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Bryan Hutson (born July 3, 1969 in Batesville, IN) is a gospel musician who has performed with “The New Generation, The Heartland Quartet, The Blackwood Quartet and The Kingsmen Quartet. Married to Yvonne in Rescue Me Ministries.

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Bryan Hutson
Born	July 1969 (1969-07) Batesville, IN, U.S.
Genres	Southern Gospel

Personal life

Virgil Bryan Hutson was born to the late JC Hutson and Norma “Cookie” Woods Hutson in Batesville, IN.

Hutson grew up in southeastern Indiana with a love of gospel music and the church.

Bryan and Yvonne Hutson were married on December 30.

They have four children and have 3 granddaughters.

Singing career

The New Generation

He began his career in Southern Gospel Music in 1982. His family group; "The Singing Woods Family" traveled throughout Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Hutson joined as (13 years old) drummer. They recorded one project; "When The Clouds Roll Back."

He helped form the group "The New Generation" in 1985, when the older members of "The Singing Woods Family" decided to cease traveling and singing. The group was unique because 4 of the 5 members were under 18 years of age. Bryan was appointed Lead Vocalist in 1985, as well as being the group’s drummer.

"The New Generation" recorded 7 musical projects.

Hutson left “The New Generation” in January 1993.

Hutson fills in for the Blackwood Quartet, meets and later joins "Heartland Quartet"

In March 1992, Hutson was asked to fill-in with "Ron Blackwood and The Blackwood Quartet.” There he met Brent Fredricks, George Amon Webster, Roy Tremble and Chuck Crain.

Fredricks, Webster, Tremble and Crain would leave “The Blackwood Quartet” and form “The Heartland Quartet” On Easter Sunday 1992. Larry Thompson of Pikeville, KY became the 5th partner (non artist) in the group.

In July 1993 he was offered the Lead Vocalist position with "The Heartland Quartet.” Bryan joined "The Heartland Quartet" and began touring nationally with Webster (Baritone), Tremble (Tenor), Fredricks (Bass Vocalist)and Rory Rigdon (bass player/soundman).

The Heartland Quartet/The Heartland Boys then onto The Kingsmen

Eldridge Fox (owner) of "The Kingsmen Quartet" produced recordings for Horizon Records out of Asheville, NC. "Heartland" recorded "Back To Basics" with Bryan as Lead Vocalist. In September 1993, "Heartland" was nominated "Horizon Group Of The Year" in "The Singing News Magazine Fan Awards." They also appeared on Mainstage at "National Quartet Convention" in Nashville, TN.

In January 1994, George Amon Webster left "The Heartland Quartet" and returned to Florida to sing with his son Tim and brother Dannie Webster. Hutson, Tremble, Rigdon (now singing baritone) and Fredricks continued on until in March. Roy Tremble left in March. Bryan and Brent Fredricks made contact with George and joined with Tim and Dannie as "The Heartland Boys." Larry Thompson relinquished his involvement with the group. "The Heartland Boys” recorded 4 projects independently. "Nothings Too Big For My God", "America's Most Wanted", "Full Speed Ahead" and "We Worship Live!". In 1994, Son Sound Studios (Bessemer City, NC) signed "The Heartland Boys" to a recording contract. "The Homecoming" and "Follow The Leader" were recorded in 1994 and 1995.

Eldridge Fox called and offered Bryan the Lead Vocalist position with "The Kingsmen Quartet" in May 1996. Long time member; Tim Surrett had left the group and Jim Hamill (25 year Lead Vocalist/Emcee) was also retiring.

"Beyond The Clouds" was Bryan's first recording with "The Kingsmen."

The album; “You’re Not Alone” was recorded in 1997. The title song won “Song Of The Year” and “Recorded Video Of The Year” at the SGMA Award Show in mid 1997.

In September 1997, The Kingsmen made an appearance on The Grand Ole Opry. Chubby Checker and Diamond Rio were also on the program that evening.

In 1997, “The Singing News Magazine” subscribers voted Hutson “Favorite New Artist” in the Fan Awards. He was also nominated as “Favorite Lead Vocalist” in 1997, 1998 and in 1999.

"The Kingsmen" joined other East Coast groups as headliners in California and Red Deer, Alberta Canada at The Great Western Quartet Convention and The Canadian Quartet Convention.

In 1998, "The Kingsmen" appeared with The Gaither Homecoming Group at The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia with over 35,000 in attendance.

"The Old Time Way" was recorded in late 1998 as part of The Kingsmen's weekly TV program (Kingsmen Korner Television) in Asheville, NC. "The Old Time Way" was an Audio/Video recording that used the once popular style of recording "2 Track".

Gadsden, AL was the location for "Big And Live Again". The new personnel; (Tenor) Jerry Martin, (Lead) Hutson, (Baritone) Jonathan, (Bass Vocal) Reese, (Drums) Fox, (Piano) Andrew Ishee, and (Bass Player) Jason Selph joined guests; Gary Dillard, Big Jim Hamill, Eldridge Fox and Randy Miller to sing many of the songs that the group had made famous in 1973 on the original "Big and Live."

The Kingsmen were inducted into “The Gospel Music Association“ Hall Of Fame in 2000.

In May 2001, The Kingsmen made an appearance on The Grand Ol' Opry. Hutson resigned that weekend.

[1] He accepted a position as Worship Minister in June 2001 at Gateway Church in West Virginia.

Ministry career

Bryan became the Worship Minister of the Gateway Church in West Virginia.

He helped form the "Gateway Vocal Union" and "The B Street Band" with members of the congregation.

"The Gateway Vocal Union" and "The B Street Band" performed a few select dates in and around the Charleston, WV area. The Worship Department's diverse musical styles helped stabilize and grow the church.

A live album "Sacrifice Of Praise" was recorded in 2004 and showcased many of the talented vocalists and musicians that attended Gateway.

Hutson also performed on and emceed some local gospel concerts. He recorded 3 solo albums; "Then And Now", "Grace" and "Home For The Holidays" during his Gateway years.

Return to gospel music

Blackwood Gospel Quartet

In July 2005, Bryan returned to southern gospel music and joined “The Blackwood Gospel Quartet” based out of Knoxville, TN.

Members included Mark Blackwood, Derrick Boyd and Burman Porter. Additional vocalists; Jonathan Sawrie, Brad Smith, Jeremy Calloway, Paul Lancaster and Randy Lewis all traveled with the group during his tenure.

Bryan returns to The Kingsmen Quartet

Ray Reese (now owner of "The Kingsmen Quartet") offered Bryan the Baritone/Lead/Emcee position with The Kingsmen in 2007.

He returned and began his second stint as a member of "The Kingsmen". Hutson was nominated in the "Top Ten Baritone" category in 2007. Members included; (Tenor) Jeremy Peace, (Lead) Phillip Hughes, (Bass) Ray Reese, (Piano) Nic Succi, (Bass guitar) Grant Barker and (Drums) Brandon Reese.

In 2008, the album; "When God Ran" was recorded. This album was a change for the Asheville, NC based group. This slight change in musical styles helped place the album and song in the "Album of The Year" and "Song Of The Year" nomination categories at "The Singing New Fan Awards" in 2009.

"When God Ran" and "The Cloud He's Coming Back On" were voted in the "Top Ten Songs of 2009" in the syndicated radio show; Solid Gospel Radio.

“The Kingsmen” were inducted into the “Christian Music Hall Of Fame” in 2009.

In 2009, Bryan received a bachelor's degree in Theology from The North Carolina College of Theology. He is currently working on his master's degree.

In early 2010, "Missing People" was recorded on the Crossroads Music and Entertainment label. "God Saw A Cross" went to #1 on The Signing News Magazine radio charts. "Missing People" (song) charted in the Top 10.

In March, Bryan returned to the Lead Vocalist position in "The Kingsmen" when Phillip Hughes resigned. Randy Crawford (who replaced Hutson with The Kingsmen in 2001), returned as Baritone/Lead.

"Grace Says" was recorded in late 2010 and released in 2011. "That's All I Need" went to the #1 position on the “Singing News Magazine” radio airplay chart in January 2012.

Soul'd Out Quartet and Rescue Me Ministries

The Kingsmen's intense touring schedule began taking its toll on family life and Bryan left The Kingsmen in November 2011 and joined "Soul'd Out Quartet."

Bryan and Yvonne began writing a monthly article for SGMRadio.com. Their topics include articles on integrity, fighting for your marriage, raising a blended family and godly character. Their blog; http://journeywithbryanandy.wordpress.com/ is an extension of the "Rescue Me" Ministries."

In June 2014, Bryan and Yvonne (Rescue Me Ministries) began recording musical projects. These recordings are focusing on songs (some original; written by Bryan and Yvonne) that are encouraging to couples and families.

Bryan left SOQT in November 2016.

Rescue Me Ministries

"Rescue Me Ministries"

Bryan and Yvonne travel and minister together as "Rescue Me Ministries."

They began a relationship with FamilyLife (facilitating “The Art Of Marriage”) in 2016.

Their ongoing passion is to reach the world through Music, Leading Worship, Preaching, Teaching and hosting Marriage Enrichment Events.

They have recorded 7 musical projects.

“Still Makin’ Some Noise”, “For Always and Forever”, “You Rescued Me”, “Grace”, “His Story” and “Hope” and “Noel.”

Bryan and Yvonne have been featured artists at “The Creation Museum” and “The Singing At Sea Cruise.”

Their marriage enrichment events; “Marriage 3.0” has encouraged and strengthened couples and families.

www.rescuemeministries.com

References

External links

• Soul'd Out Quartet

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