Syntax Creative Congratulates Yancy & The Kingsmen on 2024 Dove Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:
The Kingsmen begin their 70th anniversary year with a new recording of their beloved a cappella classic, “Is That the Old Ship of Zion.” What started as a conversation on the back of the bus turned into a gathering of past and present members for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion. This new version brings together a Kingsmen choir spanning generations, creating a powerful tribute that honors their history and the brotherhood that built it.
KEY SELLING POINTS
- The Kingsmen are a legendary Southern Gospel group, winning several Dove Awards and numerous Singing News Fan Awards
- In addition to their 15 #1 hits at Christian radio over the years, the group has included a who's-who lineup of all-time vocal greats such as Eldridge Fox, "Big" Jim Hamill, Ray Dean Reese, Squire Parsons, Johnny Parrack, Anthony Burger, Ernie Phillips, Gary Sheppard, and a host of others
- In 1977, they performed at the White House for President Jimmy Carter, and in 1982, they performed at the opening ceremony of the World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN.
- They were also the first group to film and record a live performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
- In 2000, they were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, followed by the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
- The Kingsmen are a legendary Southern Gospel group, winning several Dove Awards and numerous Singing News Fan Awards
- In addition to their 15 #1 hits at Christian radio over the years, the group has included a who's-who lineup of all-time vocal greats such as Eldridge Fox, "Big" Jim Hamill, Ray Dean Reese, Squire Parsons, Johnny Parrack, Anthony Burger, Ernie Phillips, Gary Sheppard, and a host of others
- In 1977, they performed at the White House for President Jimmy Carter, and in 1982, they performed at the opening ceremony of the World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN.
- They were also the first group to film and record a live performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
- In 2000, they were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, followed by the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
