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Tribute Quartet Revisits a Fan Favorite with “Come On Let’s Go To That Land”

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JEFF TURNER

Since their formation in 2006, Tribute Quartet has made a significant impact on Southern Gospel music, receiving multiple Dove Award nominations along the way. The group, composed of Gary Casto, Josh Singletary, Gus Gaches, and Ian Owens, has built a reputation for their tight harmonies and energetic performances.

Over the years, they’ve continued to honor the traditional sounds of gospel with their Quartet Tribute series. With three volumes under their belt, the group decided to revisit one of their earlier works for their latest radio single. The song, “Come On Let’s Go To That Land,” from Quartet Tribute, Volume 1, has made a fresh return to the airwaves.

Gus Gaches explained the decision to recut the track, sharing how much the song has resonated with the group and their audiences. “We’ve always loved that song. And when we decided that Ian and I were going to go back in and do the vocals on the Quartet Tribute Volume One project, it was one of the ones that we were the most excited about because it just always resonated live.”

The quartet had been performing the song live with Ian Owens, and the response was undeniable. “Once we got the recut, we were like, goodness, people need to hear this,” said Gaches. “And sure enough, we started playing it… and people… begin [saying], ‘Oh my goodness, there’s such an energy with that.’”

The excitement surrounding the track has only grown since its release as a radio single. “We’re excited about it—letting everybody hear it and experience what we’ve known for a while now,” Gaches said. “It’s great.”

Tribute Quartet’s decision to revisit “Come On Let’s Go To That Land” is a testament to the timeless power of gospel music and their ongoing passion for sharing it with their listeners.

Tribute Quartet Earns GMA Dove Award Nomination for “Quartet Tribute, Volume 3”

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JEFF TURNER

Tribute Quartet has been honored with a nomination for the prestigious GMA Dove Award in the Southern Gospel Album of the Year category for their acclaimed project, “Quartet Tribute, Volume 3.” This nomination highlights the group’s commitment to preserving the legacy of Southern Gospel music while bringing it to contemporary audiences.

The current hit single from the nominated album, “He Pilots My Ship,” has resonated deeply with fans, showcasing the group’s exceptional vocal harmonies and heartfelt performances. This song, along with the rest of the album, pays homage to the quartets that have significantly influenced Southern Gospel music.

Gary Casto, the lead singer of Tribute Quartet, expressed the group’s excitement and gratitude for the nomination. “We are truly excited to find out that we have been nominated for a Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year,” Casto said. Reflecting on the origins of the Tribute Quartet series, he added, “Several years ago, Gerald Wolf had the idea of us going into the studio and paying tribute to all the quartets that paved the road for folks like Tribute. To be able to bring some of those classic songs back to life and take ’em to the folks night after night is a great honor.”

Casto also emphasized the significance of this recognition, stating, “Once again, I can truly say on behalf of Tribute Quartet, we count it a great honor to be nominated for a Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year.” The group’s dedication to their craft and reverence for the history of Southern Gospel music is evident in every track of “Quartet Tribute, Volume 3.”

As the anticipation builds for the GMA Dove Awards, Tribute Quartet’s nomination stands as a testament to their talent, hard work, and the enduring appeal of Southern Gospel music. Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to more inspiring performances from this remarkable group.

Tribute Quartet records modern version of a 1950’s classic.

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(Gus Gaches photo courtesy Daywind Records)

To say the Tribute Quartet’s latest single, “Not My Will” is a classic southern gospel song may be an understatement. The oldest recording of the song we have in our library is an album from 1958 on GBS records titled, The Florida Boys Quartet and Their 11th Anniversary Album. The writer according to the label on the decades-old disk is Arthur Smith.

Tribute’s Gus Gaches mentioned the Florida Boys as he described the song, but says his group did something a little different from other versions.

“One of the reasons we did the song Not My Will was because of all of our familiarity with the Florida Boys cut. But one of the things we decided to do differently than most of the versions we had heard was to include a second verse.”

Gus said the new recording wasn’t just about the music.

“We just thought that the lyric was so strong in that second verse that we just didn’t want to do it without having that there. And I’m so glad that we did it because it’s such a great lyric.”

The song is included on Tribute’s “Quartet Tribute” project released last year with the single released to radio this year.

Listen for Not My Will on Texas Gospel Canada!

Tribute Quartet announces a major change

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The Tribute Quartet is losing its bass Singer.  Anthony Davis, who has been with the group since January 2011, is stepping down.

“Family is family but, sometimes things change. We love our brother and we pray a blessing over him, in the name of Jesus,” says a post on the quartet’s Facebook page.

Anthony said, “To everything in life there is a season, but this – one of the most treasured seasons of my life – has drawn to a close. My heart will always be in music ministry and performance, and it has been nothing short of an honor to serve the Kingdom this way over the past decade.”

The group has not yet announced Anthony’s last day or future plans for the Quartet.  We will post an update once that information is available.

Tribute Quartet’s latest release “Fear Not,” is still doing well and still holds a place on the latest Singing News chart.