Anthony Brown (gospel musician) facts for kids
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Anthony Brown
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| Birth name | Anthony Jamar Brown |
| Born | October 22, 1981 |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Genres | Gospel, black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Tyscot |
| Associated acts | Group Therapy (group therAPy), Answered Prayers |
Anthony Jamar Brown (born October 22, 1981) is an American gospel music artist and musician. His background singers are called Group Therapy, often written as group therAPy. He started his music career in 2012. His first album, Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy, was released by Tyscot Records. This album was very successful, appearing on the Billboard 200, Top Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums charts. Anthony Brown is also a worship leader at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He has served there since June 2008.
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About Anthony Brown's Life
Anthony Brown was born on October 22, 1981. In 2008, he became the Assistant Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. This church is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Later, he became the worship leader there.
Anthony Brown's Music Journey
Anthony Brown's music career officially began in 2012. His first album, Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy, came out on August 21, 2012. Tyscot Records released this album. Anthony Brown and Justin Savage produced it together.
This album was a big hit on the Billboard music charts. It reached No. 130 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also climbed to No. 3 on the Gospel Albums chart. On the Independent Albums chart, it reached No. 19.
Music critics praised the album. Andy Kellman from AllMusic said that Brown showed off his amazing vocal skills. He noted that the album was full of uplifting spirit. Peggy Oliver from Soul Tracks also highly recommended the album. She said that the debut album brought a fresh and joyful feeling. The "AP" in "group therAPy" refers to his earlier group, Answered Prayers.
Meet Group Therapy
Group Therapy is the talented group of background singers who perform with Anthony Brown. Here are the members:
- Doretha Sampson
- Shirley Daley
- Ashia Bello
- Michelle Thompson
- Nicole Wilson
- Martellies Warren
- Gabriel Hansborough
- Javan Bowden
Anthony Brown's Albums
Anthony Brown and Group Therapy have released several studio albums. Many of these albums have been very popular on the music charts.
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| Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy |
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130 | 3 | 19 |
| Everyday Jesus |
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11 |
1 | 3 |
| A Long Way from Sunday |
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117 |
1 |
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| 2econd Wind: Ready |
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| Stuck in the House |
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| Affirmations |
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