Your wonderful family takes me back to my Parents and my childhood. I have some of the 45's from my Father's collection. He and his brothers sang in quarter in Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, MO for years. Also, My Father sounded at the piano just like your piano on CD. Hoping to see you in a concert soon. My kindest regards,
Nancy Bratcher- Poplar Bluff, MO .
Jimmy, saw you guys in Hickory, NC (June 2nd) last night and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the group. Brought back a lot of memories from years gone by. Great sound.
Larry Bedford - Newton, NC .
I am a pastor of Assembly of God, here in my city. I have found you by internet. Is a beautifull quartet. I would like to tell you also, that I learned to sing your music, Hide Me Rock of Ages, I Love Somebody, etc. God bless you. Sincerely in Christ,
Edson D. Rodovalho - Uberaba, Minas Gerais Brasil .
Dear Blackwood Brothers: My father-in-law, Kenneth Kaufman passed away at the age of 85 on June 6. We buried him Friday the 13th which was indeed a 'good' Friday. He was a man who deeply loved Christ and it showed in his gentleness and kindness. He will be deeply missed, there is a hole in our family with his passing, yet we know he is where he wouldn't come back if he could. One of his greatest enjoyments was Quartets. The Blackwood Brothers being top on that list. Your music was the greatest joy of his life, it was a topic of his conversation. Thank you for your ministry, life, and music as each time I listen to it, it will now bring back memories of a wonderful man that God put in our lives for a long time, taking him to glory with a smile on his face.
Sincerely, Debbie Kaufman
I just received my Rock-A-My-Soul collection yesterday. I can't begin to tell you how much I have enjoyed listening to the CDs. I grew up listening to the Blackwood Brothers. I can still remember my parents and grandparents discussing the plane crash of June 30, 1954. My parents knew Jackie Marshall and J. D. Sumner. Southern Gospel and Blackwood Brothers are synonymous. Keep up the great work!
Douglas L. Hardin, R.Ph.
Greetings in Lord Jesus Christ: I am very glad to visit your site. Praise the Lord. I want to tell about my own TV Channel(JOY TV). I started "JOY TV" for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to preach everyone surrounding us. "JOY TV" is also working for youths to build in faith. "JOY TV" is working to introduce singers, musicians and Christian artists to Christian people. "JOY TV" has been started the Bible Course through Media, this is the first time in history of Pakistan.(O nair Bible Course) We are working among the non-Christian nation. We are facing many, many troubles but we know that "When God is with us we can overcome those who appose us". We need your prayer.
Pastor Elvin Nayyer
I send this e-mail with a heavy heart. Kent Saunders a past co-worker from the state came to the concert on Thursday night June 19th. Someone from his office said that Kent went on the internet before leaving work Thursday to find out more about the Blackwood Brothers. He was one of the hands that went up that night who had never heard the quartet before. They said all day Friday he just keep talking about the concert how great these guys were. Kent passed away Sat night at the age of 57 in his sleep at his parent's home. That day his sister and him give their parents a 60th anniversary party.I am so sad right now but hearing the joy he got from you guys makes me smile again. I just wanted to tell you guys. Your hard work is not in vain. You have touched many hearts. I can hear Kent right now telling your Dad in heaven. I know who your son takes after. Tears are running down my face right now but somehow I still have a smile knowing Kent was so touch by your singing. Please be praying for Kent's parents 82 and 83 years old and his sister.
Love you all God Bless Marion
Just a little postive feedback after the Sunday morning concert, in Augusta, ME. As a Lifetime Blackwood Brothers Quartet "groupie", Sunday provided a Double Blessing for me. 1) My wife, Kathy, had never seen the quartet LIVE, and In Person before. The church setting was the perfect setting for her initial "up close & personal" experience. 2) If my memory serves me correctly, this was about the sixth or seventh time, in the past 40+ years, that I have had the pleasure to experience the Quartet LIVE. Kathy & I would both like to extend our extreme gratitude for coming this far northeast. We know the effort it takes to come this far from home. Jimmy, Wayne, Brad,& Randy were simply AWESOME!!!!! Additionally, CLASSY Appearance, TALENTED Presentation, TOTALLY FOCUSED ON SHARING GOD'S WILL & LOVE. The SPIRIT OF THE LORD was truly in that place. May the Lord continue to Bless your ministry, and all those involved. Kathy & I will continue to keep all of you, in our thoughts & prayers.
Bye4Now with Love, Don & Kathy
I grew up around gospel music all my life. My parents used to attend concerts at the Akron Baptist Temple even before the plane crash and still have some of the old books about the Blackwood Brothers from back then. My parents also worked for the Gospel Chords from Youngstown, Ohio for many years. I have also had the pleasure of working with Billy when he was the youth pastor at the Hendersonville Chapel. However, that is enough of that. I really just wanted to tell you that I am very happy to see you carrying on the Blackwood Brothers name. I have looked through your site and loved taking the trip back in time. It takes me back to the old 78 rpm's that my dad still has of them. I hope that one day soon I can order some of the old stuff on the website. Please continue to share the gospel with your music and I truly loved listening. .
God Bless, Doug
You guys are totally awesome! I am not a religious man but you most definitely brought light into my life with your music. I do not have enough words to tell you how you made me feel when I made a stop over in the US. I was staying with friends who attend church regularly and was invited to go along. You guys were there as guests and my life has never been the same. Thank you for bringing joy into my life with your music.
Paul, from the UK
Thank you for continuing the Blackwood Brothers. I had no idea the group was still going. I was searching for CDs so I did not have to transfer my scratchy LPs to disc when I stumbled on your web site. I was a kid when the Blackwood Brothers came to Anchorage, Alaska sometime in the 1960s. Otherwise, I knew the group from LPs. Thanks for continuing the tradition in your own way.
Timothy Miller
I found your great new web site. Terrific, as one would expect from a Blackwood. Your father (and all the Blackwoods) would be proud, as I know your mother is. All the best to you all.
Dan Johnson
Last Night I was watching a replay of Larry King's 30th anniversary celebration of Elvis' death, and as the camera showed his favorite record collection, there it was, right in front, PARADISE ISLAND, recorded in 1959, February 4 and 9, and April 23, in Nashville, Tennessee: Recording Engineer: Bob Farris. It was extra exciting, cause that album is sitting in the front of my record collection, also! Your music is the BEST!
Howard
I was a resident at three crosses boys ranch Strawberry Point,Iowa in the late 70's. Charlie Hunt was the group home manager and friends with the members of your group at that time. Charlie would take us to your concerts and afterwards we (the staff and all of the boys who went) would go back stage and hang out with you guys and even go out to eat at a nice restaurant. We got to ride in your bus several times; you were all very kind to us boys. Most of the boys were from broken homes so to be around Christian role models was really neat. I learned a lot from that group home and I been a Christian for over 20 years. So thank you for the fond memories.
Aaron
WOW! The concert tonight at Marco Presbyterian was an overwhelming success......everyone just loved the quartet and Jimmy your message at the conclusion was right on target. Thank you so much for the blessing! It was nice of you to take the time to stop over afterwards, we enjoyed visiting with you and hope you felt the same. Thanks again for a wonderful evening and we'll look forward to seeing the group again.
Brent
My name is David Carlock, my father and grandfather were great supporters and fans of the Quartet. I grew up in St. Joesph, Missouri under the pastorate of Hilton Griswold the former pianist for the group in the 50s. We spent many evenings in his home singing and listening to his music. The Blackwoods were much a part of my early life and have influenced my family greatly. I was 12 years old before I found out that all pastors did not sit on the end of the piano bench to preach and play the piano!!
Dad passed away last year and went home, where he had a great crowd of friends and loved ones waiting.
Your music still is a bond to those early days and Hilton and my dad. Thanks for all you do in His name.
David Carlock
Thank you for continuing the Blackwood Brothers. I had no idea the group was still going. I was searching for CDs so I did not have to transfer my scratchy LPs to disc when I stumbled on your web site. I was a kid when the Blackwood Brothers came to Anchorage, Alaska sometime in the 1960s. Otherwise, I knew the group from LPs. Thanks for continuing the tradition in your own way.
Timothy Miller
Bethel, Alaska
I have loved the Blackwood Brothers for over 50 years (and I am only 56!). I just watched several videos of your current group on YouTube. You guys are still GREAT! Keep up the good work and God bless you.
Prof. William Morrison
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, Kansas
Saw you guys at the Grand Ole Gospel in Knoxville. Could not believe your blend and sound. Little David Young (former Couriers piano player) told me before you sang that you had a great group.
You have the best website I have seen.
Looks like you are carrying the banner well.
Look forward to seeing you anytime you are around Knoxville TN area.
Ken Hickman
Lenoir City, NC
I recently attended two of your concerts in Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, Florida and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with an agreesive type of breast cancer. I cannot tell you what a blessing your CD's have meant to me especially the song...God Leads His Dear Children Along. I have been so encouraged by the message. Thank you for your service to the Lord and may our Lord continue to bless your ministry. I hope to see you again the next time you are in this area. Your prayers will be appreciated.
In Christ,
Linda D.
I was at your concert at the First Baptist Church in Bath Maine and I enjoyed the program. Your sound is beautiful and your energy is amazing.
Michale Rankins
Bowdoin, Maine
We just returned from your wonderful concert at Grace Community Chapel in West Gardiner, Maine. We are new fans, so I guess that makes us new citizens of Blackwood Country, so we Rejoice! Your were, each one of you separately, and of course together, such a blessing to our congregation and friends. You are obedient to the calling the Lord has on each of you, and that comes through in your music, your sincerity, your enjoyment of each other AND your audience. We pray that you will return to Maine again next year, especially to our little chapel. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Enjoying your love of the Lord and entertaining us will remain a highlight of 2007. May God's blessings continue to shower you.
Steve & Judi Russ
Hallowell, Maine
