When ministers of music at churches across the country are pondering what to sing on Sunday morning, most of them consult their heavenly Father. But it's also likely that they also consult "The Godfather of Gospel Music" Rev. Timothy Wright!
This Atlanta International Music recording artist has a proven track record of writing, recording, releasing, teaching and performing music with a ministering message for the masses. His music is considered as "Sunday Morning Ready"-resulting in choirs from New York to California proclaiming Jesus' mighty name through the music and lyrics of Rev. Wright.
His journey to "Godfatherdom the catalyst" didn't start recently-in fact, it started when he was 12 years old. Wright would write poems and play the piano, which resulted in him composing songs for the church choir. After honing his skills as a musician/minister of music, Wright was selected to serve as organist for Rev. Isaac Douglas and the New York Community Choir. He wrote and produced selections on Douglas' best selling album, "Let's Go Higher"- a landmark recording in the development of contemporary sound!
Timothy Wright's outstanding gospel music ministry and career (he is also a pastor, husband, father and grandfather, and he served in the military) has taken him all over the world-musically and literally! His releases have been inspired by historical events-from Dr. King's 'I Have A Dream Speech' to the events surrounding the 9-11 tragedy. Wright's music has been a balm in challenging times, serves as a catalyst for those in the body of Christ to develop a closer relationship with the Lord and invites folks to knows the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior!
Standout hits from past chart toppers (Who's On The Lord's Side? Trouble Don't Last Always, We're Gonna Make It, Master Can You Use Me?) have earned Rev. Timothy Wright numerous awards and honors, including Grammy and Stellar nominations, Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Awards and the NAACP Image Awards.
The Buzz from his recently released AIR project Rev. Timothy Wright and The New York Fellowship Mass Choir indicate another hit filled disc, with moving memorable tracks-exactly what his fans and gospel music industry insiders depend on and expect from one termed "The Godfather of Gospel".
How does one who has "been there and done that" keep his enthusiasm? Wright provides the answer. "I assembled this choir, the songwriters and the musicians-some of the best New York has to offer-because I wanted to create new music for the world to sing". Wright commented.
With radio announcers playing his music for their listening audiences; with gospel music lovers adding his latest project to their collection and with ministers of music teaching and church choirs singing his music "The Godfather of Gospel" should get just what he wants!