming the first Gospel DJ to win the "DJ of the Year" award at the Spin Awards.[3] On January 9, 2017, he launched DJ Mac Cummings Radio, which provides 24/7 inspirational programming and supports independent gospel artists.[2]

Personal life

Cummings resides in the Atlanta metropolitan area. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 lbs.[1] He is a vocal advocate for the "Turntable Ministry," using music as a tool for spiritual healing and motivation.

Awards

  • 2017 Spin Awards: DJ of the Year (Winner)

References

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