A natural born lifetime Comedian, Joey was born in Dallas GA and has been a lifelong resident. Prior to graduating high school Joey began a career as a professional wrestler. After High School he wrestled nationwide as a part of Global Wrestling Federation and eventually on to World Championship Wrestling. That career would prove to
A natural born lifetime Comedian, Joey was born in Dallas GA and has been a lifelong resident. Prior to graduating high school Joey began a career as a professional wrestler. After High School he wrestled nationwide as a part of Global Wrestling Federation and eventually on to World Championship Wrestling. That career would prove to be short lived when in 1993 during a match he suffered a broken back ending his wrestling career. He went on to become a very successful Atlanta area police officer receiving awards for Meritorious Service, Bravery, Life Saving, and a Special Chief's Award. He was also named an Honorary State Lieutenant Colonel to the Governor's Staff by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. He has been a lifetime performer and has appeared in films like Remember the Titans and Dumb and Dumberer while still an active police officer. Since his retirement from Law Enforcement, he has appeared and starred in over 40 television and film titles in roles ranging from cameo to lead. Joey is the Star Comedian for the Nationally Television Series The Red Back Revival Sing-Along Show and The Red Back Rewind Concert Series. Since, becoming a full-time award-winning Actor and Comedian Joey has headlined his own shows in the Music Show Capitol of the World Branson MO and Gatlinburg TN, and has toured and performed hundreds of shows all across the U.S. and has even been invited and performed in the Nation's Capital Washington D.C. Joey has been instrumental in assisting hundreds of our Nation's Veterans visit their War Memorials in Washington D.C. through the Honor Flight Programs Nationwide. Joey founded a non-profit outreach "Warmth for Winter" that has provided over 25,ooo coats, pieces of warm clothing, shoes, toiletries and personal need items to those in need of all ages. He resides in Dallas GA with his family and has a very rigorous acting and performance schedule. He is proudly represented by PureFlare in both Los Angeles and Atlanta as well as location projects worldwide. Favorite Quotes "Fear Not, for I the Lord thy God will hold you. I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness" "Never be afraid to step out and be different! Anyone can be a me too but, only one can be a me first!" My Success is all thanks to God If at any time I should wonder if miracles still happen, I just have to go back to October 1993. An injury in the wrestling ring on worldwide television left me with a broken back and paralysis from the chest down. The Doctors told me that I had lost the use of my legs and wouldn't walk again. Through the prayer and belief of my friends and family nine days later although in a body cast, I stood and walked out of the hospital. I'm not saying that the next year of body braces and learning to walk again was easy but, I have no doubt that a miracle happened in my body when those prayers started. I urge each and every person who may ever hear or see me to learn about and seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is through him and only him that we gain true life. Every day and everything that I get to do is by his grace and his grace alone.
Neil has been ministering through gospel music since he was 15 years old. Growing up under the wings of artist like Wendy Bagwell, Jan Buckner-Goff, Dr. Jerry Goff, and Mike Speck, Neil has been on the gospel music scene since a very young age. Everything he knows about music and performing he attributes to his mentor, the legendary Wend
Neil has been ministering through gospel music since he was 15 years old. Growing up under the wings of artist like Wendy Bagwell, Jan Buckner-Goff, Dr. Jerry Goff, and Mike Speck, Neil has been on the gospel music scene since a very young age. Everything he knows about music and performing he attributes to his mentor, the legendary Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters. Neil says laughing, "Wendell, Jerri, and Little Jan were the biggest influences in my life growing up, when other kids wanted to be fire fighters, or Superman, I wanted to be Wendell Bagwell, with Jan and Jerri singing at my side. Seeing the smiles, joy and laughter that Wendy and the girls brought to the people through encouraging words and songs made me recognize the calling God had placed on my heart to sing." Neil began traveling and ministering with Little Jan Buckner-Goff after Wendy Bagwell's death. God has opened doors for Neil to minister as a soloist in various settings. Neil's whole heart and biggest desire is to see lives changed, people reached and souls inspired through the testimonies and the songs that he shares in concert. Neil says "The biggest blessing and reward is when people come to me and tell me how GOD has worked in a song that I have written or sang, and because of that they allowed HIM to make a difference in their life. My life's testimony is that no matter what life sends your way, you can always rest in the promise of Mark 11:23-24, GOD IS IN CONTROL!
Neil has written multiple Gospel songs. The song, “You’re All I Need,” I wrote that song during a very lonely and hurting point in my life. I was on the road, on my way home about 2 AM and God started dealing with me. He gave me the song "You're all I need, when I feel all alone, You're a ll I need when my faith is almost gone, You're all I need when the storms of life blow strong, when I feel I've lost it all, You're all I need." God revealed himself to me, and reminded me that He was all I needed. He had my hopes, my dreams, my desires, and everything I needed in His hands. All I need to do is trust Him, and let Him guide me and be obedient to His will, and in His timing, He will work all things for my good. This is the principle that I have focused my ministry around, sharing that there is hope and contentment in trusting God with everything. Letting God guide in every area of our lives, down to the smallest decision is the way to find true happiness and permanent joy. God has really taught me and my family the importance of totally relying and trusting in Him, after losing both my mom and dad in a three year time period."
Neil is part of the cast of the Redback Revival Singalong TV Show, and the Redback Rewind Concert Tour, that focuses on the songs from the Redback Church Hymnal. In addition to Neil’s solo ministry, he also continues to travel with Little Jan Buckner-Goff, and her music ministry.
Tabitha grew up in a small town in Georgia where she attended the Church of God. In that little church is where she was inspired to sing by the Pastors wife. At the age of eight years old she began singing out of the Red Back Hymnal. One of her favorites is “Redeemed” page 277. Many afternoons after school she would get the Hymn book ou
Tabitha grew up in a small town in Georgia where she attended the Church of God. In that little church is where she was inspired to sing by the Pastors wife. At the age of eight years old she began singing out of the Red Back Hymnal. One of her favorites is “Redeemed” page 277. Many afternoons after school she would get the Hymn book out and sing with her Granny. In her teens she joined the school chorus, began singing at revivals and joined the church Praise Team.
In 1999 she met the love of her life Christopher and later married in 2000. They now reside in Rockmart, GA. They have two handsome sons Lazarus and Gabriel and a spoiled rotten Cocker Spaniel named Pepper. Over the past 23 years they have had the opportunity to share the Gospel together as Chris is an ordained minister of the gospel. She loves to spend time with her family from road trips to hunting.
Recently she had the opportunity to participate in two series of the Red Back Revival Sing Along Show on WATC-TV under the direction of Charlie Sexton. She is thankful for such a wonderful opportunity to share her gift and talent with others.
If you ask Tabitha why she loves to sing, she says “It’s simple, God has been good to me”. A cancer survivor, open heart surgery, two major blood clots that should have taken her life, BUT GOD!
Her favorite scripture is Luke 1:37 For with God Nothing shall be Impossible.
Rosalie Hovencamp has been in the music ministry since the age of 10. She joined the church choir with her mom and by the time she was 12 she was singing solos and playing the clarinet for the contemporary worship service at her childhood church. At the age of 13 through 18, she was leading the youth worship service on the organ at her c
Rosalie Hovencamp has been in the music ministry since the age of 10. She joined the church choir with her mom and by the time she was 12 she was singing solos and playing the clarinet for the contemporary worship service at her childhood church. At the age of 13 through 18, she was leading the youth worship service on the organ at her childhood church of Sacred Heart in New Smyrna Beach. She became the organist and choir director at The Daytona Beach Drive-In-Christian Church at the age of 21 and stayed there for 13 years. The worship services are broadcast over the radio and listened to in cars or in the Friendship Hall. She experienced news crews from all over the world making documentaries about the unique, but spirit filled church and has her name in books and news articles from her time there.
Rosalie took a cruise during this time, expecting a respite from music for a couple of days, but instead found herself in a karaoke competition, where she won a role on the Carnival Cruise Legends Show as Gloria Estefan and had a few days to learn her song and perform in front of 5,000 people.
She moved to South Carolina in 2016 and has spent the last 7 years ministering through music through voice, piano and organ for a couple of churches in the area. She sang with the Foothill Chorale for a season. She is now the worship leader at Trinity United Methodist Church in Anderson, SC for the contemporary 9am worship service.
Rosalie joined the cast of the Red Back Revival Sing-along Show in the beginning of its first Season and continued as a regular through Season 2. She sang her first debut television solo on episode 9. She has since been on other television programs such as Alabama Gospel Roots Show and Nite Line and has recorded for other various programs to be announced.
Rosalie is also a songwriter and recording artist. Her cover debut album, “Abiding in Your Presence” released in November 2022. She is working on her second album which will include songs she co-wrote back in 2020. In 2022 she wrote “Intervene” which was inspired by her real-life story. This song was written to minister to others who need hope from situations beyond their control.
Chris was born to sing and minister. He grew up in Ripley, WV (believe it or not!) where he developed a love for Southern Gospel Music by hearing a local gospel group called the Homebound Gospel Quartet. Those 4 men never knew the impact they had on Chris and his love for Southern Gospel music. After college, Chris started out minist
Chris was born to sing and minister. He grew up in Ripley, WV (believe it or not!) where he developed a love for Southern Gospel Music by hearing a local gospel group called the Homebound Gospel Quartet. Those 4 men never knew the impact they had on Chris and his love for Southern Gospel music. After college, Chris started out ministering as a chaplain for International Union Rescue Gospel Missions. While he would be doing his duties in the office, he would take some weekends or even weeks to go and sing in churches around the country. While traveling, Chris later relocated in the ministry to Nashville, TN, where he made his home for 10 years. Chris has stood on the same stage with many other great Gospel Music artists and preachers. Traveling for over 12 years in Southern Gospel Music as a soloist or singing with Gospel groups, Chris says, “I still love setting up the sound system because it is another opportunity to make an impact in a life for the cause of Christ. Plus, having your family and friends always makes it easier to do this when you know they are holding you up in prayer, cheering you on every day." Chris ultimately could not do what he does without the support of his family, mentors, and supporters. When they know and enjoy what Chris does, he says it makes so much easier to travel all the miles. “I love what I do, and I do what I love,” Chris says. Chris has been awarded various awards throughout the Gospel Music industry, but ultimately, he knows that it is all about the seeing people take their next spiritual step. That is and will always be the focus on doing what he loves.
Jacky Fortner, a Dahlonega native, has been singing since he was 3 years old and has traveled as a Southern Gospel singer since 15.
He was a floral designer and owned Leonard's House of Flowers in Dahlonega, GA for over 30 years.
His first group was The Revelations of Gainsville, GA. He produced one album while traveling with them from
Jacky Fortner, a Dahlonega native, has been singing since he was 3 years old and has traveled as a Southern Gospel singer since 15.
He was a floral designer and owned Leonard's House of Flowers in Dahlonega, GA for over 30 years.
His first group was The Revelations of Gainsville, GA. He produced one album while traveling with them from 1968 to 1971.
The next group was The Redemption Singers from Dahlonega, GA. He produced 2 albums while he traveled with them from 1971-1975.
Jacky directed the Cavender's Creek choir from 1975 to 1981. During this time, he produced 2 albums.
He started the Liberty Quartet in 1981 and traveled with the group for 33 years through 2014. During those years, he helped produce 17 albums. He also wrote many of the songs they sang.
Jacky held many concerts while traveling that include: The Inspiration Park in North Carolina, The Greenland Park in Tennessee, where 38 souls were saved during one of these concerts, The Break's Singing in West Virginia and The National Quartet Convention. Liberty was voted in the top 20 of the most popular gospel groups. They recorded many albums with the Eddie Crook Company on Harvest Label in Nashville, TN. They also went on to win the Gem Award on the SGMA.
Jacky was voted in the top 5 Tenor singers for 3 years in a row.
He sang at the Joyful Noise in Atlanta for 15 years and at the Georgia Mountain Center for many years as well. He also sang at the Summerville Sing, in Summerville, WV. He has many appearances on television stations nation-wide such as TBN, WGGS and WATC to name a few.
Jacky won 2nd place in the Strawberry Festival in Buckhannan, WV in 2016.
In May 2017, Jacky was voted Cover Tenor for the Southern Tenor Association. He sang for 'Singing at Sea Cruise' for 12 years in a row.
He had many songs in the top 40 in the Singing News Magazine and was honored to be on the front cover of an issue.
Jacky spent many years feeding the homeless people in Gainesville, GA and also helped supply coats during the winters.
Jacky resides now at New Haven Church in Gainesville, GA where he is on the praise team.
Jacky is on the cast of Red Back Revival Sing-A-Long show as a regular, with several features on both season 1 and season 2.
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