The Dixie Echoes Sing for Missions in Stonewall

Dec 28, 2012 See Schedule

Stonewall United Methodist Church, 323 Wainwright Avenue, 2 blocks directly behind Stonewall Piggly Wiggly off of Highway 513

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DIXIE ECHOES TO SING AT STONEWALL CHURCH IN MISSION FUNDRAISER


The Legendary Dixie Echoes Quartet will be appearing in Stonewall

at Stonewall United Methodist Church, 323 Wainwright Avenue, 2

blocks directly behind Stonewall Piggly Wiggly, Friday night,
December 28 6pm/Dinner, 7pm/Dixie Echoes


For over 50 years, the Dixie Echoes have been delivering the Gospel

message in song across America through their spiritually uplifting

musical ministry. Respected by their peers and industry leaders

alike, the Dixie Echoes are recognized as one of the premiere

groups in gospel music. This year, they were voted one of the Top

10 Quartets in America in the Singing News Fan Awards!
 
James Hall, Pastor of Stonewall Church, says "We look forward to a

night filled with comedy, amazing music, and the precise four-part

harmony the Dixie Echoes are known for!  We will receive a love

offering to support the Gospel ministry of The Dixie Echoes.

Stonewall UMC also will be serving Smoked Ham Plates, Sweet Potatoe

Casserole & the Trimmings @ 7/plate to raise money for local and

global missions. The Dinner is catered by Christy's Catering &

Fine Dining of Stonewall. For Dinner tickets and information

contact: Pastor James Hall, Cell/Text 601.838.7729 or Facebook

Stonewall Church, 323 Wainwright Avenue, Stonewall, MS 39363."
 
This special night will be unforgettable for all. The Dixie Echoes

sing songs that raise people’s spirits, bring smiles to faces, and

make great memories! The Dixie Echoes Quartet features the

spectacular sounds of Randy Shelnut singing lead, Mike Jennings

singing bass, Michael Helwig singing tenor, and Randy Shelnut Jr.

singing baritone. The quartet is accompanied by award winning

pianist Stewart Varnado.
 
Mark your calendar for this special appearance by the Dixie Echoes

in our area. Invite your friends and church groups to experience an

evening of wonderful Gospel Music with this legendary musical

group.

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For Photos or Interviews, email: contact@dixieechoes.com or call:

(850) 477-6391.

WEBSITE: www.dixieechoes.com

GROUP PHOTO:

http://dixieechoes.com/img/dixieechoespublicityphoto.jpg

BACKGROUND & BIO:

For over 50 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the gospel

message in song across America through their spiritually uplifting

music ministry. Considered to be one of the pioneer gospel groups,

the Dixie Echoes have returned to their roots singing around two

microphones with just a piano. Respected among their peers and

industry leaders alike, the Dixie Echoes are recognized as one of

the premiere groups in gospel music.

Since the Dixie Echoes formed in 1960, they have released nearly 70

albums and have had numerous top ten singles. They have been

honored with four former members being inducted into the Southern

Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame: J.G. Whitfield (1997), Dale

Shelnut (2001), Jack Toney (2005), and Billy Todd (2009).

The Dixie Echoes have performed throughout the United States,

Mexico, and Canada at well-known venues such as the National

Quartet Convention, Gospel Jubilee Cruise, the Brumley Sing,

Suwannee River Jubilee, Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Carnegie

Hall as well as churches, fairs, and on television. The Dixie

Echoes have appeared on such programs as TBN, INSP and are most

notably remembered for their regular appearances on the nationally

syndicated television show, The Gospel Singing Jubilee which aired

in the late 1960’s and 70’s.

Although each individual presents his own musical styling, the

members collectively share the common goal of doing everything they

can to expose the audience to the power of a meaningful song. With

arguably the best line-up of talent ever, the Dixie Echoes present

the gospel message in song with a touch of class and excellence.

Randy Shelnut – has been a member of the group for over 42 years.

His father, Dale, is credited with bringing the group to national

prominence and Randy has continued to keep the Dixie Echoes at the

forefront of gospel music. A prolific songwriter, Randy has written

many of the groups biggest hits. With a lifetime of experience

Randy is considered to be one of the finest lead singers and has

been honored with multiple Singing News Fan Awards.

Stewart Varnado – has been the Dixie Echoes pianist since 1998.

Stewart’s intense dedication to the perfection of his craft has

made him one of the best and most popular pianists in gospel music

today proving why fans have voted him as one of the top 5 musicians

in America for over a decade. In addition to his performances on

stage, Stewart has become a promoter for several of gospel music’s

biggest events including the Gospel Jubilee Cruise, J.G. Whitfield

Memorial Sing, Suwannee River Jubilee, and the National Quartet

Convention.

Randy Shelnut, Jr. – known to gospel music fans as “Scoot”, began

his gospel music career at the young age of eleven. With 20 years

of experience to build upon, Scoot is named among the best

baritones in gospel music and has been voted by the fans as one of

the top 5 baritones in the country on several occasions. As a third

generation member of the group, Scoot is proudly carrying on a

tradition of class and integrity that has long been synonymous with

the Dixie Echoes.

Mike Jennings – is quickly leaving his mark as one of the greatest

bass singers to join the ranks of the Dixie Echoes. This

Westminster, Maryland native has become a fan favorite across the

country with his ability to deliver an outstanding bass solo. With

an ever humble spirit, Mike sings for the glory of God each and

every night.

Michael Helwig – has been singing professionally since the age of

19. Born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, he was blessed to sing

with two of Canada’s finest gospel groups, and was honored with a

Dove award for Favorite Tenor from the Canadian Gospel Music

Association. Since coming to the United States, he has taken his

love for music across the country and around the world with such

groups as the Wilburns and the Stamps Quartet.

Over the last 50 years God has trusted the Dixie Echoes with the

huge purpose of telling everyone they can about Him. To do this He

has provided talented men with a dedication to this grand style of

music. In the timeless tradition of the Statesmen Quartet and the

Blackwood Brothers Quartet, the Dixie Echoes will continue to sing

songs in such a manner that no one can miss a single word, not one

distraction from hearing what the songwriter wanted to share. And

they do it with just four guys and a piano player.

Pastor James Hall
Cell/Text 601.938.7729
stonewallpastor@gmail.com