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The Inspirationals Quartet making sweet music!

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Nashville, TN (July 22, 2022) The Inspirationals Quartet has been busy in the studio, creating what has been deemed, their best album yet! The new project, slated to release later this year, will be their first album on the Family Music Group Record label.

The Inspirationals has had a long history (since 1958) of presenting gospel music with a cast of well-known vocal artists. Bob Wills, who originally managed the group, had some of the most amazing and talented singers that have left their mark on gospel music. Some of these past members were:

(tenors) Curtis Elkins, Jim Murray, Roger McDuff; (lead) Dale Shipley, Jim Wesson, Jory Walden, and Gary McSpadden; (bass) Big John Hall, Ray Burdett, Jim Tucker, and many others!

Now, continuing the legacy are Bob’s sons, Bob Wills, Jr.(keys), Don Wills (bass), and Ron Wills (baritone) along with Ralph Green (lead) who joined the group in 1972. Following the long tradition of great tenors, John Rulapaugh is the latest addition and one of the finest tenors in gospel music today.

Les Butler, producer and owner of the Family Music Group label, added, “What a great tracking session! Nashville’s best, doing what they do! Steve Mauldin and myself head to the studio in a couple of weeks to record with a live orchestra. Then, vocals in September. Powerful vocalists, powerful songs, powerful orchestrations, and powerful production. Let’s just say this is going to be… well… powerful!!!”  

Hoppers take time to help a faith-based charity in West Virginia

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The Hoppers concert Friday night raised money for a charity in West Virginia that benefits battered women, displaced persons and around 1,000 families who receive quality meals through the holiday season.

Mountain Mission Inc, is a faith-based non-profit organization in the United States serving individuals in need in the Kanawha Valley area of West Virginia. The organization’s mission statement says it helps, “… those in need with immediate support and communicate the importance of education, careers and financial management.

Funds from Friday’s concert will be used for a Christmas Food Basket program.
The group’s next stop is set for Sunday at the Faith Baptist Church in Pikeville, Tennessee.

Another Gospel Music honor for Janet Paschal

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Singer-songwriter Janet Paschal will soon be inducted into The North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame.

A press release from the museum lists some of her accomplishments. She’s a Gospel vocalist, author, and songwriter known for recordings such as “Written In Red”, “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel”, and ”Born Again.” The museum describes her as one of the most soulfully versatile voices in Christian music.

Janet has earned multiple Dove Awards, Singing News Fan Awards, and Grammy nominations, and performed with Rev. Billy Graham, Bill & Gloria Gaither, President George Bush, and others.

Among the memorabilia that Janet is contributing to the museum, a performance dress and a key to the city of Reidsville.

Janet will cut the ribbon for her new museum exhibit on induction day this fall. Our congratulations to Janet Paschal on this honor!

Changes in store for The Dixie Echoes

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The Dixie Echoes bass singer Jordan Wilson announced this week that he’s leaving the group. Jordan has served with The Dixie Echoes for 4 years.  A familiar face to Dixie Echoes fans will take his place.  Mark Cates, who has previously been a part of the lineup will rejoin The Dixie Echoes.

The group said in a statement this week that Jordan, “…has been a vital part of our family and we will certainly miss him. People have fallen in love with him all over the country, and he is a great Christian young man. We wish Jordan the very best in his future endeavors.”

The Dixie Echoes are planning a new recording very soon with the current lineup, including Trenton Williamson on tenor, Scoot Shelnut on baritone, and SGMA Hall Of Fame member Randy Shelnut, Sr. on lead. The album will include some old Dixie Echoes favorites, and some new songs in the classic Dixie Echoes style.

Mark Trammell Quartet Announces New Bass Singer

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The Mark Trammel Quartet made a big announcement on the quartet’s Facebook page this morning:

“After 3 months, 31 resumes, and much prayer, Mark Trammell Quartet is thrilled to announce that our new bass singer will be Mr. Will Lane!

Mark relates: Will is no stranger to the Gospel Music world. He has most recently served as bass vocalist for the popular Lefevre Quartet. While this is a bittersweet time in the world of Gospel Music with the announcement of the retirement of the Lefevre Quartet, Will has elected to continue to spread the good news of Jesus through song and we are delighted to welcome him and his family to the MTQ family!

Will joins us the week of July 19 and we are excited about the future of this ministry with a man who is already loved and respected by so many! Please join Nick, Stephen, Trevor, Kevin, and myself in welcoming Will, Misti, and their family to the world of the Mark Trammell Quartet!

We would like to thank every man who showed interest in being a part of this ministry! The response has truly warmed our hearts! Special thanks to Mr. Keith Inman, and Mr. Jon Epley of Greater Vision, for their willingness to fill the bass position during our time of transition and seeking for the right man.

We covet your prayers as we begin the next phase of our journey together!

Blessings,
Mark Trammell

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Randy Byrd announced in April that he was leaving the group due to health issues.