ABOUT THE WARDLAW BROTHERS
TWB5 BIO
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. Their hearts desire is to bring to you a unique and unbelievable blend of harmony. They are five brothers known as TWB, The Wardlaw Brothers, 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.
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Tony Wardlaw
Carl Anthony “Tony” Wardlaw is the President and CEO of TWI Counseling Inc. which is a Professional Counseling service whose mission is to develop and provide the services needed to minimize the impact of mental illness in the lives of those we serve and their families while supporting the inclusion in the community. Some of the services provided by TWI are Psychological Evaluations, Substance Abuse Assessments, Domestic Violence Assessments, Teaching ways to meet basic needs to reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect, Effective parenting skills, Appropriate infant and childcare, Parenting Assessments, Home Evaluations, Homestead, Early Intervention, Parent Aide, Parenting Classes, Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment (CCFA) and Wrap-Around, and In-Home Alcohol & Drug Screens (Hair and Urine Screens).
In 1991, Tony graduated with Honors from Toombs County High in Lyons, Georgia and immediately went to college to embark on his dream to become the first in his family to obtain a college degree. Armed with a BBA in International Business from the University of Georgia, Tony continued to further his education completing two additional degrees from Troy State University: Masters in Education—Counseling and Psychology and a Masters in Science—Counseling and Psychology. He is now a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently working toward a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University. Tony served his country receiving his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army through ROTC at the University of Georgia. After serving 7 years in the Georgia Army National Guard, Tony resigned as a Captain in Military Intelligence.
Tony feels that God purposes all to live life in order to be a blessing to others. As a result Tony serves as an active member of his local community. He is a devoted Deacon at the First African Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia, GA and Co-founder of Hand-to-Hand to Heart-to-Heart mentoring program, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk youth ages 7-18 years old. One of Tony’s most enjoyable missions is spent serving God with his four brothers. Known as The Wardlaw Brothers (TWB), Tony and his brothers love singing and ministering the Gospel of Jesus the Christ around the country. Tony is married to the former Ms. Stephanie Scott of Fort Valley, GA and has three children: Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.
Martin Luther Wardlaw
Martin Luther Wardlaw, born and raised in Toombs County, is one of the lead singers in this dynamic and anointed group. His brothers often call him “clutch” because of his style and unique ability to “bring a song home.” He is also the primary songwriter and producer for The Brothers. Martin Luther’s musical talents and ear were noticed by his parents (Rev. Carl Wardlaw Jr. and Mrs. Mary Wardlaw) at a very early age and never missed an opportunity to invest in his gift. At the age of 13 Luther received his very first keyboard and began teaching himself how to play. As a freshman at Toombs County High School where he was a student, Martin played keyboard and sang in his very first talent show and won first place singing Boys II Men hit “End Of The Road.” From that time forward, Martin sang and played in many talent shows and competitions and was second to none. His musical abilities and hard work as a Redcoat Marching Band Member in High School assisted him in being accepted on Scholarship to Brewton Parker College, to which he credits his musical knowledge and sincerity having studied music theory, music history, physics of music, Lyric writing and much more. Martin specifically thanks God often for his Music professor Dr. Glenn Eernisse who he says help groom him not only as a student and Trombonist, but also a responsible adult. Martin Luther graduated from Brewton Parker College with a B.A. in Music Degree in May of 2000. God has truly blessed Martin Luther as a songwriter, musician, vocalist and music producer. God’s gift to him has enabled him to not only work with, but be respected by many established artists, engineers and music producers in entertainment such as 5 time Grammy Award Winning Alvin Speights, Grammy Award Winning Manuel Seal Jr., Dove Award Winning Antonio Neal, and Many More. Martin has written many songs and albums that have been performed and heard nationally and internationally and has two songs, “Somewhere Listening,” and “Jesus Is All I Need” published under the well-known and respected record label, EMI Gospel. Martin Luther Wardlaw is a very spiritual individual who credits God almighty and God through his parents for where he is today. Currently playing 19 different instruments, holding a Music Degree, Engineering Certification, Minor Business Degree, truly, the sky is the limit. Martin’s hobbies include writing, singing and working with the children in Hand to Hand Heart to Heart Mentoring Program, a non-profit organization that was started by him and his brothers in 2002.
Jamie Wardlaw Sr.
Jamie Cornelius Wardlaw sings the bass line that defines TWB’s unique sound. Jamie graduated with honors from Toombs County High School and attended Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA for two years pursuing a Business Administration degree. Before completing his degree in Business Administration, Jamie took a break from the college world and focused on completing the first album with his brothers. After traveling to promote the first album and completing several other recordings Jamie decided to return to the college life and complete his college degree. He is currently 6 classes away from completing a degree in Criminal Justice and has already begun the process for enrollment at South University in Savannah, GA to pursue a Legal Studies Degree. Jamie plans on attending Law School upon the completion of his Legal Studies Degree and work to assist with overturning unjust and harsh prison sentences. He also plans on working with inmates to help them transition back into society upon their release by assisting them with obtaining housing, job placement, and mentoring. Jamie states that “it could have easily been me locked away behind prison walls, but God’s grace and mercy kept me from getting caught up in my mess”. Jamie feels that we all have various gifts and talents that God requires us to utilize in order to be a blessing to others and thus the body of Christ. Jamie enjoys singing the Gospel with his brothers and is humbled by God’s calling on their music ministry. His hobbies include landscaping, fishing, watching Sport Center and the news, and spending time with his beautiful wife, Crystal and their 3 children, Naomi, Jamie III, and Jamie Crystian. Jamie loves the Lord and often states “thank God for Jesus”. “He is worthy to be praised!!”
Carl Wardlaw III
Carl Wardlaw III aka "Lil Carl or C3" is one of five brothers with a smooth lead and is also known to bring explosive gospel energy. In regards to harmony, he's the brother that holds down the silky-smooth highs. He is also a lead vocalist in the group. Carl knows from experience that God can heal and that miracles happen daily, so he is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ as far as the East is from the West and the North is from the South. Carl graduated from Toombs County High School and soon entered college at Brewton Parker College. After attending Brewton Parker College, Carl stopped to assist in the brothers' music career, and take up the barber trade. Currently he is enrolled at Full Sail University, where he will graduate in its Entertainment Business Bachelor's and Master's programs, with his sight and heart geared towards attaining a Doctorate in the Full Sail's Entertainment Business Doctoral program. He is a mentor with Hand-to Hand Heart-to-Heart Mentoring Program, a non-profit outreach program founded by he and his brothers. For fun and adventure, Carl enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, laughing, laughing, and laughing some more. Carl also enjoys writing plays and has written and performed several at his membership church, First African Missionary Baptist Church, Vidalia, GA. He aspires to introduce that talent to the world as well. He has been blessed with a beautiful family his wife, Sarah, a funny set of twin girls, MaKalia and Moriah as well as two other daughters, Mischa' and Malana. After making mistakes, falling down and being picked up again and again, Carl states, "God is faithful to all of His promises, and He vows never to leave nor forsake us. Even when we are hard-hearted and fail to be indicative of what He has inevitably called us to be, He will never forsake us, and I am unequivocally proud to serve a God like that!" Carl is humbled and very grateful that God has commissioned him to carry the Gospel in such a fun, special, yet powerful way.
Rodney Wardlaw
Rodney, A.K.A. “Baby Law” is the youngest of the 5 brothers. Rodney has a lot of passions and a lot of hobbies. His hobbies include singing, dancing, writing, reading, fishing and programming computers. Although computers are one of his hobbies, it’s also his major, and the career field he has chosen. He hopes to graduate from UAT with a degree in Network Security. From there he will pursue Master’s and Doctorate’s. Currently, he assists his brother Luther in the day-to-day operations of Hand-to-Hand Heart-to-Heart; which is a non-profit organization for children in their community founded by him and his brothers. One of his biggest priorities, he feels, is giving back to the community which has given so much to him. Out of all of his hobbies and things he plans to accomplish, singing God’s praises tops the list.
Axel D. Adams (Manager)
Axel is a native of New Ellenton South Carolina in Aiken County. He is the son of Mattie B. Adams and the late Albert R. Adams, Sr.
He joined the Runs Baptist Church in Beech Island South Carolina at an early age. While there he was a member of was a member of the infamous Four Mile Baptist Church Gospel Choir from New Ellenton. Upon locating to the city of Atlanta he joined the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta Georgia where the Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. is the Pastor.
Mr. Adams is employed with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition where Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is the Founder and President working in the Atlanta Georgia Regional office. He is the National Director for the 1000 Churches Connect Program whereas his ultimate responsibility is to assist Rev. Jackson in maintaining and cultivating relationships with over fifteen hundred Pastors and their congregation’s/members from around the country. These congregation’s represent over two million congregants/members. He manages the day to day activity of the program oversight of regional director’s in New York, California, Detroit and Chicago. In the Atlanta office he is responsible to the Southern region which includes South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, New Orleans, Florida and Arkansas.
Prior to working in Atlanta for the RPC he was the Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O.) and Deputy Executive Director in the Chicago Headquarters’ Office and was youngest director ever hired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. to oversee operations for the National Civil Rights Organization. While there he provided day to day leadership and management of the national and regional staff, department director’s, members, affiliates, auxiliaries, etc. He also served on several committees while in Chicago i.e. the State of Illinois Health Care Committee and the City of Chicago Human Relations Committee just to name a few.
Early in his working career he was employed by the Savannah River/Westinghouse Company as a supervisor. His primary duties were inclusive but not exclusive to training and managing operators and to ensure the safe handling of various nuclear isotopes. He was recognized for his involvement in his community and work with youth with the Company’s first Community Service Award Noted as the first African-American recipient.
Axel was elected to the City Council in New Ellenton South Carolina as the first African American at the early age of 22 years old and noted by the State Newspaper as the youngest elected at that time in the State of South Carolina and the pinned by the Aiken Standard as a child prodigy. He served two-four year consecutive elected terms on city council. He also served as the Acting-Mayor and Police commissioner for three years, being the first African-American to serve in this capacity as well.
Now serving on several boards and committee’s i.e. Knowl Tec & Associates; C.P. Plasma Center Executive Board in Atlanta Georgia; Motivating Offspring Over Negativity (MOON) in Charlotte North Carolina; National Association to Broaden and Enhance Images, Inc. (NABEI) in Atlanta, GA, Baifam Entertainment Record Company in Charlotte North Carolina just to name a few. He is also the founder and organizer of the Minorities Network and the founder and owner of the AAdamsGroup specializing in management, marketing and public relations.
In the past he served as a member of several boards and committees in South Carolina before leaving for Chicago i.e. South Carolina ACLU State Executive Board; NAACP State Youth Advisor; Young Democrats; local Democratic Party; New Ellenton Jaycees, Prince Hall Mason; Augusta Thrashers Executive Committee. A consultant for Congressman Butler Derricks re-election campaign, he was re-elected; the 3rd congressional coordinator for the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s campaign for President in 1988 and State Committee member. While in Aiken County he organized the NAACP Youth Council whereas over five hundred young people joined the NAACP. In one year alone, his youth council received the best youth council awards in the State, Region and Nation. He too is the recipient of several awards from the NAACP for his many years of service.
He attended Aiken County Public Schools, Aiken Technical College in Aiken South Carolina.
Axel is the manager for the dynamic, melodious and anointed gospel recording group The Wardlaw Brothers " TWB".
Axel says that God is first and foremost in his life. He believes that Faith sees the invisible, believes in the incredible and receives the impossible.
FEATURED TRACKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Mississippi | Dec/16/2011 | Dr. Jerry Young |
| Athens GA. | Dec 31/2011 | Emancipation Proclimation Program |
| Dublin Ga, | March 30/2012 | Carl Vinson VA Starts @ 2PM |
| Macon GA, | March 30/2012 March 31/2012 |
GMBC Annual Usher's Conference - Marriott City Center Hotel |