“First, I would have chuckled, since it was never a plan to
do this. Then, I would have probably said you were out of your mind since it
would never work for a duo to go on the road and sing – but that was myself
talking.”
Jonathan Wilburn of “Wilburn & Wilburn” went on to
explain how a duet could have never worked had God not laid the
foundation. For many years Jonathan has
strived to be a leader in gospel music, singing with groups like Gold City and
the Wilburns. “I tried to do the right
things, release the right songs, wear the right clothes, and even do my hair
the right way.” In essence, Jonathan was
saying “OK God, follow me around and show up when I need you.” One of the
biggest changes in Jonathan’s life has been allowing God full control, and
following Him wherever He leads.
Over a year ago, God led father and son, Jonathan and Jordan
to begin a ministry to tell the world about THE Father and Son. “Jordan had developed the desire a year
earlier. I would come home and he was
driving me crazy, constantly listening to Gold City, the Kingdom Heirs, the
Wilburns, and watching every Gaither video.
He began to study it, and I told him we weren’t even going to look at it
until he graduated college. I just
didn’t see it happening.” Then one day
while working at Ford in Gadsden, Alabama God spoke to Jonathan and told him it
was time to get back to work. “Jordan
and I were both “all in” from day one.”
Wilburn & Wilburn is an all-in, all-out blend of the old
and new. “I don’t want Jordan to be
anything else except Jordan Wilburn.” While
Jonathan has been a pacesetter in Southern Gospel for years, he has not forced
his son into that mold. With sincerity,
realness, and a progressive twist, Jordan pours into the lives of a younger
demographic, allowing this duo to minister to all ages. To put a label or a genre on this dynamic
sound would be impossible. It is not
country, bluegrass, or even progressive southern gospel. It can only be
described as “Wilburn & Wilburn” thanks to producer Ben Isaacs who produced
Daywind record “Family Ties.”
In the midst of being
“Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” Dove nominations, and So Gospel awards,
Wilburn & Wilburn are keeping their eye on the goal, “to follow the Lord,
and minister to the needs of the people we sing to.” With chart-topping songs like “Jesus Will”
you will hear a simple message for today. “It’s real, honest, and
truthful. It’s encouraging for the
discouraged. It’s a father and son telling folks about THE Father and Son.” It’s Wilburn & Wilburn.
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