Dove nominees The Marksmen Quartet are from left, Earle Wheeler, Mark Autry, Davey Waller, Mark Wheeler and Darrin Chambers appearing on a recent episode of BlueHighwayTV’s “Old Country Church.”
The Marksmen Quartet will host a gospel singing on Thursday, July 16, at Sand Mountain Bible Camp, 1100 Bible Camp Road off of Highway 301 near Trenton, Ga. at 7 p.m.
The event will feature former Inspiration Archie Watkins, The Marksmen Quartet and Breaking Ground. Donation for admission is $10. Concessions will be available for sale. For more information, call 678 617-7575.
The four-time Contemporary Bluegrass Gospel group of the year and four-time Country Gospel Quartet of the year winners from the Country Gospel Music Guild will perform many of their hits songs including “He Is I Am,” “Meet Me In Heaven,” “Potter’s Wheel,” “Preach the Cross” and “Grandpa Was a Farmer.”
The group will also share material from its Dove nominated CD “God’s Masterpiece.”
The group recently had two CD projects included among the top 34 CDs of the year of 2008. In addition to its Dove nominated “God’s Masterpiece,” the group contributed to the charity fundraiser “An Appalachian Musical Revival: Live at the Ringgold Depot” featuring “In the Heat of the Night” co-star Randall Franks and a host of music stars.
“God has opened so many doors for our group this year to share His message,” said Earle Wheeler, quartet leader. “This is another opportunity that we will do our best for Him.”
Mr. Wheeler said for him after 40 years of serving, it is an honor continuing to walk on the stage each time He opens a door.
“He has given me some wonderful dedicated Christians to travel the highways that make what we do on stage a true artistry in His service,” he said. “Y’all come and be a part of it!”
After more than 40 albums, winning four times as Gospel Bluegrass Band of the Year from SPBGMA, the group continues its legendary musical legacy with their latest CD project by Earle Wheeler, Mark Wheeler, Darrin Chambers and Davey Waller “God’s Masterpiece.”
Mountain Heart’s Barry Abernathy and Jim Van Cleve guest on the project. The latest addition to the Marksmen roster is bassist and vocalist Mark Autry.
The Marksmen Quartet’s latest CD/DVD project “God’s Masterpiece” by Rural Rhythm Records and is available at Wal-Marts and other music retailers.
The Marksmen Quartet is an inductee of the Lone Star State Country Music Association Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
The legendary Hall of Fame member Archie Watkins, formerly of the Inspirations, will make a special appearance.