JAMES L PATTERSON (BIO)

BIO - RECORDING GOSPEL ARTIST AND PERFORMER, James Patterson James Patterson has music ministry running through his veins. The Orangeburg, SC native is devoted to applying his God-given gift into every facet of his life to include his career. His accolades include a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from South Carolina State University. He is currently a music teacher and band director at Cross Elementary and Cross High School. This role allows him to have a huge impact in inspiring the youth. His greatest achievement as a music educator was celebrating the win of his pupil, Joshua Rogers, the Season 5 winner of BET’s Sunday Best. In 2011 Patterson nearly lost his life. Almost 150 pounds overweight; he was hospitalized due to complications with diabetes. Realizing he was called by God he knew there was greater work to do. With the support and encouragement of family his artistry was birthed. God’s prophesies has been fulfilled in James’s life; as 2014 has proven to be a year of blessings. South Carolina has embraced the ministry of Patterson. He received 109, 637 votes, winning the WJNI Local Artist Competition to open up for Ricky Dillard at the 2014 Black Expo in Charleston, S.C. He has also had the opportunity to share the stage with such artists as Pastor H.E. Dixon, Lucille Pope and the Pearly Gates, Paul Porter and many more. His debut single, “Better” is scheduled to release the Fall of 2014. It’s undeniably certain, that this is only the beginning for James Patterson. James’s prayer is for his music to speak to the nations; letting them know that God is still able. His goal is to continue to convey the message of his songs through his life-living. Through it all, Patterson remains humble and committed to all that lies ahead of him with God as his strength and guide.