NOTICE: The Goodwins currently still have a few dates available throughout the 2009 year...we travel primarily in PA, WV, KY, VA, NC, SC, TN, & OH, but are now expanding our ministry to cover the entire East Coast area...if you would like to book The Goodwins for your event or service please call 304-419-2695 / 304-419-0000 / 304-776-2249.Click here for The Goodwins COMPLETE 2009 Schedule!..
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The Goodwins have been spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through song since 1982. The group members are John Goodwin (Tenor), daughter, Martha Drake (Lead) and their cousin, Melinda Standiford (Alto). The father - daughter duo began singing together in 1974 when Martha was just 4 years old. They started with nothing more than an acoustic guitar. Through the years they added other members to their family group which included John's father & brother. In 1982 John gave his life to the Lord. Later that same year, John was instrumental in leading his father, brother & daughter, Martha to the Lord. It was then that the ordinary family group was transformed into The Goodwins that audiences know today. After the death of baritone singer, Brian Ketron, in 2000, The Goodwins temporarily ended their traveling. The current group was reformed 7 years later & The Goodwins returned to the road, ready for many years to come! They have had numerous songs on the national charts & were featured in an article in Singing News Magazine in August, 1997. The Goodwins previous radio singles include: "That's My Boy" (Singing News Chart - July 1997), "Amen Corner" (Singing News Chart - April 1998), "The Walk" (Singing News Chart - May 1999) & more recently "24/7" (26, Gospel Music Times Hot 40 Chart - March 2009) Over the years, The Goodwins have shared the stage with such artists as The Freemans, The Singing Cookes, The Paynes (Mike Payne), The Kingsmen, Gold City, John Lanier etc. They have performed in such venues as Heritage USA (PTL Club) and have shared services with such speakers as internationally known minister, Jack Van Impe. Martha is an accomplished songwriter with many recorded songs to her credit. She is credited with such songs as, "That's My Boy"(recorded by The Wilburns and more recently Cheryl Paige Edelmann), "Amen Corner", "Revival In The Air", "The Walk", & many, many others. Some of today's most popular artists have recorded her songs. Melinda also provides the group with superb songwriting abilities. Their most recent projects to date include: "He gave Up Heaven" (1997, Eddie Crook Co), "The Walk" (1999, Eddie Crook Co) & their newest MorningStar Signature project, "Reflections". This new project contains all original material from the pen of Martha and Melinda. The Goodwins goals are to see souls saved & to see Christians uplifted. The Goodwins share songs, testimonies, laughter & tears with every congregation. They bring an energy to every performance that comes from a true love of what they do and the Savior that called them to do it. Their dynamic vocal ability combined with their unique songs assure a performance which brings something for every one! For booking information contact: Martha Drake (304) 776-2249 or John Goodwins (304) 419-0000 Please check our site frequently as we will be providing many additional updates in regards to our ministry!
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