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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.
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
