Montrae Tisdale is the founder and leader of the rising musical dynasty called The Friends Chorale – an Oklahoma City-based group of friends who come together in unity to transform a nation through the power of songs. Montrae Tisdale is one of Gospel music’s rising choir masters and media personalities who, with his choir, garnered their first Stellar Award nomination for 2025 New Artist Of The Year for their album THE FAITH JOURNEY (Live).
Montrae and his league of singers have collaborated with another rising star of Gospel, Compassion Anderson. Compassion, also known by his stage name C’Tyre, is a multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and national recording artist who, through his fiery, high-energy performances, has earned the title of the “Prince of Bump.” C’Tyre is one of The Friends Chorale’s lead singers, whose powerful vocals, coupled with Montrae Tisdale and The Friends Chorale’s dynamic delivery, have yielded the Gospel radio hit “HOLD ON.”
“Hold On” is playing on Gospel radio stations nationwide and is available now on all digital music outlets. C’Tyre wrote the song, while it is released on Montrae’s independent label, Tisdale Nation Entertainment. Their song of encouragement is based on Psalm 30:5 “For His anger endureth but a moment, and in His favor is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
“Even when you think you can’t hold on, hang on. Help is on the way. You can make it,” Montrae reassures.
C’Tyre and Montrae’s collaborative efforts and welding of talents are laying the foundations for this young and gifted group of creatives to have rewarding careers in Gospel music.
As the leader of The Friends Chorale, Montrae has made waves in the industry, landing multiple Billboard-charting records and collaborating with Gospel greats Bishop Larry Trotter, Kim Burrell, Hezekiah Walker, and John P. Kee. In addition to being a recording artist, Montrae is the radio personality of the #1-ranked syndicated radio show in Oklahoma, The Montrae Tisdale Show, on POWER 103.5 FM, owned by Perry Publishing and Broadcasting.
C’Tyre is a winner of the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Award for New Artist of the Year and recently delivered a rousing performance of “Hold On” in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Donald Lawrence presents Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Global Conference.
With a passion for ministry and an undeniable impact in Gospel music, C’Tyre and Montrae Tisdale continue to inspire through their anointed music and unwavering faith. Visit montraetisdaleofficial.com to learn more about this powerful music ministry.
