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This is the day which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24
The Shannons
Videos on YouTube:
After much
encouragement from a lot of fans, several videos of The Shannons, are
now on YouTube for your viewing.
Click on the links below.
Main YouTube page:
The
Shannons
He’s Everything to
Me
Way Down Deep
Feel That Feeling
Jesus and John
Wayne
He Saw It All
Damascus
Road
I’m Going Home
Mercy Walked IN
He's On My Side
Heaven's
Tour
Don't Sit in my Pew
I Cast My Bread Upon The Water
* The Shannons would like to thank everyone who has viewed thier videos
on YouTube.
The Shannons CD’s are now available at most
online digital music stores like iTunes.
    
    
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History of
Memorial Day:
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday and is
observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration
Day, and many today still call it that in certain parts of the country.
The holiday was first enacted to honor Union
soldiers of the American Civil War. At the end of the Civil War, many
communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war, or as a memorial
to those who had died. The holiday commemorates
U.S.
men and women who died while in the military service.
The alternative name of “Memorial Day” was first
used in 1882. It didn’t become more common until after World War II, and
was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967.
Many people observe this holiday by visiting
cemeteries and memorials. People often place American flags on veteran’s
grave sites. Many volunteers often place flags on each grave site at
National Cemeteries. Many place flowers on graves who were not veterans,
as a way of honoring the dead of family and friends.
A lot of communities observe this national holiday
by having a ceremony in their churches, memorial parks and etc. Cities
often hold a “Memorial Day “parade in honor of the veterans and members
of their community.
Memorial Day is also a time that many families get
together for reunions, picnics, barbecues, sports events and etc. One
long time sporting event of this day is the running of the
Indianapolis
500, an auto race which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day
since 1911. The Cocoa-Cola 600 has been held later the same day since
1961.
Memorial Day is often thought of, as the first
official holiday of the summer, as Labor Day is considered the last
holiday ending the summer activities.
Whatever your plans are for this holiday?
Please make it a safe one!
Chris, Stacey, Shawn, Wilma and James
“The
Shannons” A Prayer, A Dream, Faith and Determination
The
Shannons, a Southern Gospel family based out of Muncie, Indiana
have been singing Gospel music for over 35 years, and still going
strong. The members are James, Wilma, their two sons Shawn and Chris,
and their daughter-in-law Stacey.
With one Guitar, a prayer, a dream, and a lot of faith and
determination, deifying the Nay-Sayers, who said, “It wouldn’t last”
James and Wilma stepped out with a prayer in their heart, and started
singing as a duet. In the late seventies, they were joined by their
oldest son Shawn, who started playing bass guitar and singing. He is now
the manager of the group.
By
the mid eighties, their youngest son Chris joined in singing some, and
playing the bass guitar. Shawn started playing the piano at that point.
Their daughter-in-law, Stacey, joined the group in 2000. She sings,
plays the keyboard, and has been known to do instrumentals playing her
violin on occasions. The newest
member, Lexiana Faith Shannon, will be on stage in no time, if history
is any indication of what is to come?
What you notice first about The Shannons is the heart-felt sincerity
they have for each other, and the happiness they make you feel when you
are around them. Their hearts are definitely filled with a lot of love,
and that speaks volumes, as to why so many fans across the nation come
out to hear them sing. The messages in their songs are joyful, strong
and very heart-touching. You can see why they are so loved by their
fans?
In
2006, when recording one their projects, a CD entitled “From the Heart”
The Shannons record producer in Nashville Tennessee at the time, Eddie
Crook, made a quote inside the liner which stated, The Shannons
epitomize the term “Family Group” led by James and Wilma, they are
blessing people everywhere with their sincere, spirit-filled singing.
However, The Shannons will be the first to tell you, that life hasn’t
been a bed of roses, just like everyone else; they have had their share
of troubles and trials. The Shannons said, “We’ve had to come through a lot of
adversities on this journey, but we never let it get us down, we kept
pressing on, because we knew God was leading us in the right direction.”
The
Shannons have traveled all over the country including Canada, singing and ministering in
Churches, Auditoriums, Festivals, Fairs and etc. To date, The Shannons
have recorded 14 Albums, 4 DVD’s, and writes most of the songs they
record, and many of their songs have been recorded by other Gospel
artists.
The Shannons have had several national releases, which made
many of the Gospel Music Charts. “Sanctified (Written by James and
Wilma), Daddy, Nicodemus, He’s Everything To Me, Feel That Feeling,
Trading My Cross For A Crown, Heaven’s Tour, (All written by James and
Shawn), and Way Down Deep. The “Seeker” made it to number 4 on the Radio
Active Air-Play back in September 2008. Their current single, “He’s On
My Side” has been released to Radio stations, and is doing very well.
Wilma in her own right has gained much national notoriety, not only for
her singing, but for her Cook Books. She has received honors from
several Women’s Christian Organizations, Cook Books of America,
Traditional Southern Cooking, and has been given the “Woman of Faith”
award twice. Wilma has authored 12 Cook Books, including “A
Doggy-Delight Cook Book” and “A Heart-Healthy Cookbook”.
Many of her recipes have been
featured both in local and national newspapers, and magazines.
One
of her friends, a DJ from Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Dan Dixon, gave her
the nickname “Cook Book Lady” and it stuck. Now when The Shannons are in
concert, usually before the night is over, someone will ask her, if
she’s the Cook Book Lady, they hear about on the radio.
The
Shannons are actively involved in many charity organizations including,
The American Heart Association, where Wilma is an active Advocate, Go
Red for Women, The American Cancer Society, The American Diabetes
Association, The American Stroke Association, and many others.
When The Shannons were asked, what does their ministry mean to them, or
how they would like to be remembered?
They replied by saying, “All we want is to be a light to the
world, and if just one person sees Jesus in us, and comes to know him,
then we have been successful.”
For
more information on The Shannons, check out their website
www.theshannons.com
Source: National Gospel 2011
Something to
think about!
“Friendship isn’t about who you have known the
longest, It’s about those who came and never left your side.”
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Those involved in ministry already have a good
understanding of how great the expense can become in order to maintain
one. Our gospel music ministry is no exception. We have a lot of needs,
some big and some small, but we know we have a God who can meet them
all. If you would like to make a donation to help our ministry along the
way, you may click on the donate button below and fill in the amount
that God has laid on your heart. Thank you for your prayers and support.
We couldn't do this without you! May God Bless You for your faithfulness
to Him!
Attention:
Churches and Promoters if
you
would like to book The Shannons at your church services or events contact their
office.
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