Getting to know our Artists

Ricky Atkinson Ricky was saved at the age of seven at Faith Baptist Church, where his dad was pastor, in Bishopville, SC. Ricky started singing with family as a young man and continued through the teen years. In 1987, he began his career in music by playing piano for a Lance Carpenter trio called The Campmeeting Trio, as they traveled and playing in many camp meetings across the south. In 1988, he started singing lead with his first group, The Camp meeting Boys. In 1991, he formed a male trio called Kindred Spirit. Ricky sang solo for two years from 1994 to 1996. In 1996, he joined the Wilburns from Carthage, TN. In 1999, Ricky returned to south Georgia to form Ricky Atkinson and Compassion. Ricky is most noted for being one of Gospel music's top songwriters. Seven # 1 songs, over 20 top 10s, and numerous top 20 songs. SGMAWARDSs Favorite Male Vocalist in 2008 and 2010. Nominated 15 times for SGMs Songwriter of the Year. RickyAtkinson.com

The Ancormen If your looking for four-part Quartet harmony delivered with sincerity and experience you need to look no further than the ANCHORMEN, a group of young men based in Goldsboro, NC. The dedication they have demonstrated has been evident over the years, and strengthened with feedback from their performances. A few words they have been identified with are "electrifying", "energetic", "great quartet harmony", and best of all, " such fine, dedicated young men". Year after year, God continues to use this talented team to bless and encourage, while bringing hope to the lost, and a smile to the face of Christians everywhere. The ANCHORMEN travel across America performing 200 dates per year in all varieties of major events from Churches, Concert Halls, Cruises, Arenas, Festivals, Fairs, Theme Parks as well as many International venues. The ANCHORMEN are exclusively represented by: BSA/BECKIE SIMMONS AGENCY, Nashville, TN 615-575-7500 Fax 615-595-7500 www.BSAworld.com TheAnchormen.com

The Dixie Echoes For over 45 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the good news of the Gospel through their spiritually uplifting musical ministry. Although considered to be one of the pioneer Gospel groups, the Dixie Echoes have maintained a refreshing vocal style, and a diverse selection of songs that appeal to audiences of all ages. This captivating group offers hope and inspiration as they share the message of God and His love for all people during each invigorating performance. Recently, they were honored in a Singing News report for being one of the top 10 groups in America to have consistently recorded top 40 songs during a 20-year period. DixieEchoes.com

Tony Gore Tony Gore is definitely a household name in the southern gospel music industry. His multi-nominated trio charting many #1 songs and numerous top ten songs in the industry charts over years of ministry. Tony still travels with the group for select dates, as well as ministering solo across the country... TonyGore.com

Fresh Anointing Out of the small south Alabama town of Andalusia comes a new young southern gospel group called Fresh Anointing. Formed when a youth minister of over 7 years answered the call God had placed on his life, David Wiggins stepped out in faith when God gave him the vision of a group of young people ministering through the avenue of southern gospel music. Over ten years later, God is still pouring out His blessings and using this ministry to touch people everywhere. The primary focus of this new trio is to be used by the Holy Spirit in each and every service to promote a sense of revival in the hearts and lives of everyone in their presence. Being set free, delivered, healed, and restored are just a few of the joys that can be shared in the Lord during Fresh Anointing’s ministry in song and testimony. FreshAnointing.net

Chronicle After years of traveling as two ministries God has combined many years of experience into a new Gospel Ministry that formed in April 2009. Greg Sullivan, Tim Kinchen, Melissa Kinchen and Glynn Fendlason have come together under God's leadership to form the Group "CHRONICLE". CHRONICLE has spent the past two years blessing and encouraging all of the audiences that they have had the privilege to stand in front of. The vision of this new Ministry is to serve God and help reach this world for Christ through gospel music. "Our focus is to minister and lead people to Jesus Christ. We have decided to go wherever God opens a door". CHRONICLE'S music ranges from great southern and country gospel to praise and worship. The Group is based out of Holden Louisiana. www.ChronicleGospelGroup.com

Roger Duncan Roger Duncan II is an Associate Pastor at the First Free Will Baptist Church. He began his ministry at the church in 1998 as the Church Administrator and answered the call to preach on December 1, 2002. He assists with preaching and visitation as needed, and he serves as the School Administrator at Seffner Christian Academy. Roger is a tremendous singer and songwriter and publisher as a part of his ministry to the church, he loves to write songs, travel and sing the gospel, with his church and campmeeting based group, as well as solo dates. www.TampaFreewill.com

The Unity Quartet Unity Quartet was formed in 2001 at New Prospect Church in Pembroke, North Carolina. In 2010, Unity had the number 3 song in the Nation, "Livin' In The Light of God". Unity Quartet has performed at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Branson, Missouri, and toured with the Dove Brothers in the "Family, Prayer and Friends Tour". The group recently reformed and travels the country sharing their talents and their love of God wherever they can. UnityQuartet-Pembroke.com