ECHOAIRES

Gospel Quartet Artist

Organized in 1993, in Moscow, Tennessee, the Echoaires have turned their love for God, His people and music into a thriving ministry.

How did they do it? Quite simple. This group of musicians took their God given talents and combined and developed them into their own unique sound.  Their soul stirring testimonies and harmonious voices combined with chord progressions that enable you to feel the words of their songs usher the anointing into any venue.  It is these attributes that make them one of the most sought after quartet groups in the Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas tri-state area and has blessed them to attain recognition in other sectors.

The Echoaires were participants in the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) artist showcase in 1998 and 1999.  They were the 2003 winners of the Exclesisa Enterprises Gospel Extravaganza in Jackson, Mississippi.  In 2006, they were the showcase winners at the 14th Annual American Gospel Quartet Convention in Birmingham, Alabama.

As an accomplished group, the EchoaAires have traveled throughout the country spreading their music ministry.  They have served as the opening worshippers for nationally acclaimed quartets such as Harvey Watkins and the Canton Spirituals, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QCs, the Williams Brothers, Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites, and Rev. Andrew Cheairs and the Songbirds to name a few.

But all of their success hasn’t come without its trials and tribulations. Like most groups, the EchoAires have experienced the transition of members over the years.  In 2003, the death of two members jeopardized their existence, and in 2005, while on the road sharing the love they found in Jesus with others, a near fatal accident threatened them once again. But none of these storms deterred the EchoAires from blessing the people of God. “Through all the storms that we’ve suffered, we still find a safe place in God,” says lead singer Joseph Johnson. “Our faith has not been wavered, but made stronger. We know that it was because of His grace that we’re still here.”

And God’s grace couldn’t be more wonderful. In 1996, the group recorded its first album, “It’s a Miracle”, and in 2001, their second project, “Determined to Make It” was recorded live.  The EchoAires recently recorded their third album in April 2007 which is set to release in February 24, 2009. And with a strong, growing support base, their trust in God and God’s favor, they are sure to do just that – make it.

The EchoAires are John Chandler, Courtney Clark, Cedric Conner, Joseph Johnson, Stephen Lewis, Gabrieal Mason, and Barry Turner.

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