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The Blackwood name is legendary in the gospel music industry. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934. Roy Blackwood, Doyle Blackwood, their youngest brother, James, along with Roy's oldest son R.W. Blackwood, comprised the original quartet that was based out of Choctaw County, MS. The Blackwood Brothers performed at camp meetings and other church and community events throughout the 30s. In 1940, they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where they had a live broadcast on the radio. In 1954, they appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts on CBS. They won first place and received a recording contract with RCA. They became the first gospel group to sell a million records. On June 30, 1954, the quartet loss two of it’s own as R. W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles, the bass singer, were killed in an airplane crash in Clanton, Alabama just before the Blackwoods were to perform in a concert with the Statesmen. Following the plane crash, the Blackwoods returned to the concert ministry with Cecil Blackwood singing baritone in his brother’s place and J. D. Sumner singing bas,.

DOTTIE RAMBO, undisputed queen of gospel music and internationally acclaimed recording artist, began writing songs at the age of eight, while sitting on a creek bank near her Morganfield, Kentucky home. Her talent soon received widespread recognition, resulting in many invitations to sing in churches and at various public functions. The demand became so heavy that she left home at the age of twelve to embark upon a full-time career of singing and composing music.

Other artists began to sing her songs at their performances, and many included them on their recordings. Governor Jimmie Davis of Louisiana, had his attention captured by the stirring melody and simple, but profound and inspirational lyrics, he made inquiries concerning the composer. The fact that Dottie was only a teen-ager at the time did not dissuade the governor from signing her to a writer's contract, and Dottie's professional career began to reach meteoric proportions,

So often I wonder about the passing of time, and how we, as mere mortals, observe it. When I was young, the passing of time felt very different than it does now. I used to think a week never would end. When Mom would wake my brother and me for school on Monday morning, a week seemed like a month, and I just didn’t think that Friday would ever come again. Later, after I was married and had children of my own to wake on an early Monday morning to send off to school, I had become aware of what my mother used to tell me. "The older you get Jetta", she would say as she wagged her finger, "the faster times passes." Of course, in my infinite wisdom and knowledge as a teenager, I didn’t believe a word of it. My goodness, was Mom ever right! Now that I am considerably older (never mind how much older) and my children are grown and have children to send off to school, I get up on Monday morning, turn around twice, and the week is over. I look back and think to myself, "Did I get one thing done this week I needed to, and where in the world has this week gone?” Sound familiar,

I would like to introduce you to the Relations Quartet. We are a full time Southern Gospel music ministry. We travel about 230 days a year from the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between. Wherever the Lord sends us, we go with these thoughts in mind: to lift up the name of Jesus, to see lost souls saved, and to see other Christians touched by God.

We started over 29 years ago with four young men all related to each other, hence the name "Relations Quartet". Many faces have come and gone in that period, but we've always been "Related in Christ", so we continue to be known as the Relations Quartet. During these past 29 years, we have been blessed in a mighty way. We have had the privilege of seeing many people come to Christ, and have seen many Christians renew their commitment to the Lord,

For more than 30 years, The Maharreys have traveled throughout the country presenting the gospel in song with a distinct sound all their own.

The music of this family ministry stretches across a vast spectrum of styles, including southern gospel, Christian country, and bluegrass. Not only are they accomplished singers and songwriters, but gifted musicians as well.

Over the years, The Maharreys have produced such hits as

"Two Coats", "Crying For Crumbs", "Angels Must Have Cried", "Working On A Building", and many more.

Making nearly 200 appearances each year in churches, coliseums, fairs and other venues, The Maharreys are staying busier than ever before. In all that God has blessed them with, they do not boast of awards and accomplishments.

They simply want to remain faithful to their calling and are grateful for every opportunity to take the gospel to the people.The Maharreys...the legacy continues, MORE

Through the years, members of the Blackwood family have won 8 Grammy Awards, 27 Dove Awards, and 5 All American Music Awards. They have sold MILLIONS of recordings worldwide, and have been seen and heard on every major television, radio, and cable media outlet. The musical legacy of the Blackwood family began before the 1900’s and has been carried on for more than a century! The sound took on its signature four-part harmony in 1934, when R.W. Blackwood, Sr., his father Roy Blackwood, and Roy’s brothers Doyle and James founded the original Blackwood Brothers Quartet. Through the years, the family group has taken on different forms and names, but the legend lives on today through the voices and lives of these talented family members and frien,s:

I was raised in Texas. But did some traveling as a child. While dad was in the Military. I enjoyed going to the Gospel Shows when one was around in the East Texas woods where I learned to enjoy the gifts God gave us.

I have since married and enjoyed watching four kids grow to adults and my wife and I are now having a great time watching our five grandchildren give our grown kids some of the same teachings we recieved as young parents. Ain't God good...Same old routine, just a different generation.

Well My wife Billie and I love to go where we can and sing about how God changed our lives through the Love of His Son Jesus Christ.To tell of the Cross and our Risen Saviour.

I have recorded one album " I Believe" ( Jesus Died For Me"). In which the title song made it to number 21 in the Power Source Charts and has made it to other charts as well. What a blessing that was for me.

I have started this page because everyone says I need too. Ok, I will have another Album out by the end of Oct. I hope. Eight new songs will be introduced and yes there is one about Momma and Daddy.

David Kelly is the founder of God's Promise Music. David states "Somehow I always knew I would answer the call and sing for the Lord". David is originally from North Louisiana and is married to a wonderful and supportive wife Penny; together they have 2

children and 1 grandchild. David and his family attend Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Lufkin, TX. David is currently the Vice President of Southern News, The Southern and Country Gospel Music Association for East Texas and Western Louisiana.

David counts it a real joy and truly a blessing to be able to sing GOD'S praises. Who could ask for a greater blessing from God? David States "My first and constant prayer is that somehow souls will be saved and hearts will be changed through the songs I sing

and the personal testimony of GOD'S saving grace".

THE SOUTHERN PLAINSMEN QUARTET, organized in May 1978, in the rolling pine-hills of West-Central Louisiana, and is an outreach of the SOUTHERN PLAINSMEN MINISTRIES, INC., a non-profit Christian organization. The ministry, supported by the contributions of its Christian friends, appears in Christian churches, regardless of denominational affiliation, on an expense plus love-offering basis.

The Lord has richly blessed the SOUTHERN PLAINSMEN since its meager beginnings; singing primarily in local churches at that time, the group now travels by private coach to churches and auditoriums throughout the South and, when possible, beyond. The group has had the privilege of appearing from California’s Hollywood Hills, to the Great Northwest, to the Rockies of Colorado, to the Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.MORE

David′s Song offers a variety of gospel music in tight harmony and stirring solos.

David's Song received the 2007 STGMA Trio of the Year Award.

David's Song was honored in 2007 for the Year, "Wish You Were Here".

David′s Song received 2006 STGMA Horizon Group of the Year Award.

David McKain received the South Texas Gospel Music Association′s 2005 Musician of the Year Award.

David was born in Alma Michigan and moved to Texas in 1970. He attended Dallas Christian College and formed the Masters Four Quartet who later became the Texans. David served in various Music Ministries over a 27 year period in addition to being affiliated with Tyler Junior College. David is married to his number one fan and best friend, Wanda. They live in Tyler Texas.

David was born into a large, musical family in Indianapolis, Indiana and received his education from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. His dad served as Choir Director/Song Leader for 30+ years and so, naturally, the family grew up around the piano, organ and other instruments, singing together regularly. David has pastored churches in Indiana, Michigan and Texas for a total of 16 years.

David has been singing gospel music since childhood in Homer, Louisiana. As a teenager, David was one of the founding members of the gospel group, New Covenant. By the age of eighteen, he was doing music ministry at local churches. David has sung in various local groups and regional quartets that opened for gospel greats such as Ivan Parker and the Greenes.

After receiving his education at Southern Arkansas University, David served as Minister of Music at Calvary Baptist Church.

For sixty years, fans have flocked to see The Florida Boys. With No. 1 hits like "Standing On The Solid Rock", "When HeWas On The Cross, I Was On His Mind", "Lead Me To The Altar" and "I Lean On You Lord", this legendary group has recorded some 100 albums and attained a following of devoted listeners.

In July 2007, Les Beasley, Glen Allred and Derrell Stewart decided to retire. They sang their last song together as The Florida Boys in September at the National Quartet Convention, in Louisville, KY. It was at this performance before 10,000 fans these three legends passed the mantel to the present group to continue the Florida Boys legacy which began in 1947.

Lead: Charlie Waller is one of the more colorful people in Southern Gospel Music. He loves traditional Gospel Music and has worked tirelessly the last thirty-eight years to preserve and promote it. The Florida Boys was the first quartet Charlie ever saw in person. Few people ever knew Charlie could sing. However, he has always sung in church. He sang with a regional group in South Georgia, (Jones Family) for about 6 years.

Most folks know Charlie from his Grand Ole Gospel Reunion which is held each year, initially in Greenville, SC, and now in Knoxville, TN. This event was created to be a showcase for traditional Southern Gospel Music and has become a mega-event. As a part of this event, Charlie was the first to do a “Reunion” style video.

Today, Charlie serves as Executive Director of the Southern Gospel Music Association located at Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, TN. He also serves on the Hall of Fame Induction Committee. He produces the Vintage Quartet Showcase for the National Quartet Convention and hosted his own television show, America’s Gospel Favorites, for five years.

Baritone: Buddy Burton holds a masters degree in music, is an ordained minister, and has been in gospel music 38 years as a producer, arranger, emcee, pianist, lead and baritone singer. He sang with The Smitty Gatlin Trio...Smitty was the organizer of the Oak Ridge Boys, J.D.Sumner and the Stamps...(Elvis' back-up group), Hovie Lister and the Statesmen, the Masters V, and Charlie Waller’s Grand Ole Gospel Reunion Quartet. Buddy has recorded numerous gospel projects, and traveled the U.S. and Europe singing gospel music.

Bass: Chip Cooper grew up in gospel music. His dad, Miles Cooper, started the Pine Ridge Boys Quartet with Wally Fowler back in the 60's. At an early age being backstage with some of the greats like The Happy Goodmans, The Florida Boys, The Thrasher Brothers, The Kingsmen, and The Blue Ridge Quartet, encouraged his desire to become a gospel singer. Chip’s 33-year career with groups like The Goodnewsmen, Pine Ridge Boys, Tar-Heel State and the Mystery Men helped him become a quartet-man. He has performed on the Dove Broadcasting Network, TCT Network, INSP Network, and The Jimmy Snow Network.

Tenor: Dustin Bearden, age 24, received his singing training from Josh Feemster, Mary Nell Bozeman, and Bill Crowe. He has 5 years experience in gospel music, beginning with Providence, New Vision Quartet, Narrow Way Quartet, and Alliance. Dustin's love for gospel music began at a young age of six when he was introduced to it by his grandmother, Frances Bearden. The love of the music was always there, but, once Dustin gave his life to the Lord, he knew that was his calling.

Pianist: Joshua Pope has an extraordinary ability at the keyboard. This talented fifteen year old has enjoyed performing at the piano for a versatile audience.