Trenton, Georgia
34 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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""The music's gotta live, man... it's gotta breathe" -Eddie Wilson, Eddie & The Cruisers"

BIOGRAPHY

For worship leaders Brian and April, music and worship is more than a job description, it's a lifestyle.

Brian was born and raised in a Christian home. His dad was an accomplished musician, having played in Nashville with country music legends like Patsy Cline, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and more. He helped to stir a passion for music early on in Brian's life. Brian started playing piano at age five and began playing guitar at age sixteen, but it wasn't until after high school that he began to make music more than just a fun pastime. He played with several members in a Chattanooga-based Christian Rock group for a number of years. And, through a series of events with this group he met the love of his life - April.

April was also raised in a Christian home. Her dad worked in the acclaimed studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama that brought us such greats as Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, The Forester Sisters, Alabama, and more. When April was born, he was the Minister of Music at a large church in her hometown, Tallahassee, Florida. Her mother was the pianist there and also a successful piano teacher. Surrounded by music, April crafted her instrument - her smooth, elegant voice.

Together, with their differing styles, they display a beautiful unity in their worship. Their desire to experience the manifest presence of God is clearly evident from the moment you meet Brian and April.

Brian and April are both published songwriters. Currently, they reside in Trenton, Georgia with their daughter Alyviah Grace as they serve as Worship Pastor's at their home church Word of Life Ministry in Fort Payne, Alabama under the leadership of Bishop Marlon Williamson. Licensed under the Kingdom Life Fellowship International, Brian and April have an enthusiasm for the local church and a hunger to see the Gospel of the Kingdom reach the four corners of the world.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Christian, Country

Contact

Booking: brikwoo@yahoo.com
Administrative: marlon@wolministry.org

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / piano

INFLUENCES

My Dad, Bishop Marlon Williamson, Jeff Ferguson, Regi Stone, Pastor Clint Brown, LaRue Howard, Adlan Cruz, Elvis Presley, Bryan Adams, NeedToBreathe, Ricardo Sanchez, Chris Tomlin, Paul Baloche, Goo Goo Dolls, Huey Lewis, Gloria Gaither, Reba Rambo-McGuire, Trent Cory and so many more!

DAY JOB

Graphic Design - www.brianwooten.com

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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