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 1804 S. Hemlock Rd.
 Muncie, IN 47302
 765-289-4600
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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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