The Oak Ridge Boys

One of the longest-running groups in country music, the Oak Ridge Boys started life as a gospel quartet before gradually modernizing their style and moving into country-pop. Yet even at the height of their popularity in the late '70s and early '80s their sound always remained deeply rooted in country gospel harmony.

Ernie Haase and
Signature Sound

Combining 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have obliterated the traditional mold of gospel quartets. Their unconventional approach to communicating the Good News with ground-breaking originality has blazed a trail that will go down in gospel music history as no other group before them.

The Hoppers

For over four decades, The Hoppers name has been synonymous with traditional Gospel Music. No other group in Southern Gospel has enjoyed more #1 hits than the Hoppers. In a day when little emphasis is placed on the importance of family unit, The Hoppers are a prime example of a prosperous family that is continually blessed by God for their service to His church.

Squire Parsons

Since 1978, Squire Parsons has been nominated by the SINGING NEWS' fans for "Favorite Baritone", "Favorite Gospel Songwriter" and "Favorite Gospel Singer". He was named "Favorite Baritone" in 1986 and 1987. In 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 - "Favorite Gospel Songwriter". In 1988 he was named "Favorite Southern Gospel Male Singer." He has also been nominated for the DOVE AWARD for male vocalist and songwriter. In 1990, he was presented the coveted MARVIN NORCROSS AWARD, given for devotion to family, service to church, involvement in community affairs, and contributions to the gospel music industry.

Karen Peck & New River

The name of Karen Peck has become synonymous with Southern Gospel Music. Her flawless, delightful soprano voice has made its way into the hearts of Gospel Music lovers across the country and garnered an unprecedented 11 Favorite Soprano Fan Awards from the readers of The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of Gospel Music at a very early age.

Buddy Greene

Buddy Greene brings a wide variety of southern Americana influences to his music to create a unique musical hybrid of country, bluegrass, folk, gospel and traditional blues. In addition to his solid reputation as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, Buddy has established himself as one of Nashville's finest harmonica stylists. His live concerts are equal parts hymn sing, jam session, church house revival, and journey through his own musical history.