Jerry Q. Parries, born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1961, At eighteen, Jerry began composing gospel music and became a published SESAC songwriter. His songs have been associated with and recorded by respected gospel artists and organizations, including Bishop Paul S. Morton, Rickey Dillard, Orlanda Draper, Donald Vails, Charles Fold, Albertina Walker, Keith Pringle, Savoy/Malaco Records, and others

 After relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1998, Jerry joined the Music Department at Greater St. Stephen under the leadership of Bishop Paul S. Morton. He was later promoted to Minister of Music and, at Bishop Morton’s request, helped establish Tehillah Music Group. Since 2010, Jerry has served as co-founder and President of the label.

In 2001, Tehillah Music Group partnered with Light Records/Eone/MNRK to distribute its projects. Under Jerry’s guidance, the label earned multiple Stellar Awards and Grammy nominations, further strengthening its influence in gospel music. Among Jerry’s notable accomplishments is his work on Bishop Paul S. Morton’s Let It Rain, which earned four Stellar Awards. He also contributed to Season Change, featuring Aretha Franklin, and continued to help develop impactful gospel releases through Tehillah Music Group.

In 2012, Jerry signed Jonathan McReynolds to Tehillah Music Group, helping launch his career with the release of Life Music. McReynolds has since achieved two No. 1 Billboard Gospel Albums, fifteen Stellar Awards, four GMA Dove Awards, and five Grammy nominations, including a Grammy win in 2021.

Currently, Jerry Q. Parries serves the president of Tehillah Music Group.