OUGMA
Performer Biography’s
The Ambassadors
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The AMBASSADORS,
an evangelistic Gospel Sing Group from the Tulsa area they have traveled
extensively throughout the south-central states ministering in various church
services, revivals, camp meetings, youth rallies, gospel singings and
concerts. In every service, The
AMBASSADORS spread the Gospel through a Spirit-Directed selection of gospel
songs, Commentary, and testimony. The Smooth
sound of the AMBASSADORS, combined with a sincere love for gospel music and its
message, is deeply appreciated by all who hear them sing. Standing on the word of God, this group of
soul-stirring, dedicated men will share the "good news" ..all for the glory of God.
Armstrong Family Singers
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In April of 1997
our sing family was unveiled. The Armstrong Family Singers, we a Dynamic
group of women who are following a vision given to our Grandmother,
Mother and now the Lord has instilled in our hearts.
Singing Traditional/Southern Gospel with our own unique style gives
us the opportunity to reach saints and sinners of every nationality with the
message of Christ. Yes! We believe in the supernatural power of
the Holy Ghost moving in each service. We are not your entertainment
group; we want to experience the presence of God in every church service, It is a ministry. Currently, you can find us Proverbs
31 women doing more than just singing. We are a sister team who loves working
for God. Our Mother went home to be with Jesus August 19,2011 and now we
have taken up the torch to carryon. Working in our local Church
Preaching, Teaching, Praise Team, Choir, and Missions are a part of our
ministry. We have over the years won many awards for Singing and Song Writing.
We won GMAA Group of the Year award in 2011, Trio of the year in 2013:
we also won NAACP award in 2007. We have won 1 song of the year and 2 song
writers awards of the year. We enjoy working for the Lord and we continue
to walk in faith. You can look us up on our website, plus check out our
music.
Sheryl
Beeler
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After singing for
almost 15 years with southern gospel groups, The Lord and I have begun a
journey into my own solo singing ministry. Southern Gospel Music is what
I grew up with and what is in my soul. I also enjoy listening to and
singing praise and worship, some progressive southern gospel, and even a little
contemporary Christian. The longer I sing, I find that musical diversity
keeps the program flowing and seems to attribute to the hearts of each
listener.
Coming from a
musical family, as a child, I knew I wanted to sing, even standing in
front of the mirror singing into my hair brush.
But it was years later before that dream became a reality. At
the age of 40, I accepted the Lord as my personal Savior and began a
relationship with him, allowing Him to guide me and use me. That is when
the doors began opening.
Another thing I
am involved in, which I truly enjoy, is Co-Hosting a southern gospel event in
Stillwater, Ok, Gospel with A Purpose. We have been hosting this event
for 7 years and it has been a blessing to many as well as to ourselves.
We bring in talented southern gospel groups/soloists from the region
as well as support a Non-Profit at each event. This Currently
a Quarterly event. The schedule and information for Gospel with A
Purpose can be seen at www.gospel
with a purpose.com
I am honored,
privileged and beyond blessed to have the opportunities to use the gifts God
has given me to minister and bless others. I give Him the glory for
all He calls me to do.
Brian Bennett
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Whether it’
serving as a worship leader at his local church in his teen years, traveling
with a singing group while in college, or singing at community events,
Brian Bennett has always endeavored to use his God-given gift of music to honor
and glorify his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today, Brian's passion
to share the life-changing message of the Gospel through music is stronger than
ever. As Brian would say, "It is my desire to sing songs that will
not only encourage and uplift my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,
but also to challenge them to constantly strive for more and to be wary
of becoming complacent in the relationship they have with our
indescribable Savior"
Ginger
Boles
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Ginger and her
husband Al have been very active in Gospel Music for many years.
Involved in both personnel appearances as well as TV programs. Al
until is going home to be with the Lord had a "Journey with the King Ministries"
program at 6:30pm the first Friday of each month and Ginger still produces and
hosts a two hour Gospel Music Show from 9:00 to 11:00pm the first Friday of
each month on Universal Affiliated Networks"
CH 47.2 in Dallas Tx. (www.uanetwork.tv) The TV program
reaches about 26 million People. Ginger is a Lifetime Member of "United
States Assoc. of Gospel Singers and Musicians" in Nashville, Tenn, and "Country Gospel Music Assoc." She
is very active with the "Country Music Singers Assoc." here in OKC.
Singing
Bones
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Tracey is a
singer, songwriter and has been singing most of her life; she came from a
musical family and has been a part of many venues (country and gospel) between
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Missouri. However, her favorite thing is
to sing for The Lord, it is a calling on her life. Now her and husband,
Leroy, travel to churches all over sharing the gospel through music when she
isn’t working for the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management where she is
the Statewide Exercise Officer.
Leroy sang as a
young man but went on to real life raising kids and has earned the title of
“Cookie Man” since 1996. He didn’t sing for close to 40 years but as his
mother aged he began to sing especially for her until
he married Tracey and now he never gets to stop. Ha!
Between them they
have 6 grown children and 15 beautiful grandchildren that they are very proud
of and always grateful for their support.
They love the
calling God has on their lives and their only goal is to obey that call…
Tom Borror
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Much can be said
about Evangelist Tom Borror of Highway to Heaven
Ministries. Tom is an easy-going, laid-back kind of a guy, whose preaching and
twinge of country, rhythm & blues Gospel music has captured the attention
of America’s Heartland. Tom is a former truck driver of 16 years, who knows
what life in the “hammer lane” (fast lane) is like. Tom became hooked on drugs
and alcohol, as many truck drivers do. On May 1st 1977,
Tom met the Lord Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior.
Immediately, God set him free from alcohol, drugs, and five packs of cigarettes
a day. As a truck driver Tom traveled from Maine to California and from Miami
to Seattle. Now it is his desire to travel back across the country preaching
the “Good News of the Gospel” that Jesus still saves, heals
and delivers, and that there’s still power in the Word of God. The singing
ministry that the Lord has given to Tom is truly anointed, for it is the
anointing that breaks the yoke.
Tom has had
Gospel music programs on television that aired in Biloxi, Mississippi and
Dyersburg, Tennessee. Tom has also appeared on TBN and on the national radio
program known as Laymen Inc. and numerous live appearances in theaters and
concert halls across the United States.
Randy & Gigi Burgess
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Prior to the year
2007 Randy & Gigi frequently crossed paths at many Gospel Singings and
other events. They decided to team up as a duet in February 2007
with faith that it would open new doors and add to their already strong solo
ministries. God has blessed their efforts with many opportunities
to present the Gospel in song by opening doors for bookings and concerts
in churches, community events and opry theaters across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
and Missouri. They aim to provide uplifting and ministering Gospel music
to anyone who is interested in allowing them the opportunity. Randy and
Gigi were married on April 26, 2008. They currently live in Princeton,
Texas with their two dogs, Rusty, and Dakota. Randy owns and operates
his Architectural Design Company while Gigi owns and operates a small
Graphic Design and Photo Restoration business both from their home.
His
Call
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His Call is
a ministry made up of four families. Although only four stand on stage and sing, the Lord uses all eight in
many ways, from running sound, product set up, to prayer warrior and
support. His Call started back in 1971 as the Heavenly Highway Singers.
Our Baritone, Dennis Caudill, and his family started the group.
There have been several personnel and name changes through the years but the group is now Dennis Caudill, (Baritone),
Jimmy Duty, (Lead), Gary Bower, (Bass) and Renate Duty, (Tenor), and they have
been singing together since September 2005. Bruce Bower runs our sound
and is the newest member of the group.
His Call has
ministered in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee.
They have bee the
recipient of many award over the years. while awards
are nice to receive, His Call's desire is to present the message of Christ
to the unsaved and to be an encouragement to the believers. His call
feels that God has called them to this ministry and trust him to provide whatever
is needed to accomplish what he has asked them to do, therefore, they come
on a love offering basis.
The Carpitchers
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Andrea' love for
gospel music began at a young age. Her early days were spent traveling
with her family as her father ministered to his Native people. Over the years
she has won many vocal competitions. First place wins include “The Annual
Seminole Gospel Singing and Crabb fest. At the 2010 National Quartet
Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Andrea competed and placed 1stout of 52
contestants in the annual talent competition. She was honored to be
allowed to sing on the main stage later that week.
In late 2006
Andrea and her fiance Rick Carpitcher
formed a group known as Native Witness, and the two were wed in 2007.
Rick is not new to gospel music, having toured professionally with the
Toney Brothers Quartet as pianist for many years. Later Rick and Andrea
would perform together simply as the Carpitchers.
Rick & Andi (as her friends know her) share a unique heritage in that
they are both Native American. They make their home in Tahlequah,
Oklahoma and have three children.
Haskell Cooley Family
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The Cooleys ( Haskell and JoLee) present a gospel music program called "A
Time For Refreshing" They present gospel music vocally and
instrumentally. This family's style of music is easy-listening and is designed
to be enjoyed by young and old.
Haskell traveled
for many years as pianist for both the Weatherfords
and the Cathedrals. Several albums on which Haskell is the pianist have
been nominated for Grammy Awards by the National Academy of Recording Arts
& Sciences. The Gospel Music Association and Singing News Fan Awards
have honored him by nominating him as Best Gospel Musician. JoLee's bass guitar playing is the perfect complement to
their singing and Haskell"s piano playing. Most
of the songs they sing are written by themselves and regularly make
the radio stations play list across the nation. Some of their well
know songs are "I'll Sail Away Home", "Gonna
Shout All Over Heaven", and "Singing
Easy". The Cooley's full time ministry takes them
throughout the United States and portions of Canada.
Barri
Bates
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Barri began singing when she was 10 years
old. She Grew up in Church but, did not always sing for the right God.
She found the Lord in 1992and began singing in Church. Gave her
life to the Lord along with the talent he had blessed her with. Barri has sang with a couple of
groups over the years but ultimately found that due to life circumstances, it
was better for her to stay a soloist. She loves to collaborate with
other talents for special music. She sang on the Local TBN broadcast
several \years ago. Had her own TV Show in the 90's "Called
Salvation Stories "It was filmed but never aired do
to her husband being terminally ill and she gave it up to take care of him.
She has sung throughout Oklahoma at Churches, Art Festivals, and Fairs.
She is a member of the CMSA (The Country Music Singers Assoc.)
Sings quite often on their programs and hopes to be able to go to
National Competition this year.
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In April, 2011, Larry DeTienne
(formerly with "The New Wine Quartet", "The DeTienne
Family Trio", "The Huffman Family Band" and "The
Calvary Echoes") joined with Mark
Hall (a graduate of the worship collage in Wichita, former music pastor in
a Southern Baptist Church and formerly with "The Calvary Echoes") and
their friend Richard Meier came together to begin to develop a new Quartet.
It wasn't until October 2011, we were fortunate
enough to have Vernon Smith join us. Wernon is
a wonderful addition to the group and is an excellent soloist that has
been singing for many years in a variety of venues throughout the state of
Kansas. Shortly after that, Pete Peterson joined us as our Sound Engineer,
and has been a great asset doing our sound, and singing a song or two with us.
We sing a variety
of music styles like the Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City, Signature Sound, The
Cathedrals and more. We have sung all over Kansas, Nebraska and even
visited Colorado last year, and now as a Member of the OUGMA we are Singing
in Oklahoma.
Bobby Dannatt
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I started singing
in the sixth grade in Choral groups. At the age of 25 I felt God calling
me into the ministry and began learning how to learn congregational music.
My college was at Arlington Bible College where I earned an associate
degree in music.
Since then I have served for over 45 years as an associate pastor.
My longest tenure was 30 years at Mustang Heights Baptist Church. Coupled with
this I have had the privilege of doing ministries of both music and pulpit
supply, singing at preaching at nursing homes and rescue missions.
Also singing and preaching on the Laymens Radio
Program that is broadcast on local radio and goes worldwide on the Web.
I began writing
gospel music 41 years ago and have written several gospel songs. I enjoy
sharing my poetry and music with others. It is my desire to sing and
write as long as the Lord gives me the health and mind
to do so.
Bobby
Duke
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Growing up as the
youngest of 10 kids, Bob was in a family that made Christian music their staple
of inspiration and wholesome entertainment. Bob performed daily to hundreds of
visitors at the "Precious Moments" attraction in Missouri as part of
the "Albert E. Brumley, Jr Trio. Now sharing his music as a soloist,
he blends up tempo gospel numbers with time honored hymns and adds a taste of
sentimental songs in churches and community events to lift listeners spirits
and honor God. Bob has three albums, “Gospel Melodies", "Our
Family Favorites" and his newest "Singing Easy"..... Songs of faith and home.
Forgiven Quartet
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The Southern
Gospel Quartet "Forgiven" has been spreading the good news of
Jesus Christ through songs and testimonies since
July 1981. They have performed all across
middle America with an emphasis on the smooth harmonies exemplifying southern
gospel music. The group has appeared in concert with many of the top
names in gospel music including The Mark Trammell Trio,
Legacy Five, The Cathedrals, JD Sumner and the Stamps, The Florida
Boys, The Nelons, The Lesters,
The Brashears, The Telestials,
Albert E. Brumley Jr. and Sherman Andrus.
In 2002, Forgiven
was asked to be a part of the South Texas Music Festival in Harlingen, TX as
the feature southern gospel quartet for the event. Later that year they were
selected as Grand Champions in the group competition as Branson Gospel Music Association’s
“Showdown 2002" Talent Contest in Branson Missouri. Forgiven is
a highly requested and respected southern gospel quartet presenting more than
130 concerts per year on average typically in a nine-state area including
Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and
Tennessee.
Four in the Furnace
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Or trio was formed and first met on
July 6, 2014. We have since sang special music 4 times at our church,
First Baptist Church, Moore, Ok. We are all members of the Church Choir, the
ladies also participate in handbells, and John is a member of "One
Accord". a mixed ensemble.
Our members are: Cindy Conner - soprano
Cathy Burt - alto
John Barry - tenor
Donna Dodd - Pianist
We plan to be
able to utilize accompaniment CD's or piano depending on the circumstances at
the performance venue. Our previous songs are "There is a Way",
Tell The Mountain", and "Something's
Happening". We will be adding to this with "The Promise", Four
Days Late", and "The Great I Am Still Is".
An explanation of
our name - - - -It refers to Daniel 3:24,25 in which Shadrach, Meshack,
and Abednego were thrown into the furnace for refusing to worship King
Nebuchadnezzar. When the King looked in, he saw four men, "the
fourth looks like son of the gods." Many Bible scholars believe this
is the first manifestation of Jesus Christ on this earth. It is our
desire that we should not do what we are doing without direction and
guidance from the fourth person.
Gaskill Family Bluegrass
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The group
originally was a full family group. Mom, Dad, Baby sister and four
brothers. The group now is the four very talented brothers James on
the Mandolin, Peter on the Banjo, Timothy on Guitar, and Joshua on the Upright
Bass. They are joined on occasion by their father Bob on the Violin mom
Brenda on Rhythm Guitar and younger sister Andrea as a Vocalist. Head
quartered in Edmond, Ok area they travel Full time from Coast to Coast.
Gastineaus
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From the southern
Oklahoma town of Ada comes an exciting family band, The Gastineaus.
With over a decade of ministry and mainstage performances, they continue to
stay true to their calling. Their refreshing sound produced by tight family
harmony, original song-writing, and live instrumentation is easy listening and
sets this family apart in today's genre of southern gospel music.
The Gastineaus blend diverse musical influences
to create a progressive southern, contemporary country sound with bluesy undertones.
Their newest cd " Lately", released to radio Wounded
Warrior, a power-full ballad that is touching many hearts and most
recently, Settle My Soul which received the GMAA 2016 Song of the
Year Award. This family's dedication to the ministry, attention to
professionalism and individual musical excellence has solidified the Gastineaus as one of Oklahoma's most compelling bands in
Christian music today.
Goodin
Family
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The Goodin Family from Tishomingo, Ok. is a southern gospel
singing family group that has been singing anywhere God opens the door for the
past 12 years.
God has given
"us" (Robert and Karen) 3 very talented children for this
ministry. Isaac is 29 years old, plays the Bass, and writes some of
the Songs we sing. Leah is 25 years old plays the Keyboard and will
bless your heart with her singing. Brandy is 29 years old plays the Drums, and is also a very talented song writer. (Brandy
isn't really our daughter, she is our daughter in law, but don't tell anyone).
We pray that you will be blessed by the uplifting songs and testimonies God has
given our group.
When we come, we
come with an expectancy that God will touch someone’s heart and change a life.
When we leave,
hopefully you will have heard something in our songs, or testimonies that will
help you go another step in your Christian walk, and you won't feel like you
have been to a concert but feel like you have been to church.
HandMade Heart Felt
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Kenneth and Verna
Newby started singing together when they got married in 2010. They both
have a love for music and have been singing most of their lives. Kenneth
sang country and western, and Verna sang at home, at school functions and in
Church. Realizing their voices harmonized together, they decided to sing
Southern Gospel. They are the happiest when blessing and sharing Jesus Christ
with others in song and testimony. While traveling they have many
opportunities to sing at Churches, Retirement Villages and RV Resorts.
They are currently taking their music wherever God opens a door for them.
HeavenSound Harmony
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HeavenSound Harmony is a southern gospel singing ministry from the Dallas, Texas area that brings years of experience to gospel music! They feature Southern and Country gospel music rich in the message of Jesus Christ. The group was started in 2022 out of a vision its three members had before the pandemic.
Steven Berry sings tenor for the group and is our resident armed forces veteran, having actively served this country from 1992 until 1996 in the military and until 2000 in the active reserves. He has sung gospel music for two decades with Ransomed and continues to sing in that ministry as well. Steve has dedicated his life to consistent ministry for Christ, promoting all that Christ has to offer through his gifts of song and testimony.
Eddie Offield sings lead for the group and he is somewhat new to the Southern gospel music scene; yet he brings years of musical experience from the church and the music scene in general. He was born in Longview, Texas, where a family from a local church started taking him to their church. Eddie discovered that he loved worship music and dedicated himself to it. People around him began to realize he had a talent for singing and started nurturing him to do more. Today, Eddie gives his all to the ministry of gospel music, where he's found a home with HeavenSound Harmony.
John Graves sings baritone for the group and offers almost 50 years of ministry experience as a recording artist in gospel music. His desire to reach the lost and encourage believers through the ministry of his music and testimony continues to inspire him to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone he meets. He recorded his first LP at the age of six and has since recorded thirteen projects with various groups. He has ministered in many local and regional churches, at festivals and home-goings, onstage at Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair and in many National Quartet Convention showcases. In 2013, he helped to revive the group Birthright, where he sang until the group retired in early 2022.
Together, HeavenSound Harmony brings tight harmonies and rich traditions of gospel music heritage to every concert with a unique program of spiritual encouragement to your congregation that will have audiences sitting on the edge of their seats!
Judy
Jackson
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Hi, I'm Judy
Jackson... I'm from Eastvale, a little town of about 300 people in Western
Pennsylvania, just Northwest of Pittsburgh. Don't ask me why my hometown
was named "Eastvale", I guess because it is on the east side of a
valley. We had a 7 Eleven, a Post Office and a bridge. I had a lot
of drama in my younger years. I have been around fighting, drinking,
drugs, and much more. I've been in and out of foster homes, but I have
overcome my hard experiences by the love and grace of God. I have a song
in my heart, and I'm compelled to minister to a lost and needy World.
My husband Don
and I have been married for over thirty years. He is retired
Navy, and I am currently unemployed. We have just recently moved to
Georgia to be close to one of our Son's. I have sung in Churches large
and small from the time I was a young adult. I would love to have the
opportunity to come Sing for you and your congregation.
Aiya
Attaway
Kelly
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Aiya Attaway Kelly is well known
throughout the central Oklahoma area for her creative leadership, teaching, and
extraordinary musicianship.
Being the
musically talented child of not one, but two church ministers, Aiya stepped into her church leadership roles at the
tender age of eight when she became the church pianist. By the time Aiya entered high school she was sought after as a Vocalist
and pianist for regional and national church conferences. As a teenager, Aiya developed a thriving piano studio while also working
as a Youth/Choral Director at the Bible Missionary Church in Texas. Piano
students under her tutelage had great success at regional and national
competitions. Some of her youth students went on to serve in the
ministry.
Aiya's versatility is demonstrated by her
directing experience in a number of different
denominations including Nazarene, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and United Methodist
churches. Aiya tells the story of how she was
quickly exposed to and asked to perform in the tradition of the Catholic
Mass when a good friend called upon her to play for his grandfather's funeral.
The funeral was on a holiday weekend and the family asked her to
perform music for the entire service with only twenty-four hours to prepare.
Aiya gladly did this and says it was an
experience she will not forget!
Aiya received a Bachelor of Music degree
in Piano Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. He minor area of study was Asian Studies with a emphasis in Japanese as she is fluent in the Japanese
language. She obtained her Master's degree in
jazz studies as a music producer and jazz pianist at the University of Central
Oklahoma also. She is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in Educational
Leadership Studies.
Aiya is also a professor at Langston
University and has taught all grades from preschool to high school,
leading her high school vocalists to regional and national titles. She
attributes her talent and perseverance in life to her parents, her greatest
supporters, who have always been there for her, and God though Whom all things
are possible.
Randy Mullino
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Hailing from
Anniston, Al., Randy accepted the Lord and Savior at the youthful age of
(12) years. As an enthusiast of Gospel, Country, and 50's style music, Randy Mullino has recorded several Gospel Music albums
that are available on cassette and compact disc (CD's) and have been
carried by Mardel's Christian Book Store. Randy has
been interviewed on Radio Stations across the nation while promoting
"God's Ministry" with Gospel Music. Randy was nominated by "The
Branson Gospel Music Association" for the "Male Vocalist and
Songwriter of the Year" award in 2001.Honored to appear in concert with
such nationally know talent as J.D Sumner and the
Stamps Quartet, Naomi & The Segos, the Blackwood Quartet, the Florida
Boys, The Statesmen Quartet, Albert E. Brumley Jr., and several other
well-known groups and individuals.
God has opened
doors for his special music talents in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana,
Texas, Oklahoma and Branson, Mo. Because Randy sincerely promotes our Lord
& Savior, Jesus Christ, churches of all denominations enthusiastically
welcome "The Gospel Cowboy" to minister through music to their
congregation and friends.
Gospel Music Today
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"Gospel
Music Today" is a TV program / webcast produced by Ken and Jean
Grady. The Gospel Music Today program began as a cable TV show in Rhode
Island to help promote a Southern Gospel concert series at our church. We live
in Jean's home state now, and Gospel Music Today continues as a Webcast, now
available to the whole world. Gospel Music Today covers Southern
Gospel News, concert updates, featured artists, new music, and guests. Watch
Gospel Music Today anytime on your computer at www.gospelmusictoday.com . Also
you can watch it on Channel kwhbtv47 Sunday at 4:30pm in Tulsa, Ok or Cox
channel 7 Dish network channel 47 or a large number of Cable Systems and
TV Channel Affiliates.
Good News Quartet
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The Good News
Quartet met in the Choir as Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.
They sing in churches, assisted living centers, hospitals, and for
special events. The group is influenced by the gospel songs from years
past, and they have made these old beloved hymns their ministry. Lee
Spencer, Lead Singer, is a real estate manager and was instrumental in
starting the quartet. He has been singing Barber-shop
for over 40 years in the Oklahoma City Area. Brian Lepley,
Tenor, is a Physician, a Deacon, and Gideon in the Oklahoma City area. Robert
Stone, Baritone, is the Vice-president of sales and marketing for a metal
building company in Houston, Tx. Ron Stone, Bass, is the regional sales manager
for a local trucking company and resides in Norman, Ok.
Tom Nix
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The excitement of
Tom Nix music career began just three short years after starting his piano
lessons. At age 11 he was asked to play piano/organ at the prestigious
‘Dodson’s Cafeteria’ in his hometown of Oklahoma City. Performing there, he
became the richest kid in town, making 65 cents an hour, working six hours a
week (a whole $3.90)! Word quickly spread of this child prodigy. People all over the state of Oklahoma came to
enjoy good food and hear the wonderful music of a cute 79
pound kid. At age 13 he was a guest artist with the ‘Oklahoma City
Philharmonic Orchestra’. Later, he was a
regular weekly performer on the local CBS affiliate ‘Students of Action’ from
1967 to 1972. All of this set the stage for an exciting career of music, performing, and the love of meeting people.
Tom was formally
trained by the late Jim Henson. Tom has performed for three prior US Presidents
and the King and Queen of Spain. He has
appeared on national Christian TV networks. As a singer, he was awarded first place
in the prestigious ATS Opera competition two years in a row. Tom performed many
years as in-house performer to Oklahoma Governor Mary
Fallon. He has had the honor of being named ‘Goodwill Ambassador for the State
of Oklahoma’, joining state icons Shirley Temple Black, actors Ron Howard,
singers Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood and other
Oklahoma notables.
Recent honors
include founder and director of ‘Community Choir of Oklahoma City’. He is lead performer in the nationally
recognized ‘Red Andrews Dinner’, feeding 9,000 people on Christmas day in
downtown Oklahoma City. Most recently Tom was named entertainment Director for
“Honoring America’s Warriors“.
Tom is a
registered gemologist. He’s newly
introducing comedic bits in some of his performances. Tom was even a finalist
in a Paul Newman cooking contest.
Tom Nix is
available for a variety of different venues – Classic, Gospel, Broadway, and
Romance. He’s recently released a piano
CD titled Romance that has met with wide acclaim.
Tom says… “I love
being at the point in my life where my experiences have shaped the richness of
my music and relationships.”
Linda
Parks
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Linda lives in
Stillwater, Ok with her husband Robert. She has previously sung with
"Glory Road Trio" and "For His Purpose Qt". Linda is
co-host of "Gospel
With A Purpose" a gospel music event held several times a year to help
supply a number of Local Non-Profit Organizations. "Gospel With A Purpose" is currently held at Crosspointe Church in
Stillwater. (www.gospelwithapurpose.com). Linda & Robert are
both retired, enjoy traveling and doting on their two furry (cat) Children.
They are members of Crosspointe Church where they are actively involved
in several church activities. Linda loves to Sing praises to her savior
and Lord Jesus Christ.
Back Porch Gospel
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We are a small
Gospel music group from Yale, OK that has been singing together going on six
years now. There's me, Randy Harat, Baritone
vocals/mandolin, My wife Linda soprano vocals, her brother Larry Brown, bass
vocals/guitar, and his wife Carol, lead vocals. We've all been singing in
our family for 37 years but started our Gospel group little over 6 years ago.
We sing in the style of the Chuck Wagon Gang and do many of
their songs. We currently do our singing ministry in several
churches here in Oklahoma, and Kansas, we want to expand to more churches
and Gospel events to share our love for Christ and worship him with good ol' gospel favorites as well as some original pieces.
New
Revival Quartet
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New Revival
Quartet was formed in 2002 by brother Will Kitchingham,
and for 10 years sang as a male quartet. New Revival has shared the stage with
several well known groups
such as Gold City, Mark Trammel Quartet, The Williamsons, The Lesters and others. We travel within a 5
state region, but we try to go anywhere God opens a door. Our ministry
features a mix of original songs, hymns, and quartet favorites. We love doing
special occasion services. Christmas, Veterans Day, etc. We became a mixed
quartet in 2002 and the harmonies have gotten tighter, and our goal remains the
same, to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, thru testimony, the word , and song. Rev. 12:11 “And they overcame by the
Blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony; and they loved not their
lives unto the death”.
Aaron Brooke son of Mark and Debbie Brooke sings lead for New
Revival. Growing up with his fathers
quartet, Forgiven Qt, Aaron has developed into one of gospel music's best lead
singers. God has used him to pen several songs for New Revival. The latest
songs are Rise Up by Kneeling down, and Friends in High Places. Aaron and his
family Katie, Annebelle, Kara, and newborn son Jude
live in OKC, OK. Aaron is a fine young man of God who loves to share the gospel
with anyone that will listen.
Heather Brooke daughter of Mark and Debbie Brooke
sings tenor for New Revival. like her brother she has
been involved in Quartet music her entire life. She finally moved from
Forgiven Quartet’s product table to singing with New Revival
in 2012. Her beautiful voice and gentle spirit touches everyone that
hears her sing. Her desire to do more for her Lord and Savior led her to join
New Revival , and we hope it
keeps her here for a long time. Aaron and Heather attend Portland Ave Baptist
in OKC OK.
Baritone singer
Buddy Pitezel has been singing in quartets since
junior high school. Buddy loves singing harmony, he loves to find just the
right note to complete a smooth , full sound. Driven
by the soon return of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Buddy wants to
tell everyone, he can, about God's love for them, and just how much God loves
them. God's promise of a heavenly home, that is waiting for him, is a
real joy to Buddy. Be sure and ask Buddy and Glenda ,
his wife , about their cookie jars. Buddy and Glenda attend Eastland Assembly
of God in Tulsa OK.
Bass singer Steve
Rose grew up in a large family that was in church every time the door was open.
He started singing in church at the age of 6. At the age of eleven his
grandfather encouraged him to try singing bass. He's been trying ever
since. Listening to men like Armond Morales, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and George Younce lite a fire in his soul that has not gone out. In
1975 He formed his first quartet and has not lost his love for sharing the
Gospel in song at every opportunity. Memories of his Pentecostal grandmother's
preaching and praying has set him on a path of
following wherever the spirit leads. Steve and D-Ann attend Bethel Baptist
Church in Bentonville AR.
1
More Road
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Powering off in
their unplugged, all-original sound, 1 More Rd. inspires crowds across the
country with songs that have been carefully arranged to create a unique blend
of instrumentation and vocals with an appeal for the masses. The upbeat
all-acoustic music is further fueled by lead and harmony vocals moving among
band members.
Audiences will
find the humor and enthusiasm on stage contagious as the personalities of
the band members shine through spontaneous jokes and stories. Intertwining fun
with music that contains an encouraging message of hope, 1 More Rd. is sure to
bring a powerful and moving concert experience not soon to be forgotten.
5th Sunday Qt.
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5th Sunday
Quartet was formed in 1991 when the Church Pianist suggested that the 4 people
sing at the 5th Sunday singing that our Church has on every 5 Sunday each
year. The group was well received by the Church and soon was invited to
sing at other churches and functions throughout the area. They
started traveling and soon were singing in surrounding states at
Churches and Events. As the old saying goes, "The Rest is
History". The Quartet sang for several years on the Laymens
Ministries radio Show until family illness prevented the group from doing this.
Sweetwater
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Sweetwater, is a family band made up of 7
members which includes Grandmother, Daughter, 4 Granddaughters and the Husband
of the Oldest Granddaughter. Sweet water began singing approximately
7years ago when the girls were very young. One Sunday night
the girls were in the nursery at church playing their instruments
and singing, the wonderful presence of Gods spirit touched our lives that
evening. They played and sung their very first song in the
service that night and from that time forth God began to open doors
for them to minister in song. Their first Concert was in a Cowboy
Church our roots are Bluegrass so needless to say they enjoyed the girls
tremendously and have invited them back many time over
the last7 years. We do Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, Bluegass/New Grass Gospel and
Acoustic Contemporary. We play all our music live in
each concert. Instruments played include Fiddle, Lead
Guitar, Mandolin, Drums, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, banjo
and 12 String Guitar.
Members of the
Group are Kristian 20, Kaney 16, Madison 13,
and Lily Rose 10. Justin Smith 22 is the
newest member of Sweetwater joining us in 2015 as lead Guitarist and in Dec
2011 becoming the husband of Kristian. It is extremely rewarding and
humbling that God would allow us to take this gospel thru song across the land
to encourage and uplift lives. Sincerely in Christ Service
SWEETWATER.
The
Texans
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The Texans
Ministry was originally organized in 1971 at Dallas Christian College as
"The Masters '' Four", a full time
traveling Quartet. In 1981, they moved to Branson, MO to perform in
family entertainment shows. It was at this time that they became known as
the Texans.
Using their God
given talents, The Texans have been blessed with many awards
throughout the years. In 1988 they were honored by Ozark
Music Association by being Voted "Entertainers of the Year".
In 1999, The
Texans became a full
time traveling ministry performing over 300 concerts a year.
They have shared the stage with many great speakers including Cecil Todd, Ben Merold, TD
Jakes, Charles Stanley, Allen Dunbar, Jesse Duplantis, Jerry
Falwell, Tim Lahaye, and Joe Wright, just to
name a few.
In 2009, under
Gods direction a new mission came together, The Texans, opened Top Of The Mountain Dinner Theater on the grounds of The
Great Passion Play, which presents the "greatest story ever
told" – Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
In 2013 The
Texans are once again traveling fulltime across the world sharing the
message of Christ to all. The Texans performance is more than just a
gospel concert. It is an evening of inspiration, laughter, and fun.
Just
Us
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Paul
Waterman, George & Thelma Harrison had been singing as a Soloist and a
Duet on the Laymens Inc. Radio Program for quite
some time. The Radio Program goes out Weekly in Oklahoma City and worldwide
on the World Wide Web. One night they tried
out as a trio and it clicked. Their ministry takes
them to several Nursing homes and Assisted Living Centers in the OKC area
each month. They also sing in Churches and for Special Events,
wherever the Lord opens the Door. They love to spread Gods Word through
their music and Testimony. They have been singing as a Trio for almost
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Anita
Walker
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Hi, I'm Anita
Walker and I am a Gospel Singer. I sing to bring praise to our Lord Jesus
as His spirit lifts our hearts with joy. I started singing at the age of 2,
traveling and singing with my family. I've sang on
several TV shows and at such places as Branson, MO.I
love to bring music to life. To help me do that, occasionally I use sign
language to help me further illustrate my praise and worship. Sharing the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially to deaf and hard of hearing persons is
a thrill of my life.
I am a member of
a number of different singing organizations: OUGMA ( Oklahoma
United Gospel Music Assoc. Inc.). Oklahoma City branch of CMSA (Country Music
Singers Assoc.). NACMAI (North American Country Music Association International).The Best Is Yet To Come from Branson, MO.
I have been very
fortunate to win many awards for singing in Local, State and National
competitions. Such as Entertainer of the Year in Bluegrass competition at
NACMAI in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. I do some motivational speaking around the
OKC area and Minister in several Assisted Living
Centers and Nursing homes once each month. I have recorded 7 Gospel CD's.
The
Williamsons Quartet
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The Williamsons Quartet originally known as the Homesteaders Quartet
was formed in February of 1998. The original group had their debut
performance with the well-known Palmetto State Quartet. When
the Homesteaders started travelling full-time confusion on the national
scene dictated that they needed to change the name of the Group. Thus they now travel in this country and some foreign dates
as The Williamsons.
The Quartet
performs many Classic Southern Gospel tunes as well as exciting new material in
the Southern Gospel style. Lisa Williamson has written a
number of new songs which have been added to their program. They had two
charted songs in 2015 one of which "Shout" was number 1on the Singing
News top 80 charts for December 2015. They have shared the stage with several
well known national artists
such as The Galloways, The Melody Boys, The Kingsmen,
The Florida Boys, The Dixie Echoes, and The Lesters, to
name a few. They were also honored to receive a citation from the
Oklahoma Legislature in May of 2000 naming them as Oklahoma's Ambassadors
of Gospel Music. If you like the kind of music you hear on the popular
"Gaither Homecoming" video series, then you will love the Music
of The Williamsons.