BIO
Patrick Dopson has been involved in music ministry since the age of seven when he started playing the drums and singing in the church his dad pastored in Selma, Alabama. As a young child, Patrick knew that his destiny would be ministering to the Lord through music. He would sit for hours on the front pew of the church and watch and listen to every detail as his mom led choir rehearsal. He grew up listening to gospel artists such as Commissioned, The Winans, and various mass choirs, which have all influenced his life.
At the age of 19, Patrick married his wife, Christina. A few months after they were married, he took his first full time position as Worship Leader at a large multi-cultural church, DayStar Family Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since then, he has served under various ministries as Worship Leader including Pastor Gary Oliver’s Tabernacle of Praise in Fort Worth, TX. Now 30, Patrick and his wife Christina have recently moved to Montgomery, AL and attend New Horizons Church where his father, Gary Dopson, is pastor and his ministry is now based.
He has had the privilege of leading worship and opening for artists such as Pastor Gary Oliver, Pastor Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond. He opened at Bishop T.D. Jakes, Potters House, for Fred Hammond's Free to Worship live DVD recording and completed a 25 city “25th Anniversary Tour” with Hammond as well. He has also had the privilege of sharing the stage with other artists such as Israel Houghton, Martha Munizzi, Joann Rosario, Ruben Studdard, Jonathan Slocumb, David Mann (Mr. Brown), Tamela Mann, The Singletons, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley, Stephen Hurd, Micah Stampley, Kenny Latimore, Chante' Moore, Kelly Price, Coko and others. Patrick was recently featured as a guest soloist on Pastor John P. Kee’s latest album, “Nothing But Worship”.
Patrick’s very heart and soul is to proclaim the goodness of God through the medium of music. Patrick has written numerous anointed praise and worship songs since 1999, some of which have been recorded and are being sung in churches across the nation. Patrick also contributed as a writer and singer on Fred Hammond's Grammy Award-winning release titled "Free To Worship".
Patrick’s style of worship has an urban / gospel feel. God has placed a special anointing for praise and worship on his life to tear down racial, cultural, generational, and denominational barriers, to deliver a powerful uncompromising message to people both in and outside of the church.
Patrick founded Oilonit Music in 2003, a publishing and production label. He recently signed with Bajada Records, Straight Gate’s Bishop Andrew Merritt’s label based in Detroit, MI. Plans are underway for the release of Patrick’s album debut produced by Noel Hall and himself early 2010.
