Editing Andy W. Davis

{{Infobox Biography
| subject_name   =Andy W. Davis
| image_name     =
| image_size     =180px
| image_caption  =
| date_of_birth  =[[1973]]
| place_of_birth =Florence, Alabama
| date_of_death  =
| place_of_death =
| occupation     = Musician, educator, creator
| religion       = 
| spouse         =
| parents        = 
| children       = 
}}
'''Andy W. Davis''' is an American musician, educator, and content creator best known for his Master of Voice channel on YouTube.

==Master of Voice==
Utilizing his background as a voice teacher, Davis started his YouTube channel in 2019 and, as of 2022, has over 535,000 subscribers worldwide. His content focuses on reviewing performances of American and international artists garnering over 71 million views. Davis has been featured in media outlets around the globe including publications and television presentations in Argentina,<ref>[https://www.losandes.com.ar/da-la-nota/el-mundo-anglosajon-rendido-ante-soda-stereo-la-pandemia-y-youtube-hicieron-disparar-la-popularidad-de-la-banda-argentina/ "The Anglo-Saxon world, surrendered to Soda Stereo: this is how the best-known influencers react on YouTube"] ''Los Andes''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref> Brazil,<ref>[https://tab.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2020/08/18/youtubers-estrangeiros-descobrem-e-avaliam-musica-brasileira-na-internet.htm "Foreign Youtubers discover (and evaluate) Brazilian music on the internet"] ''TAB UOL''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref><ref>[https://www.tecmundo.com.br/internet/177182-youtubers-estrangeiros-sucesso-avaliando-artistas-nacionais.htm "Foreign YouTubers are successful evaluating national artists"] ''TecMundo''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref> Chile,<ref>[https://www.tvn.cl/entretencion/viral/profesor-de-canto-reacciona-a-la-voz-de-mon-laferte-4024440 ""What a great song!": Singing teacher reacts to Mon Laferte's voice"] ''TVN''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref> Kazahkstan, and the United States.<ref>[https://talentrecap.com/watch-vocal-coaches-reacting-to-angelina-jordans-performance-on-agt-champions/# "Vocal Coaches React to Angelina Jordan’s Performance on ‘AGT: Champions’"] ''Talent Recap''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref>

Davis has been recognized for his work online by a number of his featured artists via social media posts including international superstar Shakira.<ref>[https://www.minutoar.com.ar/entretenimiento/2020/9/6/envidia-de-muchos-shakira-conmociono-al-internet-con-este-video-que-dio-que-hablar-1617.html "Envy of many: Shakira shocked the Internet with this video that caused people to talk"] ''Minuto AR''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref><ref>[https://www.portalshakira.com/shakira-agradece-reacao-de-andy-davis-professor-do-master-of-voice/ "SHAKIRA THANKS MASTER OF VOICE TEACHER ANDY DAVIS FOR REACTION"] ''Portal Shakira''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref>

==Background==
Born in Florence, Alabama, Davis is a graduate of the University of North Alabama and the University of Montevallo with degrees in music and education. He also holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy University. 

After moving to Pensacola in 2003, he became a teaching and media freelancer. From 2014 to 2018, he was the Gulf South Conference columnist for D2Football.com.<ref>[https://www.d2football.com/forum/blogs/andy-davis "GSC Blog"] D2Football.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref>

Davis is a former faculty member at Cokesbury UMC - School for the Arts (2008-12), Linda Young Music School in Florence, AL (2012-13), Blues Angel School of Music (2014-2016) and was the Founding Director of the Coastal Cabaret Ensemble,<ref>[http://inweekly.net/wordpress/?p=3013 "‘Tis the Season to Have Some Fun"] ''Independent News''. Retrieved 28 January 2013.</ref> a group of over fifty professional singers who performed at the Pensacola Little Theatre between 2009 and 2015.<ref>[https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/2015/06/05/front-row-sondheim-showcase-packed-great-voices/28413361/ "Front Row: Sondheim showcase packed with great voices"] ''Pensacola News Journal''. Retrieved 2022-06-12.</ref> 

==Coastal Cabaret Ensemble==
* ''PLT Rewind'', Director/Cast (2010)
* ''Holiday Cabaret'', Director/Cast (2010)
* ''Broadway Goes Haywire'', Director/Cast (2011)
* ''Music of Jason Robert Brown'', Director/Cast (2011)
* ''A Night of Jekyll & Hyde'', Director/Cast (2011)
* ''Holiday Cabaret'', Director/Cast (2011)
* ''Titanic - The Musical: In Concert'', Concept/Creative Team (2012)
* ''After Dark!'', Director/Cast (2013)
* ''Holiday Cabaret'', Director/Cast (2013)
* ''Broadway & Art Fundraiser'' with Ballet Pensacola, Director/Cast (2014)
* ''I Got Rhythm: The Gershwin Songbook'', Director/Cast (2014)
* ''Rewind: A PLT Musical Review'', Director/Cast (2014)
* ''Holiday Cabaret'', Director/Cast (2014)
* ''Everything's Coming Up Sondheim'', Director/Cast (2015)

==Pensacola Little Theatre==
Davis is a frequent volunteer at Pensacola Little Theatre.

* ''Chicago'', Amos (2004)
* ''Ragtime'', Stanford White/Ensemble (2005)
* ''Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'', Governor of Texas (2007)
* ''Sweet Charity'', Herman (2007)
* ''A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum'', Marcus Lycus (2008)
* ''The Music Man'', Asst. Director (2009)
* ''Side by Side by Sondheim'', Cast (2011)

==Awards==
* Pensacola Little Theatre Crystal Award (2004) - Best Supporting Actor in Musical, for his portrayal of Amos in ''Chicago''
* Silver Play Award (2020) - Surpassing 100,000 subscribers on YouTube

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Biography stubs]]
[[Category:Music directors]]
[[Category:Singers]]