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It’s Approaching Fast

July 19th, 2003, The 4th Annual SoGospelNews.com Convention will convene in Smryna, TN. Are you making plans to attend? Below is just a hint of the wonderful talent that will be available.

Daryl Williams Trio

The trio's lead singer is already a familiar name in Christian music. Nominated for several awards including Grammies, Doves, Singing News Fan Awards, and Hearts Aflame Awards, Daryl Williams has made an undeniable impact on the Gospel music industry. This prolific songwriter of over nine hundred songs has had his songs recorded by Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Cathedrals, The John Hagee Family, The Speer Family, The Nelons, Gold City, LuLu Roman, John Starnes, Jimmy Swaggart with Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and many more.

Daryl's talented wife, Karen has traveled extensively across the United States in a family evangelistic/singing ministry. Karen is already well-known and admired by Gospel disc jockeys throught the nation from her radio promotion days with the Sonlite and Zion record labels. She has promoted such groups as The Hoppers, The McGruders, and Terry McMillan.

Eric Curtis, an extraordinary vocalist, and the newest member of the group is no stranger to gospel music. His rich baritone voice combined with his heart for ministry makes Eric a perfect compliment to the Daryl Williams Trio.

The Daryl Williams Trio is a group that brings excitement to the stage, with rich harmonies, amazing music, and a talent for creating life in a song.

Pioneers Quartet

The Pioneers Quartet was formed in October of 2001 with a desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song, to see the lost saved, and to encourage the body of Christ. The Pioneers consist of: Michael Whitaker of Villa Rica, GA, Daniel Wade of Loganville, GA, Chris Griffith of Dallas, GA, and Hurley Spinks of Marietta, GA.

On October 15, 2001, the Pioneers began their first recording under the new name with Lamp Music Studios in Whitesburg, GA and were signed on Lamp's "Potter's Clay" label. In November 2002 they started their debut Mountain Top Records release, "On The Right Trail".

Members of the quartet say that they want to be a blessing to people and are anxious to sing wherever God leads. They have said they feel there is a need for groups who are willing to minister to any congregation, no matter it's size, who desire to hear the Gospel presented in song and testimony.

Sunday Edition

Sunday Edition is a family trio with some of the smoothest blending harmony that has been produced in a long time. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Southern Gospel Music is a natural for them, although their concerts have something for everyone. Having recently changed their name, the group was simply called The Unthanks, based on the groups last name.

Sunday Edition comes from a legacy set forth by the father and baritone of the group, Deon Unthank. The name, Sunday Edition, comes from an older group that Mr. Unthank used to own back in the 70’s. The original formation of the group was an all male quartet. That group went on to win the National Quartet Convention Talent Contest in 1972. Soon, the group shifted focus and became a mixed trio, with Deon, his sister Cheryl, and his cousin Janice. “I started singing again with my daughter and son in the 1995. Now, eight years later, we’ve managed to find our own niche in the genre. We wanted a new name that represented us, our faith, and the music that we bring to the table,” said Deon.

The group currently consists of the aforementioned Mr. Unthank, daughter and primary songwriter Amy Marie, and son and vocal arranger, Chris. Stylistically, the group sings everything from original traditional Southern Gospel to harmonious inspirational sounds.