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John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 – November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields.
The group featured J.D. Sumner as bass, Rosie Rozell and then Steve Warren as tenor, James Blackwood and Jake Hess alternating between lead and baritone, and Lister on piano. [2] Their self-titled debut album, The Masters V , won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance . [ 3 ]
Its founding board included Don Butler, Cecil and James Blackwood, Vestal Goodman, Charlie Lamb, Don Light, and J.D. Sumner, and its first president was Tennessee Ernie Ford. [2] [3] In its early years, it faced competition from the United States Gospel Music Association, a for-profit entity also focused on gospel music. [4]
The lineup with Bill Shaw, James, Cecil, and J.D. Sumner (who for many years was unchallenged as the Guinness World Record holder for having the lowest human voice on record, and was only superseded after Guinness started accepting vocal fry as part of the vocal range) is considered the classic version of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, with ...
The GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which was created in 1971, is dedicated exclusively to recognizing meaningful contributions of individuals in all forms of gospel music. [2] Inductees include Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson, Keith Green, Larry Norman, The Blackwood Brothers, The Imperials, J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, The Jordanaires and ...
A handful of groups were considered pioneers in southern gospel music for a series of "firsts." The Blackwood Brothers, with James Blackwood and J.D. Sumner became the first group to travel in a bus, which is on display at the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The following is a list of singers in country, popular music, jazz, and musical theatre [a] ... J. D. Sumner: 1924–1998: American: The Blackwood Brothers, The ...
Cecil, J.D. Sumner, Bill Shaw, James, Whitey Gleason 1965 Something Old - Something New: The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Cecil Blackwood: Do You Thank The Lord Each Day: RCA Camden 1966 On The Jericho Road: Cecil, Bill Shaw, James, John Hall, Whitey Gleason How Big Is God: RCA Victor The Sound Of Gospel Music