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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 53 MIN

Let's Talk: GMG Zak Williams

from Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold · host Ansonia Smith Gibbs

•Zak Williams’ infatuation with music can be traced back to his childhood, when he began to gravitate towards musical instruments, first starting with piano. His appreciation formusic was further developed as Zak attended the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Utilizing his formal music training, Zak played with skill and precision coming to the attention of the late Reverend Ernest Davis, Jr.  Zak was offered a position as organist for Davis’ Wilmington Chester Mass Choir, which he readily accepted.  This opportunity opened the door for Zak to express his musical creativity in thecapacities of musician, songwriter and producer. Under hisproduction,  Wilmington Chester Mass Choir would release He’s Been Good and win 2 Stellar Awards. Zak’s composition, There Is No Way was recorded and released by Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir.•In 2003, Zak organized 1Akord.  This stellar ensemble became the bedrock of Zak’s musical expression.  After having recorded a number of independent projects with numerousawards to their credit, Zak Williams and 1Akord released their first national release The Next Chapter in 2019, under the auspices of EMG/The Orchard/Sony. This project wasnominated for a Stellar Award in 2020. The disc features radio hits Unpredictable God, He Reigns, and Mighty God.•Zak Williams and 1/Akord is one of Gospel music's premier choirs. Zak and his singers have maintained incredible momentum with award wins, major appearances, and multiple chart-topping Billboard and Mediabase radio hits.  Their REVISITED album debuted at #2 on the iTunes Top Gospel and Christian Albums chart. It yielded the Top 20 Mediabase Gospel Radio Chart hit, "Jesus I'll Never Forget," featuring Stellar Award-winning vocalist Lowell Pye. Zak & 1/Akord with a their follow-up single and Top 30 single "Glory To Your Name." •All of His music including the release “Hosanna“ is available on all digital outlets•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DB INTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in the World on the Internet!•ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES•"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!“•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History”••Winner of 2026 MiPA Award "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

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