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To thousands, Gold City is Southern Gospel music.If you measure an artists' stature by awards and recognitions, that statement may well be inarguable. Over the past quarter of a century, Gold City has won every significant Southern Gospel music award- many more than once. Among their more than 60 accolades are numerous awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, and Individual of the Year.Gold City's unmatched sales and critical success have come from an endless string of powerful, memorable anthems of the faith, coupled with traditional Southern Gospel vocals.Possessing some of the tightest four-part harmonies in the genre, Gold City's uniquely identifiable sound has led to an endless string of 1 radio songs. "Midnight Cry," "It's Still The Cross," "He Said," "I'm Not Giving Up," "Calvary Conquers It All," "I'm Not What I Was," and "There Rose a Lamb" are Southern Gospel classics.The group's earnest commitment to the promise of the Gospel and its reality in each member's life has endeared so many fans to their musical ministry.That commitment was put to the test in 2006 when in the midst of recording their new album Revival, drummer Doug Riley was killed in an auto accident on his way to the recording studio. "He was my brother and was like a brother to everybody on the bus," said Gold City's Daniel Riley. "He left a void on the stage but an even bigger void on the bus. We miss him more than words can express. We have had to exercise the faith that we sing about and God has brought us through the deepest valley we have ever traveled. Our greatest comfort is in knowing that Doug was a Christian and that we will join him in heaven someday."After spending a few years as an independent, Gold City decided to reunite with a major label for Revival. "We signed with New Haven because they are first class and believe in us and what we do," continued Riley. "We shared our vision for the future of Gold City with New Haven president Ken Harding and he immediately got on board with us. He has spared nothing to help us accomplish our goals. He was also very involved in every aspect of the production of this record and brought a lot of ideas to the table."Harding brought in producer Michael Sykes, whose resume reads like a who's who of Southern Gospel and Inspirational music. "Michael didn't try to change us," said Riley, "but he helped us figure out who we are musically. We have in recent years been trying to fit into a mold that was created for somebody else. He broke the mold and we started over."Before Revival released, however, Gold City had an unexpected splash onto the national music scene. The group recorded and released a medley of patriotic songs that got unprecedented radio play and a corresponding music video made the regular rotation of many national video and news shows. "We have spent our lives in a free country and enjoy all the benefits that come with that due to the sacrifice that has been paid by a lot of brave men and women," said Riley. "This was our way of saying 'Thank You."The first single from Revival, "Truth is Marching On," ties directly into the momentum the Patriotic Medley started. The song champions the Truth of revival that all believers are committed to spreading. "Christian people are discouraged because we have allowed the cynics and scoffers to have a foothold in our nation," said Riley. "I believe that this song will encourage people to stand for what is right."A new label, a new album, a new sound, new members, and powerful new momentum - It's quite a way to start a second 25 years for Gold City. "Gold City is just a group of young men who love the music they sing - but even more than that, they love the message in the music," said Riley definitively. "The Southern Gospel landscape has changed a lot over the last 26 years, but the message never changes. And this new generation of men is as excited as ever to be sharing it."

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Member Since: 5/14/2006
Band Website: goldcityqt.com
Band Members: Tenor - Steve Ladd; Lead - Jonathan Wilburn; Bass - Aaron McCune; Baritone - Daniel Riley; Piano - Josh Simpson

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Record Label: New Haven Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

A Gift Of Gold

Christmas is just around the corner, and will be here before we know it.  We would like to personally invite you and your family to come to Gadsden, Alabama, and join us and our families for a sp...
Posted by Gold City on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:34:00 PST

Cruise To Alaska With Gold City and Dr. Charles Stanley

Gold City invites you to join them, July 11-18, 2008, on an exciting adventure cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska, with Dr. Charles Stanley.  Templeton Tours has chartered the entire ship for ...
Posted by Gold City on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:49:00 PST

They’re Finally Here!!

We are proud to announce you can now download Gold City soundtracks to your computer from our website (www.goldcityqt.com). So many have requested certain soundtracks that have long been out of p...
Posted by Gold City on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:43:00 PST

New Video and Photos

Hi everyone!  This week, we have added five new videos to our website.  Two are from our visit to Niagra Falls, and the other three are from our recent concert with The Oak Ridge Boys. ...
Posted by Gold City on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:17:00 PST

2008 Doug Riley Memorial Golf Scramble

Hey everbody!  We are very excited about the 1st Annual Doug Riley Memorial Golf Scramble.  It will be held June 28, 2008, as one of the events at Gold City's Homecoming.  Not only are ...
Posted by Gold City on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:04:00 PST

Gold City To Perform With The Oak Ridge Boys

The firefighters of Catawba Valley present The Oak Ridge Boys and Gold City, in Hickory, NC.  The concert is Sunday, September 9th, at the Catawba Valley Community College Multi-purpose Comp...
Posted by Gold City on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:22:00 PST

New Gold City Online Store

Gold City's Online Store has a new look!  It also has new items.  Please visit the store to pick up the latest Gold City merchandise. Gold City Online Store...
Posted by Gold City on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:47:00 PST

Gold City Needs Your Help!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our entire email list was deleted. We are asking that anyone who was signed up for Gold City's E-News, please go to our website (www.goldcityqt.com) and re-sub...
Posted by Gold City on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:49:00 PST

New Gold City T-Shirt

To go along with their latest radio single, I'm Rich, Gold City is now offering a brand new t-shirt.  Be one of the first 100 people to place your order and receive a personally autographed shirt...
Posted by Gold City on Mon, 21 May 2007 07:28:00 PST

Gold City Wins Three SGN Music Awards

The 2007 SGN Awards were handed out Tuesday night, April 17, at a special concert celebration in Smyrna, Tennessee, to a standing room only crowd.  The most nominated artist of the nigh...
Posted by Gold City on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:21:00 PST