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Tye Tribbett

Thomas Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and a keyboardist.[1] He is a choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for 'Greater Anointing.')[2]

Tye Tribbett

(1976-01-26) January 26, 1976

Songwriter, record producer, music director and singer

Vocals, keyboard, and drums

1996 (1996)–present

Personal life[edit]

He is married to Shanté Tribbett, who was a member of Greater Anointing, and they have two daughters together. He admitted to an affair in 2009 with another member of his choir, leading to his wife having an affair of her own with Christian rapper Da' T.R.U.T.H., but both men and their wives later reconciled.[6]


He also has a brother, Thaddaeus, who is part of the band "Soundcheck" and is now gigging for various artists. Tribbett also has two sisters; DeShantel Tribbett-Robinson and, DeMaris Tribbett-Toy, who sang in Greater Anointing.[7]


Tribbett loves to spend time with his family and engage in upper body workouts.[8]


In April 2020, Tribbett sent a message to people during the coronavirus pandemic with a song "We Gon' Be Alright", he fused Kendrick Lamar's hit track Alright into the song.[9][10]

The Come Up with Tye Tribbett[edit]

"The Come Up with Tye Tribbett” is an energetic and inspirational one hour daily radio show designed for R&B/Hip Hop, Rhythmic and Gospel/Inspirational stations, featuring the biggest hits from artists such as Jonathan McReynolds, LeCrae, The Hamiltones and more. The show is distributed by SupeRadio.[11]

Anyhow! - EP (2021)

Pandemic Praise! - EP (2021)

Work It Out! - EP (2021)

Tye Tribbett's official website and messageboard

Tribbett's Sony website

Tye Tribbett interview on BlackGospel.com (2008)

at AllMusic

Tye Tribbett