d by different forms of music. His parents was gospel singers and started the family group called the Tate Family, and his parents exposed him to a wealth of music as a child, all of which influenced his development. His first foray into learning an instrument himself came when he started to play the guitar and singing at the age of 3. Once other members was added, the family changed the family group’s name to God’s Chosen Family which the group disbanded in 1994. Dray’s musical journey did not begin with The Williams Brothers, however. Born in Houston, TX, it was here that he developed his musical tastes and interests, and it wasn’t long after picking up a guitar that he was experimenting with the traditional and quartet gospel sounds of Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Williams Brothers, all of which have had a profound influence on the direction his musical journey has taken. After realizing that making music was his main goal, he began to showcase his talent in various venues across Houston and abroad, playing at numerous gigs and making sure that his name and music were being heard by as many people as possible. He was quickly noted for the unique style that he brought to the gospel industry and his popularity began to grow. Although his name was continuing to grow in Houston, it was not here that he was destined to become a star. Instead, Dray had developed an affinity with The Wonderful Harmonizers of Huntsville, TX in 1994 which recorded with the Worldwide Gospel Records. Having travelled frequently he left to go play guitar for the Bolton Brothers for the next five years. Soon after, he began playing lead guitar for The Williams Brothers in 1999. He played lead guitar for a one year and then was released by the group. Music came to a screeching halt when Andre had two strokes in 2004. After recovery, he rejoin The Williams Brothers as a background singer in 2005. After years of learning and traveling, Dray officially became a William Brother in 2010. He is keen to point out that everything he listens to directs his musical development in some way. However, he would certainly include collaboration and performances with Stevie Wonder, Kenny G, and Mavis Staples, Mighty Clouds of Joy just to name a few. In 2011, Dray Tate was able to travel to Russia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan as an ambassador of gospel music for the U.S department. Dray’s touring schedule is increasing relentlessly, and he is finding himself more in demand than ever in venues across the country. Dray Tate is one of the most humble artist in the industry. He credits all his gifts and talent to GOD.
