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Curtis Hagy, Lead/Baritone, has been serving the Lord for most of his life. God has blessed him with an awesome ability to write music that speaks directly to the soul. Curtis is also the group owner and manager. Amy, his wife of 10 years, and their 2 children, Jaden and Ambria are normally at every concert or service. In addition, Curtis has announced the call on his life to preach the gospel which is being integrated into Brothers Forever Ministries.

Gary Ballew, Lead/ Baritone, called Modesto, CA home until recently. He joined the group in July of 2006. He has been singing Gospel music for over 22 years now. Gary was an award winner at the 1999 Western Quartet Convention in the Soloist and Male Vocalist Division. He was the overall winner at the 1999 Western States Gospel Music Association Talent Showcase. He also finished as the 1st Runner-up (West Coast Regional Finals) in the 2006 Exalting Him National Talent Contest. Gary for more than 13 years has worked in education as a teacher and administrator. Gary, Cyndi (his wife of 13 years), and their 2 children Alexis (12) and Madison (6), now call Church Hill, TN home.

Chris Higginbottom, Tenor, joined the group in November of 2008. He has been singing and serving in church music for 27 years. He plays the piano and organ. Chris has traveled extensively across the country singing with the AQUA Quartet from his home church. He also released a solo project in 2006. Chris, Linda (his wife of 12 years) and their two children, Sheldon and Caden presently reside in San Diego, CA. Chris is passionate about reaching people with music.

Our influences range from Southern Gospel to Secular bands.

Curtis' influences range on the secular side from Boyz II Men, AZ Yet, Dru Hill, New Edition, Blackstreet, to Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, John Michael Montgomery, Brooks and Dunn. On the Southern Gospel side his influences range from the Booth Brothers, The Bishops, The Martins, Lord Song, Crossway, and many more.

Garys' influences also come from many genres of music. Black Gospel, Inspirational, Pop, and of course Southern Gospel. His influences include The Imperials, The Gaither Vocal Band, Russ Taff, Michael English, Ron Hemby, Larnelle Harris, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Bebe and Cece Winans , The Winans, Donnie Mcclurkin, Michael Mcdonald, Michael Bolton, Ray Charles and James Ingram just to name a few!! Also, TD Jakes, Rev. Ron Ballew (my father) , Ron Mueller (friend, and missionary to Africa),and Tommy Tenney have been powerful influences on him in ministry!!

Chris is influenced by a number of artists from different styles of music both Gospel and secular. Some influences include Luther Vandross, Billy Ocean, Peabo Bryson, Michael McDonald, to Josh Grobin. Other Gospel artist influences are Anointed, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Bryan Duncan, Scott Krippayne, Fred Hammond, Commisioned, Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Marvin Sapp, and The Katinas just to name a few.

We have been told that we have a similar sound to the Gaither Vocal Band and The Booth Brothers, but we are striving to have our own unique style of music.

Curtis sounds like Buddy Mullins (formely of the Gaither Vocal Band) Kenny Hinson of the Hinsons and Rhett Akins the country singer.

Gary sounds much like Russ Taff (Imperials and Gaither Vocal Band) with a hint of Guy Penrod (Gaither Vocal Band) and a mix of Ivan Parker and Michael Mcdonald.

Chris sounds like a mixture between Peabo Bryson, Fred Hammond and Scott Krippayne, with maybe a hint of Luther Vandross mixed in there.