2nd Generation

Bio:

The Word of God says that if we have just the faith of a tiny mustard seed – that we would be able to move mountains. Those kinds of statements are sometimes hard for our human minds to grasp – but Gospel trio 2nd Generation knows first hand what it means to live a life of faith – and faith that is extravagant to be exact. Group founders and sisters Elaine Robinson and Brenda Denney have been singing Gospel music for as long as they can remember. As children, they would go to bed listening to a stack of records placed on the record player. They would fall asleep listening to the music of The Happy Goodmans, The Rambos, Lanny Wolf Trio, Bill Gaither and many, many more. Gospel music runs deep in their roots, and once it’s in your bones – there’s no turning back. The two sisters sang with their family group – The Singing Greens for most of their life before embarking on a new musical journey. The sisters derived the name 2nd Generation from the fact that they are now the second generation in their family to carry on in full-time music ministry. The trio is completed with Rocky Logan – an exciting young man with a fire for ministry that is only matched by the sisters. In 2008, 2nd Generation ministered at a church, and in that service, the pastor spoke about living with an extravagant faith – a faith that would indeed move mountains. “We were immediately struck with a feeling that 2nd Generation was called to be a ministry that experienced a faith like that,” recalled Brenda. “Once we started believing with a supernatural faith – God really started opening doors and taking us down paths that we never dreamed.” One of those paths was taking the ministry on the road fulltime – a dream that all three singers have had but never knew how it would be fulfilled. “We just couldn’t believe how fast God was marching us towards a full-time ministry,” remarked Elaine. “We just had to trust God that He knew what was best for us!” Rocky agreed, “The time is right for this ministry. God has been preparing each of us for so long, and we just know that He has great big plans for this ministry!” That faith has paid off exceptionally well for the popular trio. The group has managed to land several charting songs – including Singing News Top 80 and AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 hits like “Feel the Joy,” “I See a City,” “I’ll Not Fear the Crossing,” and “The Blood Covered It All.” In 2009, the trio landed a nomination for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in the SGN Music Awards – one of Southern Gospel’s premier awards programs. In addition, this ministry-minded outfit was awarded their very first Diamond Award in 2010 – the Sunrise Award – which honors new and developing artists in the Southern Gospel field. “We were so excited when they called our name as the winner,” mentioned Elaine. “It was another testament that we are on the right path. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for us!” 2nd Generation has appeared at churches, State Fairs, The National Quartet Convention, Singing in the Sun, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Silver Dollar City, Branson Gospel Music Revival, SGN Music Fest, and many other events. Regardless of the setting their priority is to minister, not just sing a song. Their mission is that one life is changed as they leave a 2nd Generation concert because of a word spoken or a song that is sung. They want people to want more of God in their lives. God continues to amaze that group as they travel in full-time ministry. After all, isn’t it amazing what a little faith can do? .. .. .. .. ..

Member Since:

October 15, 2006

Members:

Brenda Denney, Elaine Parks, Jimmy Hoskins

Influences:

Rev. Ross Green (Our Daddy), & our mother (Shirley Green), Crabb Family, Gaither's, Goodman's, Rambo's Hinsons and many others.

Sounds Like:

DJ's have compared us to Wendy Bagwell and the Sonlighters, Orginal Hinson's, and the Crabb Family

Record Label:

Independent