Webster’s defines a “worshiper” as a person who gives reverent honor and homage to God. Simply put, Earnest Pugh is a worshiper.  He recorded songs such as “Just For Who You Are” and did a remake of the Thomas Whitfield Classic, “Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up”. A superior vocalist, song stylist extraordinaire, Earnest Pugh has been included in the category with gospel singers like Donnie McClurkin, Smokie Norful and Marvin Sapp.  At the same time, he’s forging his own path with an anointing and style that is all his own.  His latest cd entitled Earnest Pugh Live: “Rain On Us” debuted #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Chart and 112 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts.  

Known for his riveting 5-octave range and his unmatched ability in weaving his crystal clear vocals around gospel music power ballads, Earnest Pugh returns with an amazing new project which garnered a nomination from the Gospel Music Television Channel as Best Praise & Worship Video of Year. This psalmist, musician and songwriter is primed to take the industry by storm. Although seemingly coming out of nowhere, Earnest Pugh’s love story with music starts in the South. Music has always been a part of this Memphis native’s life. 

By his teens, he was in great demand and was sought after by the groundbreaking gospel pioneer, O’landa Draper. At Draper’s request, Pugh joined O’landa Draper and Associates. His tenure with the group was short-lived, deciding to join the United Army instead where he continued to use his musical gifts to edify the body, soul and spirit. Following his departure from military service, he continued to pursue his love for music. His pursuit opened doors for major appearances on such networks as the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), The Gospel Music Channel, and Black Entertainment Television (BET), including one of BET’s top rated shows, Bobby Jones Gospel. His career wasn’t just limited to that of singing, but he quickly found that he had a talent for acting as well.

Currently, the Director of Praise Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, where he serves under musical leadership of Zomba Recording Artist Byron Cage and the pastoral leadership of Pastor(s) Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Earnest Pugh is on the cusp of becoming one of the brightest stars in the genre of gospel music.

His new project, produced by Michael Bereal, is sure to secure his permanent spot as a “mover and shaker” in gospel music. With guest artists and gospel icons Richard Smallwood and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us is evidence that Earnest Pugh is simply a worshiper.