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Brian Free and Assurance     &   Triumphant Quartet

                         Triumphant Quartet 

 Will CO - Host the 2008 Benson State Singing Convention

 

Brian Free and Assurance

Biography

Brian Free is undeniably the most recognizable southern gospel tenor of our generation. Since 1982, he has been at the forefront of southern gospel music since first joining Gold City Quartet, then moving on to form his own group, Assurance.  Brian has enjoyed tremendous success in his musical career, but his first priority has and always will be his family. They say that behind every good man is a great woman, and Pam Free certainly confirms that saying. Pam is responsible for much of the business behind the ministry and keeps things running smoothly. Pam and Brian are blessed with two sons, Ricky and Bryce. Ricky is a talented drummer and tours with Assurance while Bryce is still in school. This family unit is the foundation for Brian and offers a welcome calm in the middle of a busy career. Southern Gospel music has always been Brian's first love, and fans have responded to his music by honoring him as Favorite Male Singer in 1987 and voting him Favorite Tenor a record eight times throughout the years. He was also named Favorite Young Artist in 1989 and 1991. Brian Free & Assurance was voted Horizon Group in 1994, and their album 4 God So Loved was named Favorite Album in 1998.  Today, Brian Free & Assurance continue making music that touches people and changes lives. Traveling with Brian is a talented group of singers and musicians. Lead singer Bill Shivers, baritone singer Derrick Selph, bass singer Jeremy Lile, and drummer Ricky Free round out Assurance. The Harper Agency has enjoyed a long relationship with Brian and handles booking. Brian Free & Assurance record for Daywind Music Group. Whether singing at a rural church, city auditorium, large arenas with the Gaither Homecoming Tour or on national television, Brian Free & Assurance have one purpose…to share the love of Jesus through music.

RECENT GROUP FACTS

Brian Free and Assurance have recently won awards at the First Annual US Gospel News SGM Fanfair. They were, Favorite Quartet, Favorite Tenor (Brian Free) and Favorite Video - Live In New York City.

 Visit their Website to find out more: www.brianfreeandassurance.com

 

Triumphant Quartet

Biography

“ ...let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15

“Christ is the reason we sing,” proclaims the members of The Triumphant Quartet. David Sutton, Clayton Inman, Scott Inman, Eric Bennett, and pianist Jeff Stice form the acclaimed Southern Gospel group, the Triumphant Quartet. Their mission is to spread the Word of God through song and share the good news of Christ with other believers. Through the power of their beautiful harmonies, they testify to those who are searching and lost, with the hope that more souls will come to know Christ.

Formed in 2003, the then—named Integrity Quartet, began their ministry together at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “I truly believe that God put this together,” said Ms. Mandrell of the new gospel group. The founding members, all residents of Sevier County, Tennessee and active members of churches in their community, brought a combined 80+ years of singing experience and their own enthusiastic fans. The theater even created a special season pass so their fans could see them perform anytime. In addition to a full—time schedule at the theater, the group also performed all across the country.

Visit their Website to find out more:  www.triumphantquartet.com

 

 

"God has blessed us with one of the oldest and largest gospel sings in the United States."

-Danny Mack Holland
President State Annual 
Singing Convention