Tribute Quartet

Tribute
Genres Christian, southern gospel
Years active 2006-Present
Labels Daywind Records
Website www.tributequartet.com
Members
  • Gary Casto
  • Josh Singletary
  • Riley Harrison Clark
  • Anthony Davis

Tribute Quartet is a United States southern gospel quartet based in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded by Gary Casto and Josh Singletary in 2006.

History

Tribute Quartet was born out of the vision that Gary Casto and Josh Singletary had for a ministry. In 2005 Jackie and Elaine Wilburn decided to retire The Wilburn's and come off the road.[1] Two of the remaining members decided to form their own group. Gary Casto and Josh Singletary formed Monument Quartet with Marshall Pugh and Dennis Dugger.[2] Pugh was known for his time with Vestal Goodman and Dugger had previously sung with the Apostles. After their sophomore project, in December 2006, Casto, Singletary and Dugger left Monument Quartet and hired Jacob Kitson to form Tribute Quartet and were signed to BSA World Records.[3]

In 2008, Tribute was named Absolutely Gospel Music's Breakthrough Artist of the Year.[4] In the same year, the group was also voted the Horizon Group of the Year by readers of Singing News magazine.[5] 2008 also brought the first change for Tribute Quartet. In June, Kitson left the group to join Greater Vision. He was replaced at the tenor position by Brian Alvey. In 2009 the group signed with Crossroads Music joining comparable artists such as The Kingdom Heirs and The Talley Trio.[6]

After singing with Tribute Quartet for two years, Alvey left the group in June 2010 for a marketing and promotions job. After a short stint with the Voices of Lee, 18-year old Riley Harrison Clark was chosen to replace Alvey. In early 2011 Dennis Dugger decided to come off the road. Joining the group as the new bass singer was Anthony Davis, a former law enforcement officer.[7]

In 2014 Tribute Quartet left the Crossroads Music Sonlite label and signed on with Daywind Records.[8]

The current line-up has allowed the group to evolve and, with the help of producer Wayne Haun, find their sound. Riley Harrison Clark is fan favorite with his big ballads and interpretation of songs. Josh Singletary is known for being an anchor, providing stability and incomparable musical talent. His crooner sound has set him apart from other baritones in this genre and you can always count on him for a good time. Gary Casto adds to the group with his unique sound and writing. Anthony Davis has come a long way to becoming one of the best bass singers in the industry.

Tribute Quartet has made many appearances at the National Quartet Convention, Silver Dollar City, Dollywood, and on television networks such as Fox News, DayStar and TBN.

Members

Bold type indicates current member.

Discography

BSA World Records[3]
Crossroads Music / Sonlite Records
Daywind Records

Video

Year Title Members who performed
2013 An Evening With Tribute
2014 Quartet Night Across America
2015 Live at Daywind Studios

Awards

Year Award Result
2007 Singing News Fan Awards Horizon Individual - Josh Singletary Nominated
2008

[4]

 AGM Breakthrough Artist of the Year Won
Singing News Fan Awards Horizon Group of the Year Won
2013

[5]

 AGM Traditional Song of the Year "Homecoming Day" Won
Singing News Fan Awards Favorite Song of the Year Nominated
2014

[12]

 AGM Traditional Song of the Year "Good News From Jerusalem" Won
Singing News Fan Awards - Young Artist of the Year - Riley Harrison Clark Nominated
Singing News Fan Awards - Baritone - Josh Singletary Nominated
2015 Singing News Fan Awards - Young Artist of the Year - Riley Harrison Clark Nominated
Singing News Fan Awards - Baritone - Josh Singletary Nominated
Singing News Fan Awards - Favorite Song - Everything I Need Nominated
AGM Album of the Year - Journey of Hope Nominated
AGM Traditional Song of the Year - Everything I need Nominated
AGM Male Group of the Year Nominated
2016

[13]

 Singing News Fan Awards - Young Artist of the Year - Riley Harrison Clark Won
Singing News Fan Awards - Baritone - Josh Singletary Nominated
Singing News Fan Awards - Musician - Josh Singletary Nominated
AGM Musician of the Year - Josh Singletary Nominated
AGM Traditional Song of the Year- I will Rise Nominated
AGM Special Event Project - Live at Daywind Studios Nominated
AGM Male Group of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Cooley, Billy Joe. "The Wilburns' Final Performance Is May 22 | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  2. ↑ Pauley, Roy. "Monument Quartet Formed | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  3. 1 2 Agency, Beckie Simmons. "BSA World Signs Tribute Quartet | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  4. 1 2 "Absolutely Gospel Music". absolutelygospel.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  5. 1 2 "Absolutely Gospel Music". absolutelygospel.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  6. ↑ Marketing, Crossroads Entertainment &. "Tribute Quartet Signs Agreement With Crossroads | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  7. ↑ "Southern Gospel History | T / Tribute Quartet". sghistory.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  8. ↑ Daywind. "Tribute Quartet Joins Daywind Family | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  9. ↑ "Tribute Quartet Announces Anthony Davis As Their New Bass Vocalist | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  10. ↑ "Tribute Quartet Announces New Tenor Vocalist". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  11. ↑ World, BSA. "Tribute Quartet Announces Tenor | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  12. ↑ Times, Music (2014-04-20). "2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Winners". Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  13. ↑ Staff. "And The Winners Of The 2016 Singing News Fan Awards Are ... | SingingNews.com". Singing News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
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