gospel is only a style but just happens to be the style we sing. It’s country music with a touch of every other style of music mixed in. The bottom line is that it is Biblically-based and scripturally sound in how it tells the story of living a life in Christ. JB: Who do you think is the new, upcoming Southern gospel artist? JW: There is a new group from our little town of Gadsden, Alabama, called Exodus, that is doing a great job.
Can you share something about this song? JW: “33” is our first radio single. My wife Sandra and I just returned from a trip to Israel. We walked some of the same steps as Christ. We prayed in the garden. I sang in Joseph’s new tomb where the body of Jesus was. His life has touched so many and is the greatest life ever in the history of mankind. This song takes a different approach on that story. It makes you think about His life and what it means to you and so many others.
JB: Do you have a testimony to share? JW: I was born again at the age of 9 years old. The date was July 17, 1977. My mom would always come up to my bedroom and talk and pray with me before I went to sleep. She would always ask me about my soul and say, “When you feel God is dealing with you, please promise me you will fall down on your knees and call on Him.” Well, that night at Macey’s Hill Missionary Baptist Church, he did, and I did. I remember it just like it was yesterday, all the people and faces of those around me praying that night, but that didn’t do it. It was my prayer of faith and trust in Jesus Christ is what did it. He saved me that night, and I am so thankful He did. JB: What is ahead for Wilburn and Wilburn in 2020?
JB: What is your definition of Southern gospel music? JW: Southern gospel music is soul-stirring music, and lyrics that tell a story. That story is Jesus. The harmonies and lyric have a sound all their own. Southern
JW: We love to travel and pretty much would go anywhere we were asked. JB: What is the No. 1 thing on your bucket list to do? JW: Go to France where my grandfather was stationed during World War II. He was a cook at a German officer