Karen, New River has been around for a few years now. You have weathered many storms and enjoyed many victories. What is the secret to the groups longevity?
Staying committed to our calling
How do you keep things fresh and inspired?
Constantly praying God will renew our minds and spirits.
Susan, why aren't you blonde?
Susan says, "I'm much too smart!" Devin is blonde like Karen.
Devin, Karen often says from stage that you keep them looking young. What's it like traveling with two "older" women?
It's like traveling with my "Grandmothers!"
Do Karen and Susan ever give you any "motherly" advice?
Sometimes. They're always watching out for me.
On a more serious note, describe for us the Ministry side of KP&NR. Describe the Entertainment side pf KP&NR.
Our main prayers are for believers to be uplifted and encouraged and hopefully the lost will be saved. We always try to give someone a chance to make things right with God. However, in a world full of problems, it's nice to laugh and forget about our cares for a while.
How do the two sides of entertainment and ministry work together?
Ministry and entertainment definitely go hand in hand.
Karen, you have always had a gift for the ability to deliver those big ballads. "Daddy's Home", "Four Days Late", "The Tomb Wasn't Empty", and now "Last Night". Do you really love that style of song or is there something else that really hits your hot button for singing?
I love any song with great lyrics. I love singing songs that "move" me.
Since both Karen and Susan's children have been raised "on the road", are there any plans for eventually involving the children in KP&NR? Any up and coming singers in the group?
They are very involved with us "behind the scenes." They are musically inclined. Hopefully they'll sing with us one day.
If the group could only sing one more song, what would it be? Why?
Four Days Late. I would want to tell everyone that Jesus is always on time and will always be there for them.
What is usually in the CD player on the bus as you are traveling down the road? Do any of you ever secretly listen to anything that isn't Southern Gospel?
[NEW RIVER] We watch the latest DVD of New Song almost every night before we go on stage. We listen to XM Radio. Outside of Southern Gospel, we like Michael Buble, Martina McBride, Celine Deon, Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, and many others.
Author: SGN
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Written: 06/01/2007
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Very nice piece. KP&NR; are great! LAST NIGHT is awesome!
God is good all the time & all the time God is good.
Elaine Harcourt
Journey of Joy is a wonderful CD. Karen Peck is a wonderful woman on God that speaks and sings of Life. Devin has a tremendous voice and is one of the "youngsters" to keep an eye. We'll see big things from him.
I just want to say I am a Christian DJ with KTXJ Radio in Jasper Texas. I so much enjoy your music and I get many request for your songs.
We have started a Thursday Night Live show called The East Texas Gospel Jambore in Brodus TX. We had the Florida Boys there 5/31 and they were great.
If you are interested in playing at this ongoing event please let me know. The theater holds about 600 and is very nice. We are going to syndicate the show and we have also purchaced a small TV station that we will link to Satilite and also broadcast this event on TV very soon.
You can get in touch with me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call Brother Ron at the radio station (409) 384-4500.
I would also like to do an on air interview with your group and we can do it via phone, if you are not in the area. You guys have a big following in this area and it would be great if you could talk to the people and maybe come play the "East Texas Gospel Jambore"
Looking forward to your response,
Brother Ron
Believe it or not, I heard you for the first time today. Where can I buy your CDs?
i think the world karen and susan
i met karen when she sung with
the nelons and met susan when karen
started her group.
i think that they both are two of the nices people in the world.
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