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Biography
Briana Scott, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, began
singing as a child at the Emmanuel C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of the
late Bishop Felton King. She went on to become a lead singer in a number of
choirs and groups throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area as well as
nationally (C.O.G.I.C. Recording Choir) under Dr. Mattie Moss Clark,
Phoenix Mass Choir under Eddie James, workshop choirs under
Jeffrey LaValley and Keith Pringle. Briana never
dreamed or anticipated that her gift of song would one day be recognized
around the world.
God has birthed a new sound of
Praise & Worship. It’s a sound relative to every listener that
connects the heart of God’s people back to Him. Briana sings with a
soft, calming presence that profoundly affects the atmosphere. Briana’s music is
inspired by scripture (Psalm 57:9-11), meant to exalt the Lord and encourage
worship. It sooths the soul, inspires the heart and strengthens the spirit.
When asked about the objective of her ministry, she responded, “I want my
music to put people in a posture of worship.”
In 2005, Briana burst onto the scene as a new
recording artist with the release of her debut album, “While
I’m Here”, which earned her
Stellar Award
and
Dove Award nominations. The project featured many great songs.
The most
prominent songs included: While I’m Here , Clean Heart, Brand New Day, and
of course the worship medley featuring
Here I Am to Worship
and I Give You My Heart, penned by
Tim Hughes
and Hillsong’s
Reuben Morgan,
respectively. Scott's versatility is shown as she appeals to Latin America
with a bilingual recording of Honor, written by her cousin Singer/Songwriter
Eddie James (Karen
Wheaton Ministries).
Briana has appeared on TBN (Trinity
Broadcasting Network)
and on the Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors Show, which
is aired on
TV One,
a cable and satellite network founded by
Cathy Hughes.
Additionally, Briana has been the guest worship leader
and psalmist at many conferences and churches including
those of highly revered pastors
Bishop Charles E. Blake
of
West Angeles Church
of God in Christ,
Bishop Ernestine Reems-Dickerson, and Pastor E.V. Hill,
II.
Throughout her musical journey,
Briana's had the awesome privilege of sharing the
platform with:
Dr. Mattie Moss
Clark and The Clark Sisters,
Tramaine Hawkins,
Sandy Patti, Krystal
Lewis, Israel Houghton, Avalon, Jeff Deyo and
a host of others.
Briana
currently resides in Phoenix with her husband Leslie and their two sons
Kwenton and Trenton. She is a faithful member at
First
Institutional Baptist Church
of Phoenix, AZ where
her pastor is the dynamic Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. In addition to
being an anointed psalmist and writer; Mrs. Scott is a student of the word.
“The word of God is my song;” therefore, “Let my heart be sound in thy
statutes; that I be not ashamed” (Psalm 119:80).
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