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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. ---
Rob Shelton:
Lead vocalist Rob Shelton joined The Dixie Melody Boys in July of 2007, and is quickly making friends all across the country with his pleasing personaly and exceptional vocal ability. The talented 35-year old Anderson, SC, first began singing Gospel music at a very young age, traveling and singing with his family, The Sheltons. Prior to joining Ed O’Neal and The Dixie Melody Boys, Rob sang with Total Praise Quartet and also founded Providence. Rob is enjoying traveling across the county and sharing the message of the Gospel in song with The Dixie Melody Boys. An avid Clemson Tigers football fan, Rob, who grew up in upstate South Carolina, now makes his home in Kinston, NC. ---
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.
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