Myron Demond Butler (born July 27, 1974, in Bradenton, Florida) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, record producer, and music director best known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated group Myron Butler & Levi. Based in Dallas, Texas, Butler built his name producing hits like “Set Me Free” and “Stronger” before becoming one of gospel music’s most in-demand worship leaders, arrangers, and organists.
Myron Butler at a Glance
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Myron Demond Butler |
| Born | July 27, 1974 Bradenton, Florida, USA |
| Age | 52 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Timberlyn Butler (m. July 5, 2003) |
| Career | |
| Genre(s) | Gospel, soul, Christian contemporary R&B, traditional Black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupations | Songwriter, record producer, music director, vocalist, organist, pianist |
| Group | Myron Butler & Levi (formerly God’s Property) |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label | EMI Gospel; Fair Trade Services |
| Ministry | |
| Roles | Minister of Music, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (Dallas); Worship Leader, The Potter’s House (Dallas) |
| Awards | |
| Recognition | Grammy nomination; 4 Stellar Awards for Set Me Free, including New Artist of the Year |
Early Life and Background
Myron Demond Butler was born on July 27, 1974, in Bradenton, Florida, though his career and identity became inseparable from Dallas, Texas, where he built his ministry. Public information on his childhood and family upbringing is limited, but by his teenage years he was already deep in Dallas church music, playing organ and piano and arranging vocals for local choirs.
His break came through a connection to Kirk Franklin’s world. Butler sang backup for Kirk Franklin and The Family on occasional Dallas-area dates, and later joined Franklin’s short-lived group One Nation Crew. He also worked with a Dallas youth choir called Total Praise. Those early credits, alongside session work for Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin, built Butler’s reputation as a serious vocal arranger and producer long before he had a group of his own.
Career: From God’s Property to Levi
The God’s Property Connection
Butler’s group, Myron Butler & Levi, is often described as the reincarnation of God’s Property, the choir behind Kirk Franklin’s massive 1997 hit “Stomp.” That lineage matters because it explains why Levi arrived with instant credibility inside gospel circles. Butler took the choir sound he’d learned inside Franklin’s camp and built his own version of it, sharper, more contemporary, and centered on his own vocal arranging style.
Set Me Free (2005)
Signed to EMI Gospel, Myron Butler & Levi released their debut album, Set Me Free, on November 8, 2005. It landed in the Top 20 of Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart at No. 18, and the title track hit the Top 3 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart in 2006. The album won four Stellar Awards, including New Artist of the Year, and earned Butler a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.
Stronger and Revealed – Live in Dallas
The group followed with Stronger in August 2007, cementing Butler’s reputation for building anthems that work equally well in a concert hall and a Sunday service. A live project, Revealed – Live in Dallas, arrived in March 2010, capturing Levi’s sound in its natural setting: a packed room, in Butler’s home city.
Worship and the Solo Turn
In 2012, Butler stepped out from Levi to release his first solo album, Worship, recorded live at Irving Bible Church in Texas. It marked a deliberate shift toward straight worship leadership rather than choir-driven gospel, and it’s where he introduced a then-rising worship leader named Tasha Cobbs to a wider audience, featuring her on the project after discovering her independent music online.
Butler reunited with Levi for 2016’s On Purpose, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart, proof the group’s chemistry hadn’t faded during his solo run. That same year, he published a self-help book, Born Identity. He returned to the studio for the solo album My Tribute, released in 2020 on Fair Trade Services, featuring guests including Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin.
Ministry Roles in Dallas
Butler’s ministry life runs parallel to his recording career. He has served as minister of music at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, the Dallas megachurch led by Dr. Tony Evans, and has also led worship at The Potter’s House, the Dallas church founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes. Both roles reflect the same pattern that runs through his whole career: Butler builds music inside real congregations first, then brings what works there to record.
A recurring search question asks whether Myron Butler is Seventh-day Adventist. There is no evidence supporting that claim. His documented church affiliations, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and The Potter’s House, are both non-denominational, Bible-teaching congregations, unrelated to the Adventist tradition. The question appears to be a case of mistaken identity or confused search intent rather than a documented fact about Butler himself.
Personal Life
Butler married Timberlyn Butler on July 5, 2003. He has largely kept his family life outside of interviews and public statements, focusing his public voice on his music and ministry work rather than his home. In a 2025 conversation with Dallas Theological Seminary’s DTS Voice series, Butler discussed his faith journey, moving from early musical success into a deeper, more grounded family and worship life, without going into detail on his household.
Interesting Facts
- Myron Butler & Levi is considered the successor to God’s Property, the choir behind Kirk Franklin’s “Stomp.”
- Butler discovered Tasha Cobbs online and featured her on his 2012 album Worship, helping introduce her to a national gospel audience.
- He has produced or written for artists including Marvin Sapp, Tamela Mann, and Kirk Franklin.
- His 2016 album On Purpose debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
- He published a self-help book, Born Identity, in 2016.
Timeline
- 1974 — Born July 27 in Bradenton, Florida.
- 1997 — Begins working with Kirk Franklin’s camp in Dallas.
- 2003 — Marries Timberlyn Butler on July 5.
- 2005 — Releases Set Me Free with Levi; earns Grammy nomination and four Stellar Awards.
- 2007 — Releases Stronger.
- 2010 — Releases Revealed – Live in Dallas.
- 2012 — Releases solo debut Worship, featuring Tasha Cobbs.
- 2016 — Reunites with Levi for On Purpose, which debuts at No. 1; publishes Born Identity.
- 2020 — Releases solo album My Tribute on Fair Trade Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What church does Myron Butler attend?
Butler has served as minister of music at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under Dr. Tony Evans and has led worship at The Potter’s House under Bishop T.D. Jakes, both in Dallas.
Is Myron Butler a Seventh-day Adventist?
No documented evidence supports this. His known church affiliations, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and The Potter’s House, are non-denominational congregations unrelated to the Adventist tradition.
Did Myron Butler win a Grammy?
He earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album for Set Me Free, but the group has not won a Grammy outright.
What is Myron Butler and Levi known for?
The group is best known for the songs “Set Me Free” and “Stronger,” and for continuing the choir tradition of God’s Property, the group behind Kirk Franklin’s “Stomp.”
What are Myron Butler’s most popular albums?
Set Me Free (2005), Stronger (2007), Worship (2012), On Purpose (2016), and My Tribute (2020) are his best-known releases.
