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When thinking of five biological brothers that have made a huge impact on the world through music, two names automatically come to mind: The Jackson 5 and The Winans. Now, with a unique and unbelievable blend of harmony, we have five brothers known as TWB; whose emotional and touching music explains why they have been dubbed “The Boyz II Men of Gospel.”

"TWB" is the acronym for The Wardlaw Brothers, sons of Rev. and Mrs. Carl Wardlaw Jr. of Lyons, Georgia (Toombs County). In the group are four lead singers, and one dynamic bass man. The eldest brother, Carl Anthony “Tony” has the traditional, soulful voice. Martin Luther “Tlyrics” is the main lead vocalist with a voice that speaks to the spirit. He is also the primary songwriter, musician and producer. “Jamie” Cornelius is the bass line that defines TWB’s unique sound and Carl III “Carlo” brings the holy hip-hop. Lastly, there’s Rodney Allen “Baby Boy”, the smooth, laid back voice of the five.

In 1982, God began to anoint the Wardlaw family under the stewardship of Reverend Melvin Clark, pastor of the Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, Tillicum, Washington. Listening to the voice of God, Reverend Clark assembled the Friendly Baptist Church Choir which consisted of his three children and all six of the Wardlaw children. The choir began to perform all over the Southwestern region of the state of Washington, singing songs like Swing Low Sweet Chariot; Hush Somebody’s Calling My Name; Peace Like A River; and I Am On the Battlefield for My Lord.

When they moved back to GA, the family immediately joined the White’s Chapel Baptist Church with their mother, Mary Wardlaw, taking over the direction of her children. They sang in Union Meetings, Associations, and Youth Programs as the representatives of the White’s Chapel Youth Department. Because they did not have a musician, the Wardlaw’s had to establish vocal harmony within their group. After years of dedicated praise through song, God moved once again and blessed the family with their very own musician, Martin Luther.

Having been inspired by the popular gospel group Take 6 and the famous R&B group Boyz II Men, the brothers sought to bring a new sound to their music. It was at this time, the brothers began to revise the original songs that they had sung as youth in Tillicum, Washington. As the brothers began to establish their own distinctive brand of harmony and acclamation, they again realized how God had blessed them. This time God had touched the minds of the brothers, and they composed their first song. Soon, The Wardlaw Brothers found themselves arranging songs for each occasion that they were to appear.

“TWB” hopes to bridge the gap between racial relations, promote family ties and strongly advocate education in all communities. Finally, “TWB” strives to build minority economic development and entrepreneurship, especially through their non-profit organization, Hand-to-Hand- Heart-to-Heart Mentoring Program.

“TWB” has set out on a never ending mission for God. Their quest is to spread the Gospel throughout the world at all times, glorifying HIM above all else, in order that God’s will be done. With God always before them, they know there are no boundaries for The Wardlaw Brothers.