Yardley Griffin

Yardley Wendell Griffin, Jr. (born February 4, 1979) is an American gospel musician, urban contemporary gospel recording artist, and worship leader. He started his music career, in 2015, with the studio album, Hear Me Now, that was released by Black Market Blue Records. This album was his breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Yardley Grifffin
Birth nameYardley Wendell Griffin, Jr.
Born (1979-02-04) February 4, 1979
Sacramento, California
GenresGospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2015–present
LabelsBlack Market Blue
Websiteyardleyjr.com

Early life

Yardley Wendell Griffin, Jr., was born on February 4, 1979, in Sacramento, California,[1] the son of Yardley Wendell Griffin, Sr.,[2] a pastor, and Rose Marie Griffin (née; Cooper), who were married on July 24, 1972.[3]

Music career

His music recording career commenced in 2015, with the studio album, Hear Me Now, that was released on September 11, 2015, through Black Label Blue Records.[4] This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, while it placed on the Gospel Albums chart, where it peaked at No. 9.[5]

Personal life

He is currently the worship leader at Destiny Church, in Sacramento, California.[4]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US
Gos
Hear Me Now
  • Released: September 11, 2015
  • Label: Black Market Blue
  • CD, digital download
 9

References
  1. California Birth Index. "Yardley Wendell Griffin, Born 02/04/1979 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  2. California Birth Index. "Yardley Wendell Griffin, Born 11/17/1954 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  3. Sacramento County Marriage Records. "Yardley W Griffin, Rose M Cooper". Family Tree Now. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  4. Marovich, Bob (October 24, 2015). "Yardley Griffin – Hear Me Now". Journal of Gospel Music. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  5. "Yardley Griffin : Awards". Billboard. AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
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