Alvin Garrett is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, soulful vocalist, producer, and social entrepreneur whose music blends the richness of classic R&B with a message of inspiration and resilience. Hailing from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and now based in Birmingham, Garrett began his musical journey as a bassist in his father’s church and eventually earned a business degree from Samford University.
His songwriting catalog includes collaborations with industry greats such as Joe (“I’d Rather Have a Love”), Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Deitrick Haddon, and Ruben Studdard. As a solo artist, Alvin has carved out a unique lane with projects like This HILL (2019), The Awakening (2020), and SFTY (2024), showcasing his signature “inspirational soul” sound—an uplifting fusion of gospel, R&B, and heartfelt storytelling.
Garrett is also the founder of The Write Life program, a groundbreaking initiative that uses songwriting as a tool for healing and reentry among justice-involved individuals. Through both his music and community work, Alvin Garrett continues to be a powerful voice of purpose, hope, and soulful transformation.
