You may not automatically know their names, but if you've seen a Gaither Homecoming video, attended a Billy Graham Crusade, listened to Disney's The Lion King Soundtrack or seen the Grand Ole Opry on television, you've heard the voices of Reggie and Ladye Love Smith.  While their singing talents open many doors for the couple, it is their ability to relate to the personal needs of the people in the seats that earn them a standing invitation at most places where they minister. As a couple and as individuals, the Smith's offer audiences much more than just mere entertainment. Ladye holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and is frequently involved in women's retreats and conferences. Reggie, in addition to producing various album projects, lends his music education background to conducting retreats and praise & worship conferences. It is when they take the stage together, however, appreciating each other's strengths and weaknesses, and loving, laughing, and sharing the special bond created by their long friendship and fourteen-year marriage, that the Smith's truly connect with people around the globe.

You may not automatically know their names, but if you've seen a Gaither Homecoming video, attended a Billy Graham Crusade, listened to Disney's The Lion King Soundtrack or seen the Grand Ole Opry on television, you've heard the voices of Reggie and Ladye Love Smith.  While their singing talents open many doors for the couple, it is their ability to relate to the personal needs of the people in the seats that earn them a standing invitation at most places where they minister. As a couple and as individuals, the Smith's offer audiences much more than just mere entertainment. Ladye holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and is frequently involved in women's retreats and conferences. Reggie, in addition to producing various album projects, lends his music education background to conducting retreats and praise & worship conferences. It is when they take the stage together, however, appreciating each other's strengths and weaknesses, and loving, laughing, and sharing the special bond created by their long friendship and fourteen-year marriage, that the Smith's truly connect with people around the globe.

Buddy Greene's live concert is equal parts hymn sing, jam session, church house revival and journey through his Southern musical history. At age 19 Buddy picked up the harmonica and has since become one of the finest players in the United States. Buddy’s musical expertise has found him gladly received into various genres of music from gospel to folk to bluegrass. You’ll even find him playing a bit of classical music on the harmonica.

Buddy is cowriter with Mark Lowry of the modern-day Christmas favorite, “Mary, Did You Know?”

During this Alaskan adventure, Buddy will be joined on stage by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Taylor.

Buddy Greene's live concert is equal parts hymn sing, jam session, church house revival and journey through his Southern musical history. At age 19 Buddy picked up the harmonica and has since become one of the finest players in the United States. Buddy’s musical expertise has found him gladly received into various genres of music from gospel to folk to bluegrass. You’ll even find him playing a bit of classical music on the harmonica.

Buddy is cowriter with Mark Lowry of the modern-day Christmas favorite, “Mary, Did You Know?”

During this Alaskan adventure, Buddy will be joined on stage by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Taylor.

Kevin Williams is an accomplished musician who is no stranger to Southern Gospel Music. His expertise as a guitar player is heavily utilized on the Homecoming video series, as well as many well-known gospel artists’  recordings. While growing up in Russell Springs, KY, Kevin began playing bluegrass and gospel music at the age of 12 for various groups in the area. Within a few years he was playing on radio jingles at a nearby studio. In 1995, he produced the last project for Wendy Bagwell & The Sunliters, I Feel Like Singing. He considers that project among his career highlights. Since then, he has performed with Janet Paschal, Buddy Greene and currently can be found backing up the Gaither Vocal Band and Homecoming Friends. Bill Gaither says of Kevin, “His guitar and his spirit always add that special touch.” Kevin is the co-owner of UpFront Recording Studios and he maintains a full-time recording schedule in addition to producing several artists each year. He also has a solo project entitled Homecoming Guitar which features his distinctive guitar sound, along with guest performances by many of the Homecoming instrumentalists including Anthony Burger, Roger Bennett and Buddy Greene. Kevin and his wife, Kathy, reside in Franklin, TN, just outside Nashville. They have two beautiful daughters, Carolina and Olivia Rose.

Kevin Williams is an accomplished musician who is no stranger to Southern Gospel Music. His expertise as a guitar player is heavily utilized on the Homecoming video series, as well as many well-known gospel artists’  recordings. While growing up in Russell Springs, KY, Kevin began playing bluegrass and gospel music at the age of 12 for various groups in the area. Within a few years he was playing on radio jingles at a nearby studio. In 1995, he produced the last project for Wendy Bagwell & The Sunliters, I Feel Like Singing. He considers that project among his career highlights. Since then, he has performed with Janet Paschal, Buddy Greene and currently can be found backing up the Gaither Vocal Band and Homecoming Friends. Bill Gaither says of Kevin, “His guitar and his spirit always add that special touch.” Kevin is the co-owner of UpFront Recording Studios and he maintains a full-time recording schedule in addition to producing several artists each year. He also has a solo project entitled Homecoming Guitar which features his distinctive guitar sound, along with guest performances by many of the Homecoming instrumentalists including Anthony Burger, Roger Bennett and Buddy Greene. Kevin and his wife, Kathy, reside in Franklin, TN, just outside Nashville. They have two beautiful daughters, Carolina and Olivia Rose.

Lynda Randle has a voice that echoes in the rich traditions of Mahalia Jackson and Ethel Waters. She recently authored God on the Mountain, a book of testimonies about how the song, "God on the Mountain", has inspired so many lives. She sang at the Billy Graham crusade in Kansas City in 2004, performed at the 2005 NBA All-Star Chapel service and she has sung at Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs events. Lynda has shared the stage with Dr. Jerry Falwell, Tony Evans and Chuck Swindoll. She has made numerous appearances with her brother, Michael Tait, of dcTalk.  She once opened for pop music’s Gladys Knight and has earned the first perfect score in the history of the GMA Music in the Rockies. Lynda tours full time with Bill and Gloria Gaither and the Homecoming friends.

Lynda Randle has a voice that echoes in the rich traditions of Mahalia Jackson and Ethel Waters. She recently authored God on the Mountain, a book of testimonies about how the song, "God on the Mountain", has inspired so many lives. She sang at the Billy Graham crusade in Kansas City in 2004, performed at the 2005 NBA All-Star Chapel service and she has sung at Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs events. Lynda has shared the stage with Dr. Jerry Falwell, Tony Evans and Chuck Swindoll. She has made numerous appearances with her brother, Michael Tait, of dcTalk.  She once opened for pop music’s Gladys Knight and has earned the first perfect score in the history of the GMA Music in the Rockies. Lynda tours full time with Bill and Gloria Gaither and the Homecoming friends.

Artist Biography being updated – coming soon

Artist Biography being updated – coming soon

Gene McDonald has already accumulated impressive credentials in the Southern Gospel Industry.  He sang with the Plainsmen for two years after having sang with Jack Campbell and the Ambassadors.  You may remember Jack Campbell as the writer of a number of Gospel Classics such as "I Know A Man Who Can" and "Jesus Use Me."

Gene cut his teeth on Gospel singing. He started singing at the age of three.  He said that his parents took him to singing schools and taught him how to read music and harmonize.  Gene says that if not for his parents, he would probably be doing something besides singing today.

Gene attended college at ASU in Jonesboro, AR where he received his Music Education degree and developed his deep, rich bass voice.  In 1989, Gene attended the Ben Speer School of Music.  Ben took a special interest in Gene and took him under his wing when he moved to Nashville.  Gene even lived in Ben's studio for his first six months there.  In 1990, Gene started singing for the Plainsmen Quartet as their lead/baritone.  Then in 1994, Gene had a dream opportunity when Ben invited him to sing on a Bill Gaither session.  Not long after that, Mr. Gaither gave him the privilege to be on the Homecoming video series.  Rex Nelon got to hear and know Gene through the taping sessions they did together for Gaither.  Rex was another person who took a special interest in Gene's career. He asked Gene to sing on the Grand Ole Opry with the Carol Lee Singers, and was also the person who recommended Gene to Les Beasley when The Florida Boys were looking for a new bass singer.  He was recently nominated as Favorite Male Vocalist by the readers of the Gospel Voice magazine.

Gene and his wife Teri have been married for six years and have one child, Nathan Taft. The McDonalds currently reside in Nashville, TN.

Gene McDonald has already accumulated impressive credentials in the Southern Gospel Industry.  He sang with the Plainsmen for two years after having sang with Jack Campbell and the Ambassadors.  You may remember Jack Campbell as the writer of a number of Gospel Classics such as "I Know A Man Who Can" and "Jesus Use Me."

Gene cut his teeth on Gospel singing. He started singing at the age of three.  He said that his parents took him to singing schools and taught him how to read music and harmonize.  Gene says that if not for his parents, he would probably be doing something besides singing today.

Gene attended college at ASU in Jonesboro, AR where he received his Music Education degree and developed his deep, rich bass voice.  In 1989, Gene attended the Ben Speer School of Music.  Ben took a special interest in Gene and took him under his wing when he moved to Nashville.  Gene even lived in Ben's studio for his first six months there.  In 1990, Gene started singing for the Plainsmen Quartet as their lead/baritone.  Then in 1994, Gene had a dream opportunity when Ben invited him to sing on a Bill Gaither session.  Not long after that, Mr. Gaither gave him the privilege to be on the Homecoming video series.  Rex Nelon got to hear and know Gene through the taping sessions they did together for Gaither.  Rex was another person who took a special interest in Gene's career. He asked Gene to sing on the Grand Ole Opry with the Carol Lee Singers, and was also the person who recommended Gene to Les Beasley when The Florida Boys were looking for a new bass singer.  He was recently nominated as Favorite Male Vocalist by the readers of the Gospel Voice magazine.

Gene and his wife Teri have been married for six years and have one child, Nathan Taft. The McDonalds currently reside in Nashville, TN.

Jeff Taylor has lived in Nashville since 1990 where he has been a band leader/keyboard player/ multi instrumentalist on numerous theatre productions, live shows and recording sessions. Live highlights include: 2 years as bandleader at the Ryman auditorium ("Always Patsy Cline"), hundreds of shows as bandleader at Opryland theme park and the General Jackson, The Skaggs Family Christmas tour, and many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry with numerous artists. He has been a featured soloist with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Recording highlights have been with Amy Grant, George Strait, The Chieftains, Martina McBride, Buddy Greene, Vince Gill and numerous Ricky Skaggs projects and many others. Jeff was a featured artist on the Ricky Skagg's and Kentucky Thunder Instrumental CD that won a 2007 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.

Jeff Taylor has lived in Nashville since 1990 where he has been a band leader/keyboard player/ multi instrumentalist on numerous theatre productions, live shows and recording sessions. Live highlights include: 2 years as bandleader at the Ryman auditorium ("Always Patsy Cline"), hundreds of shows as bandleader at Opryland theme park and the General Jackson, The Skaggs Family Christmas tour, and many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry with numerous artists. He has been a featured soloist with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Recording highlights have been with Amy Grant, George Strait, The Chieftains, Martina McBride, Buddy Greene, Vince Gill and numerous Ricky Skaggs projects and many others. Jeff was a featured artist on the Ricky Skagg's and Kentucky Thunder Instrumental CD that won a 2007 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.