Celebrated Gospel Singer Marks 40 Years in the Industry

A Look at Sherwin Gardner’s Journey

Sherwin Gardner, a celebrated gospel singer, was born in Trinidad and Tobago and started his career at the age of five in Arima. This year, he is marking 40 years in the gospel sector. In addition, he’s enjoying becoming the first black gospel musician to have his viral song “Find Me Here (Blessings Find Me)” seen one billion times.

The Song’s Rapid Success

According to The Christian Perspective, Gardner emailed the melody and the song idea to a Kenyan music arranger toward the end of 2023. Gardner then posted the recorded version of the song on TikTok and Instagram. His fan base grew dramatically as a result of the song’s rapid popularity.

Global Reach

On January 1st, Gardner recorded the song again and requested that his production firm, Tyscot Records, release it. Since then, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, rapper Eve Jeffers, R&B singer Alicia Keys, gospel performer Yolanda Adams, comedian-turned-pastor Kel Mitchell, and American Grammy Award-winning producer Teddy Riley have all shared it.

Distribution and Statistics

Gardner, the worship leader of Nassau’s Bahamas Harvest Church, told the press over WhatsApp that ADA Warner, Warner Music Group’s independent distribution and label services division, was responsible for distributing the song. “In their system, they’re able to reach out to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, etc, and all the streaming platforms so they get all the numbers from them,” he explained.

According to him, the song was seen 1.7 billion times as of March 27 after being published on January 10. The entire globe was watching it. “The biggest market is Brazil, which just passed the US for the highest numbers, views, and shares and are dominating on TikTok and Instagram as well.”

Family and Faith

Coming from a family of evangelists, Gardner’s grandpa, Ivan Patterson, was a bishop in the New Testament church; his uncle, Kennedy Patterson, is a gospel performer; and his mother, the Rev. Merle Gardner, is a pastor. His first record, “Power in the Name,” was published when he was seventeen years old. He started singing in churches at the age of five. His voyage, he remarked, had been fantastic.

New Album and Tour

The 45-year-old stated that on June 1 of this year, he would commemorate the anniversary of the start of his journey at Faith Assembly International in Arouca. He is now recording a new album and plans to tour in support of it.

Promoting Caribbean Heritage

Gardner declared that he would keep promoting his Caribbean and T&T heritage. “We’ve even got requests from some countries to use the song for their Olympic team, and as a Trini, I was like, ‘No, no, no,’ we have to deal with Trinidad first before we could say yes to anywhere else.”

Conclusion

While the milestone was significant, according to Gardner, it was never about the statistics. “The fact or the joy of this is to know that a billion people in the world hear a message and an affirmation of Christ. That is the main thing. Because when people try to find you, then they find your life and then they realize, ‘Oh he’s not just an artist, he’s a Christian artist or a gospel artist.’ That is what is significant most of all.”

FAQs

Q: How did you get your start in the music industry?
A: I started singing in churches at the age of five.

Q: What inspired you to create “Find Me Here (Blessings Find Me)”?
A: I was inspired by the message of hope and redemption that the song conveys.

Q: How do you feel about the song’s rapid success?
A: I am grateful and humbled by the response to the song. It is a testament to the power of faith and the impact that music can have on people’s lives.

Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: I am currently working on a new album and plan to tour in support of it. I also plan to continue promoting my Caribbean and T&T heritage through my music.