Christian pop singer-songwriter Josh Wright is stepping back into the spotlight with a powerful release that draws faith, perseverance, and hope. After navigating deep personal tragedy and a spiritual resurgence, Wright released his highly anticipated debut album, LEAD, including the track “I’ll Take You There (feat. Wendy Moten),” which landed on Earmilk’s Pop and Flow playlist. Now, the video for the aforementioned track has landed on MTV’s Brand Spankin’ New on PlutoTV.
Wright reveals, “Reimagining an iconic song with the legendary producer who crafted the version I first fell in love... Read More Christian pop singer-songwriter Josh Wright is stepping back into the spotlight with a powerful release that draws faith, perseverance, and hope. After navigating deep personal tragedy and a spiritual resurgence, Wright released his highly anticipated debut album, LEAD, including the track “I’ll Take You There (feat. Wendy Moten),” which landed on Earmilk’s Pop and Flow playlist. Now, the video for the aforementioned track has landed on MTV’s Brand Spankin’ New on PlutoTV.
Wright reveals, “Reimagining an iconic song with the legendary producer who crafted the version I first fell in love with—well, that’s what dreams are made of. This dream has been a decade in the making, and I’m deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to work with two of my heroes: Keith Thomas and Wendy Moten. Their willingness to invest their world-class talent and precious time into helping launch my career—as an unsigned artist often working on a shoestring budget—is a gift I don’t take lightly. There just aren’t many singers who push me to bring my absolute A-game to the studio the way Wendy does. I’ll never forget standing there, watching her raise her voice to the heavens—when she sings “I’ll take you there,” she does it with such conviction that I can’t help but want to follow. One Sunday, I was waiting in line for brunch when I heard an instrumental version of “I’ll Take You There” and thought, “I wonder if Keith Thomas would produce a revamped version of this for my album?” I’m so grateful he said yes. This collaboration is, without a doubt, a gift.”
Keith Thomas and Wendy Moten shared mutual sentiments, respectively: “Josh and Wendy - A producer’s dream to have these two in the studio at the same time. The possibilities are endless! This was such a blast;” “What an amazing opportunity it was to create some music magic with the talented Josh Wright, and of course, one of the greatest producers of all time Mr. Keith Thomas. This combination couldn’t be any greater.”
With over six million streams, a successful debut radio single, and international worship leadership spanning the U.S. to Israel, Wright has already made a significant global impact. His collaborations include “Still Standing” featuring Stars Go Dim, and two acclaimed versions of “I’ll Take You There”—one with Wendy Moten and another with Mr. Talkbox, known for work with NSYNC, TobyMac, and Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic.”
Wright’s performance résumé includes sharing stages with Christian music greats like CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Riley Clemmons and Danny Gokey, as well as mainstream acts including Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, and Walker Hayes. A Top 20 male finalist on Season 12 of American Idol, Wright has performed the National Anthem for the Vice President of the United States at Nashville’s Curb Event Center, and was personally selected by Belmont Songwriting Faculty Chair to join Dolly Parton as a featured up-and-coming artist representing the future of Christian music for the grand opening of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Born on a small cattle farm in Celeste, Texas, Wright was first recognized for his voice at the age of two in his local church. Raised in a musical household where hymns and Southern Gospel echoed through the evenings, he overcame the absence of a formal music program in his hometown to pursue piano, voice, and songwriting. Wright went on to graduate valedictorian and earn a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University, where he studied songwriting and music business and was featured in seven prestigious university showcases.
Wright’s journey has not been without heartbreak. At 17, he lost his father to cancer just days into his senior year of high school. Years later, after rising success on American Idol, tragedy struck again when his younger brother Jordan died in a car accident. Wright stepped away from music to heal and deepen his faith, attending Discipleship Ministry School in CeCe Winans’ living room, which later became his home church, Nashville Life Christian Church, where he now serves as a foundational worship leader.
Wright’s recent accolades include finishing 2nd place in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition in the Christian category for “What You Could Do With Me”, sync placement for “Christmas Dream” on The Young and the Restless, and recognition as a top content creator for Recapture Livestream, the #1 TikTok agency in America.
Beyond music, Wright is also a successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of The Wright Group, a gold, platinum, and diamond award-winning residential real estate team based in Nashville, and served two years as the HOA President for his community. Additionally, Wright has been a foundational worship leader at Nashville Life Christian Church and a key voice in its mission to “Follow Jesus and Build Leaders.”
Now based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Wright continues to write, lead worship, and create with renewed passion. His life and music proclaim that joy is a choice, Jesus is the only answer, and God’s perfect love really does cast out all fear. With his eyes set on pleasing God and his feet firmly planted in faith, Wright believes the best is yet to come.
Christian pop singer-songwriter Josh Wright is stepping back into the spotlight with a powerful release that draws faith, perseverance, and hope. After navigating deep personal tragedy and a spiritual resurgence, Wright is poised…
