His father was an electrician for the Houston Lighting and Power Company, while his mother was a homemaker.
During his early years he formed a band and composed several popular songs.
In 2005 Ken became the driving force behind establishing the In Light of the Word[2] television program which is viewed throughout southern Louisiana.
To date the program has received responses from over twenty-six countries throughout the world.
Wright has been inducted into the 2007-2008 edition of the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who for his accomplishments and achievements with the New Iberia Church of Christ.