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HISTORY Growing up in a Christian home, church was always a part of Donna and Brenda's life. It was "normal" to be at church on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and each night for revival services. Their mom had sung in their church's ladies' trio for many years, so they always loved gospel music. Interestingly, she had wanted to begin singing as a soloist, but hadn't done so because she didn't want to leave the trio empty handed. Since that would no longer be a problem, Donna became the trio's new lead singer. From 1982 to 2001, the group (then known as THE GOSPEL FOUNDATION) performed throughout a seven-state area. Five projects were recorded, one of which ("An Original Collection") was comprised of all original songs written by group members. In 2001 parents, Bill and Eva, decided to retire from the singing stage. Donna and Brenda felt the call to continue with the ministry and completed their first recording as a duet, dedicated to their parents. "Continuing the Legacy" shows the God-instilled desire in this duet's heart to do His work and lead others to Him. INDIVIDUAL BIOS Donna always sang songs around home. One Sunday morning, she told the Sunday School Superintendent that she wanted to sing. To her parents' surprise, she got up and sang "Born to Serve the Lord" without any hesitation or fear. From that moment on, Donna began singing solos at church quite often. Brenda also began singing in church as a youngster, with her sister and two other girls. Her first solo was a verse to "The King Is Coming." Although she didn't begin singing full solos until she was in her 20's, she was often featured on verses in choir numbers. Brenda well remembers she and Donna using pencils as microphones, turning out their bedroom light and using a flashlight as a spotlight during their performance. If pencils weren't available, hairbrushes worked well. Like her sister she also participated in school choirs.
To enjoy these sisters' harmonies, visit the "Products" page to hear song clips from their projects. * Recorded “LIVE In Concert” project in 2004, with their own children performing a song with them * 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Top 10 Diamond Award Nominee for “Duet of the Year” * 2006 & 2007 Top 5 Diamond Award Finalist for “Duet of the Year” * 2006 Country Gospel Music Association’s Eastern USA “Acapella Artist of the Year” and “Duo of the Year” * Performed at 2006 & 2007 NQC “Regional Artist Showcase” * “Mercy, Grace, Love” project released September 2006 with songs written by Dee Gaskin, Rebecca Peck, John Darin Rowsey, Greg Day, and Gerald Crabb ~ to name a few * As duet, have performed with Naomi & the Segos; Brian Free & Assurance; Imperials; Young Harmony; The Hoppers |
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