Brother Wallace on Collaborating with The Heavy #BrotherWallace

Why It Matters

The collaboration shows that gospel singers can break into mainstream rock tours, expanding their market reach and highlighting the business value of cross‑genre partnerships.

Key Takeaways

• Wallace recruited for gospel background vocals on UK band The Heavy.
• Collaboration began after a cousin’s studio call in Columbus, Georgia.
• Their vocals appear on The Heavy’s track “Tell Me Now.”
• Wallace performed live at Webster Hall, Letterman Show, and Gramercy Hotel.
• The partnership led to a spontaneous trip to Los Angeles.

Summary

Brother Wallace, a gospel vocalist from Columbus, Georgia, recounts how he unexpectedly joined the British rock outfit The Heavy as a background singer.

The partnership began when Wallace’s cousin, who works at a local studio, received a request from The Heavy for gospel singers on a few tracks. Wallace traveled to the band’s studio, recorded background vocals for their album in September, and later recognized his voice on the track “Tell Me Now” while watching March Madness.

Following the studio session, The Heavy invited Wallace and his fellow singers to perform live at venues such as Webster Hall, the Letterman Show, and the Gramercy Hotel. The experience culminated in a last‑minute trip to Los Angeles for additional shows, illustrating the rapid escalation from studio work to high‑profile gigs.

The story underscores how informal networks and genre‑blending collaborations can propel regional talent onto national stages, offering gospel artists new revenue streams and broader audience exposure.

Original Description

During a recent live performance in the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio, Georgia singer-songwriter Brother Wallace shared with host Bill DeVille about his collaboration with the band The Heavy.

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