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Danny Parnell
Danny Parnell is the son of a Baptist Minister.
He has been around and involved in Southern Gospel Music most
of his life, dating back to the early sixties when he and his
dad would go to Forth Worth, Texas to hear the top groups of
that time. Danny is one of the original members of The
Ascension which was first started in 1973. He attended Baptist
Bible College and SMSU in Springfield, Missouri and served in
The United States Marine Corp. He is an avid hunter,
fisherman, and golfer. Danny and his wife Judy along with
Payton (great grand daughter) reside in
Lebanon, Missouri.
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Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan was saved at the age of 5 in Humboldt TN where his
dad was Pastor. In 1994 his father Zane, mother Cindy, and
brother Benjamin went to Auckland, New Zealand as
missionaries through Baptist Bible College. Jonathan spent
nine months with them and feels that some day God will allow
him to return to New Zealand in some form of ministry. He
attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield Mo where he
began his radio career at KWFC ( 100,000 watt Christian
Radio station in Springfield MO). While attending BBC,
Jonathan toured with a gospel group called Tribute. He has
served as Youth pastor, Music pastor and Senior Pastor, but
his love for Southern Gospel Music keeps bringing him back
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Michael J
Born and raised in New Jersey and in the Catholic
faith he became a born-again believer at age 16
after his family moved to Colorado. While
interviewing for a summer job at a Christian Bible
Camp he was led to Christ. His journey continued as
he attended Western Bible College, Colorado
Christian College, Southern Baptist University, and
Baptist Bible College. He began singing in college
touring choirs, quartets, and ensembles.
Michael’s interest in making music a career was
sparked when he won “Male Vocalist of the Year” at a
Branson Talent Contest in 1984. He continued
pursuing a career in music as an entertainer and
male vocalist working for multiple Branson Theaters
and shows spanning over the next 24 years including
working with Jerry Presley, Elvis’s cousin at the
King’s Mansion in Branson. Michael also worked as
director, entertainer and vocalist with the Texas
Opry House. Though performing other styles of music,
his desire was always to sing bass in a Southern
Gospel Quartet.
Michael J. and his wife Joanna reside in
Springfield, Missouri. |
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Derrick Boyd
Derrick possesses one of the most recognizable tenor voices
in Gospel Music today. He began his career in 1985 with The
Royalmen from North Carolina, a group that won First place
at the National Quartet Convention's Amateur competition. He
later had the opportunity to join and sing with noted groups
such as the Dixie Melody Boys, Heaven Bound and the Kingsmen.
Derrick has travelled to churches of all sizes, auditoriums,
fairs and even performed at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
twice! He has done Missionary work in the Dominican Republic
and has spread the gospel in Ireland, Scotland and Norway as
well. He has been nominated three times in the top ten for
Favorite Tenor vocalist by the Singing News subscribers.
Derrick's desire is to brag on Jesus in such a way, not only
that folks would be blessed, but that souls would be won for
the Lord nightly. |
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