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New Speer Family continues to “Let the Songs Go On” again

New Speer Family continues to “Let the Songs Go On” again

Brian Speer just knew he needed to get back on stage.

It didn’t matter that it had been 36 years since he stopped traveling with his legendary family. It didn’t matter that he really didn’t know what direction he would take or who would sing with him. He just knew he needed to keep the Speer Family legacy alive.

“After all of Brian’s people were gone, he woke up one day and said, ‘I think we need to do a quartet,’” Brian’s wife, Allison Speer, says. “It shocked me! We had never talked about it and had never discussed it.”

Ben Speer

But something had been burning in Brian’s heart ever since his uncle, Ben Speer, and his aunt, Rosa Nell Speer-Powell, the last surviving members of the Speer Family, died in 2017. He knew someone should carry on the legacy of the Southern gospel pioneers who were active from 1921-1998.

Brian Speer

With Allison, who has had a successful solo ministry for 35 years, fully on board with the idea, the New Speer Family was born, first performing last summer in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

We caught up with the New Speer Family before their concert at Sand Spring Baptist Church in central Kentucky, less than an hour’s drive from Allison’s childhood home of Parksville. 

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New Speer Family Revives and Refreshes Iconic Songs on A Singing Heritage Debut Release Available Now

New Speer Family Revives and Refreshes Iconic Songs on “A Singing Heritage”
Debut Release Available Now

Song Garden Music Group is thrilled to announce the signing of Allison Speer to the Garden!

Song Garden Music Group is thrilled to announce the signing of Allison Speer to the Garden!

Song Garden Music Group is thrilled to announce the signing of Allison Speer to the Garden!

Allison is an incredible talent with a rich history in gospel music.  Born in Kentucky, her first exposure to gospel music came at an Imperials concert.  That concert inspired her and started her on an incredible journey in gospel music.

She has shared the gospel everywhere from mega-churches such as First Baptist Atlanta, The Brooklyn Tabernacle, First Baptist Orlando, to small rural churches around the world.  She has been a featured artist for many Bible Study cruises with Dr. Charles Stanley and D. James Kennedy.

She has toured with The Gaither Vocal Band, The Gaither Trio, Mark Lowery, and Wayne Watson just to name a few.  She has been a guest soloist at the National Southern Baptist Convention, the Nazarene General Assembly, and numerous Praise Gatherings and Family Fest events hosted by Bill Gaither.

Allison had this to say about entering “The Garden”!

When I met the owners of Song Garden, Dale, Lynn, and Marilyn Keffer, I realized that we had a deep spiritual connection and purpose for making new disciples in Christ. I’m proud to work side by side with Gus Gaches and the Keffers, Godly people who are led by Christ.
Gus Gaches, Director of Song Garden Music Group states, “We are thrilled to have Allison joining us.  Her talents are incredible, her personality is infectious, and her heart is contagious!  She has an incredible desire to share the message of Christ in any and every way possible, and we love that about her.  I am honored to be working with both Allison and her husband Brian, and look forward to the many things God has in store for her their ministry.

You can learn more about Allison and her ministry at her website, www.allisonspeer.com

Karen Peck and New River Host 15th Annual Homecoming

Karen Peck and New River Homecoming

Dahlonega, GA (April 1, 2016) Every year on Fathers Day weekend Karen Peck and New River celebrate with their fans. This year will be the 15th Annual Karen Peck and New River Homecoming and it is their 25th Anniversary as a group, so this is a very special event.

Several years ago, Karen had a pavilion in the form of a tabernacle build on her property in Dahlonega. Fans from across the country bring their lawn chairs and enjoy great Gospel singing for two days. The friends that attend are always blessed by the singing and fellowship.

This year is no exception with Jeff and Sheri Easter along with the Guardians joining New River for an exciting opening night on Friday, June17th. The following night, Saturday, June 18th, Brian Free and Assurance, the New River Band, and Allison Speer will be joining New River to perform before the capacity crowd.

Karen stated, “This is such a special event every year for us but especially this year. We invite all of our friends to bring their own lawn chairs and come to help us celebrate 25 years of music and ministry for New River.”

For more information about the Homecoming you can E-mail Karen Peck and New River’s office atnewriver@windstream.net or go to the website at

Karen Peck and New River

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If you would like to interview Karen Peck and New River contact AG Publicity at info@agpublicity.com .

To learn more about Karen Peck and New River go to http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com orhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Peck-and-New-River .

You can Twitter her at https://twitter.com/karenpeckgooch .

Karen Peck and New River are booked by The Harper Agency. Contact them at http://www.harperagency.com or by E-mail at info@harperagency.com .

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About Karen Peck and New River

No doubt the most popular mixed trio in Gospel Music, Karen Peck and New River are a powerhouse in the music industry. With hit after hit and multiple number one songs, they are one of the most sought after groups today. Karen is known for her country flair and for having one of the finest soprano voices in any genre of music. Karen was also recipient of the Susan Unthank Memorial Award, an award given by Absolutely Gospel Music only to women who have excelled in their work in a man’s world. Karen had a feature role in the hit movie “Joyful Noise”, starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. New River’s hit song “Four Days Late” has become a classic in Gospel music.

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Allison Speer On Gospel Music Today

Allison Speer On Gospel Music Today

Allison Speer is the guest on Gospel Music Today for the week of March 27 and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is Journey ‘N Faith, and Jean reviews new recordings by The Webb Quartet and The Blackwood Brothers. An article from Singing News magazine about The Erwins is the subject of this week’s News Notes. In the News this week is The Lebanon Get Together, Cana’s Voice and The Bradys. The Guardians have a video on the show this week along with exclusive concert video of The Williamsons, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Oklahoma City, OK, and a visit to the Gospel Music Today Archives for a video of The Mark Dubbeld Family, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Nashville, TN.

Allison Speer Signs Booking Agreement with Adoration Agency

Allison Speer Signs Booking Agreement with Adoration Agency

Nashville, TN  – Accomplished singer, songwriter and humorist Allison Speer is proud to announce an agreement with Adoration Agency as her primary booking agent. Adoration has an impressive history with like-minded artists, and Allison is excited to join their talented roster.

The Nelons, Allison Speer & Tim Lovelace in Concert

The Nelons, Allison Speer & Tim Lovelace in Concert

The Nelons, Allison Speer & Tim Lovelace in Concert
Join us for a fun night of music and laughter with GRAMMY nominated artists, The Nelons, powerhouse vocalist and humorist Allison Speer and comedian extraordinaire Tim Lovelace. The evening will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Saturday, January 9, 2016
6:00 pm

Pleasantview Baptist Church
4400 Pleasantview Dr
Arlington, TX 76017

Get your tickets in advance!
Artist Circle $25
General Admission $15

Add On a VIP Meet & Greet for only $15 more!
*Must purchase concert ticket. Limited availability. Meet & Greet begins at 4:30 pm.

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RFD-TVs Music City Show Set To Open Season Four With Big Give-Away

Nashville, Tenn (May 26, 2015) The very popular RFD-TV Gospel music variety program The Music City Show is excited to announce the opening of Season Four on Thursday, May 28th, with more great talent and a fascinating Give-Away creating an electrifying atmosphere.

Season Four features some of Gospel and Country music’s most popular artists. Aaron Tippen, Michael English, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Mark Trammell Quartet, Whisnants, Don Moen, Allison Speer, Freemans, Tim Lovelace, Blackwood Brothers, and  The Freedom Singers, as well as the show regulars, the Positive Cowboy – Jim Sheldon, and the Blue Jean Band.

Help The Music City Show Season 4 Premier on RFD-TV by entering the contest give away. Follow the instructions below and it will be easy and fun, plus you may just be a winner.
Enter the MUSIC CITY SHOW SEASON 4 FAN APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY!
$25.00 each in merchandise to 10 fans.
Here’s how to enter:
1. Like The Music City Show Facebook fan page.
2. Like this post
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We will announce the winners on Friday, May 29th!!!!!
In the meantime click this link for a super preview of some of the talent scheduled for Season 4.
https://youtu.be/L3yiEw9S2l8

To learn more about the Music City Show go to http://www.themusiccityshow.com or https://www.facebook.com/themusiccityshow . Twitter them at https://twitter.com/MusicCityShow .

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About The Music City Show
The Music City Show, a Southern/Country Gospel weekly show featuring top artists like the Oak Ridge Boys, Adam Crabb, Karen Peck and New River, the Browders, the Bowling Family, the Blackwood Brothers, the Hoppers, Comedian Tim Lovelace, Gene McDonald, Aaron Wilburn, Lynn Anderson, the and many more. The show features special host, Tim Lovelace, each week with Nashville’s own Blue Jean Band and The Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon. The Music City Show is a series based in Nashville, Tennessee – America’s favorite Music City. The show has many elements of Nashville that people love, namely a live house band, talented artists, heartfelt interviews and comedic entertainment. It is likened unto The Tonight Show, with comedy segments, and a beautiful cityscape backdrop.
The Show has now expanded to four networks which include RFD-TV, The Heartland Network, FamilyNet, and the NRB Network.

Allison Speer Co-Writes Cut On New Ray Stevens album

Allison Speer And Ray Stevens

Nashville, TN – GRAMMY Award-winning musician Ray Stevens has recorded a song co-written by Gaither Homecoming artist, Allison Speer. “The Baptism Of Stumpy Brown,” originally released on Allison’s Whoo-Hoo, What A Ride! comedy DVD, was written with Cyrus “Buddy” Kalb, a staff writer for Ray Stevens Music. Kalb is a renowned songwriter best known for Ray Stevens hit, “Mississippi Squirrel Revival.”

Allison comments, “Having a song recorded by Mr. Stevens is a dream come true. As a kid, I remember listening to his music and memorizing all of the words. I’m thrilled by this news!” She added, “The song idea came about as I sat in a baptismal service and wondered about someone leaving more of his old man behind in the water than he intended. Buddy took the idea and ran with it!”

Ray Stevens will perform “The Baptism Of Stumpy Brown” on his new project, Here We Go Again, which will release on his Player label in mid-February, and will be distributed by Sony music.

Allison Speer Releases New Single

Allison Speer

Allison Speer has released a new single entitled “She’s Better Now.” Co-written with Dove award winner, Joel Lindsey, the song honors Allison’s grandmother, Alice Powell, and Joel’s mother, Reba Lindsey, both in now Heaven. Allison has been singing for 26 years and is a regular artist on the Gaither Homecoming videos and concerts.

Allison says, “Joel and I got together to write in 2013 at an office in Nashville. He was fondly speaking about his mother and how she had been gone seven years and how he missed her. He said he had recently seen a friend who had asked about her, and the first thing that came out of his mouth as an answer was, ‘she’s better now.’ I gasped when he said that. I did not beg him to let me co-write the idea but it came pretty close. We spoke for most of the afternoon about his mom and my grandmother, and this song was born in that writing session.”
“She’s Better Now” was featured in the 2013 Gaither video release, “Women Of Homecoming.” Allison has released a video of the song that can be viewed at www.allisonspeer.com. For more information, contact Brian Speer at 615.331.0900 or at brian@allisonspeer.com