Tye Tribbett

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Name = Tye Tribbett


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Thomas Tyrone Tribbett III
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Origin = Camden, New Jersey, New Jersey
United States
Instrument = Vocals, keyboard, and drums
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Genre = Christian, Gospel
Occupation = Songwriter, record producer, music director and singer
Years_active = Start date|2004 - present
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Associated_acts = Greater Anointing (G.A.),
John P. Kee
Justin Timberlake
Kim Burrell
Musiq Soulchild
Kirk Franklin
Andrae Crouch
URL = [http://www.tyetribbettworldwide.com www.tyetribbettworldwide.com]
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Tye Tribbett (born Thomas Tyrone Tribbett III January 26 1977 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, keyboardist, choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar-Award winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for "Greater Anointing.")

Biography

Early years

Tribbett’s mother was choir director of El Bethel Church of Christ in Camden, New Jersey, and his dad was the pastor. Also, being a keyboard scholar at an early age, little Tye knew notes on the piano before learning the alphabet. During his teenage years, Tye played for various community choirs like Steve Middleton and the Tri-State Mass Choir of the Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar.

In 1996, what started as a group of friends and siblings trying out a couple songs became "Tyrone Tribbett & Greater Anointing." In that same year Greater Anointing won the McDonald's Gospel Choir Competition. In 1997 they won the regional and national awards of the Wrigley's Gospel Choir Competition.

Musical career

Tye Tribbett & G.A. have collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including Brian Moore and Rhema, Faith Hill, 1 Nation, F.O.C.U.S., Mary Mary, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake and Sting. The group's first high-profile performance was on DreamWorks motion picture soundtrack for "The Prince of Egypt" (see contemporary gospel-centric soundtrack "The Prince of Egypt (Inspirational)") as Tyrone Tribbett and Greater Anointing. Their song "Let Go, Let God" was performed with the then-unknown gospel duo Mary Mary. The group went on tour with Faith Hill after impressing her whilst singing back-up at The Prince of Egypt premiere. This gave them the opportunity to perform at various award shows and television shows, including "Saturday Night Live" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".

In 2002, the group got its proper debut after signing with Columbia Records/Sony Gospel and releasing the album "Life" on June 8, 2004. The album, produced by neo-soul mainstay James Poyser, and included such songs as "No Way" and "Everything". "Life" also included a rare turn from gospel jazz singer and labelmate Kim Burrell on "You Can Change". A string of performances at various award shows built the group's popular reputation of high energy praise and worship.

For the follow-up to "Life", Tribbett & G.A. recorded a live concert on December 3, 2005 at Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several notable artists were in attendance, including Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Damien Hall and Teddy Riley of Guy, Mary Mary, Brent Jones, Israel Houghton and Warryn Campbell.cite web|url=http://www.gospelflava.com/articles/tyetribbettrecording2005.html|author=Bonner, Gerard and Jones, Steven|title=Tye Tribbett & G.A.: Live Recording Recap|date=December 3, 2005|publisher=GospelFlava.com]

During preparations for the live recording of their second album, Tye and his fellow members of G.A. were hit with the news of deaths of one choir member and two others close to the choir, all within the five months leading up to the live concert recording. Rather than cancel or postpone the recording, the group turned to prayer and persevered with their preparations.

The December 2005 concert was released as the album "Victory Live!" on May 23, 2006 by Columbia Records with a DVD also from Columbia Records released on September 9, 2006. In December 2006, "Victory Live!" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. Its title track "Victory" was nominated as well both for Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance. [cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/49th_Show/list.aspx#11|title=49th Annual Grammy Award Nominees List: Gospel Categories|publisher=Grammy.org]

The group has had many performances on the BET Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and the Stellar Awards.

On Friday, November 30, 2007, Tye performed at the Experience Concert in Lagos, Nigeria alongside Don Moen, Cece Winans, Kurt Carr, Israel Houghton and a host of others. The concert was organized by the House on the Rock Church.

Tye's third album with G.A., "Stand Out" is now on sale. It was recorded live at the Rock Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2007.

Personal life

Tye is married to Shanté Tribbett, also a member of Greater Anointing, and they have two daughters together.

Discography

Albums

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Type = studio
Name = "Life"
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Type = live
Name = "Victory Live!"
Released = Start date|2006|5|23
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Label = Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records
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Tracks = 15
Bonus tracks = 1
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Type = live
Name = "Stand Out"
Released = Start date|2008|5|6
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Guest appearances

*"Could've Been" by Kirk Franklin (2005)
*"I See the Sun" by Viktor Duplaix (2006)
*"Yours" by Men of Standard (2006)
*"Who Am I?" by Da' T.R.U.T.H. (2007)
*"What you Want" by Canton Jones (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.tyetribbettworldwide.com tye tribbett's official website and messageboard]
* [http://www.tyetribbettandga.com/tye tribbett's sony website]
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