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Triumphant Quartet
Official Website
“Christ is the reason we sing,”
proclaims the members of The Triumphant Quartet. David Sutton, Clayton Inman,
Scott Inman, Eric Bennett, and pianist Jeff Stice form the acclaimed Southern
Gospel group, the Triumphant Quartet. Their mission is to spread the Word of God
through song and share the good news of Christ with other believers. Through the
power of their beautiful harmonies, they testify to those who are searching and
lost, with the hope that more souls will come to know Christ.
Formed in 2003, the then—named Integrity Quartet, began their ministry together
at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “I truly believe that
God put this together,” said Ms. Mandrell of the new gospel group. The founding
members, all residents of Sevier County, Tennessee and active members of
churches in their community, brought a combined 80+ years of singing experience
and their own enthusiastic fans. The theater even created a special season pass
so their fans could see them perform anytime. In addition to a full—time
schedule at the theater, the group also performed all across the country.
In 2004, the Quartet signed with Daywind Records, the premier Southern Gospel
recording label, and performed “Amazing Grace” for over 100,000 people at the
University of Tennessee's homecoming game. In December of that year, after a
nationwide contest to submit entries, the Integrity Quartet changed its name to
the Triumphant Quartet. When the Louise Mandrell Theater became The Miracle
Theater in January of 2006, the Triumphant Quartet remained, joining the
Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group. Their commitment to their mission
remained steadfast, and their success was just beginning.
Every year, the Quartet and its individual members have been nominated for
awards. In 2004, their single “I Bring You Forgiveness” was nominated for Top 10
song of the year by Singing News Fan Awards. In 2005, their CD “HomeFree” was
nominated as a Top 10 Album of the Year. In 2006, their song “Don’t Let the
Sandals Fool Ya” was #1 on the U.S. Gospel News Top 80 Chart and #6 on the
Singing News Top 80 Chart. This song was also #15 on the 2006 Southern Gospel
Music’s Song of the Year list. Their self-titled CD “Triumphant” was nominated
as Top 5 Album of the Year by Singing News fans. In 2007, the Quartet received
nine Top 5 nominations for Singing News magazine’s prestigious Fan Awards: Group
of the Year, Favorite Album, Favorite Song, and individual nominations for all
five members of the group. Scott Inman, baritone, was selected as the Young
Artist of the Year. In 2007, Jeff Stice was voted the Stage Musician of the Year
by the Southern Gospel Music Guild. He received the Harmony Award. This honor
was voted by his peers.
2007 was another landmark year for the Quartet. They were honored to receive the
Christian Music Presenters (CMP) Artist Endorsement, a designation based on “the
values of musical excellence, ministry readiness, and spiritual integrity.” They
were also awarded certification as American Gospel Music (AGM) Artists, the
highest accreditation possible in gospel music. An invitation to perform in a
celebration of American Gospel Music at Carnegie Hall in New York City rounded
out this enormously successful year. The Quartet shared the stage with other
prominent gospel music artists, a 200—voice choir, and the American Festival
Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Eric Dale Knapp. Southern
Gospel News.com praised their performance saying “The audience was electrified
by the artistry of ... Triumphant Quartet ...” and “Show-stopping ovations came
after the solo instrumental performances from Jeff Stice (Triumphant Quartet) on
piano...”
2008 brought a new transition for the Triumphant Quartet. Because of their
performance schedule at The Miracle Theater, they have had to turn down many
concert requests. They felt the Lord leading them in a different direction. So
after much prayer and consideration, they have decided to take their ministry on
the road full-time. They are looking forward to the opportunity of performing in
more concert venues and churches, making more new friends, and sharing the
gospel of Christ all across the country.
With all of the accolades and success, the men of the Triumphant Quartet keep
their work in perspective. They are truly humbled and grateful for the support
their fans have shown for their music and ministry. They reaffirm that their
main focus is to keep God first in everything they do. The Triumphant Quartet’s
powerful combination of talent, commitment, and unwavering faith insures that
the years to come will bring even more success...in God's name.
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