The Florida Boys
The Florida Boys are a celebrated Southern gospel group that was formed originally by J.G. Whitfield in 1947 as the Gospel Melody Quartet. By 1955, the Melody Quartet was gone and the Florida Boys were on the scene to stay -- and stay. Some of the early members were lead Les Beasley, baritone and guitarist Glen Allred, tenor Allen Cox, bassist Gene McDonald, and pianist Derrell Sewart. After some personnel changes, members included lead Josh Garner, Tommy Watwood, bassist Buddy Liles, and tenor Jerry Trammell.
In the mid-'60s, the gospel group became the first to have its own syndicated television program, the Gospel Singing Jubilee, that played nationwide. The show won many awards, including a number of esteemed Dove Awards. Over the 50-plus years of it's career, the Florida Boys have recorded numerous albums, including Brand New, A Taste of Heaven, Reaching Out, Gospel Gold, Home Once Again, and others. From the full-length recordings have come a number of hits, like "Lead Me to the Altar," "When He Was on the Cross, I Was on His Mind," "Standing on the Solid Rock," and "I Lean on You Lord." The group has been inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and appeared on popular television programs such as Crooke & Chase, The Today Show, and TNN's Prime Time Country.
By the year 2000, this old-time Southern gospel group showed no signs of giving up the ghost any time soon and were still touring over 200 days a year.
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Discography
17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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When He Was On the Cross (I Was On His Mind)
Pop - Released by Canaan Records - Word on 1/01/1984
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Take Me Back
Gospel - Released by New Haven Records LLC on 16/12/2016
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The Ultimate Collection
Pop - Released by New Haven Records, LLC on 20/11/2007
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Southern Gospel Treasury Series
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Curb | Word on 16/01/2001
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Bibletone: Best of The Florida Boys, Vol. 1
Gospel - Released by Studio634 on 21/03/2012
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Bibletone: The Florida Boys, 12th Anniversary
Gospel - Released by Studio634 on 20/09/2011
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Gospel Music Hall of Fame Series - The Florida Boys - 45 Songs of Faith
Gospel - Released by Songs Of Faith on 30/06/2009
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Brand New Feeling
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Curb | Word on 27/07/1993
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Good News
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Curb | Word on 11/07/1995
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Florida Boys Live
Gospel - Released by New Haven Records, LLC on 30/05/2014
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Bibletone: The Florida Boys 11th Anniversary "Memories of the 50's"
Gospel - Released by Studio634 on 14/09/2011
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Bibletone: River of Life (13th Anniversary)
Gospel - Released by Studio634 on 14/09/2011
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I'll Be A Friend
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 7/05/2019
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Home, Once Again
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Curb | Word on 31/03/1992
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A Taste Of Heaven
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Curb | Word on 25/08/1994
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What a Happy Day
Gospel - Released by Marmot Music on 16/07/2014
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