The mission and music of Shawn Tyler Gray clearly define where ministry meets artistry. Shawn has been blessed with a special and unique gift and calling, which to him represents an awesome responsibility to use in order to serve and glorify God. His true heart's desire is to see others brought to Christ through his original music and testimony. Shawn ministers to people through a genuine spirit, heartfelt lyrics and wonderful music, as inspired from his own walk with the Lord.

Shawn came to know Christ at a very young age under his Grandfather's ministry in Bright, Indiana. He became involved in the church music programs where he realized his passion for singing and songwriting. Following this passion, he was committed to investing himself within piano, guitar, and vocal lessons as well as to songwriting. Over the years, Shawn has written a deep catalog of original songs, including several he had co-written with various professional Nashville-based songwriters such as Darwin Moody, President of Embassy Music, and John Pisciotta, former writer for Sony Music.

While remaining committed to his local focus, Shawn has since been led to expand his ministry to participate within a wider regional touring and showcasing platform and network. To continually improve his craft and spread his message of hope and glory, Shawn has pursued involvement with many showcase opportunities and talent events. Related accomplishments include first place in the original works category of a 2001 Christian radio station competition in Dayton, Ohio. He also sang in Cafe Estes in the 2002 Seminar in the Rockies. Shawn's song "Move Me" was second in it's group at Write About Jesus in 2002, and another of his songs, "One Day Someday", was in the top twenty in the contemporary category at the Seminar in the Rockies in 2003. "When You're With Me" was first in it's group at the Write About Jesus Seminars in 2003.

Shawn’s ministry and talent have already gained the attention and support of participants within the Christian music industry. Embassy Music, which is currently planning their upcoming national Ultimate Talent Search and Seminar event in Nashville this May, hosted a special album release party for Shawn on November 19th to celebrate his recently released debut album entitled "Right Here, Right Now", recorded and produced in Nashville, TN. This album offers the best of Shawn's beautifully crafted songs, presented and performed with top-quality personal and professional input and production.

Shawn remains committed to showcasing and touring, to personally connect with as many people as he can, to share his heart and ministry through anointed artistry and musicianship. He continues to perform at a wide variety of venues, including churches, high schools, coffee houses, parks, youth camps and whatever doors open for him, following the calling in his life to share the good news of God's grace through his special music.