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Mar 5, 2024 · Some of the country’s most successful gospel artists are from North Carolina, including Durham native Shirley Caesar, an 11-time Grammy winner, and a cappella trio the Badgett Sisters, who...
The Primitive Quartet. Southern gospel singers Candler, NC (Buncombe County) (828) 667-0612 http://primitivequartet.com. Music Gospel. The Primitive Quartet began in 1973, when two sets of brothers, Reagan and Larry Riddle and Furman and Norman Wilson, carried a guitar and mandolin with them on a fishing trip to Fontana Lake.
The Hoppers (until 1981: Hopper Brothers and Connie) are a multi award-winning Southern Gospel group from North Carolina. They have performed together for several decades and have achieved significant popularity due to widening the playing field in Southern Gospel by incorporating Pop, country, and Rock music into their work.
Visit the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Traditional Artist Directory to learn more about North Carolina mountain artists who have helped shape the world of gospel music. Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.