About Brenton Brown
Brenton Brown is a highly influential South African and American Christian musician, worship leader, and prolific songwriter. Recognized for his heartfelt lyrics and accessible melodies, Brown has significantly shaped contemporary worship music with songs that are sung in churches worldwide. His primary musical style falls within the worship and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) genres, characterized by a blend of acoustic and modern rock influences.
- Brenton Brown was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, which brought him to Oxford University in England, where he studied politics, philosophy, and theology before becoming involved with Vineyard Music (UK) as a worship pastor.
- He co-wrote the widely popular song "Everlasting God" with Ken Riley, which received an ASCAP award for being one of the most performed songs in the USA across all genres and has been notably recorded by artists like Chris Tomlin and Lincoln Brewster. This song was also reportedly inspired by his personal struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Brown also co-penned the Grammy-nominated "Soul on Fire," recorded by Third Day, which spent eleven weeks at number one on Christian AC radio and is RIAA Certified Gold.
- In 2018, the Brown family's home was destroyed in the California wildfires, but his writing shed, along with his songwriting notes and instruments, was miraculously spared.
Performing Brenton Brown's music is a rewarding experience for a wide range of musicians, from aspiring worship leaders and church bands to individual instrumentalists and vocalists seeking deeply spiritual and congregational-friendly material. His sheet music is well-suited for standard contemporary worship instrumentation, including piano, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, with arrangements often reflecting an acoustic-driven yet powerful sound. Playing his compositions offers the chance to lead or participate in corporate worship with universally recognized songs that carry profound messages of faith, adoration, and resilience, making them impactful and inspiring to perform.