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Legendary Bass Singer Ken Turner Joins Valor

 Statesville, NC- Valor III has announced that beginning on November 26, 2011; legendary bass singer Ken Turner will be joining the group as their bass singer. Ronald Moore, tenor for Valor III says, “We have had the privilege of working with Ken for a few years at the Streets of Gold Concert Series with Joe Chioda. The last time that we were there, Ken sang with us on a quartet song and the rest they say is history.” Ken Turner says, “I have been in a solo ministry for 6 years and never had an interest to join another group until I heard these men. Their blend and harmonies were so tight and I knew that if I was going to sing with another group, the time was now and I am excited about joining these guys on the bus as well as on stage.”

Ken is no stranger to Southern Gospel music. He sang 25 years with James Blackwood as part of the Blackwood Brothers. He celebrates his 61st year singing professionally this year! Jeff Rowland of Valor III comments, “This is a great day for Valor III. We are excited to have Ken Turner’s heart for ministry and love for music. He is a gentleman and does everything first class and we are so excited to welcome him to the group.” The group will now be called Ken Turner and Valor III beginning November 26, 2011 at the 1st Annual Harvest Fest in Statesville, NC with the Harvesters Quartet.

Valor III Visits The Gospel Greats Studios With Paul Heil

Statesville, NC- On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, popular trio, Valor III had the opportunity to meet with Paul and Shelia Heil of The Gospel Greats Program.  “It was really a dream come true of mine, to see where the radio program that I have listened to for so long is produced,” says Mark Moore, baritone vocalist for Valor III.  The ministry of Valor III is unique in that lead vocalist, Jeff Rowland is an ordained minister and preaches several revivals each year in the midst of the trio’s busy schedule.  Jeff says, “It is truly a humbling experience to travel and be able to do what I love and what God has called me to do, sing and preach!”  Valor III spent Friday evening in Lancaster County at the nearby Landisville Campground where the group sang and Jeff preached.  The trio is quickly gaining popularity in the Midwest as well as the Southeast.  They have been promoting their latest recording, Keep On Singing and their current single, “When The Heavens Opened”.  Be on the lookout for Valor III and their new single soon to hit radio stations, “How Great Is Our God.”