Gospel singer Ty Tribbett to release two-part anniversary album
The Grammy winner is re-recording his catalog for a 20-year milestone, with the first installment arriving next week.
By Ryan Carter ·
Ty Tribbett is splitting his 20th-anniversary project into two distinct releases to mark two decades in gospel music. The first installment, titled V20 First Semester, is scheduled to arrive next week. The second half of the album is expected to drop sometime next year.
Tribbett joined Erica Campbell on Get Up Mornings to discuss the milestone and the recording process. He explained that the project began as a simple celebration of the music that launched his career. However, the scope expanded as he decided to re-record an entire album rather than revisit only a few tracks.
The lead single, I Want It All Back, reflects a more personal tone than the rest of the catalog. Tribbett said the song was born from two specific losses that occurred while he was in the studio. A choir member he viewed as a son died in a car accident. About a month later, his uncle, who served as a father figure, passed away in the hospital.
During that period, Tribbett struggled emotionally as he prepared for the recording. He found the central message through the biblical story of Paul’s shipwreck. The narrative describes passengers who feared they would not survive the storm. Tribbett applied that story to his own situation, focusing on the need to hold onto essential things despite difficult circumstances.
The singer clarified that the song does not refer to material possessions or career opportunities. Instead, it targets the core elements of life: hope, faith, peace, and joy. He described the track as an anthem for people who refuse to let hardship defeat them. “I might not be able to get my uncle back, but I want my joy back,” he said.
Tribbett, who is also a pastor, joked that becoming a grandfather to two girls has made him feel like a fully grown man. He admitted the granddaughters hold a special place in his heart. Despite this family growth, he maintains his high-energy stage presence. He noted that younger members of his group often struggle to keep up with his dancing during rehearsals.
Fans can pre-save V20 First Semester through major music streaming platforms. Tribbett is active on social media under the handle @TyTribbett.
