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Multi Award-Winning National Recording Artist and Theater/Showroom Headliner Michael Cagle has received many reviews and titles.
Ed McMahon called him "A Powerful Vocalist who can hit notes so big and long, you could drive a truck on them."
Country Diva Reba McEntire said "WOW! You have got some kind of voice on you."

Patti Labelle said "Oh Honey, you can really really sing."

Idina Menzel proclaimed "Holy Sh#t, you got some serious F....ng lungs and some kind of crazy range. WOW!"
But the one that means the most: "Patti LaBelle Meets Nathan Lane" (FOX TV)
This label has been given to Michael Cagle, and it encompasses his Powerful vocals, Passionate interpretations, Diversity of styles, and a Delivery (stage presence) that one newspaper said, makes "Him worthy of a Standing Ovation every time he sings".
He has had his talents exposed to countless millions due to his national and international television appearances, concerts, and many theatrical performances. Michael has lent his talent to many benefits including St Jude, Cancer and Juvenile Diabetes !He has also headlined numerous festivals. A Strong Supporter of Equal Rights- Some of the Festivals have included Gay Pride Events All Over The Country.
Michael has opened for or appeared with: Reba McEntire, Patti Labelle, Idina Menzel, Air Supply, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Eddie Rabbit, The Drifters,  Chely Wright, Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Skaggs, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Diamond Rio, The Kingsmen, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sheena Easton and many more.
Michael Spent 11 Years in Las Vegas where he performed professionally in venues through-out the Entertainment Capital of the World! He headlined in a showroom, not once but twice, singing and entertaining audiences 6 nights a week for almost two years. He also guested in many other showrooms, performing for people of all ages.
Michael has appeared on television networks such as Showtime, HBO, Discover and the Travel Channels.
Michael possesses an impressive, and not easily matched 4 and half octave range. His unique range and style, coupled with his passionate and powerful stage presence has earned him dozens of accolades and has had many newspapers and magazines touting his talents and he has been spotlighted and reviewed coast to coast, from the Sacramento Bee to the Boston Herald.He has done countless radio and TV interviews, as well as many magazine features!
Michael won the Broadway category at the New York International Music Festival three times, successfully defending his title, he has won over 4 dozen major singing competitions in States all over the Country, and won the Horizon Award for Best Las Vegas Newcomer. Michael hosted and performed on a singer's showcase for Fox Television called SINGSATIONS. He was also voted Las Vegas "Entertainer of the Year" 5 Times in a Row, Was The Winner Of TNN's FAST TRACK TO FAME, and was a National Semi-Finalist on Ed McMahon's NEXT BIG STAR!!!! In 2018, Michael Was Named Entertainer Of The Year In Seattle for his work through the Pacific Northwest.
A Musical Theater Major- He has performed in a variety of Productions including Performances in Professional Summerstock and Touring Companies! Some of the Productions include leads in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, GREASE. ASSASSINS (for which won a conveted Irene Ryan Award For Best Actor In A Musical Honors), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, 12th NIGHT, A MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, GODSPELL, and many many more! After watching Michael perform in a Musical Revue, Call Back Magazine wrote: "It was Michael Cagle who stole the show. Michael is a Big Time Broadway style singer with an awesome range."
Michael also has directed and music directed DOZENS of Musical Productions, and has written 4 musicals- 3 of which were produced by various organizations including A Children's Theater. Michael has also Judged and Adjudicated Many Competitions, specializing in Musical Theater and Singing. He has been sought after to work with area numerous High Schools and adjudicated at the college level!
After the successful Headlining Showroom runs he had on the Las Vegas Strip, Michael soon focused his attentions to recording and touring again. In 2010, he was signed to a label under the umbrella of Universal Music Group- but the label's CEO ended up breaching his contract... and Michael, undaunted, dusted his feet!
Michael briefly called The Music City his home, as he resided in Nashville, Tennessee for just under 2 years! During That Time He Participated In Many Events- Singing One Time In Front of 10,000+ As Part Of The Predators Block Party!. Michael also served as the Entertainment Director for a major downtown property- just 2 blocks from the World Famous Broadway Strip!
Since New York was his childhood Home State- Michael loves the Coast. He happily moved to Seattle, Wash and is excited about putting roots down there! ALREADY venues are opening up for him, And People Are Taking Notice!! As mentioned above, Michael again was named Entertainer of the Year, this time for Seattle.
Happily, Cities across the U.S. are contacting him to come to their events and venues! And locations like Vegas, New York are still open to him and he is glad, because touring Nation Wide through out the Country is how he plans to spend a good part of his time performing!
If you ever have a chance to watch this amazing singer live, don't miss it! He is one-of-a-kind! A consummate entertainer who gives 100% into every song, and every performance! You will laugh, cry, be lifted up and most importantly you will be moved!

In the early Spring of 2022, Michael joined forces with Indie Sensation BrandiWyne on a duet, Underneath It All. It was was a collaboration that created magic. It was both an Internationa; and National Release.

Michael was signed by WORLD MOVEMENT RECORDS, a  LA Record Label and Entertainment Enterprise.  He  Recorded and Released three Holiday Songs, One was his version and arrangement of O Holy Night that broke the top 50 new releases on Spotify and YouTube and his own Original- My Greatest Gift (Is You). The third  release was his take on the contemporary favorite, Mary, Did You Know!
Michael parted ways with the label over creative differences and handilng of his music.  Michael was  immediately signed by Stenttoneus Records in February of 2025 and is handled and distributed by Universal Music Group and Virgin Records. He released a four song EP immediately to fully introduce himself, then began finishing up his first two full-length Pop albums, all songs written by Michael.

Firstly, his All-New Original Holiday Album- Light Of The Season released in November of 2025. The fun 6 Year Old Eyes, the Doo-Wop inspired title track, the emotional power ballad- Be Someone Else's Gift, the romantic Our First Christmas,the soaring anthem What The Donkey Saw and a couple rousing gospel number were the first to be released. The entire album has the ability to be an instant classic.

The Pop Albums- Confessions Of A Broken Child and Too Bold To Blend will release Early and Spring of 2026, with singles already dropping in January and February of 2026 .

Michael also wrote and performed 5 songs , including the theme song, for the upcoming Motion Picure- Colors Of The Sun. The soundtrack will be out by Spring 2026. His Vocal performance of that song earned him a Silver Medal at The Global Music Contesr.

See for yourself why The Davis Herald exclaimed-"Michael has the ingredients... he is destined for stardom."