Have You Heard The Talk?
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is famous for producing gospel music families that sing with passion and conviction! A virtual who's who of gospel music artists who have called the bluegrass state their home included the Happy Goodman Family, The Bishops, The Crabb Family and now, The Sons Family.
The Sons Family sings with this passion and conviction reminiscent of the aforementioned predecessors. Some old timers would simply declare that this is "the anointing" and who could argue with that analogy? Whatever you call it, rest assured it is not available over the counter at your local pharmacy!!!
For those of you who have not met them, allow me to introduce you to the family. Gayle Sons is the matriarch for this ministry. Fondly referred to as "Momma Sons" by her peers, Gayle is a walking, talking testimony. Just five years age, Gayle was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disease that causes a loss of muscle control. "The doctors told me that I would spend the rest of my life in a wheel chair! But praise the Lord, He healed me completely!! The doctors to this day are still amazed!!!" Gayle travels with her husband Wayne, who does double duty as bus driver and sound engineer. They have been married 34 years. They have two children, a son, Greg, who does not travel with them and their daughter, Charlotte.
Charlotte Sons Baker is an integral part of this family ministry. Her radio friendly alto voice is bathed in heart-felt conviction. She also is an excellent songwriter, having written two of the family's first four radio singles. "When I Start My Day With You, their breakout single, was written by her as well. "It was just one of those rough mornings that we all have" states Charlotte. "I just simply asked the Lord to help me, as I sat down at the piano. The spirit of God just came in the room and the song just leaped from my Heart!!" It was the family's debut release and it spent eight months on the national radio airplay charts.
Charlotte's better half is Eric Baker. This tall slender man has a large, warm smile and an incredibly tender heart that shows itself in his vocal talents. His ink pen is also infected with the same tender heart condition. Eric writes many of the tunes for the family as well as co-writing with Charlotte. Eric's humor has blossomed in parallel to the group's success. His "Grand Pa" character is a classic must-see event! Eric and Charlotte are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Austin is eleven and the queen of the house is Abbi age four.
The Sons Family was discovered by legendary producer Eddie Crook with help from Ernie Dawson of Heirline. Eddie told the Singing News "Heirline invited the Sons Family to sing at their homecoming and Janice and I both were very impressed by the response they received. We were excited that they chose to join our company." When prodded by this writer as to why the family is getting so much attention, Mr. Crook replied, "Fans and the industry alike recognize the fact that the people in the Sons Family are genuine! I believe people today are hungry for artists that are real! Without a doubt that's why so many people are migrating to them!"
Bill Bailey, one of America's top concert promoters is quick to agree with Eddie. He is the first national promoter since J. G. Whitfield to sign a single group to a multi appearance contract as he did with the Sons Family. "My people want the real deal! When I met them, I knew in my spirit that our friends would embrace them as we did" said Pastor Bailey. The contract called for thirty dates including appearances at such major concert events as Bonifay, Waycross and many more. Southern Gospel veteran Dave Wilcox gave this opinion. "The Bible states that if we seek Him privately, He will reward us publicly. I believe Gayle, Charlotte, and Eric are willing to go the extra mile in this area. I used to describe it as magic, now I just call it what it is, it is the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon their lives! We believe in the family and we are actively promoting them in all areas and facets of our industry."
To contact the Sons Family by mail you may write to 1474 Potterville Rd., Means, Ky. 40346. By phone you may call 606-768-3695 or to schedule them for an event you should call The Sonrise Agency at 606-768-3650. You may also visit them on the web at http://www.thesonsfamily.com
Written by J. Paul Lewis
Author: SGN
| Author's Website: http://sogospelnews.com/
Written: 06/30/2004
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Category: ArtistsEddie Crook Artist of the Month
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This group is GREAT!
I get blessed every time I hear them!
Keep up the good work guys!
Love you
Tim Ooten
You go guys!!!! We love ya!!! God Bless!!!!!!
I am so proud of you guys. God has blessed The Sons Family with many talents. Hope to see you all soon. Love you all!
We met the Sons Family a few weeks ago and we were very moved by their ministry, and we enjoyed the fellowship with them after the concert. There's a wonderful spirit about them!
Oh, Sister Gayle, keep that van out of the ditch!
my dear friends i just got the c d comfort in the storm it is great.
i love all of the songs on it. i put anothr one in layaway. hope to see yall in winchester soon god bless
Hello,Sons Family.
We are all so proud of you. Keep up the good
work for the lord. Pray for all of us.
We love you all. God Bless You.
Brother Jody Coontz.
(THE COONTZ BROTHERS)
We had the privalage to share the stage with the Sons Family not long ago, and what a blessing it was. The Sons family is a talented group, but more important, they are anointed. I Love you all... Keep up the good work.
Chad Goodwin
I have enjoyed the Sons Family from the first time that I heard them on a rainy day, at an outdoor sing! I fell in love with them then, and have watch them grow to where they are now. They have been the same. An fine example of what a gospel music ministry should be. They are true blue friends. I wish them the very best. Charlotte and Gayle are my prayer warriors! Eric is one of the best singers in gospel music today.Thank you for lifting me up to the Lord. I love you all very much. Your friend, and brother in the Lord!
We have been on the same stage with "The Sons Family" several times;including church auditoriums, "The Bonifay All Night Sing", "Send A Kid To Camp" and other concert events. They always go out of their way to work well with all the other groups and that is to be commended!
Sylvia Green
"THE BRADYS"
May the Lord bless this Family as they continue to bless his people. Through and by the Ministry of their music. Brother Taylor.
What has happened to the Sons Family? I am unable to find a place to purchase their music and their website does not work. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!
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