Originating from Rockford, IL. Michael has been able to share his music and vision with thousands across the country. Michael’s God given ability enables him to craft recognizable songs and music around powerful and universal messages. His award-winning music has earned him a total of 7 RAMIS (Rockford Area Music Industry) Awards including:
Songwriter of the Year - Michael Corin
Song of the Year – “You’re Amazing”
Album of the Year for “A New Voice”
Best Christian Band - Anavox
*Also awarded the platinum "Best of Rockford" award twice for the band Anavox
Michael is the founder and lead singer/songwriter for Anavox the contemporary Christian rock band and Anavox Ministries. Anavox has sold over 12,000 albums to date and has had radio play on many various stations across the country.
Michael and Anavox have shared the stage with many christian music acts such as Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Switchfoot, Natalie Grant, Michael Tate, Kutless and Audio Adrenaline to name a few.
Michael was invited to perform in honor of the great singer/songwriter Dotty Rambo for her induction into the 2010 "Songwriters Hall of Fame" in Nashville with Hank Williams Jr. Also in attendance with the greatest songwriters in the country were artists such as, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Gretchen Wilson and Barbara Mandrell.
From 2005 – 2008 Michael led worship
For: “The River At Music City” in Nashville under Pastors Dony and Reba Rambo McGuire
In 2009, Michael signed as a solo artist to Jon and Dino Elefante's record label 3.1 Productions.
He was also recognized for his powerful songwriting and given a contract with Word Records out of Nashville tn. as a writer for the label.
In February of 2009 he was also ordained as a music pastor by Pastors Dony and Reba McGuire in a dual ordination with Bishop David Huskins and “The Fellowship of Vineyard Harvester Churches”
Michael has served as a worship pastor in Nashville and Denver and is currently living with his wife in Denver and traveling with his contemporary christian band and ministry, Anavox.