Alan’s roots are deep in the panhandle of Texas where he was born and raised, a graduate of Texas Tech University, and fulfilled a professional career in the financial services industry.
His love for gospel music began in 1980 with the startup of a local quartet, The Conchords, in Amarillo, Texas. He has performed with various other local quartets and quintets for the past thirty-three years. “Gospel music has been the centerpiece in my life and the anchor of my faith in Christ,” he says. “I firmly believe the touch of the Saviour can be delivered through music!”
Alan and his wife, Cathi, married in 1984 and have lived in the Branson, Missouri area since the move from Texas in 2011. They have three wonderful daughters, Michelle, Jennifer, and Chelsi—all married with families of their own—and six awesome grandchildren.
Jim Ellis Tenor
Jim is originally from Chicago, IL. He was born and raised on southern gospel music. He sang his first solo in church at the ripe old age of seven.
His main inspiration was The Blackwood Brothers, who came to his house for dinner several times when he was a child. Other influences included The Kingsmen along with JD Sumner and the Stamps.
Jim has worked as a musician his whole life. He began as a worship pastor in many churches across the country. Later he came to Branson, MO and worked as a singer and actor. Jim is also an independent singer/songwriter. But he still serves his local church on the praise and worship team whenever possible.
Jim is looking forward to becoming a member of Abundance Quartet. Jim also states “My voice is a gift from God and it would be a shame not to use it to glorify Him.”
Michael Sproles Baritone
Michaels currently resides in Sedalia, MO although he spent his early years in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Carson/Newman University with a major in church music, vocal performance and a minor in piano. He has worked in full-time music ministry for small and large churches for 25 years. He has also had the good fortune of singing with the Detroit, Dayton, and Knoxville Opera companies during his singing career. . He currently owns a teaching music studio for Voice and Piano. Michael has been blessed with 4 beautiful daughters and 2 beautiful grand children. Children, even as adults, are his love and motivation, but Christ is his inspiration for life and music. Music causes literal changes in mood and creates healthy positive changes in the brain. It is one of Gods most incredible creations.
Jamie Layton Bass
Jamie’s love of gospel music began as he started listening to Gaither Homecoming TV Shows in the late 90’s. He especially loved listening to and singing along with the Bass singers. In 2002 and 2003 he attended Stamps-Baxter School of Music and was hooked. He joined River City Quartet in 2005 where he sang for 5 years.
He has been looking for a group to sing with ever since. He states, “I finally felt led to start a group and God has been putting everything together. It is amazing how He brings people together, and your paths seem to be connected.” He also states, “This is going to be AWESOME!”
Jamie and his wife Pam were married in 1982 and currently reside in Branson, MO. They met in college at SBU in Bolivar, MO. They have a son, Zach, who lives in Oklahoma City, OK.
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