BIOGRAPHY
The young men who comprise BLUE RIDGE have developed a style of singing that has become popular with all who hear them. This Southern gospel quartet combines rich vocal harmonies with an exciting program of gospel music which is enjoyed by young and old.
The group has toured extensively throughout the United States and has made appearances to enthusiastic audiences in Canada.
BLUE RIDGE has 22 recordings to its credit with a total of over 220 songs. 9 of these songs have been released Nationally in the U.S. to Christian radio and have enjoyed charting in the National TOP 100. The group recently signed a long term promotion contract with Showcase Media and Management. BLUE RIDGE has also filmed 3 full length gospel music videos which have received much television airplay nationwide. "Gospel Music Southern Style" features Blue Ridge and long time friend Anthony Burger. "The View from Here" is a video that includes both live and concept video. "Timeless" is the latest video which is a live concert. BLUE RIDGE became one of the first in the gospel music industry to use concept video.
BLUE RIDGE has recently been featured on several television shows including the Gospel Music Television (GMT) specials as well as regular appearances on Southern Entertainment Television (SET). With their appearance on the Gospel World Premier by GMT, BLUE RIDGE was declared one of the Top 50 artists in Gospel Music by the producers at GMT.
BLUE RIDGE works with their music as a ministry and are well known among Gospel Music Fans as quality Christian entertainers. A BLUE RIDGE concert will definitely include some laughs and smiles as well as a sincere approach to the Gospel. All of the BLUE RIDGE church concerts end with some type of invitation for those in attendance to rededicate themselves to God, their church, and their families. BLUE RIDGE holds these priorites high. All the members of the group are Christians and are very active in their respective home churches. The group feels that local service is important.
While the style of BLUE RIDGE is unmistakably Southern Gospel, the diverse musical backgrounds of the members add some flavor to the style.
The group is based in Franklin, North Carolina in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
BLUE RIDGE hosts the annual Gospel Music Weekend in Franklin, N.C. each summer. The 3-day event is held the weekend prior to July 4.
Note: Please call the group "BLUE RIDGE". " Do not add "quartet", "boys,", etc...
