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Apr

2005

The Diplomats Quartet

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This month’s Lamp focus is on Gospel Heritage Recording artist: The Diplomats Quartet of Carrollton, GA. The Diplomats Qt may sound like a familiar name – it should. The original Diplomats were a popular group back in the 60’s and 70’s! One of the original members was Jimmy Pearson. After singing full-time with several groups, he felt that it was time to revive the Diplomats name.

In the 10 years since the revival of The Diplomats Quartet, God has really opened the door for them to minister the Gospel not only in church events but many other types of concerts. The Diplomats have also become quite successful with their regional concert promotions in West Ga. Working with many of today’s most recognizable artists, they frequently have sell-out concerts!

Lamp Music president, and group producer, Mike Pillow said recently, “God is really blessing this group in concert . . . it’s been a long time since I’ve seen God use a group to captivate everyone in the congregation. From the first song to the last performed in a way that keeps people intently focused and then presented given the presentation of the Gospel! - - it really is incredible!”

In addition to handling the MC work for the group, Jimmy Pearson, is also an accomplished songwriter and has many popular songs that the Diplomats perform at every concert. Jimmy’s original songs have also been recorded by other quartets like the Florda Boys and others.

The Diplomats have also enjoyed a successful long-term relationship with Lamp Music Group starting with their Mountain Top Records projects dating back to 1999. The Diplomat’s Jimmy Pearson shares, “I have known Mike and Rhonda of Lamp for many years and we have seen, through God’s leadership, Lamp become one of the most respected labels in the industry . . . I have worked with many companies over the years, and Lamp treats us just like family. Plus God has also helped them build the best production facility in Gospel Music - - nobody knows PRO-Tools like Lamp!”

2005 has already been an exceptional year for The Diplomats - - Early in the year they signed an agreement with Lamp to produce their brand new recording, “Go Down To The River” on the Gospel Heritage Label. Their debut single shares the name of the project and features group member Corey Pearson on the lead. At radio now on the Lamp Sampler Vol 27, the new single is receiving tremendous airplay all across the country!

Each member of the group brings a special talent to the group to create the powerfull sound of The Diplomats. Group members include: Jimmy Pearson, Rita Pearson, Corey Pearson, Kevin Cooke, Lamar Newton.

Several great upcoming events are already on the schedule including The Diplomats 2005 Homecoming on June 18th at Fullerville Baptist in Villa Rica, GA. with special guests: Mark Trammell Trio and The Kingsmen Qt.

Call your local Gospel station and request the brand new single, “Down To The River”
For bookings and scheduling, the group is represented by Rhonda Pillow of the PCA (Pillow Creative Agency (770-832-0853)

For more information about the Diplomats: http://www.diplomatsqt.com and http://www.lampmusic.com

Reader Comments

In this day and age, it is so refreshing to see a group live and practice the message they present on stage. We have supported this Godly group for the past few years and have grown to love them as tho they were family. We have seen them place their faith and trust in God through hard times as well as through good times. They are a wonderfully talented, fine Christian group and would be an asset to any service. Always know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work.

Commented by On 05/18/2005

It has been my pleasure to have known Jimmy and the Diplomats for several years. I consider them as good friends as well as a great southern gospel group. Their talent is second to none and their dedication to Our Lord and this music ministry is to be highly commended. I may not be able to attend as many of their concerts as I would like but even so they are still one of my favorite groups. If you are not familiar with them or have never attended one of their concerts you have surely missed a blessing.
Danny Nixon

Commented by On 05/18/2005

I've known Jimmy, Rita, & Corey for many years now, and they are true servants of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's been an honor to work with them in many concerts and see how they allow the Spirit of God to move through them and their songs! You can tell they know of whom they sing, and their desire is to share Jesus with everyone at their concerts. As a Singing News Charting station for 12 years, I can honestly say the material the Diplomats are recording and sending out to radio is top quality and any Program Directors reading this should listen to "Go Down to the River" on Lamp Volume 27. Our listeners have lit up the request line for this song since we began playing it, and I'm sure your listeners will love it as well. To any Pastors or Music Ministers reading, the Diplomats are a group you can trust to do a wonderful job of ministering in song to your congregation. They truly live what they sing, and the Spirit of God moves in their services. Keep up the good work guys, and God Bless!
Scott Garner
WGMI 1440
http://www.wgmiradio.com

Commented by Scott Garner On 05/18/2005

I have known Jimmy with the Diplomats for a long time (going back to early childhood). My husband and I have been to several of the Diplomat concerts and plan on going to many more. We are truly blessed each time we hear them. They are a very talented christian group who really enjoy singing and witnessing for the Lord. They are one of the best quartets you could listen too. Looking forward to the concert in Villa Rica,Ga. God bless your group, Jimmy. Keep up the good work. We love you.

Commented by On 05/18/2005

one of the finest mixed groups out there , just heard the newest release on radio go down to the river, It is a song that I cannot wait to hear them in person to hear
Love you folks

Commented by On 05/19/2005

One of the best mixed groups of today
thanks for being who you are

Commented by On 05/19/2005

I have always enjoyed the Diplomats, but I think they are better now, than they have ever been. There new single "Down to the River," is awsome. I believe that this group has followed the Lord in everything move they make. It is time for them to reap the harvest. May God continue to bless their ministry. We will see all you guys at your (diplomats) homecoming on June the 18th.

God bless,
Steve

Commented by On 05/19/2005

I am a promoter,DJ,VJ, and a part time gospel singer. I have been knowing The Diplomats for a very long time,(since Corey was small maybe I should say Young).I have had the honor of booking and working with The Diplomats in concerts and local church singings on many occasions.They are always professional and respectful in their ministry.I love their new single "GO DOWN TO THE RIVER".I get request for this one almost every week.The guys are good singers but my favorite is Rita.When she sings the song "God walks the dark hills",you can close your eyes and you would think sister Vestal was singing.If The Diplomats are in you're area you owe it to yourself to go hear them.

Much Success!
God Bless! "and He does"
Donald Big "D" Boyd
WMGP 98.1FM 25,000 watts LaGrange, Ga. Sundays 6am till 10:30am
T.V. 33 LaGrange Ga. Tuesdays 8pm till 10pm
Both shows called "The Gospel Connection"

Commented by On 05/20/2005

Jimmy Pearson is the Icon of Southern Gospel Music In the west Georgia and east Alabama area. His hard work and dedication to his music ministry is very evident. He and his family have a top quality quartet sound and they don’t have to take a back seat to any professional group in the industry. They use the talent that God has given them to uplift His name and to encourage Christians all over the Southeast. Lamar Newton is the best pianist that I know and adds the finishing touch to a truly great group.
We’re glad that we can call them our FRIENDS
God Bless "The Diplomats"

Commented by On 05/20/2005

My granddaughter and I have known the Diplomats for just over a year. We really enjoy their music and feel that they live what they sing. We love all of them and follow them as often as possible.
We love you all,
Elva and Cheyenne

Commented by On 05/20/2005

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