# Patrick Dopson

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**Patrick DeWayne Dopson** (born August 24, 1978) is an American [gospel musician](/source/Gospel_music). He started his music career, in 2012, with the release of *Open the Heavens* by Oilonit Music, which is his own label, and Central South Distribution. This album was his [*Billboard* magazine](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) breakthrough release upon the [Gospel Albums](/source/Top_Gospel_Albums) and [Heatseeker Albums](/source/Top_Heatseekers) charts. The song, "Keep Me", was placed on both the *[WOW Gospel 2013](/source/WOW_Gospel_2013)* CD and DVD (music vid).

## Early life

Dopson was born in [Montgomery, Alabama](/source/Montgomery,_Alabama),[1] on August 24,[2] 1978,[3] as Patrick DeWayne Dopson,[3][4] whose father is Pastor Gary Dopson, and his mother Patricia Dopson, who are the leaders of Christway Church in [Montgomery, Alabama](/source/Montgomery,_Alabama).[5] He has two brothers, Neil and Matt.[5]

## Music career

His music career commenced in 2012, with the album, *Open the Heavens*, that was released on May 1, 2012, by his own label, Oilonit Records alongside Central South Records.[6] This was his [*Billboard* magazine](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) breakthrough release upon the charts of [The Gospel Albums](/source/Top_Gospel_Albums) at No. 23 and [The Heatseeker Albums](/source/Top_Heatseekers) at No. 46.[7] The song, "Keep Me", was placed on the *[WOW Gospel 2013](/source/WOW_Gospel_2013)* compilation album, and it chart at No. 7 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[7] His song, "God Is", peaked at No. 14 on the aforementioned chart.[7]

In July 2019 he became the Associate Pastor of Worship for Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas under Pastor and Founder [Tony Evans](/source/Tony_Evans_(pastor)).

## Personal life

Dopson is married to Christina, and together they reside in Alabama.[5]

In 2015 Patrick overcame a life-altering diagnosis of kidney cancer. "I have a chance to share my testimony in overcoming kidney cancer some years ago," he shares. He has been cancer free since then..

[\[1\]](https://www.jubileecast.com/articles/27957/20220704/patrick-dopson-hopes-to-keep-jesus-central-with-there-is-a-name.htm)

## Discography

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions[7] US Gos US Heat Open the Heavens Released: May 1, 2012 Label: Oilonit/Central South CD, digital download 23 46

## References

1. Dopson, Patrick (March 7, 2015). ["Today I proudly celebrate the city I grew up in (Selma) and the city I live in and the place where I was born..."](https://twitter.com/PatrickDopson/status/574326707659931648). Twitter. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

1. Dopson, Patrick (August 24, 2012). ["Enjoying my Beats studio headphones that my Lady Christina gave me for my Birthday today! Love em! Thx baby."](https://www.facebook.com/patrickdopson/posts/446981988678183?comment_id=5848823&offset=0&total_comments=6). Facebook. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

1. Intelius. ["Patrick D Dopson in Alabama"](http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&formname=name&qf=Patrick&qmi=D&qn=Dopson&qcs=AL&focusfirst=1). Intelius. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

1. [American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers](/source/American_Society_of_Composers,_Authors_and_Publishers). ["Keep Me Work ID: 410311792 ISWC: T0720790259"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx). [American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers](/source/American_Society_of_Composers,_Authors_and_Publishers). Archived from [the original](https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx) on March 6, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2015. Keep Me Work ID: 410311792 ISWC: T0720790259

1. Staff. ["Our Leadership"](http://christwaycity.com/about/leadership/). Christway Church. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

1. [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). ["Patrick Dopson : Discography"](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/patrick-dopson-mn0001459454/discography). [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). Retrieved April 16, 2015.

1. [*Billboard*](/source/Billboard_(magazine)). ["Patrick Dopson : Awards"](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/patrick-dopson-mn0001459454/awards). [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). Retrieved April 16, 2015.

## External links

- [Official website](http://oilonit.com/)

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