Top Southern Gospel Groups

In Europe, people refer to Ernie Haase & Signature Sound as "Ambassadors of Joy" because their message of hope and joy comes through every note of their performances. In the US, they're known as Dove Award winners and a favorite group in Southern Gospel circles.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Members:

• Ernie Haase (Tenor)
• Doug Anderson (Baritone)
• Ian Ownes (Bass)
• Devin McGlamery (Lead)

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Starter Songs:

• "Right Place, Right Time" (Purchase/Download)
• "He Made A Change" (Live Version) (Purchase/Download)

The Gaither Vocal Band, led by the legendary Bill Gaither, started up backstage before a Bill Gaither Trio concert in the early 1980s with just four guys singing around a piano. They sounded so good that Bill decided they should see what the audience thought. They went on stage and the rest, as they say, is history.

Gaither Vocal Band Members:

• Bill Gaither
• David Phelps
• Michael English
• Wes Hampton
• Mark Lowry

Gaither Vocal Band Former Members:

• Buddy Mullins
• Gary McSpadden
• Guy Penrod
• Jim Murray
• Jon Mohr
• Jonathan Pierce
• Larnelle Harris
• Lee Young
• Lemuel Miller
• Marshall Hall
• Russ Taff
• Steve Green
• Terry Franklin

Gaither Vocal Band Starter Songs:

• "I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary" (Purchase/Download)
• "There Is A River" (Purchase/Download)

The trio known as Greater Vision has been touching audiences around the world since 1990. With over 200 performaces a year and 30+ releases, they have become the most awarded trio in the history of Gospel music with awards for Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Artist of the Year.

Greater Vision Members:

• Chris Allman (Tenor)
• Rodney Griffin (Baritone)
• Gerald Wolfe (Lead)

Greater Vision Starter Songs:

• "More About Jesus" (Purchase/Download)
• "Cleanse Me" (Purchase/Download)

Karen Peck started singing professionally in 1981 with The Nelons. She remained with the group for 10 years before she felt like God was calling her to take the next step in her musical journey. Karen Peck and New River was born when she and her husband Rickey teamed up with her sister Susan to form a group.

Karen Peck and New River Members:

• Karen Peck Gooch
• Susan Peck Jackson
• Jeff Hawes

Karen Peck and New River Starter Songs:

• "Christian In The House" (Purchase/Download)
• "Ephesians Chapter One" (Purchase/Download)

Andrew, Daniel, Stephen and Josh Ball, aka The Ball Brothers, grew up in central Illinois and were singing at early ages. They were introduced to the Southern Gospel world in 2006 on the Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Summer Tour. In 2010, they were nominated as the Horizon Group of the Year by the Singing News and their CD, Breakthrough, was nominated for album of the year by the Southern Gospel News.

The Ball Brothers Members:

• Andrew Ball (Tenor)
• Andy Tharp (Baritone)
• Cody McVey (Formerly of the Kingsmen)
• Daniel Ball (Lead)
• Joshua Ball
• Joshua Gibson (aka Gibson)

Stephen Ball (Baritone - left the group in 2012 due to major hearing loss)

The Ball Brothers Starter Songs:

• "Walkin' In Jerusalem" (Purchase/Download)
• "Even Unto The End" (Purchase/Download)

The Collingsworth Family got their start at a church camp in Petersburg, Michigan in 1986. In 2000, they shifted to a new, all-concert ministry.

The Collingsworth Family Members:

• Phil Collingsworth
• Kim Collingsworth
• Brooklyn Collingsworth
• Courtney Collingsworth
• Phillip Collingsworth
• Olivia Collingsworth

The Collingsworth Family Starter Songs:

• "Within The Reach Of A Prayer" (Purchase/Download)
• "My Favorite Things" (Purchase/Download)

For the past 30+ years, members of The Freemans have been involved in Southern Gospel music. From Darrell's time with the Pathways to Chris's time with the Hinsons, as individuals, they've learned every aspect of the industry. As The Freemans, they've spent 20 years ministering to fans.

The Freemans Members:

• Chris Freeman (Vocals)
• Darrell Freeman (Vocals/Bass)
• Joe Freeman (Vocals/Piano)
• Misty Freeman (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar)
• Caylon Freeman (Drums)

The Freemans Starter Songs:

• "Eyes on the Prize" (Purchase/Download)
• "I'll Be Back" (Purchase/Download)

The Hoppers got their start in 1957 when brothers Claude, Will, Steve, Paul and Monroe Hopper started singing. They went on to become The Hopper Brothers and Connie and before long, Claude and Connie were man and wife.

The Hoppers Members:

• Claude Hopper
• Connie Hopper
• Dean Hopper
• Kim Hopper
• Michael Hopper

The Hoppers Starter Songs:

• "When He Comes Down" (Purchase/Download)
• "This Is It" (Purchase/Download)