About Russell Joel Brown
Russell Joel Brown has built a remarkable career at the intersection of artistry, philanthropy, and community impact. A gifted performer with a heart for service, Mr. Brown has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Augusta-area nonprofits through his sold-out concerts, theatrical productions, and public appearances. His passion for uplifting others—especially young people—shines through every endeavor he undertakes.
From the Imperial Theater to the Miller Theater, audiences have packed houses to experience his signature one-man show, From Mozart to Motown, a powerful blend of vocal excellence and storytelling that has become a beloved local tradition. He has also drawn standing-room-only crowds to events such as St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Star-Spangled 4th of July and Tuesday’s Music Live, where his performances transcend entertainment and spark community spirit.
His talents extend far beyond the stage. Between 2019 and 2024, Mr. Brown founded and directed Boys (+1 Girl) With A Future, an innovative after-school program for inner-city youth facing academic and life challenges. Through mentorship, structure, and love, the program achieved a 75% high school graduation rate—more than double the average for that demographic in Richmond County. His unwavering belief in education as a pathway out of poverty has made him a powerful advocate for youth empowerment.
With deep humility and an unshakable commitment to service, Russell Joel Brown now devotes himself full-time to producing theatrical benefit concerts for local nonprofits. His latest project, Home for the Holidays at Paine College, is set to raise $40,000 in support of this historic HBCU. Organizations such as the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Colton Ballet Company, Augusta Jewish Museum, and many others continue to benefit from his unique ability to inspire generosity through the arts.
At his core, Mr. Brown is guided by a simple but profound mission: to use his gifts to lift others—and to ensure that no child is left unseen, unheard, or unloved.
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