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Patrick Dopson has been involved in music ministry since the age of seven when he started playing the drums and singing in the church his father pastored in historic Selma, Alabama. As a young child, Patrick knew that his destiny would be ministering to others through music. He would sit for hours on the front pew of the church and be captivated with every detail as his mom led choir rehearsals.

He grew up listening to gospel artists such as The Winans, Commissioned, John P. Kee, Marvin Sapp, Gary Oliver, Fred Hammond, Shirley Caesar and masschoirs, which have all contributed to his musical DNA.

At the age of 19, Patrick married his wife, Christina. A few months after they were married, he accepted his first full-time position as worship leader at a large multicultural church in Alabama. Since then, he has served in that role under various ministries including Bishop Gary Oliver’s Tabernacle of Praise in Fort Worth, TX.

Now Patrick and his wife Christina along with their son, Garion, reside in historic Montgomery, Alabama, where his ministry is now based. His father pastors Christ Way City Church where Patrick also serves as Director of Worship.

Patrick’s very heart and soul is to proclaim the goodness of God through music.

He began his career as a writer and contributor on Fred Hammond’s only GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING album ‘Free To Worship’. In 2007 Patrick was a featured artist on Hammond’s “25th Anniversary Tour”. He has also shared the stage with prominent artists such as Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton, Ruben Studdard, Yolanda Adams and David & Tamela Mann (stars of Tyler Perry’s ‘Meet the Browns’). He has appeared on TV internationally on DAYSTAR, TBN, IMPACT NETWORK and ATLANTA LIVE.

His first radio single, ‘KEEP ME’, released on his Oilonit Music label, became a Billboard Gospel hit and even received a Stellar nomination for Song of The Year. In addition, his title track, ‘OPEN THE HEAVENS’, was selected by Maranatha as one of the Top 25 Gospel Songs of 2012.

God has placed a special anointing for praise and worship on his life to tear down racial, cultural, generational, and denominational barriers. He delivers a powerful uncompromising message to people both in and outside of the church, using his unique flavor of urban / contemporary gospel. Patrick founded his own publishing and record label, Oilonit Music, in 2003. His debut album, Open the Heavens, produced by Noel Hall and himself, was released in May of 2012. His debut release garnered four Stellar Award nominations, Dove nominations and a place on Sony / RCA Records WOW GOSPEL 2013 CD. Inspired by the adoption of their son, Garion, his music video ‘KEEP ME’ was also featured on the Sony /RCA Records WOW GOSPEL 2013 DVD. Patrick received his first Stellar Award in 2014.