Darrel Petties
Birth nameDarrel Darnell Petties
Born (1983-12-17) December 17, 1983
OriginMemphis, Tennessee
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader, pastor
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2005–present
LabelsEMI Gospel
Websitefacebook.com/Darrel-Petties-Strength-In-Praise-73959257449/

Darrel Darnell Petties (born December 17, 1983) is an American gospel musician, worship leader and pastor. He performs urban contemporary gospel and traditional black gospel. He performs with his choir, Strength in Praise. His first album was Count It All Joy, released in 2006, from EMI Gospel. Two songs from the album, "Yes Lord" and "Thank Ya Jesus", charted on the Billboard magazine Gospel Songs chart. Two songs also appeared on the WOW Gospel Albums: in 2005, "Glory Hallelujah", and in 2007, "Thank Ya Jesus".

Early life

Darrel Darnell Petties was born on December 17,[1] 1983,[2][3] He was raised in Memphis, Tennessee, the grandson and son of pastors and worship leaders.[4][5]

Career

His began recording in 2005, with the song "Yes Lord". It was released as a single and charted on Billboard Gospel Songs at No. 15.[6] Count It All Joy was released on April 1, 2006, with EMI Gospel.[7][8][9] The second song, "Thank Ya Jesus", peaked at No. 6 on the Gospel Songs chart.[10] The songs, "Glory Hallelujah" and "Thank Ya Jesus", appeared on the WOW Gospel Albums in 2005 and 2007.

Personal life

He lives in the Memphis, Tennessee-area, where he is the pastor at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, in Olive Branch, Mississippi.[4][5]

Discography

  • Count It All Joy (April 1, 2006, EMI Gospel)
  • ‘New Season’ ( December 17, 2018, ASCAP/SIPMusic)
Singles
Year Single Chart Positions
US
Gospel Songs
2005 "Yes Lord" 15[6]
2006 "Thank Ya Jesus" 6[10]

References

  1. ↑ pastordp (pastordp) (December 17, 2012). "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!". Instagram. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ pastordp (pastordp) (December 12, 2013). "The Big 30th". Instagram. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "YES LORD Work ID No. 550576813 ISWC No. T0722841271 IPI No. 475871510 (PETTIES DARREL DARNELL)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2016. YES LORD Work ID No. 550576813 ISWC No. T0722841271 IPI No. 475871510 (PETTIES DARREL DARNELL)
  4. 1 2 Burnett, Brown (June 25, 2011). "Gospel-singing preacher Darrel Petties builds success on talent, tradition". The Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on August 31, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Staff. "About Darrel Petties". Christian Music. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  6. 1 2 search for "Yes Lord" on Gospel Songs at billboard.com/biz
  7. ↑ Taylor, LaTonya. "Count It All Joy". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  8. ↑ Lennie, Tom (October 27, 2006). "Review: Count It All Joy – Darrel Petties And Strength In Praise". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  9. ↑ North, Stan; Clark, Melanie. "Darrel Petties & Strength in Praise (Count It All Joy)". Gospelflava. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  10. 1 2 search for "Thank Ya Jesus" on Gospel Songs at billboard.com/biz
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