Path MEGAzine catches up with Brian Courtney Wilson on the road for an exclusive phone interview. Brian is one of Gospel’s newest stars, and is now touring the country with the American Heart Association. He also is taking part in the Coco Brother Stand campaign taking place in Atlanta, GA.
Brian gives us the rundown on his rise, his family and the lessons he learned pursuing his dreams of singing Gospel music. You don’t want to miss this interview conducted by Path Publisher Kris Patrick. Visit www.pathmegazine.com for more Path MEGAzine interviews.
Brian Courtney Wilson Bio:
Influenced by a wide range of vocalists from Donny Hathaway to Fred Hammond to John Mayer, singer and songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson has an up-to-date 21st century approach to modern gospel that might be termed “urban inspirational.” Wilson, a University of Illinois graduate, began singing formally in the university’s black chorus, then continued singing on his own time while working as a pharmaceutical salesman for seven years. Then, in a leap of faith, he walked away from his job and became the music director at St. John’s Downtown Church in Houston, where he was mentored by and became friends with Rudy Rasmus. Through Rasmus he met label owner and music mogul Mathew Knowles, who signed Wilson to his Spirit Rising / Music World imprint. Recorded in Jackson, MS and produced by Stan Jones, Wilson’s inspirationally themed debut album, Just Love, appeared in 2009.
