Jonathan Nelson has a new label home with a newly signed recording contract under Tyscot Records’ Tyscot Worship imprint. The agreement links Nelson with the long-running gospel label as it approaches its 50th anniversary. According to Bryant Scott, President of Tyscot Records, this is a partnership that has been years in the making.
Known for his work in contemporary praise and worship, Nelson has built a career encompassing songwriting, choral leadership, and solo recording, with songs such as “My Name Is Victory,” “I Believe (Island Medley),” and “Finish Strong.” The new contract comes as he prepares his first album of entirely new material since Declarations in 2018, with a radio single expected this year.
Nelson has spent much of his career working closely with churches, choirs, and other leaders in gospel music. Early recognition came when Donald Lawrence recorded his song “Healed,” which became a Top Ten gospel radio hit and introduced his songwriting to a wider audience. Since then, Nelson has remained active both as a recording artist and as Director of Worship and Arts at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. His new contract with Tyscot Records places his forthcoming body of work with the world’s oldest-operating Black-owned gospel label.
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