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Now called the Primitive Quartet, in honor of the old-time gospel singing that inspires them, the Riddles and Norman Wilson are joined by Randy Fox and Jeff Tolbert, and by Reagan and Larry’s brother Mike, who joined the group when Furman Wilson was called to the ministry.
The Jubilant Gospel Singers of North Carolina are a group of God-fearing and angelical worshippers who have come together for the purpose of uplifting, witnessing and sharing our love and devotion to...
Music Band Gospel. Every July for over five decades, the Southern gospel group The Inspirations hosted Singing in the Smokies, a festival that drew tens of thousands to their native Bryson City.
Lena Mae Perry, Ethel Elliott, and Mary Ellen Bennett formed the Branchettes almost by accident. But their old-time gospel sound touched hearts around the world.
The Wilsons were sons of a minister, and Ray hosted a devotional program, “Words of Life,” on WKRK in Murphy. Most of their repertoire consisted of old gospel hymns and sacred country songs. Some of their songs, however, were original compositions.
The Hoppers (until 1981: Hopper Brothers and Connie) are a multi award-winning American Southern gospel singing group from North Carolina. Their music combines Southern gospel with Pop, country, and rock music.
Gospel music in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains encompasses a wealth of traditions. These forms share origins in old community singing traditions (such as shaped-note singing) and in deep-rooted forms of quartet harmony.
