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Travis Greene
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| Birth name | Travis Montorius Greene |
| Born | January 17, 1984 Delaware |
| Origin | Warner Robins, Georgia Charlotte, North Carolina Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Travis Montorius Greene, born on January 17, 1984, is a well-known American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor. He is the main pastor and founder of The Forward City Church, which he started with his wife, Jackie.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Travis Montorius Greene was born in Delaware on January 17, 1984. He grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. When he was very young, Travis faced some difficult moments. His father passed away when Travis was just five years old. Travis was also born still, but doctors were able to bring him back to life. A few years later, at age four, he had another close call when he fell from a four-story building in Germany but was miraculously saved.
Music Journey
Travis Greene started his music career in 2007 with his first album, The More. He then released Stretching Out in 2010. This album helped him get noticed on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, which lists the most popular gospel albums. His songs "Still Here" and "Prove My Love" also became popular on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs chart.
In 2015, Travis released an extended play (a shorter album) called Intentional. The title song, "Intentional", became a number one hit on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs chart. Later that year, his second studio album, The Hill, also reached number one on the Billboard Gospel charts.
Travis Greene's music has been featured in magazines like Billboard, Rolling Out, and Jet. In 2016, JET Magazine even called him "The Future of Gospel."
In 2017, Travis recorded his third album, Crossover: Live From Music City, in Nashville, Tennessee. This album was released later that year and was a live recording of his performance.
Travis has performed at big events like the Essence Music Festival and the Trumpet Awards. He is known for his powerful live performances.
Church and Family Life
Travis Greene and his wife, Jackie Gyamfi, met in 2007 and got married in December 2011. They have three sons named Jace, Josh, and Judah.
Together, Travis and Jackie are the senior pastors of The Forward City Church in Columbia, South Carolina. They lead their church community and continue to share their message through music and ministry.
Travis Greene's Music
Travis Greene has released several albums and popular songs throughout his career. Here are some of his main works:
Studio Albums
- The More (2007)
- Stretching Out (2010)
- The Hill (2015)
- Broken Record (2019)
Live Albums
- Crossover: Live from Music City (2017)
- Setlist Vol.1 (Live) (2019)
Extended Plays
- Intentional (2015)
Popular Songs
- "Still Here" (2010)
- "Prove My Love" (2011)
- "Intentional" (2015)
- "Made a Way" (2016)
- "You Waited" (2017)
- "Won't Let Go" (2019)
- "Good & Loved" (with Doe Jones) (2019)
Awards and Recognitions
Travis Greene has been nominated for and won many awards for his music. These awards celebrate his talent and impact in gospel music.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are one of the biggest music awards in the world. Travis Greene has been nominated for five Grammy Awards:
- 2016: "Intentional" for Best Gospel Performance/Song
- 2017: "Made a Way [Live]" for Best Gospel Performance/Song
- 2018: Crossover: Live from Music City for Best Gospel Album
- 2020: "See the Light" for Best Gospel Performance/Song
- 2021: "Won't Let Go" for Best Gospel Performance/Song
Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards celebrate artists based on their success on the Billboard charts.
- 2017: He was nominated for Top Gospel Artist and The Hill for Top Gospel Album. His song "Made a Way" won Top Gospel Song.
- 2016: Travis Greene won Top Gospel Artist.
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards are a major event for gospel music. Travis Greene has won many of these awards.
- In 2017, he won seven Stellar Awards, including Song of the Year for "Made a Way," Male Vocalist of the Year, and CD of the Year for The Hill.
- In 2018, he won four more Stellar Awards, including Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
