Ty Tribbett is marking two decades in gospel music, but he is not slowing down anytime soon. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pastor recently joined Erica Campbell on Get Up Mornings to celebrate his 20-year milestone and introduce listeners to his upcoming project, V20 First Semester.
The celebration is especially meaningful for Tribbett, who joked that becoming a grandfather to two girls has made him feel like a fully grown man. He described the experience as amazing and admitted that his granddaughters already have a special place in his heart.
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While his family life continues to grow, Tribbett says his signature high-energy performances are not going anywhere. He still dances with the same excitement he brought to the stage 20 years ago, even joking that the younger members of his group struggle to keep up with him during rehearsals.
The anniversary project started as an idea to celebrate the music that helped launch his career. However, as the plans developed, Tribbett decided to re-record an entire album rather than revisit just a few songs. The project will arrive in two parts, with the first installment, V20 First Semester, scheduled for release next week and the second half expected sometime next year.
One of the project’s most personal moments comes through the lead single, “I Want It All Back.” Tribbett revealed that the song was inspired by two devastating losses during the recording process. A choir member he considered like a son died in a car accident, and about a month later, his uncle, whom he viewed as a father figure, passed away while recovering in the hospital.
As he prepared for the recording, Tribbett found himself struggling emotionally. The song’s message came to him through the biblical account of Paul’s shipwreck, when those aboard the boat feared they would not survive.
For Tribbett, the message was about refusing to let difficult circumstances take away the things that matter most.
“I might not be able to get my uncle back, but I want my joy back,” he explained.
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He said he was not talking about material possessions or career opportunities, but the essentials of life, including hope, faith, peace and joy.
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Tribbett introduced the song as an anthem for people determined not to let hardship defeat them. Listeners can find him on social media under @TyTribbett and pre-save V20 First Semester through major music streaming platforms.
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