Ron Foster's Southern Gospel Jubilee

Every Sunday Morning from 5-9:00am, you can hear all of your favorite Southern Gospel artists on the Sunday Morning Gospel Jubilee with Ron Foster. He plays only the BEST in Southern Gospel Music. You'll hear songs from The Hoppers, The Perrys, Gold City, Gaither Vocal Trio, Legacy Five, The Dove Brothers, The Isaacs and many many more! AND NOW, you can come right here for all the latest Southern Gospel news, events, the Top 10, Ron's Pick Hit and more on the Southern Gospel Jubilee. We will be updating frequently so keep coming back for more Gospel Jubilee!

Over the years, many Southern Gospel groups have come and gone. But there is one group that has stood the test of time. Since 1970, this Morganton, North Carolina based group has been singing and ministering through song across the United States and Canada. Jeff Whisnant, owner and manager says, "I have asked God to allow us to be the very best that we can be so that He can use this ministry to touch people's lives. He has done just that!" The current line-up of Jeff and Susan Whisnant, Aaron Hise, Eric Ollis and the Whisnant's sons, Austin & Ethan, have a sound that fans, promoters, and churches are raving about. With 10 #1 Songs and numerous Top 20's, the group continues to see God's handiwork through their ministry. Their song "What You Took From Me" was Singing News Chart Song of the Year for 2003. In 2004, the fans of Southern Gospel Music again awarded the Whisnants Song of the Year with their message of encouragement, "Even in the Valley."They have been  nominated for Trio of the Year 6 times and have received numerous individual nominations, including Favorite Young Artist, Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Alto. For years, the Whisnants have been a mainstay on the National Quartet Convention. They have appeared on the Gospel Music Southern Style Program (INSP Network) on several occasions, and participated in the February 2007 Gaither video taping in Nashville, TN. As you attend a concert or worship service with the Whisnants, their goal is that the message of their music will be clear and will point people to the Cross of Christ.

Read individual bios at Whisnants.com.

JASON CRABB WINS GRAMMY Jason Crabb won the award for Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday nght.  Sources say Jason attended the event at the  Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  Crabb's album: "Jason Crabb" (Spring Hill Music) was selected from a category including nominated titles from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Tracy Lawrence. Barry Scott & Second Wind and Triumphant Quartet.

DIXIE ECHOES BASS SINGER NAMED In a special press release this week.. Stewart Varnado announced that The Dixie Echoes have hired a new bass vocalist.  Nineteen year old Trent Adams, from Ashland, Alabama.. will make his first DE concert appearance on February 11th in Baton Rouge, LA.  Varnado says:  "We believe that Trent is one of the best young bass singers and we are excited that he has accepted the offer to become part of the Dixie Echoes. Trent is an exceptional young bass singer, and we feel that our fans will love his smooth bass voice and friendly personality." Since the announcement of the departure of Pat Barker.. Varnado says the group has been overwhelmed with the response they have received. Varnado adds: "While we auditioned several fantastic bass singers for the position, we truly feel the addition of Trent to the Dixie Echoes is the right choice. We would like to thank everyone for their interest." Pat Barker left the Dixie Echoes to join the newly formed Mark Trammell Quartet.

Ron Foster's Top 10

1- I'll Pray for You ~ Whisnants

2- It Took his Breath Away ~ Three Bridges

3- The Word ~ Kingsmen Qt.

4- God's Not through with You ~ Bowling Family

5- A Little Bit of Heaven ~ Isaacs

6-Born to Climb ~ Jeff & Sheri Easter

7-He Locked the Gates ~ Kingdomheirs

8-All in a Sundays Work ~ Anchormen

9-Grace will always be Greater ~ The Hoppers

10-Walk on Water ~ Jason Crabb

 Ron Foster's Pick Hit:

The Maker of Them All ~ Guy Penrod

If the question involves a Southern Gospel artist or song, Ron Foster will have the answer. That's not bragging . . . that's just a fact. Ron has loved Southern Gospel music for as long as he can remember, and most of his fond childhood memories have something to do with said music. Growing up the son of a minster, Ron still remembers how thrilling it was when a quartet would come to his church for a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon concert. While most teenagers were listening to rock or country music during the 70's, Ron was listening to such groups as The Cathedrals, The Chuck Wagon Gang, and The Inspirations.

Ron has not only always enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music, he's also enjoyed a successful solo ministry performing it as well. During the early 90's, Ron traveled throughout the southeast performing in churches and auditoriums. It was during this time that he met recording artist and songwriter Tim Greene of The Greenes. Ron chose Tim as his producer when he decided to record a cd, and his national release, "His Majesty Sings", was a song written by Tim. It was also during this time that Ron began serving various churches as music minister, a position he still enjoys today.

Ron's career in radio began in the mid 90's when he was hired as a part-time on air personality at a small independently owned station with a Southern Gospel only format. After spending a few years with that station, Ron landed at a larger station serving again as an on air personality playing Southern Gospel music. But changes were again coming, and Ron's home for the past six years has been at WZZK. It's been during this time that Ron's vast knowledge of the industry has been nationally recognized in that he has been twice nominated as "DJ of the Year" by the Singing News Magazine.

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