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Background
Sister Betty J. Wilkerson is one of eight children
born to the late Brother and Sister Edward Lee Wilkerson Sr. of Temple,
Texas. Like her brothers and sisters before her, she was brought up in
church and taught to live a life for Christ and to use her talents to the
glory and honor of God. At the age of eight, Sister B.J. began to take
interest in the guitar.
Quest Magazine is a family focus publication and
gives people the opportunity to honor their parents. Sis. B.J. shares
that she was inspired by her mother, who played the guitar as well.
QM: Do you play other musical instruments?
BJ: Yes, bass and
piano (but very little).
QM: You have produced your first gospel CD. Share
information about this CD and your inspiration in producing it.
BJ: Having been
inspired by my mother to play the guitar, I decided to record some of her
favorite songs instrumentally, in remembrance of her. So I entitled the
CD, "What Momma Likes." In 2012, I recorded and produced my second CD and
there had been many requests for me to use my vocal talent as well, so I
did. The title of this CD is, "I Owe My Life."
QM: You perform for many events and churches. Do
you enjoy doing so and how can individuals contact you if they would like
to book you for an event?
BJ: Yes, I enjoy it
because my life's motto is "Spreading the Gospel Through Music." Anything
that I can do for the Lord, whether it is through playing my guitar,
singing, or encouraging others to hold on, that is what I love to do. I
promised the Lord that I would use my talent
for His glory! I can be reached at www.hsgospelmusic.com Email:
hsgospelmusic@yahoo.com Phone: (254)-899-0174
 QM: Do you have favorite gospel songs or gospel
singers and why are they your favorites?
BJ: Yes, Rosetta
Tharpe, because she was a female guitarist and she was very encouraging
for me to see her ambition. I also enjoy listening to quartet music and
old school gospel music.
QM: What is your personal inspiration?
BJ: I love to see the
people of God praising him with me. I just love it! To see the move of
God! It is awesome!
QM: In your opinion, is there a message in gospel
music and how important is it today?
BJ: In my opinion,
salvation is the message of gospel music. It is as important today as it
was yesterday! Glory To God!
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