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1. Jerry Reed...Revisited by Darrell Toney (reviewed 6/07) (5 Stars) Click title to purchase at CBD.com...click artist name to read Dave's Review. A CD will automatically fall out of the Top Eight after twelve months if no CD surpasses it before then.
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-----------May 29, 2005Couriers Biography
The Couriers
A brief history The Couriers formed in the 1950s at the Assemblies Of God Central Bible Institute in Springfield, MO. They became full time professionals in 1958, with group members Neil Enloe (lead), Duane Nicholson (tenor), Don Baldwin (baritone), Dave Kyllonen (bass), and Eddie Reece (piano). Harrisburg, PA became the group’s home after they scouted the country for areas where their competition would be minimal. The group soon secured a spot singing on radio station WCMB. By the early 1960s, the Couriers were key concert promoters as well as performers. In 1964, they became one of the original groups included on the nationally televised Gospel Singing Jubilee. In 1968, the Couriers scaled back to a trio format and due to tight finances, became the first group in Southern Gospel to appear with pre-recorded soundtracks rather than live musicians. They would go on to establish their own television show (Couriers) in the early 1970s. At this time, the Couriers stood in contrast to the rest of the entertainment driven industry with their ministry focused approach. Although other groups certainly promoted the gospel, the Couriers’ program had an altar call as its primary focus. Neil Enloe wrote a hit song for the group in the early 1970s called “Statue Of Liberty” that became their signature tune. Unlike most “southern” groups, the Couriers have experienced the bulk of their success in the northeastern United States and Canada. Labels: biography posted by David Bruce Murray @ 1:18:00 PM
 
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