Mathew Knowles Introduces...Brian Courtney Wilson - Inspirational Debut CD In Stores June 2!

New York, NY - Spirit Rising Music/Music World Entertainment artist BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON will finally release his debut inspirational CD JUST LOVE in-stores on June 2. "Glory to God," exclaims the Houston-based singer/songwriter about the debut disc. The 10-track CD includes the self-penned title track, "Just Love" as well as the singles "All I Need" and "Already Here," already gaining significant support at gospel radio. "The release of this album is an example of God's providence," says Wilson. "God gave me a dream and transformed it into His plan for my life. I believe God smiles every time a song is played from this record. I look forward to making God smile over and over again."

The first single, "All I Need" is making new fans smile as it continues to grow at radio jumping five spots to #25 on the Billboard/R&R Gospel Singles chart this week (plus 56 spins), and receiving heavy support from both national and local stations across the country including "The Donnie McClurkin Radio Show," Sirius/XM Satellite Radio's "Praise" channel, KHVN (Dallas); WFLT (Flint); WHLH and WOAD (Jackson); WLOU (Louisville); WZAZ (Jacksonville); KHLR and KPZK (Little Rock); WNOO (Chattanooga); and WXVI (Montgomery).

"Brian Courtney Wilson has hit the scene with a song that truly pierces the soul," comments Ace Alexander, award-winning radio personality and National Music Director for gospel radio network SGN The Light. "From day one our phones lines began to light up when All I Need hit the airwaves. This young man surely has a testimony and it's impacting our listeners."

"All I Need" is produced by GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award nominated Stan 'STANtastic' Jones. "I have spent considerable time searching for what I needed because I didn't believe the faith that I was raised on was enough," says Wilson. "The search led me to situations that left me exposed to things that I never should have touched. Satisfying my own needs sometimes caused me to hurt others, or to put my life in the hands of people who I would eventually have to let go (which hurt me). They were never meant to hold my life in the first place. The song is a prayer and reminder that all I need or will ever need is a touch from God's unchanging hand to have peace." The video for "All I Need" is set to be filmed in Houston in early May.

"Already Here" is the second single and plans are underway to officially impact gospel radio in the very near future. The single is already receiving early spins from KROI (Houston); WPZS (Charlotte) and WPOL (Winston-Salem), as well as on the nationally-syndicated "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show."

In describing Wilson's vocal style, Pat McKay, Format Manager, Music Programming/On-Air Talent for Sirius/XM Satellite states, "Brian's voice delivers so steadily you feel it and are strengthened as you hear it. His faith, his deep convictions are evident in every word, every note he shares in song."

The national promotional tour is scheduled to kick off in early May and will include stops in Detroit, Dallas, New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock, Jackson (MS), and Baton Rogue with more cities to be added.

Inspired by a wide-range of male vocalists from Donnie Hathaway to Fred Hammond to John Mayer, Wilson himself believes his own unique style is a challenge to explain, but his smooth yet powerful voice can be described as "Urban Inspirational." Recorded in the same studios The Williams Brothers recorded at in Jackson, Mississippi, JUST LOVE features six songs written by Wilson. Recurring themes found throughout his music include redemption, confession, honesty, transparency, love, pressing forward despite your insecurities, and allowing God (not men) to determine your worth. "God loves us so much so that He was willing to give his life to save ours," says Wilson.

Known to friends as "B," Wilson was introduced to music impresario Mathew Knowles by his mentor and mutual friend Rudy Rasmus, while serving as Minister of Music at St. John's Downtown Church in Houston. "He introduced me to his friend of over 20 years, Mathew Knowles, and positioned me to be a part of Mathew's record label. I am forever grateful for the platform his leadership provided."

"Brian Courtney Wilson is surprising the gospel community," states Mathew Knowles, President and CEO, Music World Entertainment. "The powerful blend of his voice and confident message of faith is profoundly inspiring. He is a blessed and gifted talent."

"All I Need", "Already Here" and "Just Love" are available on iTunes and other digital service providers. Ringtones are also available by texting 30303 to keywords Brian 9B for "All I Need" and Brian 9E for "Already Here." Wilson's new media presence includes Twitter, MySpace and Facebook pages. In addition, he has launched a blog featured on www.gospelpundit.com.

The University of Illinois graduate started his formal musical training while an undergraduate singing in the universities' black chorus. Following graduation, he continued his musical interests as extracurricular activity while working as a pharmaceutical salesman at Johnson & Johnson for seven years.

"Just Love" is featured on ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUME 1: Songs From Our Triumphant Return to New Orleans as a bonus track. Wilson also has three songs featured on the CD compilation VOL. 1: TOUCH including "Already Here," "Waiting to Turn," and "The Only Way" on SRM released in September 2006. "Already Here," "Your Power," and "Incredible" are published in the ZION STILL SINGS's United Methodist Hymnal.