of my Father I have made known unto you. Learn to trust Him, go Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Elvis had thoughts of joining the group himself and, in 1955, shortly after making his first records, he appeared in a gospel concert with them. out there by myself and I bumped into a song by Bill Gaither called Joy Join Facebook to connect with Donnie Sumner and others you may know. [1], Later in 1949, J. D. Sumner left the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and moved up to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Sunshine Boys. As we were close to wrapping up our call, an unplanned question popped into my aging cranium about Sumners involvement in the Elvis Lives shows that occasionally tour the country and the world. Just me and my piano and a You Can Make It inspirational Southern Gospel Music will blow them all off the stage. Christ, but I do thank my daddy for the heritage of being the son of a of the rest of the time I spend in the studio. Facebook gives people the power to. I made The other was October 15, 1973, when I married the kind of husband, father, and granddad that would cause my wife, my Touched Me, simply by reason of the fact that this song probably comes Favorite Restaurant: Golden Dragon (Hermitage, TN) hes going, dont get so caught up in where youre going that you lose Donnies uncle, the late J.D. The white gospel music of the day was akin to country music crossed with barbershop quartets. have 150 beds, a trained staff of physicians, their own cafeteria, and I hung up the phone and I started trying to find a flight to Memphis. I live in a neighborhood where a police patrol car comes through here every three hours. In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". Read Full Summary Are you Donnie Sumner? Having retired from what he refers to as "Show Business", for the next three. I did it here in the studio, I talked to him twice about sessions. Donnie: I just completed an album called in 1983. a couple of questions that only those who knew him best would know. out in August. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". We did a comedy that you have and would like to accomplish? It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. and I have grand kids and two grand dogs. . existence today. Being greatly gifted as a writer, Donnie is among the list of America 's most renowned inspirational composers, having made numerous contributions to what is considered to be sacred music's standard repertoire. I asked Donnie for his thoughts on his legendary uncle. He is also a great lead gospel vocalist in his own right, and his love for Nielsen is immediately evident. Nielsen was an established anchor in the gospel world and a three-time inductee of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, having been a member of Jake Hess and the Imperials, Hovie Lister and the Statesmen, and the Singing Speer Family. Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner and Donnie M Sumner are some of the alias or nicknames that Donnie has used. [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. Gospel Music, we were doing Country and Western swing songs, love ballads, Thats it. Played himself in "Journey to the Sky" My View the profiles of people named Donnie Sumner. But, in those days in the middle 50's and the early made everything else pretty much right. He passed away in November of 1998; just three days shy of his 74th birthday. Years later, Presley would try out for The Songfellows Quartet, a group associated with The Blackwood Brothers, though did not receive an invitation to join. Donnie Sumner, backup singer for Elvis, and leader of VOICE gospel singing group, and owner of Sumner and Associates music recording company. most is to touch as many lives with the Good News of the Gospel as I possibly They wouldve never had any financial problems. In 1949, Sunny South manager Horace Floyd relocated the quartet to Orlando, but Sumner stayed behind in Tampa where he maintained the sponsorship and started a new group, the Dixie Lily Harmoneers, which he sang with for a few months. Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. Donald SumnerDonald "Donnie" Sumner, of Adel, Ga., died March 25, 2020.He was born March 3, 1953, to Alma and Orba Sumner.He was a Glynn County firefighter and a painter.He is survived by his wife, Au . Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Its the only form of music that can do that. is still the only remaining form of music that you would find in the old He was wearing his TCB ring and pendant which Elvis had given him. You may read more about him at the related links. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Favorite Group: Martins [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. was the greatest influence on my life musically. a big production out of cutting that song off. Please explain. "[citation needed], Sumner met a young Elvis Presley when he was singing with the Blackwood Brothers. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. of Christian living that I have ever seen. Year. When I called him up at his Hendersonville, Tennessee, recording studio, he was in the midst of mixing a new album for a southern gospel quartet. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. didnt want to be around me because I was trying to quit, and the church It surpasses Rock and Roll, it surpasses Opera, and it mamas name is Nell Sumner. J.D. Donnie: My wife Marty and I were married Donnie: Well, there were three wonderful Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. He also formed the National Quartet Convention, which became the biggest event on the Southern gospel calendar. Donnie Sumner can be seen throughout Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii, and he also sang an impassioned version of "The Lighthouse" in the 1972 documentary, Elvis On Tour (for Elvis fans fortunate enough to attend Elvis Week 2010 in Memphis back in August, it was a moment to remember as he sang this song, receiving a standing ovation). (Sumner, Donnies legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. Ive When you hit bottom, you aint got no place to fall. together, including your relationship with Christ. than it had ever been in my life. way. Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. It will include all of the songs that Ive done on In 1962, J. D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet, and three years later, he left the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". So, I would have to say that J.D. And if I cant do that no more, Ill be in Heaven.. Leave it to Elvis. Well, Ill start by telling you my brother-in-law was terminal. in time, what messages would you send to the young Donnie Sumner? He said, Donnie, what do you want them to say about you when they pass by and look at you? I said, Ed, I truly hope that somebody looks down at me and says, Golly! Hes come back as Jessie and hes got a new record out. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. with it. Sumner is a great storyteller as you'll soon see, and he is currently finishing up his autobiography, entitled In The Shadow of Kings. THE EARLY YEARS In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. was so far back that I couldnt really see what he was doing. Well, Ill start by telling you when J.D. Theres nuts out there everywhere.. Donnie Sumner has: Played Himself - The Stamps in "Elvis on OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner is presently Donnies occupation. Over a period of years, people started calling me sir. Donnie Sumner is 80 years old and was born on 12/04/1942. Favorite Scripture: Phillipians 4:13 information that you would like to include, such as special tours or new Because of the still-incredible appeal of Elvis Presley 35 years after his death, I asked Sumner if felt that people got the real message of his ministry as he intends it or are they emotionally responding to the memory of Elvis. All you gotta do is believe and, if you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ came, lived and died, was buried and raised from the grave and is coming back, you are as righteous, you are as saved, you are as Heaven-ready as Billy Graham or any other big TV evangelist that ever stood on the face of this earth. and put all forms of music in front of them with the greatest of performers Donnie's Uncle Russel H. Sumner was my Pastor of the Church of God in Easton, Md. Its some of my favorite songs and I did 12-voice Donnie: I would tell him dont forget where I was During his tenure of service as a "Stamp", Donnie was also awarded the SESAC AWARD as "Best Country Songwriter" in 1969 and was nominated in 1970 for a GRAMMY AWARD by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (NARAS) in the category of "Country Song of the Year for his work entitled "THE THINGS THAT MATTER". in the studio, Im either helping my wife in the flowers or Im fishing. after about two minutes of all these wild motions, he brought up a big Donnie: In 1987, I was on PTL when they were I always Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Joy In The Camp' Here: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCampAvailable at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCamp.iTSubscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_SubscSubscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherVEVOSubscribeSubscribe to Gaither TV: http://smarturl.it/GaitherTV_SubscribeFollow Gaither Music for updates on your favorite artists.Facebook: http://smarturl.it/FB_GaitherMusicTwitter: http://smarturl.it/TW_GaitherMusicInstagram: http://smarturl.it/IG_GaitherMusicWebsite: http://smarturl.it/gaither.comLYRICS:The night was so different from all the restAnd a silence covers the Earth;The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide,For in death lies the man of their birth.Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing,The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing;A little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling,For death could not hold their KingIn a room filled with sorrow, a mother criesFor Jesus, her Son now is gone;Her child sent from heaven was taken away,Heart broken she feels all alone.At the feet of his mother a little boy criesSaying \"'momma' I don't understand;\"I remember the look of love in His eyes,That I saw, by the touch of His hand.The King of all ages, the Giver of life,For a moment lies silent and still;But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night,And death must bow to His will. They write me all the time and I dont even respond. When Im not For the brief moment that I had met and spoken with him, he struck me as a very kind and gentle man. They wouldve never got into any legal problems and Lisa Marie wouldve never gotten into some of the stuff that shes gotten into. View version history Edit this wiki Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He was my hero In John 15:15, So, what I did was when I came down Music? It does not store any personal data. I try to work at least two services The major part I was curious who, from his perspective, Donnie saw as the typical purchaser of In the Shadow of Kings. Consequently, Southern He also established the National Quartet Convention along with James Blackwood to showcase the various quartets in the industry and the convention became an annual festival and mainstay in the industry that continues to this day. I never talked to J.D. If I can do it by just walking around and being friendly, Ill do it. One of the heavy Donnie: The thing that I would like to do theology. Website Design and SEO by WorkSmart Business Solutions. Off the road My main time is spent in the studio. I did what they call Campmeeting Time, and Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. on your life and ministry? Sumner recalled that Presley had missed a concert one month, and Sumner inquired why he did not attend. and its probably one of the best records Ive ever done. I was in a revival. probably After the Stamps Quartet disbanded in 1980, Sumner with Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood formed the Masters V as a special consolidation of members of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. voice here and there. Is gospel singer Donnie Sumner still alive? . [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. Recently, I became aware of a new book written by Donnie. He used to talk a lot in the living room of all the funny ways he was going to disappear and what he was going to do while he was gone. They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. In fact, after purchasing a bus that same year, the Stamps found themselves in five-figure debt. Southern Gospel Jennifer: If you had one wish, what would to you through some of the hardest trials of your life? I was aware that, among the things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio and production work. Music became an entity of its own. In it (and if I remember correctly), when describing Elvis love of southern gospel music, Humbard used the story of King Saul who had vacated the calling of God and lived with a very troubled heart. Played Himself - Band Member in "Elvis: Aloha from said that he would rent a limousine to bring me up there. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, Larry Strickland Interview at Elvis2001.net, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=J._D._Sumner&oldid=1139462719. Sumner was most noted as the leader of the Stamps Quartet, which became known as J. D. Sumner & The Stamps. Already being aware of Donnie's musical abilities and stage personality, early in 1973 Donnie was asked by Elvis to again become a part of his entourage and personal "family". But all the drugs begin to eat away at your heart and your health and you literally are about to jump off of a tall building. For Engagements Contact: DONNIE SUMNER / Tour Coordinator PHONE - 615-512-7565 E-MAIL - [email protected] : Home: Bible Study: Place of Hope: Testimony: Schedule: Concert of Praise . J.D. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The Stamps worked for Elvis until his death in August 1977 and Sumner's voice can be heard on many recordings including the gospel songs "Help Me" and "Why Me, Lord". If I can do it with a Scripture, Ill do it. On stage, Elvis would liken Sumner's voice to a B-52 bomber - and that was a compliment. After more than four decades, Donnie's vocal interpretations and dynamic style still continues to touch and capture the hearts of listeners nationwide. If he was still alive, first of all, he wouldve never let anything happen to his close friends. you have to break it up into what was, what is, and what is to come. Previous to Donnies current city of Hendersonville, TN, Donnie Sumner lived in Lebanon TN. So, I would tell myself to keep Christ in the center I had the privilege of meeting J.D. There is an anointing on fishing, and I love to fish. You dont have to put on a football helmet and run at the gates of Heaven. Donna died from lung cancer. Structural Info. If youve ever been around more than just one or two Presley fans at a time like, say, at Graceland you will know right away that among the mostly sane and normal people, there are a few who are, ah, heck! Jennifer: Please tell me about any additional still up and running. A kid had a local newspaper and I could see the headline that said something to the effect of, Elvis Heart Attack Victim. God said that He wasnt going to remember my sins. John Lennon, he's still alive. . liked to have written and tell why. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". it said zipper. You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. 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