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Rogers Family releases second Horizon single, A song about the Christian hope of Eternal Life

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AMY TURNER

The Rogers Family has released their second single for Horizon Records, a song called “A Place to Spend the Night,” written by Kyla Rowland. The track features lead vocals by Rebekah Shields and explores the Christian truth that death is not a permanent end.

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The song draws on African-American Gospel sounds, opening with piano and B3 organ playing together to establish a stately 6/8 rhythm. Rebekah’s brother Samuel and sister Hannah join in on the chorus, giving the recording a family ensemble feel that longtime fans of the group will appreciate.

The decision to record the song came out of a conversation between producer Roger Talley and his daughter, singer Lauren Talley. Lauren suggested that Rebekah was the right voice for the song, and Roger agreed. The result is a recording that showcases a notably different musical direction from the group’s Horizon debut.

Their first single for the label, “He’s Still God,” leaned into country sounds as it affirmed the Lord’s unchanging presence. “A Place to Spend the Night” moves in a different direction, giving the family an opportunity to demonstrate their range as performers.

Rebekah described the song’s message plainly. “It is an uplifting song which encourages believers that death is not the end, and the grave is only temporary,” she said. “Written by songwriter extraordinaire Kyla Rowland, we hope this song will be a blessing and comfort.”

The Rogers Family’s story begins in Northeast Georgia, where Ray and Helen Rogers sang in local churches with their daughter Kim, who also played piano. Kim later married Sammy Shields after meeting him at a church in North Carolina in 1999. The family settled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where they raised three children: Rebekah, Samuel, and Hannah.

After Ray Rogers passed away in 2010, the younger generation stepped into a more central role in the group’s ministry. Today, the family travels and performs together as a group of six: Helen, Kim, Sammy, Rebekah, Samuel, and Hannah, with Kim continuing to serve as the group’s pianist.

The Rogers Family affirms the Lord’s eternal presence, power with “He’s Still God”

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Arden, North Carolina (September 26, 2025) — For their Horizon Records debut, The Rogers Family have chosen a rollicking affirmation of the Lord’s eternal presence and power that exemplifies the group’s respect for the Southern Gospel tradition — and their mastery of the genre’s signature harmonizing.

“We’re so excited to officially release our brand new single, ‘He’s Still God,'” enthuses Rebekah Shields, who takes the lead through most of the song. “This upbeat and joyful song has quickly become one of our favorites to sing, and we pray it becomes an encouragement to you as well. No matter what life brings, it’s a powerful reminder that He’s still God… and He’s still on the throne!”

Kicked off with an interchange between legendary studio multi-instrumentalist David Johnson’s fiddle and the piano of the family’s mother, Kim Shields, “He’s Still God” features the group’s own creative arrangement. Its first verse is sung by the trio of youngsters — Rebekah, Samuel and Hannah Shields — but another verse follows as Rebekah takes the lead, and as the song progresses, the shape of the chorus is repeatedly recast, with different voices emerging to take the lead and offer the triumphant lyric:

He’s still God (He’s still God), who rolled back the troubled water
He’s still God (He’s still God) and He’s still in control
He’s still God (He’s still God) though the world may be raging
He’s still God (He’s still God) He can calm your troubled soul
When it seems (when it seems that) that you have been defeated
Speak His name (Speak His name) and you are not alone
He’s ever listening (He’s ever listening) for the cry of His children
He’s still God (He’s still God) and He’s still on the throne

With its snappy call-and-response, down home feeling and intricately intertwined voices, “He’s Still God” offers both a memorable listening experience and, for those who have not yet heard them, an outstanding introduction to The Rogers Family.

The Rogers Family signs with Horizon Records, announces new single

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SPECIAL CROSSROADS RECORDS

Arden, North Carolina (September 2, 2025) — Horizon Records announced today that it has signed The Rogers Family of North Carolina to their roster of Southern Gospel artists. The announcement comes simultaneously with news of the group’s debut single for the label, “He’s Still God,” now available for pre-save/add ahead of its September 26 release.

“A couple years ago at my home church, Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, NC, The Rogers Family had been invited to be a part of our annual Jubilee week,” recalls Horizon Records A&R Director Greg Bentley. “I had not heard of them before, but introduced myself since I do house sound for the church and got them set up and ready for sound checks. Not knowing what to expect, they kicked off the first song — and I’m sure that if anyone had been watching my face, they would have seen a big smile come up as the Family dove right in!”

“Since that day,” he adds, “I’ve watched them very closely and have gotten to know them much better. Not only is their God-given talent obvious, but their love for what they do and for the people they sing to is clear as well. I am beyond excited to start this journey with The Rogers Family on Horizon Records, and have already seen the Gospel music fan base embracing them. With Roger Talley at the producer’s desk and with his expertise in family harmonies, I know we are going to create something the world is going to fall in love with.”

Carrying on a tradition — and a name — that began when Ray & Helen Rogers founded The Rogers Family with their daughter Kim, the group now consists of Kim Shields on piano and her singing children: Samuel, who plays bass and guitar, Rebekah and Hannah. Their label debut, “He’s Still God,” features the group’s own creative arrangement of the song’s triumphant celebration of God’s everlasting power.

“We are thrilled,” the group says, “to begin this partnership with Crossroads, and look forward to working with Roger Talley and the rest of the team to create uplifting gospel music that will encourage the listener and magnify the Savior!”Pre-save/add “He’s Still God” HERE.