Joshua began his ministry with The Old Paths at 15 years old. He has had the privilege of playing for some of southern gospel’s most acclaimed artists including; The Bowling Family, The Erwins, Beyond The Ashes, 11th Hour, The LeFevre Quartet, Legacy Five, and Logan Smith. During his time with Legacy Five, Josh became a recipient of a GMA Dove Award, and received a Grammy nomination.
Landan Smith began playing drums at the age of 5. At 14 years old he began traveling full time with 9 time Dove Award winning, multi Grammy nominated, Gaither Homecoming artists Jeff and Sheri Easter. He has played all over the world including the Grand Ole Opry multiple times. In addition to Jeff & Sheri Easter, he has played behind Selah, Gordon Mote, Jimmy Fortune, Mark Lowry, Marty Raybon, and many more. Landan is endorsed by Dream cymbals.
Matthew Gooch has been playing guitar for Multi-Grammy Nominated group Karen Peck and New River since 2010. He was the recipient of Musician of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.
Ricky he has toured with country artists LeAnn Rimes and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Canaan Smith, Eric Paslay, Kelleigh Bannen, Easton Hamlin, Matthew West, Brian Free & Assurance, Weston Burt, Attwater, High Valley, pop artist Mike Viola (the music co-writer voice behind the movie That Thing You do!, and many more. Ricky has recorded on three Grammy nominated records, and many GMA Dove Award winning records for various artists including Avalon, Paige Armstrong, Kelly Jones, Brian Free & Assurance, The Booth Brothers, The Lewis Family, Jessy Dixon, Ernie Hasse & Signaure Sound, The Perry’s, Lewis, Scruggs and Long, and custom/indie records. Ricky has performed on the GMA Dove Awards and many other television networks over the years.
Roger has 49 years touring and studio experience. Most known for performing with legendary groups such as the Inspirations and The McKameys.
Wayne Benson is one of bluegrass music’s leading mandolinists and has established himself as a unique and gifted stylist. From Concord, NC, an area rich in bluegrass heritage, Benson first arrived on the scene as a teenager when Scott Vestal invited him to join Livewire. After three years and one album on Rounder Records, Wayne joined the well-known and critically acclaimed IIIrd Tyme Out in December of 1992. After more than a decade with the Atlanta-based band, Wayne had solidified his niche among the most respected bluegrass mandolin players, being featured on the cover of Bluegrass Now, Mandolin Quarterly, and Bluegrass Unlimited, while also enjoying numerous IBMA awards and the SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year award, five consecutive years.
Zach Alvis started playing mandolin at the age of 10. He was one of the founding members of the band “Chosen Road” at the age of 12 and now, at 25, is still there today. Touring everywhere from California to Alaska, Scotland, France and all parts in between. He has performed along side of artists such as Jimmy Fortune, Shenandoah, Chris Young and LuLu Roman. He has been a private music instructor and a fine arts school and studied music at Concord University. His passion is sharing the gospel through the abilities God has blessed him with.
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