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BIOGRAPHY For more than sixty years, fans have flocked to see The Florida Boys. They appeared on the first gospel quartet concert ever held in New York’s Carnegie Hall. To perform at Carnegie Hall is recognized as the zenith of one’s career. With No. 1 hits like "Standing On The Solid Rock", "When He Was On The Cross, I Was On His Mind", "Lead Me To The Altar" and "I Lean On You Lord", this legendary group has recorded some 100 albums and attained a following of devoted listeners, including the late Elvis Presley. In July 2007, Les Beasley, Glen Allred and Derrell Stewart decided to retire. They sang their last song together as The Florida Boys in September at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY. It was at this performance, before 10,000 fans, these three legends passed the mantel to the present group to continue the Florida Boys legacy which began in 1947.
Today, Charlie serves as Executive Director of the Southern Gospel Music Association located at Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, TN., where he was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. He has produced the Vintage Quartet Showcase for the National Quartet Convention and hosted his own television show, America’s Gospel Favorites, for five years.
Tenor: Eddie Broome has quite a resume as one of gospel music's premier vocalists. He began his professional career with Dale Shelnut and the Dixie Echoes, where he remained until shortly after Dale's death. Following the Dixie Echoes, he joined the Palmetto State Quartet, where he remained for 10 years. In 1995 he joined the Trav'lers of Greenville, SC. While traveling with this group, his vocal ability and country humor won the hearts of folks all across the nation. He was recently inducted into the South Carolina Gospel Music Hall of Fame. |
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