The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934 with brothers Roy, Doyle, James and Roy's son, R.W. Although the group would not contain any brothers after 1950, the quartet with James as the enduring nucleus, would go on to become the best-known quartet in the history of gospel music.
In 2002, James Blackwood moved on to his eternal reward, but his son, Jimmy (James Jr.) continues the 73-year tradition. The group today consists of Wayne Little and Randy Byrd, acclaimed the best tenor/bass comination in the industry and Brad White baritone and piano showman. The result is one of the best quartets you will ever hear!
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Anchoring
the Blackwood sound is the great lead voice of Jimmy Blackwood.
Jimmy joined the Blackwood Brothers in 1969 after having sung with
the Junior Blackwood Brothers and J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet.
Both the Blackwood Brothers and Stamps have been inducted into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Jimmy is a five-time Grammy Awrad winner.
He and his wife Mona have two daughters, Dana and Debbie, and five
grandchildren.
Wayne has sung for many years in numerous quartets including the Crystal River Boys, and most recently, New Millennium. His crystal clear tenor voice is amazing people across the country. He has sung at hundreds of events including a concert at the Pentagon with Franklin Graham. He snd his wife Gina have two sons, Micah and Maison.
Randy provides the foundation for the quartet. His smooth bass voice and personality are winning fans across the country. Before joining the Blackwood Brothers, he sang with the group Majesty in Des Moines, IA. He and his wife Lisa have three daughters, Misti, Tiffani, and Kristin and two granddaughters.
Singing baritone and tickling the ivories is Brad White. Brad Joined the James Blackwood Quartet in 1990. In addition to his quartet years, he has traveled extensively in solo ministry throughout all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces, over 30 countries and is a two-time Grammy nominee. He and his wife Karen have two daughters, Nicole and Amber.
