About Us
Right Road Quartet started in March of 2022 and they are based out of Columbia, MS. The group was founded by lead singer Matt Linton. Matt had enjoyed a successful full time solo ministry but he always had a passion for great quartet music. Other members of the group include Kip Barrier (Tenor), Jason Pope (Baritone), and Tim Watkins (Bass).
In November 2025, Right Road Quartet signed an exclusive record deal with Big Picture Record and Daywind Music Group. They are traveling full time all across the USA and even some other countries.
This Quartet is a high energy, ministry minded group with a strong passion for Jesus and they are causing a buzz everywhere they go. When you attend a Right Road concert, not only will you hear great music and singing, but you are sure to feel the Spirit of the Lord.
Chris Allman from Greater Vision states, “There’s no sound that compares to solid four part harmony when it’s done well. The Right Road Quartet is one that executes the music and represents gospel music in a way that makes us all proud. They sound great, are exciting to watch and present themselves in a classy manner.”
Matt Linton
Lead
Matt Linton founded Right Road Quartet in March of 2022. He and his wife Cynara have been blessed with three children Malaki and Selah and Bentlea.
He has always loved southern gospel music and grew up singing it in church. In 2006 he launched a solo music ministry and started traveling around North America. In 2022 he was nominated as the Singing News favorite new artist. He is an ordained minister and has filled multiple ministerial roles over the years including Senior Pastor and International Evangelist.
Matt and his family currently make their home in Columbia, MS
Tim Watkins
Bass
Tim is no stranger to Gospel music. He got his start on the regional scene at the early age of 12 and has carried a deep passion for Gospel music ever since. From a very young age, Tim felt a strong calling to sing and firmly believes that Gospel music is a powerful way to share the message of Jesus Christ.
Tim, his wife Lisa, and their son Bo make their home in Philadelphia, Mississippi. When he’s not on the road or singing, Tim enjoys spending quality time with his family, grilling, and being outdoors.
Kip Barrier
Tenor
Kip joined the Right Road Quartet in August of 2023. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, MS.
Kip grew up singing all styles of music in church, but Southern Gospel is his first love.
He has filled many roles of ministry, from Worship Leader to Assistant Pastor.
Kip is blessed with 4 children. Tyler, Chloe, Noah, and Rylea.
Kip and his wife Farrah currently live in Biloxi, MS where they are involved in many different aspects of ministry including the music team and leading the H.A.D Conference.
Jason Pope
Baritone
Jason was born and raised in Pensacola, FL. He started singing southern gospel in church with his grandparents when he was 5 years old. That was when his love for music and singing began. He has spent most of his life involved in all aspects of music ministry.
In 2019 he married his wife, Sara, and moved to Pearl River, LA. They have one son, Sawyer, 2 dogs and 2 birds.
He loves to make people laugh and is the life of the party. Jason’s love for people and passion for music shines through when he sings.