New Box Set Celebrates Pastor T.L. Barrett’s Legendary Gospel Music

“I’m feeling very blessed that my music is being now discovered, appreciated and applauded while I can be aware of it,” said Pastor Barrett.

By Stephanie Kim
New Box Set Celebrates Pastor T.L. Barrett’s Legendary Gospel Music
A photo of Rev. Jesse Jackson and Pastor T.L. Barrett that's featured as the album cover of "I Shall Wear A Crown." Courtesy of Numero Group
New Box Set Celebrates Pastor T.L. Barrett’s Legendary Gospel Music
A photo of Rev. Jesse Jackson and Pastor T.L. Barrett that's featured as the album cover of "I Shall Wear A Crown." Courtesy of Numero Group

New Box Set Celebrates Pastor T.L. Barrett’s Legendary Gospel Music

“I’m feeling very blessed that my music is being now discovered, appreciated and applauded while I can be aware of it,” said Pastor Barrett.

By Stephanie Kim
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For more than 40 years in Chicago, Pastor T.L. Barrett has been delivering sermons, speaking up for civil rights and political issues, and singing gospel songs on the piano with his congregation. Now, his life’s work will be captured in a new five-album collection, I Shall Wear A Crown.

Reset sits down with the South Side preacher to discuss the new box set, his life and career, and his hopes for the future.

GUEST: Pastor T.L. Barrett, The Life Center Church of God in Christ