- The Martins
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Name = The Martins
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Background = Sibling Trio
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Genre =Contemporary Christian Inspirational Southern Gospel
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Years_active = 1994 - present
Label =Spring Hill
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URL = http://www.the-martins.com/
Current_members = Joyce Martin-Sanders
Jonathan Martin
Judy Martin-Hess
Past_members = Paul LancasterThe Martins are a Christian singing group comprised of three siblings; Joyce Martin-Sanders, Jonathan Martin, and Judy Martin-Hess. (Paul Lancaster filled in for Jonathan Martin for a year and recorded vocals for "Above It All").
The Martins' vocal and musical talents speak for themselves. Their impact on the Christian music industry has been widely unique and accepted, yet the industry has been unable to appropriately identify their style. Rather than resting in a single niche among the numerous Christian music genres, The Martins have rummaged freely through a stack of style books, grabbing whatever interests them. Sometimes the different elements are unaltered and traditional, but more often they are tossed into the trio's musical blender so that a new mixture emerges. The result has been labeled simply as Martin Music. Their portfolio of songs includes every musical palate; ranging from innovative and refashioned hymn arrangements to contemporary songs of praise & worship.
While each of the vocalists grew up firmly and proudly planted in the Southern Gospel tradition, it is not surprising that as they have matured, a broad range of influences have entered their musical mix. Billboard Magazine describes The Martins as, "breaking down walls and blurring the lines that separate Southern Gospel from Inspirational, Adult Contemporary, and other popular Christian music formats."
Their "big break" came courtesy of Bill Gaither, when Michael English and
Mark Lowry insisted thatGloria Gaither listen to the group audition in the women's restroom at a Gaither gathering! They have been somewhat inactive as a group over the past 5 years, although they reunite for concerts periodically. During this time, the three have each recorded a solo album. They are currently in the process of recording a new group album, as confirmed in their e-mail newsletters.The Martins Discography
*"The Martins" (1994)
*"The Martins: Live In His Presence" (1995)
*"An A Capella Hymns Collection" (1995)
*"Wherever You Are" (1996)
*"Light of the World" (1997)
*"Dream Big" (1998)
*"Windows" (2000)
*"Glorifyedifytestify" (2001)
*"Above It All" (2003)
*"Decade" (2005)Pre-Contract Recordings
*"Look For The Rainbows"
*"Special Requests"
*"On The Rise"
*"From Arkansas With Love"
*"Marks Of The Trade"Joyce Martin-Sanders Discography
*"Diamonds On A Dusty Road" (2004)
Jonathan Martin Discography
*"Enjoy The Journey" (2003)
*"With One Voice" (2006)Judy Martin-Hess Discography
*"Color Me" (2005)
The Martins: Awards
Dove Awards :*1996
**Southern Gospel Album of the Year: "The Martins"
**Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Out of His Great Love"*1997
**Southern Gospel Album of the Year: "Wherever You Are"
**Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Only God Knows"*1998
**Southern Gospel Album of the Year: "Light Of The World"*1999
**Country Recorded Song of the Year: "Count Your Blessings"
*2004
**Inspirational Album of the Year: "Above it All"
**Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "The Promise"Grammy Nominations:*1998
**Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Album of the Year: "Light Of The World"External links
* [http://www.the-martins.com The Martins Official Website]
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