Considered by many to have been a child Prodigy, Johnson believes his talents for playing and writing music is a God-given gift. The fourth of eleven children, he co-organized his first gospel group, The BC&M Choir, while he was still in high school in Nashville, Tennessee. For the last dozen years he has been touring and recording with The James Johnson Ensemble along with other choirs and groups. He has seen many of his original songs become standards in the repertories of the churches nationwide.

Minister James “DeWitt” Johnson
" I just can't sit down and write, it has to be by Divine Inspiration " Johnson points out. " Usually a song idea comes all at once, and I keep going over it until I come up with a Title," said Johnson.

Several of his songs are used as themes for television and radio gospel music programs, including "Glad to be in God's Service", "I've Been Touched", "Nothing Gonna Hinder Me", and "Things Have Got To Get Better".


In 1974, The James Johnson Ensemble's album, " The Harvest is Plentiful " won a Gold record: was nominated for the recording industry's Grammy Award and remained on Billboard Magazine's Gospel Chart for more than 100 Weeks.

No list of credits can convey the kind of electricity DeWitt Johnson generates in Live Performance. He arranges and writes his own music. It comes to life as Gospel music should when sung by True Believers. If performing with choirs or background vocalists, the close harmony of high-powered male and female voices coupled with Johnson's masterly piano playing creates irresistible excitement.
This combination of fresh, sensitive material and superb delivery has made James "DeWitt" Johnson a sought after artist who has shared stages in every major U. S. city with Gospel Greats such as :

• The Edwin Hawkins Singers
• Shirley Caesar
• Bobby Jones
• Reverend James Cleveland

to name just a Few. Johnson sang at the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain headlining Gladys Knight and The Pips. He also sang at the Montrose Jazz Festival in Switzerland with Quincy Jones, Headlining Gladys Knight and The Pips, Andre and Sandra Crouch, Take 6, Traimaine Hawkins, with back up by The Atlanta Super Choir.

Johnson also took part in the 350 year Anniversary in Montreal , Canada. He shared the stage with Mariah Carey, Joe Cocker, The Nevel Brothers, and Pebo Bryson when He sang his original song

" Sing That Jesus Song " The song later became a hit in Europe

His work with additional ministries include: Reverend Oris Mays of Memphis, Tennessee & Bishop G. E. Patterson and Bountiful Blessing Church of God in Christ of Memphis, Tennessee

Recently , playing a leading role in the Gospel Production, " You Gotta Believe it " has provided even greater experiences in his ministerial outreach for Jesus Christ. He presently maintains his Music Ministry touring throughout the World and currently has his own local television program (which airs 3 times weekly), "DeWitt Johnson Ministries, Touching The World. World."

" DeWitt is one of America's most eminent Composers. He is technically adroit and a performer of exquisite sensitivity. His dynamic style is emulated by other musicians in virtually every segment of the gospel world. For more than a decade he has been reigning favorite among religious music lovers. "

REV. Alvin T. Simpson
Atlanta, Georgia

" Album after Album, engagement after engagement, the Johnson Ensemble has demonstrated a superb talent and a unique style of singing the leaves listeners spiritually fulfilled. "

Hoss Allen