Ted Tatum credits his success to his father, a Steelworker who taught him the value of hard work; his mother, a nurse, taught him organizational and life skills.

In 1983, Ted played for Progressive Baptist and Halifax Baptist in Raleigh, NC, before he eventually found a home at New Providence Missionary Baptist in Fuquay-Varina, NC, commencing a dedicated involvement in gospel music. He started playing for the Gospel Choir and then the Male Chorus and transitioned to full-time musician status around 1990 playing for six church groups.

Ted’s musical journey reflects a lifelong dedication to the art form, from humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to becoming a revered musician in North Carolina’s gospel music scene. Through perseverance, passion, and unwavering commitment, Ted continues to inspire and uplift through the power of music.

Ted has been a faithful New Providence Baptist Church musician for over 37 years. After retirement, he set up a studio and began arranging songs, leading to his first release, “Oh Lord I Worship You,” accompanied by Andrea Peterson on vocals.

While testing his new Midi Keyboard, the chords sounded like a lullaby, and he began the arrangement. After sharing the song with Andrea, a worship leader, the melody came to her immediately, and she and her husband Steve recorded the lyrics with the music, and it was a perfect match.