Shawn BigbyArtist. Leader. Teacher. Worshipper. Husband. The BeginningBorn and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, Shawn has been a renowned vocalist for years. At 20 years old, he heard God's call to become a worship leader and joined Mount Zion Baptist Churchin Belton, South Carolina, to serve under Pastor Kenneth Dean. Along with the training of his Minister of Music, Brandon Groves, and the Director of the Anderson University Ensemble, Mr. Leonard Johnson, Shawn began to experience worship at a new level. The ArtistShawn released his first extended play record (EP), #TheSetList Volume 1, in 2014; an amazing collection of praise and worship music used by ministries in churches across the globe and ranked number 27 on the Billboard charts in its first week, which was rare for an independent artist without record label representation. A creator of worship ballads that generate atmospheres of freedom, Shawn has been featured vocally and as a songwriter on several national recording projects, such as the hit single "Walking in Favor," featuring Pastor John P. Kee and Zarcardi Cortez, among many others.The LeaderShawn served as Worship Leader at New Life Fellowship in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Pastor John P. Kee. Shawn serves as the Creative Arts Director at Right Direction Church International in Columbia, South Carolina, under Drs. Herbert and Marcia Bailey. Here, he leads worship and has the privilege of mentoring and training worship leaders.The Teacher & ClinicianShawn is a dynamic teacher and clinician on praise and worship. His teaching includes multiple layers that enhance and foster the tools necessary to build leaders and music ministries after God's heart.The WorshiperShawn Bigby's heart and passion for praise and worship form his desire for others to experience God at higher and deeper levels of worship. His indescribable and untainted flow initiates and connects the worshipper to embrace the presence of God--a meaningful encounter with Him. The Husband & Family ManShawn is happily married to his best friend, Caress Bigby. Shawn enjoys excellent food with family and friends, watching a good wrestling match, and bringing joy to others. Read More Read Less