Ed O'Neal: Bass Singer, Owner, and Emcee.......
Jonathan Price: Tenor Singer, Web Master, Driver, Sound Tech, and Product Manager.......
Steven Cooper: Baritone Singer and Driver...........
Joe Kitson: Lead Singer.......
The Story Of The Dixie Melody Boys Individual Members
Ed O’Neal:
For the past four and a half decades, Ed O’Neal has led The Dixie Melody Boys through much success, and in October, 2004, O’Neal was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame. In September, 2000, he was presented the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award for his outstanding contributions to his community and the Southern Gospel Music industry. Under his leadership the group has become one of Southern Gospel Music’s most loved and respected quartets. Ed grew up in Raleigh, NC, and often sang with his two brothers and his mother’s family in church. In 1958 he joined the Serenaders, and two years later he joined the Gospel Harmony Quartet. Finally, in 1961, he joined The Dixie Melody Boys and later assumed the role of the quartet’s manager.
Jonathan Price:
Joining The Dixie Melody Boys in the October of 2007, Jonathan Price fills the tenor position for The Dixie Melody Boys. This talented 22-year-old, who hails from Fountain, NC, already has quite a bit of musical experience, having traveled with numerous part-time groups, as well as the Relations Quartet, prior to joining The Dixie Melody Boys. Jonathan recently became engaged to Vivian Watkins and the two will marry in May of 2008. When Jonathan isn’t on the road traveling with The Dixie Melody Boys, he enjoys playing golf and is also responsible for keeping the group’s website updated.
Steven Cooper:
Joining The Dixie Melody Boys in December of 2007, Tuscaloosa, AL, native, Steven Cooper now makes his home in the Eastern North Carolina town of Kinston, home base for The Dixie Melody Boys. This talented baritone formerly sang with The Toney Brothers and Safe Harbor, prior to joining The Dixie Melody Boys. Steven, who is 34 years old, comes from a rich musical family. His brother Chris is a songwriter, who has sung with Won By One, ‘N Harmony and Safe Harbor. During his spare time, Steven enjoys playing golf and bowling and is looking forward to making lots of new friends on the road with The Dixie Melody Boys.
Joe Kitson:
Lead vocalist Joe Kitson joined The Dixie Melody Boys in summer of 2008, and is enjoying meeting Dixie Melody Boys fans all across the country. The talented 20-year old was born in Washington state. His parents, who were members of the US military, traveled quite a bit during Joe’s early years, before settling in the state of Michigan. Joe remembers listening to a recording by The Cathedrals and instantly becoming hooked on quartet music. His brother, Jacob is a member of Greater Vision, and Joe says the two siblings are fulfilling their lifelong dreams. In his spare time, Joe enjoys fishing, and now makes his home in Kinston, NC, home base for The Dixie Melody Boys.
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I SAW YOU IN BOWDON, GA. AT COPELAND HALL & I SURE DID ENJOY YOUR MUSIC. YOU BLESSED MY HEART. KEEP SINGING THE OLD SONGS, BECAUSE A LOT OF US STILL ENJOY HEARING THEM. GOD BLESS YOUR GROUP & YOUR MINISTRY. AFTER ALL, ALL ED WANTED TO DO WAS SING A SONG.
THANKS FOR ADDING ME TO YOUR FRIEND,S LIST. I ENJOY YOUR MUSIC VERY MUCH. I ENJOYED SEEING & HEARING YOU ALL AT CARROLLTON, GA. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU & YOUR MINISTRY. ALL ED EVER WANTED TO DO WAS SING A SONG>
I want to thank you all (especially Ed, who may be the only one left from those days) for recording my all-time favorite Southern Gospel song, "I Won't Compromise The Message of the Gospel." "Tell Me One Time" rivals it. Thank you for your consistent ministry. I have mentioned you in my latest blog on people I'm thankful for, in case you'd like to read it.
Have a blessed day. Thank you for being a blessing to me.
