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About 2 ˝ years ago, I did a series of Top 20 lists,
each one focused on the vocalists who sing (or sang) a particular part.
Well, I am going to resurrect that series and put a slightly different
spin on it. For the next several months, we’ll be looking at the Top 20
vocalists at each position, but the catch is that they have to be
currently active in Southern Gospel to make the lists this time. You
know there’s going to be some changes from the last time we did a series
like this. After all, this is Southern Gospel music. Personnel
changes are the norm! LOL We’ll start this month with the tenors.
All of you, I’m sure, have heard many jokes about tenor singers. “Looks
like a man, sings like a woman,” or “….singing the woman’s part for our
group is…………” Is it any wonder that tenors can sometimes be a very
interesting breed of Southern Gospel singer?
J But, all jokes aside, a
good tenor is essential to a good quartet. They don’t have to be
excessively high, but they do have to have a clear tone to their voice.
Once again, let me refresh your memory about how I do
these lists. The names on the list will be in alphabetical order. Trying
to say that one is “better” than another one is pretty much impossible. I
will list the group that each vocalist currently sings with.
Now- on to the names and comments!
Top 20 Tenors
- Michael Booth (Booth Brothers)
- Brian Free (Brian Free & Assurance)
- Wes Hampton (GVB)
- Billy Hodges (Kingdom Heirs)
- Jeremie Hudson (Imperials)
- Jacob Kitson (Tribute Quartet)
- Steve Ladd (Gold City)
- Jerry Martin (Dove Brothers)
- Lenwood Morris (Morris Trio)
- Jeremy Peace (Old Paths Quartet)
- Eric Phillips (Mark Trammell Trio)
- Harold Reed (Kingsmen)
- Dallas Rogers (Cross 4 Crowns)
-
John Rulapaugh (Blackwoods)
- Jason Runnels (Down East Boys)
- Frank Seamans (Legacy 5)
- Wesley Smith (Dixie Echoes)
- David Sutton (Triumphant Quartet)
- Keith Waggoner (Liberty Quartet)
- Brian White (Shiloh Quartet)
Join us
again next month when we take a look at the Top 20 Currently Active Lead
Singers in Southern Gospel Music. If you have any tenors that you would
like to draw my attention to, then don’t hesitate to send an e-mail to
sgmradiotop20@gmail.com. See ya!
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