Welcome to AbsolutelyGospel.com’s annual feature Ones-To-Watch: 10 Artists Poised to Take Over Your MP3 Player. Every time about this year, those in the music industry are inundated with “buzz” artists - those artists that look to take the music world by storm with their new (and sometimes no-so-new) approach to faith-based music. Here are 10 artists that we feel are going to win over the hearts of music fans in 2011 in one way or another. At this point - these are the artists that we feel are the “ones to watch” for next year.
The Taylors
From: Lilington, North Carolina
Website: http://www.thetaylorsmusic.com
The Taylors are a brother-sister quartet that has been making waves all over the Southern Gospel industry recently. The group has made the Top 10 Singing News Fan Awards for Horizon Group this year and were invited to perform on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention after their rousing performance on a showcase this past September.
Driven Quartet
From: Indian Trail, North Carolina
Website: http://www.drivenqt.com
Driven Quartet is made up of seasoned performers Jason Funderburk, Will Lane, Chad Smith, and Scott Penuel. This group has a genuine passion for sharing the Gospel to the lost and ministering the love of God to every audience they sing to. Driven Quartet's love for one another and their audience has made them a fan-favorite from day one!
Spoken 4 Quartet
From: Branson, Missouri
Website: http://www.spoken4qt.com
If you haven't heard of Spoken 4 Quartet yet - you soon will. This talented group of genuine men are entering their fourth year of full-time ministry. The group has already managed to earn a Top 10 spot for Singing News Horizon Group and have also been asked to perform at places like the National Quartet Convention and Silver Dollar City,and have been featured on Paul Heil's The Gospel Greats and XM-Sirius' enLighten 34!
2nd Generation
From: Oak Grove, Arkansas
Website: http://www.2ndgenerationministries.com
Brenda Denney and Elaine Robinson started 2nd Generation five years ago with their brother and took their name from being the 2nd generation in their family to enter into music ministry. Rocky Logan is now the group's third member! This group has been making great waves over the years - including the Diamond Award win for the Sunrise Award this past summer, and a nominations for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in the 2009 SGN Music Awards!
Freedom
From: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Website: http://www.freedomtrio.com
Freedom is a trio consisting of industry veterans John Rulapaugh and Josh Garner with relative newcomer Joel Trimble. The group has already been featured on such major events this year like the Suwanee River Jubilee, Brandon Gospel Music Convention, SGN Music Fest, Grand Ole Gospel Reunion, and National Quartet Convention. The group's website says they are setting "a new standard in Christian music." We couldn't agree more!
Statement of Faith
From: Jefferson City, Tennessee
Website: http://www.statementoffaithtrio.com
Jacob Kitson left Greater Vision earlier this year to do more evangelical work - and he later formed Statement of Faith with his brother Joe and friend Jonathan Epley to assist Jacob on the road. Statement of Faith is a group to keep an eye on with their heart for young people and reaching the lost. We know there are mighty things to come from this group!
Jay Stone Singers
From: Parkton, North Carolina
Website: http://www.jaystonesingers.com
The ministry of the Jay Stones Singers started in a small town in North Carolina back in 1976. Just this past year, the ministry was handed over to Jay's daughter - Sharona and her family. Sharona now shares the stage in ministry with her husband Bobby Carter and their children Emma and Stone. Recently signed to Pinnacle Records, the group released their first album as this incarnation of the group - Fully Committed. The group has already broke the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart with "God Is Good!"
Rod Burton
From: Chicago, Illinois
Website: http://www.rodburtonmusic.com
Rod Burton is more commonly known in the Southern Gospel industry as "Mr. Brandon Gospel Music Convention" - but Rod's solo career has been taking off lately as well - thanks in part to his connections with the Branson community. Rod cut his teeth on Gospel music while traveling around the country as a teenager with songwriter Charles Feltner. Rod's latest recording features Russ Taff on a great new rendition of "Water Grave!"
Heavens Highway
From: Mooreville, Mississippi
Website: http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com
Heavens Highway is a group from Mississippi that has taken the country-based sounds of The Freemans and The Hinsons and made them all their own. The group recently scored their first Singing News Top 40 hit earlier this year with "Longing to Go" - and their current single - "Set Me Free From Me" has become a staple on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart!
Master's Voice
From: Bristow, Oklahoma
Website: http://www.mastersvoice.com
Master's Voice has quickly become one of Oklahoma and Texas' favorite groups with their country-meets-traditional Southern Gospel style. This group has already moved up the ranks of the industry - landing on a Featured Artist Showcase at the National Quartet Convention and also appearing at other major events in the Southern Gospel industry.The Bridge releases their list of the 13 artists poised to become some of the most talked about for next year. Check out this list of artists that are buzz worthy and definitely worth your attention.
Author: AGM
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Written: 12/15/2010
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Just amazing is how I knew of Joe Epley before he joined a big group. Same with Joel Wood though. I actually listened to him a lot form his DayBreak days. With Joe Epley, he and his brother Sam had a quintet called the Brothers along with their trio (Marion Ave. Boys) and their family group. Can't wait to hear SoF's next recording. I need to hear the whole of their first one though.
Why is my Facebook profile picture listed under Samuel's comment?
At what url is this happening?
Someone else to watch...the Red Roots!
One of the best groups that I have ever heard is The Downs Family. They have a powerful anointing. I seen them back in Nov. in Tupelo, MS with The Perrys & Heavens Highway and The Downs Family was by far the best group there.
We did a New Years concert with Heavens Highway and they are a really great group, Vocals are very good, stage very good and they are definitely one to watch.
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