Gary's music career began at the age of 5 in the children's choir when his mother took him along with his 5 brothers and 1 sister to church. By the time he turned 10 years old he and his brothers began singing on many occasions as the Wyatt Brothers. Even though the other interests separated the group, Gary continued singing in the choir as well as another family group that later formed. At age 16, Gary began playing the piano almost instantly as a result of prophecy and by age 17 he began playing for the church, the choir and the family group. Being influenced by his older brothers Kenny (piano) and Ricky (Drums), Gary began to practice in the creativity realm. As a result of this practice he soon began to compose original melodies and lyrics creating his own style. As of spring 2007 he has composed more than 800 songs and he inherited more than 200 songs as a result of the passing of his older brother Kenny. In 1980 Gary began to record music in the studio with his brother Kenny. By 1982, he recorded his first solo demo project of 8 songs. In 1987 he recorded his first single release entitled "Continue". This song became the #1 song on Seattle's KNHC Gospel Showcase hit list and gained major airplay on Seattle's KCMS Christian Radio Station. It also gained him notoriety as the Northwest Male Vocalist of the year in 1988, 89 & 90, voted by the listening audience. This launched a "cross-culture" music ministry that has taken Gary across U.S. and Canada, ministering in practically every denomination, culture and nationality. In 2000 Gary formed Gary Wyatt Publishing and in 2007 he formed Gary L. Wyatt Ministries. Gary's resume as of Spring 2009 is as follows: Stage Experience Appeared in concert, at conferences or at assemblies with: Kirk Franklin & the Family, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, The Winans, BeBe & Cece Winans, Winans Phase II, Mary Mary, Andrae Crouch, Sandrae Crouch, Commissioned, The Clark Sisters, Kurt Carr, Marvin Sapp, Beverly Crawford, Darryl Coley, Helen Baylor, Alvin Slaughter, William Becton, Stephen Hurd, Anson Dawkins of Dawkins & Dawkins, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dr. Bobby Jones, Bishop Eddie Long, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Bishop Charles Blake, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Jr., Reggie Jackson, Harold Reynolds, and the list goes on. Recording Experience 1. Genuine Joy (1988); 2. Impromp2 (1989); 3. New Covenant Christian Center "Live" (1990); 4. Values (1991); 5. Proper Love (1992); 6. Living Word Christian Center (Baltimore Maryland, 1994); 7. In Full Bloom (1995); 8. Verses & Choruses (1996); 9. GameHype (2000); 10. Its My Time (2001); 11. Secret Closet (2003); 12. I Do Love You 13. The Decade 14. 25 Years Later 15. Born to Worship 16. Distinction 17. Eleven 2 Twelve 18. Impeccable Worship (CD&DVD) 19. Legacy, Love & Lullabies (Includes The Alphabet DVD) 20. Let's Celebrate 21. For the Crisis 19 of the above listed albums have been recorded and released on his own label Gold Glove Group, which he formed in 1990 with assistance from his best friend Harold Reynolds (Former Seattle Mariner, Formerly of ESPN Baseball Tonight and currently Major League Baseball). Ministry Experience Minister of Music/Praise Leader/Musician/Songwriter for New Covenant Christian Center, Seattle, Wa. (1989-1992) Minister of Music/Praise Leader/ Musician/Songwriter for Living Word Christian Center, Baltimore Maryland (1993-1994) Praise & Worship Leader for Athletes International Ministries (AIM) Conference, Phoenix, AZ (1992) Praise & Worship Leader & Guest Artist at Rhema Conference, Dallas, TX (1992-1999) Founded SureHouse Open Bible Church, Tacoma Washington in 1994 to present (formerly SureHouse Family Church) Hosted Divinely Anointed Sure House Outreach Worldwide (D.A.S.H.O.W.) for one year in 2006 on the Black Family Channel Awards & Highlights #1 Song Award KNHC Gospel Showcase for "Continue" 1988 Male Vocalist of the Year in 1987, 1988 & 89 KHNC Gospel Showcase 1993 Northwest Area Music Award (NAMA) "Best Gospel Recording" for the Album "Values" Recorded with Producer Skip Scarborough (Earth, Wind & Fire, Emotions, Anita Baker, etc.) in Baltimore Maryland 1994 Songs "Heart of A Champion" and "Hold On To Your Dream" featured on ESPN Baseball Tonight World Series Broadcast 1998. Album "I Do Love You" Debut at number 23 on Billboard Gospel Charts and number 63 on Billboard Hip Hop/R & B Charts (Fall 2003). Legacy Award from Seattle Pacific University/GospelFest 2009 Personal Highlights Meeting and singing on stage with Andrae Crouch in Phoenix. Being asked by Phillip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire) to write praise & worship songs for his praise album. Ministered in song before Bishop T.D. Jakes preaching at Set the Captives Free in Baltimore Maryland in April 2006 High School Assemblies with Harold Reynolds (ESPN) & Ms. Debbie Turner (Miss America). Open act for The Clark Sisters with The Katina's (Gotee Records) as my backup group. Singing the National Anthem for The Seattle Mariners and The Seattle Supersonics. Assembly at St. Benedict's Prep School in Newark New Jersey with baseball greats Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken, Rafael Palmeiro and Harold Reynolds in November 2003 sponsored by MBNA America. Showcases at 2004 & 2005 Seattle Gospel Announcers Guild Conference Showcase at 2005 Gospel Today Magazine's Praise & Worship Conference in Atlanta, GA. Guest appearance and SureHouse Choir featured on CBS show "My Other Life" (tba) Given the opportunity by Film writer Mike Rich to compose songs for the upcoming movie "The Nativity Story" (release date Dec. 2006) Composing and Performing the song "We Stand Together" for Earvin "Magic" Johnson at the "I Stand With Magic" Campaign at Set the Captives Free in Baltimore Maryland. Completing first book "Restoring Order to Music Ministry" (release fall 2007) Completed for DVD entitled "Impeccable Worship" (2007) Ministered selection "Lets Celebrate at GospelFest 2009 @ SPU with 500 voice choir What People Are Saying "I hear your consecration in your lyrics. No man can write lyrics like that without seeing the face of God. Jacob said I have seen God face to face. I know you have seen God face to face." Bishop T.D. Jakes, The Potters House, Megafest (Words of encouragement during a service at STCF in Baltimore Maryland, April 12, 2006) "I am overwhelmed by the passion, the talent and the work you put into these songs (The Nativity Story). I especially like "I Do Believe," which I think is so very consistent with the theme of the screenplay." Mike Rich, Screen Writer (The Nativity Story, Radio, Finding Forrester, The Rookie, Manhunt) "Gary is the most talented man that I know. His level of praise and worship is incredible. He can compose it, produce it, sing it and play it but above and most of all he's a true worshipper." Harold Reynolds, Baseball Analyst (Seattle Mariners 2nd Basemen/All Star, Gold Glove, Major League Baseball Roberto Clemente Award, President Bush 1000 Point of Light, ESPN Baseball Tonight) "That is a very nice song." Earvin "Magic Johnson, NBA Basketball All Star & Legion, Business Icon, AIDS Awareness Advocate (Personal thanks and acknowledgement from Magic at the "I Stand With Magic Campaign at STCF in Baltimore Maryland) "Pastor Gary Wyatt is one of the most anointed writer/artist on the Christian Music scene today. You will be blessed by his compilation of worship and praise songs that only a true Apostle of Music Ministry can produce." Pastor William Becton, Gospel Artist (Be Encouraged, Certified Gold, Stellar Award Winner)