Anthny

Anthony Brown, professionally known as ANTHNY, is an American gospel and contemporary Christian singer, songwriter, worship leader, arranger and producer. He is known for a style that combines contemporary worship with Christian R&B, soulful vocals and deeply personal songwriting. Over the course of his career, he has worked with artists and worship movements including Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene and Phil Thompson. He is also known for his work with Jubilee Worship, particularly the worship song “No Bondage”.

ANTHNY’s musical journey began remarkably early. According to his professional biographies, he was already developing his skills as a singer and songwriter as a child and began touring nationally at the age of 11 alongside established gospel artists such as Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett and Bishop Paul Morton. His early exposure to professional gospel music gave him experience not only as a performer but also as a musician interested in songwriting, arranging and the broader creative process behind worship music.

After studying at Berklee College of Music, Brown continued developing his craft while working in Christian music as a worship leader, songwriter, arranger and producer. His work eventually led to collaborations across the contemporary gospel and worship world. In recent years, he has stepped further into the spotlight as ANTHNY, releasing music that explores faith, identity, vulnerability and the realities of the Christian life. His 2022 live album Altar (The Live Experience) and songs such as “Mercy”, “Stay”, “Imposter Syndrome” and “No Stages” have helped define this newer chapter of his career.

Quick Facts

Early Life and Musical Background

Brown’s relationship with music began at an unusually young age. He developed a passion for singing and songwriting as a child and began gaining professional experience while still young. By the age of 11, he was touring with major figures in gospel music, including Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett and Bishop Paul Morton. Those early experiences exposed him to the demands of live ministry and professional music while giving him an opportunity to learn from established gospel performers.

Rather than focusing only on becoming a frontman, Brown developed a broad set of musical abilities. His career has included songwriting, vocal arrangement, production and worship leadership, disciplines that have allowed him to contribute to music from behind the scenes as well as from the stage. That versatility later became an important part of his identity as ANTHNY.

Education and Development

Brown studied at Berklee College of Music, one of the world’s best-known institutions for contemporary music education. His training there added a formal musical foundation to the experience he had already gained through gospel music and touring.

His education was particularly relevant to the breadth of his work. ANTHNY’s music is not built solely around vocal performance. His background as an arranger, producer and songwriter is evident in the way his recordings combine contemporary production with worship-oriented songwriting and R&B influences.

Worship Leadership and “No Bondage”

One of the most important parts of Brown’s career has been his work as a worship leader. He became associated with Jubilee Worship, where he served as director of worship for several years. Through that ministry, he became internationally known for “No Bondage”, a worship song he wrote and recorded with the church’s worship ministry.

The song helped establish Brown as more than a supporting musician within the Christian music community. It demonstrated his ability to write worship music that could function both in a church setting and as a standalone recording. His work with Jubilee Worship also connected him with a wider network of contemporary worship artists and musicians.

Emergence as ANTHNY

Although Brown had already built a substantial career within gospel and worship music, the ANTHNY identity represents a more personal and artist-focused chapter. Under the name ANTHNY, he has increasingly combined contemporary worship with Christian R&B, using songwriting to explore questions of faith, identity, purpose and personal struggle.

His first major project under this identity was Altar (The Live Experience), released in August 2022. The 12-track live album includes songs such as “Come and Bow”, “Yield”, “You Are” and “Bethel”. The project established the worship-centered foundation for his solo work while allowing his own voice and musical perspective to come further forward.

The later single “Mercy” became another important release. Its contemporary sound and emotionally direct approach helped introduce ANTHNY to listeners beyond the traditional worship audience. His subsequent releases continued to show a willingness to explore the space between worship music, gospel and contemporary R&B.

Musical Style and Collaborations

ANTHNY’s music is characterised by soulful vocals, contemporary production and lyrics that deal openly with the realities of faith. Rather than presenting Christian life as effortless, his songwriting often addresses vulnerability, doubt, repentance, identity and the desire to remain close to God. His stated artistic approach centres on reflecting real struggles and real hope through music.

His collaborative work has also been an important part of his career. He has worked with Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene and Phil Thompson, among others. These collaborations place him within the generation of contemporary worship and gospel musicians who have helped blur the traditional boundaries between church music, gospel, R&B and modern Christian music.

His songwriting credits have also expanded beyond his own recordings. In 2026, he received a Grammy nomination as a songwriter for “Church”, performed by Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend. The song was nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Notable Releases and Recent Work

Altar (The Live Experience) remains one of ANTHNY’s major projects. Released in 2022, the album captured the worship-focused side of his artistry and included 12 live recordings.

He followed the album with a series of independent releases, including “Mercy” in 2024 and the diary entry 1 EP in 2025. The latter included “no stages”, “imposter syndrome”, “stay”, “red + white” and “one”. “Stay” explored the tension between feeling unworthy and returning to the assurance of God’s presence, while “no stages” reimagined Matt Redman’s “Heart of Worship” around the idea of worship without performance or distraction.

In 2026, ANTHNY continued this direction with songs including “show up” with Kierra Sheard and “imposter syndrome (spiritual mix)”. He also began preparing his first studio album, Worship Leader’s Diary, scheduled for release on September 25, 2026 through Provident Entertainment and RCA Inspiration. The 13-track project is described as his self-written and self-produced studio debut and represents the most developed expression yet of his ANTHNY identity.

Legacy and Current Career

ANTHNY’s career has developed through several connected roles rather than a straightforward path from unknown artist to recording star. He began as a young musician exposed to the professional gospel world, developed his skills through education and years of worship leadership, contributed to music as a songwriter and arranger, and eventually moved into a more visible role as a solo artist.

His current work reflects that accumulated experience. As ANTHNY, Brown brings together the musical discipline of a trained musician, the experience of a longtime worship leader and the personal perspective of a songwriter. His growing catalogue has given him a distinctive position within contemporary Christian music, particularly for listeners drawn to worship music that is musically modern while remaining candid about the complexities of faith.

With Worship Leader’s Diary, ANTHNY is entering a new stage of his career. The project continues the themes that have shaped his recent music while giving him a larger platform to present his own songwriting, production and artistic vision. His combination of worship, gospel and Christian R&B places him among the contemporary artists helping shape the sound of modern Christian music.