September Artist of the Month

Steve Varnado &The Dixie Echoes

For over 50 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the gospel message in song across America through their spiritually uplifting music ministry. Considered to be one of the pioneer gospel groups, the Dixie Echoes have returned to their roots singing around two microphones with just a piano. Respected among their peers and industry leaders alike, the Dixie Echoes are recognized as one of the premiere groups in gospel music.

Since the Dixie Echoes formed in 1960, they have released nearly 70 albums and have had numerous top ten singles. They have been honored with multiple Dove award nominations from the Gospel Music Association as well as numerous awards from the Southern Gospel Music Association and the Singing News Fan Awards. The Dixie Echoes have also been honored with three former members being inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame; J.G. Whitfield (1997), Dale Shelnut (2001), and Billy Todd (2009).

The Dixie Echoes have performed throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada at such well-known venues such as the National Quartet Convention, Gospel Jubilee Cruise, the Brumley Sing, Suwannee River Jubilee, Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Carnegie Hall as well as churches, fairs, and on television. The Dixie Echoes have appeared on such programs as TBN, INSP and are most notably remembered for their regular appearances on the nationally syndicated television show, The Gospel Singing Jubilee which aired in the late 1960’s and 70’s.

 

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Our thanks to Mr. Stewart Varnado for allowing us to use the information from the Dixie Echoes website. We invite you to join us during September as we feature their music, and we encourage you to visit their site to learn more about the group, members, and ministry.

The Dixie Echoes web address is www.dixieechoes.com