King's Heralds

The internationally acclaimed King's Heralds quartet brings to the stage a seventy-year heritage in gospel music.  Founded in Keene, Texas in 1927 by four young college students, the group has come to be recognized world-wide for their blend and musical expertise.  This “trans-denominational” group has toured not only the United States, but the islands of the Caribbean, all of Latin America, the South pacific, Australia, the Orient and Africa.  Among their audiences have been heads of state, king’s, presidents, governors, ambassadors and other dignitaries. Regular television guests on the “Praise The Lord Show” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, the quartet also appears on the “It Is Written” telecast with Mark Finley.  Their own radio program, “The Sound Of Praise” received top honors – a "Silver Angel Award" – as "Best International Broadcast" from Excellence In Media. The King's Heralds quartet has shared their music before the Christian Booksellers Association, the National Association of Evangelicals, the National Association of Religious Broadcasters, the Protestant Health and Welfare Association, the Greater Pittsburgh Charismatic Conference and the Baptist World Alliance. 

The quartet is the first Christian gospel group from the West to tour The People’s Republic of China since 1949, singing for the "First Invitational Symposium on the Christian Church in China" sponsored by the US/China Education Foundation.  In 2001 the King's Heralds presented 19 concerts in the Republic of Cuba with the Spanish Christian Radio Broadcast “La Voz de la Esperanza”. The quartet have received twenty-three "Silver Angel Award", including six for "Best Male Vocal Group" and fourteen for "Best Album".  The group also received a "Gold Angel Award" in recognition for their being the oldest, continuous Gospel Quartet in America. The quartet perform in a variety of musical styles, making them a favorite with audiences of all ages.  Their rich blend, harmony and balance as interpreted through their well-known acapella singing creates a rich musical experience.  A portion of every concert is devoted to children, making their concerts a “fun-time” for the whole family. Twenty-nine men have been a part of the King's Heralds quartet since its foundation in 1927.  They have recorded in 30 languages, on over 100 albums and toured over fifty countries.  Their music is treasured by people all over the world, from the highlands of Papua New Guinea to the steps of Russia, to Punta Arenas in Chile.

Group members: Don Scroggs, Joel Borg, Russell Hospedales and Jeff Pearle

Discography

I Just Can't Wait

All The Time Ready Haven Called Heaven Faith Will Take You Farther Thank You Lord For Grace Can't Wait To See God Wrote A Symphony I'm Prepared There Must Be A City In This Moment Walk The Walk Bless Me Father Grace At It's Best

Don, Joel, Russell and Jeff, the current King's Heralds, continue their 80-year musical ministry with this upbeat collection of Contemporary Christian music. If you're feeling down, try listening to songs like "Faith Will Take You Farther," "All The Time Ready," the country-flavored "Can't Wait To See," "I'm Prepared," "There Must Be A City" and "Walk The Walk," and you'll probably notice that you're tapping your feet and feeling good and inspired again. The album, which is all accompanied, finishes strong with the powerful songs of faith, "In This Moment," "Bless Me Father" and "Grace At It's Best." Another winner from the wonderful King's Heralds.

Encores

Walk In Jerusalem Now Don't you Let Nobody Turn You 'Round Good News, Chariot's A-Comin' If We Ever Need The Lord Before A New Name In Glory Children Keep In The Middle Of The Road O Lord Of Space Walk That Milky White Way Just A Little Talk With Jesus Old Time Religion Prayer Of Our Lord Jesus Champion Of Love Two Wings Reprise Walk In Jerusalem

It's pretty clear from the first few notes from Simi Valley, CA's honey-voiced veteran male Gospel quartet The King's Heralds that we're in for a treat. "Encores" is all about spirituals: "Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John," "Now Don't You Let Nobody Turn You 'Round," "Good News, Chariot's A-Comin'," "(If We Ever Needed the Lord Before) We Sure Do Need Him Now," "There's A New Name In Glory," "Children Keep In the Middle of the Road"… this is inspirational Gospel sung with some of the best deep-bass harmonies we've heard. But it's the feeling behind the music, the spiritual mission of the aptly named King's Heralds that takes "Encores" beyond the usual. Their powerful belief, joyous words and sweet harmonies make this CD very special indeed!

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Anthology Vol. 1

New Life Day By Day When I Survey The Wondrous Cross You Sons And Daughters Of The King Ain't Got Time To Die Will Jesus Find Us Watching Honor The Lord Hold On A Little Longer What A Friend We Have In Jesus He Touched Me Holy Holy Holy God Holds The Future Rise Again How Great Thou Art Battle Hymn Of The Republic Still, Still, With Thee

Following a long tradition and continuous musical ministry going back to their founding in Keene, Texas in 1927, Don, Joel, Russell and Jeff, the current King's Heralds bring us a rich mix of "greatest hits" from their many fine recordings of traditional and contemporary Christian songs and hymns. Traditionals include the spiritual "Ain't Got Time to Die," the hymns "Holy, Holy, Holy," "How Great Thou Art," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross;" Contemporary favorites are "New Life," "Will Jesus Find Us Watching," "Honor the Lord," and "He Touched Me." There is light to heavy accompaniment on most of these songs. Rich harmonies, powerful lyrics, and deeply-felt faith are Heralds trademarks, and they add up to a wonderful, inspiring collection.

I Need Thee Every Hour

I Need Thee Every Hour Holy, Holy Is What the Angels Sing Were You There? Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Great Is Thy Faithfulness Sweet, Sweet Spirit I'd Rather Have Jesus The Ivory Palaces Quiet Place Open my Eyes That I May See All my Trials Lord

Oldest continuous male Gospel quartet King's Heralds, here shortened to The Heralds, have been steadfastly spreading the good news of Jesus over the decades, and "I Need Thee" shows how much they have loved doing that. A rich variety of musical styles, from the traditional tones of "Holy, Holy, Holy," to the plaintive "All My Trails, Lord," to the lightly textured tapestry of "Quiet Place" and "Were You There," to the joyful harmonies of "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," everyone will find something to tickle their musical tastebuds here. 12 songs, a fun and inspirational musical sampler, filled with deep feeling from one of the best in the business!

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Christmas

Behold That Star Away in a Manger My Pretty Little Jesus O Come, All Ye Faithful Shepherd's Pipe Carol Coventry Carol Do You Hear What I Hear? Go, Tell it On The Mountain Silent Night Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light O holy Night Carol of the Drum

The oldest continuous Gospel quartet in America, the King's Heralds began in the state of Texas nearly eighty years ago, with four college students. Throughout the years, this ministry has reached out with the good news of Jesus in song in thirty different languages, and in over fifty countries via recordings, radio, and television. 29 men have been a part of the quartet since their founding and they have recorded on over 100 albums. "Christmas" is the first recording of Christmas songs by the Heralds in 14 years, and features the distinctive arrangements of Wayne Hooper, who sang baritone with the KH for 18 years, arranging and composing for the group to 33 years. 13 a cappella Christmas classics with Hooper's, clean, tight, jazzy harmonies: "Behold That Star," "My Pretty Little Jesus," "Angels Singing O'er the Plains," "Shepherd's Pipe Carol," "Do You Hear What I Hear," "Silent Night" and "Carol of the Drum"… this is just a great collection of Christmas tunes by the oldest and possibly the best Gospel quartet ever!

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Jerry's Farewell

Lord Of All Take A Little Time To Talk To The Lord On The Jericho Road Kum Ba Ya Si' Down Servant Cooperation Only A Boy Named David Dry Bones City Of Light Sweet, Sweet Spirit Lift Up The Trumpet (Ndebele) Master Designer Milky White Way New Life Calm of the Drum Daystar (Shine Down On Me) The Wonder Of It All Champion of Love Good News, Chariot's A Comin'

Join the King's Heralds as they celebrate second tenor Jerry Patton's exceptional thirty-seven year career. Special guests include first tenors Bob Edwards and John Ramsey; baritones Wayne Hooper, Jack Veazy and Steve Laing; and Basses Jerry Dill and Jim McClintock. Also included is a rare special appearance by contralto Del Deker. Enjoy not only the regular repertoire of rousing spirituals, hymn classics of the faith and the latest contemporary Christian sounds, but also renditions from former members of the quartet along with Don Scroggs, Russell Hosepedales and Jim Ayars; as the King's Heralds honor Jerry and his legendary career in Gospel music.

Jerry's Farewell (DVD)

Lord Of All Take A Little Time To Talk To The Lord On The Jericho Road Kum Ba Ya Si' Down Servant Cooperation Only A Boy Named David Dry Bones City Of Light Sweet, Sweet Spirit Lift Up The Trumpet (Ndebele) Master Designer Milky White Way New Life Calm of the Drum Daystar (Shine Down On Me) The Wonder Of It All

Join the King's Heralds as they celebrate second tenor Jerry Patton's exceptional thirty-seven year career. Special guests include first tenors Bob Edwards and John Ramsey; baritones Wayne Hooper, Jack Veazy and Steve Laing; and Basses Jerry Dill and Jim McClintock. Also included is a rare special appearance by contralto Del Deker. Enjoy not only the regular repertoire of rousing spirituals, hymn classics of the faith and the latest contemporary Christian sounds, but also renditions from former members of the quartet along with Don Scroggs, Russell Hosepedales and Jim Ayars; as the King's Heralds honor Jerry and his legendary career in Gospel music.

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