One of the most exciting and influential
young voices in modern gospel music, Myron
Butler is making a name for himself as a
singer, songwriter, producer, choir director
and as the leader of Myron Butler & Levi. With
Levi, Butler has enjoyed massive gospel radio
hits with “Set Me Free” and “Stronger.” The
success has led to Stellar Awards, Grammy
nominations and a reputation as one of the
most in-demand men in gospel today.
Born in Bradenton, FL, Butler’s family moved
to Dallas when he was twelve years old. He
had begun playing the piano at the age of
eight and had honed his craft by the time he
placed his first major song “Lift Him Up” with
the Dallas-Ft. Worth Mass Choir when he was
17 years old. During this period, he joined the
Kirk Franklin produced group, God’s Property,
and became the choir vocal coach. Their
self-titled debut CD featured the crossover
smash hit “Stomp.” The CD eventually sold 3
million copies and Butler shared a Grammy
Award with Kirk Franklin for Best Gospel Choir
Album.
Butler continued to place songs such as
“Victory” for Kim Burrell, “Jesus Saves” for
Twinkie Clark, and “Thank You For Your Child”
on the Kirk Franklin & The Family Christmas
project. He’s also produced for artists such
as Donnie McClurkin, Smokie Norful, Tamela
Mann, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Ted &
Sheri and Donald Lawrence. Butler received
Dove awards for his production on Smokie
Norful’s “Limited Edition EP” and Tamela
Mann’s “Masterplan” album. Most recently,
he produced background vocals for Marvin
Sapp’s “Never Would’ve Made It” that broke
records by Elvis and the Beatles as spending
the most weeks at #1 in the history of the
Billboard magazine chart survey as well as
Marvin Sapp’s record breaking album “Hear I
Am” release.
In the fall of 2005, Butler and his group Levi
finally stepped out front with their debut
CD, the Grammy Nominated “Set Me Free”
(EMI Gospel). The ten-track set won 4 Stellar
Gospel Awards and boasted the smash single
“Set Me Free” with its hypnotic tribal rhythms
and pulsating beat; the song became an
instant fan favorite and made the Top Gospel
lists. Butler followed up with the 2007 CD
“Stronger” (EMI Gospel). The title song was
another aggressive, up-tempo and urban
flavored declaration of faith.
In March 2010 Butler and Levi released
their third CD “Revealed Live In Dallas” (EMI
Gospel). This album won the “2011 Stellar
Award for Best Contemporary Choir”. In
January of 2012 Butler released his fourth
cd “Worship” (EMI Gospel). Continuing to
evolve as an artist, musician and worship
leader Butler highlights a different side
of himself. In contemplating his musical
oeuvre and success thus far, Butler says,
“My goal as a songwriter and as a leader is
to deliver a message that empowers and
encourages people to live out their Godgiven destiny.”
Butler serves as the Minister of Music at
Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter’s House Church
in Dallas, TX that enjoys a congregation of
30,000 people. He and his wife, Timberlyn,
reside outside of Dallas with their three
children.