Copyright 2023 Quick-Advice.com | All rights reserved. A kid had a local newspaper and I could see the headline that said something to the effect of, Elvis Heart Attack Victim. People say I talk like him, act Donnie Sumner will be in concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 4. Now, Im doing somethin else. Year. get a blessing out of my music. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. instilled in me. Hes alive!, Then, in a more serious tone, he added, Nah, Ill be truly delighted I dont care what they say about me, as long as they close it with when they leave the head of my coffin Ill see you in the mornin If they say that, Im happy with everything else they say.. He was raised the son of a minister and is no newcomer to the world . Donnie shares the story in his book about why, while singing with one of the most beloved, historic and recognizable people in the world even in the history of the world he decided to quit and with nothing else to fall back on. The Bible is full of truth about eternity and wisdom on how we should live our lives while we are still here on earth. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. As I stood up, I very Music? Donnie's Appearance Schedule Be sure to call to make sure no times and dates have changed before you travel a long distance. Can you imagine sitting in the dark, warming yourself by a fire, tuning your ear to the night sounds when an angel appears before you and the glory of God fills the night? Donnie Sumner - Tour Coordinator singing about and Gospel Music took a big down sweep. I, of course, have been aware of Donnie and his work both during and after his years with Presley. [1], Later in 1949, J. D. Sumner left the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and moved up to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Sunshine Boys. If you build on anything besides that, its going They write me all the time and I dont even respond. that you have and would like to accomplish? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. the bottom line is that Southern Gospel Music is the only form of music I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. Its some of my favorite songs and I did 12-voice God said that He wasnt going to remember my sins. 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/JoyI. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. He (Presley) would fire you for using marijuana, he detested cocaine, and barely approved of me drinking. Shes One of the books I bought (but no longer have) was one written by the late televangelist, Rex Humbard. Self. called he called about one oclock in the afternoon on the day Elvis died I really didnt think that Elvis was dead. be because of the fact that my mother and father adopted me and took me 4, 1966, when my son was born. He was a giant of a man, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and domestically. He looked distinctive with his grey hair and hand cupped over his ear as though he were receiving personal messages from the Saviour. years, Ive probably done 20-25 free albums for ministers that Ive bumped I had the hairdresser come in and we fixed his hair and I had so-and-so cosmetologist come in and put on his make-up. I asked him all these questions and he convinced me by the answers that he gave that it really was Elvis and that he was dead. About half Hawaii" in 1973. I got saved - came back home. In 1965 he became the lead vocalist and arranger for J. D. Sumner and the STAMPS QUARTET and continued in this position for nearly eight years. That truth has sustained me through many times when the powers of darkness Feel free to contribute! Take a crowd, not attuned to any particular form of music, I dont care what kind of music you throw on stage I just kind of very casually swept my hand in front Donnie's Mother mad the best Chicken ans Dumplings! Donnie was responsible for all the Elvis vocal arrangements during this time and on a regular nightly basis would perform "gospel tunes" to Elvis in private "living room" sessions at Elvis' request. Charlie (Hodge) would call from time to time to see how I was doing. There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". As part of J.D. Favorites. [8][9], J.D. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. He identifies himself as "a musician by profession, God's child by forgiveness, Bearer of Good News by calling.". Please explain. I did it here in the studio, A Conversation With Donnie Sumner by Jennifer Campbell Donnie Sumner is definitely no newcomer to Southern Gospel Music. to fall. As can easily be imagined, the targeted niche for Sumners book is the very wide, diverse and, sometimes, strange demographic of Elvis fans as well as those who love southern Gospel music. brought me into their life has always been a thread that I could hold on While Donnie was a great musician, JD must have known that he would soon need a lead singer, as Roger McDuff had . They wouldve never had any financial problems. Well, Ill start by telling you when J.D. Ive got a brand-new projectcoming 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. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. in 2004. Those were three beautiful days. The only thing that would make my life any better 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. Shortly thereafter, Presley recorded a demo at Sun Records in Memphis which launched his legendary rock and roll career. We did a comedy Devoting his life style during this period to faithful discipleship and growing in the "grace and knowledge" of his new found "Lord", Donnie served as "Praise Leader" for one of Nashville's leading "Full Gospel" churches. most is to touch as many lives with the Good News of the Gospel as I possibly Read Full Summary Are you Donnie Sumner? The Minister of Youth came up to me at that point came to me after I had been there a while and said that he came to my service years ago with his girlfriend and was all strung out on drugs. If he was still alive, first of all, he would've never let anything happen to his close friends. Sumner responded quickly and unequivocally. a week in churches. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. Hes like everybody else in the world of entertainment every once in a while hed slip but just because you slip doesnt mean youre down. The other was October 15, 1973, when I married In 1970, while with the Stamps, Donnie received the Gospel Music Association's prestigious DOVE AWARD for "Gospel Song of the Year" with his composition, "THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER". Donnie Sumner is the nephew of JD Sumner and was lead singer for the stamps dureing the days of backing Elvis Presley. ADATs, D88's, DA88's, and every kind of microphone. to the ending on that particular song, I raised my arms real high and brought These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. most wonderful day of your life? I have a full-blown, I came back years later and was the associate pastor of that church. preacher and growing up with that lifestyle and probably the greatest example So, I guess I didnt care. and worked out my own salvation with fear and trembling and I have my own (Sumner, Donnies legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. on your life and ministry? I dont do the little ones and I dont go overseas. Where did Donnie Sumner live before Hendersonville TN? Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! I probably spend 40-60 hours a week in the studio during a four-day period. Im working. Id like to go back somewhere and do what I want to do but I gotta keep on being Elvis. I turned around and walked out of the hospital. Its without a doubt the most exciting and stimulating form of music in Elvis and J.D. He said of that work, Aw, I stay in the studio from six-thirty or seven oclock in the mornin to about eight or nine at night, five days a week.. with deadpan seriousness that contained the urge to burst out laughing. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. . The biological second cousin of legendary bass singer J D Sumner, Donnie was adopted at an early age by J D's brother and typically referred to J D as his uncle. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. that is currently on once a week, but hopefully I can get it up to five He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. It dont matter where youre at when you hit the bottom, the bottoms the bottom no matter where its at. Played himself in "Journey to the Sky" Donnie Sumner, backup singer for Elvis, and leader of VOICE gospel singing group, and owner of Sumner and Associates music recording company. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. . I was Late in 1976, eleven months prior to the death of Elvis, Donnie having undergone a crucial emotional and drug related crisis and a subsequent spiritual "New-birth", resigned his position with Elvis and became actively involved in the pursuit of a "Faith walk with Christ Jesus". Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. cue card about twenty-five feet from the stage. thing in life is what youre going to do when you draw that last one. But I never talked to Elvis again face-to-face. From time to time Elvis would request that Donnie sing one of his "own" original love songs. 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. Without a doubt, Jason Scheff Talks About Generation Radio, His Dad, and What's On His Radar, Bob Gruen's Studio - Sly Stone at NYC's Madison Squaare Garden 1973, Bob Gruen's Studio - Labelle-1972-and-Vicki-Wickham-OBE. I guess it would have to be a toss up between my daddy and J.D. At Jesus' birth, God lit the night sky to make his announcement. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. In Polk County, where I lived, and in Hillsborough County in Tampa and in Orlando in those three big cities, there was not one single limousine that was available for long distance service. Were supposed to go together. and put all forms of music in front of them with the greatest of performers [10], In 1964, Sumner founded the Gospel Music Association with James Blackwood. His story is interesting, entertaining and compelling. John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. I commented that it took a lot of courage to quit a gig like that. with Him, and be His friend. of the rest of the time I spend in the studio. it, dont forget the Rock, the greatest foundation in the world, the foundation a period of about six or seven months, 20-30,000 times. THE MINISTRY time when everybody got religion, but nobody was living the life they were As of 2011, he has been surpassed only by the following three vocalists: Dan Britton (1984), Tim Storms (2002 and once more in 2012), and Roger Menees (2011). Couple those people in certain religious environments and you definitely have an environment for interesting stories ripe for the picking. But, in those days in the middle 50's and the early segment. Jennifer: If you could send someone back My most embarrassing moment He said Elvis said to call and see how I was doing. voice here and there. I hope and pray that you have been blessed Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. 615-512-7565 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. The cream of the industry has been portrayed on Since then, weve traveled more than a million and a half Beautiful and powerful version of 'The Anchor Holds' on Bill and Gloria Gaither featuring Donnie Sumner, recorded Live. 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. He is also all over Moody Blue, Elvis' final studio LP released . I made I was going through probably the most traumatic time of my life. Spirit Ministries / Att. It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet tenor Bill Baize, lead Donnie Sumner, bassist J.D. 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! He said, 'I am absolutely certain". In going for However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. A lot of Elvis fans, a goodly number of my old friends and a tremendous number of people who have kids in similar situations who want to give it to their kids and grandkids. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet"), (now simply as "J.D. He died while he was touring. Geraldo asked him if he was certain that Elvis was dead. in each line. 6 Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll? Tenor singer Sherrill [Shaun] Nielsen passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on December 10, 2010, at the age of 68. my wife. A simple quote is in my book: If you eat a bowl of cherries, the only thing youve got left is the pits and too much candy will make you sick. I had lost my voice, my family and I had absolutely come to the end and I had to make a change. I did what they call Campmeeting Time, and He said, I am absolutely certain. Sumner shared a couple of stories of some of the people his life has touched. Having served his denomination as Minister of Music, Evangelist and Pastor, Donnie is presently involved in an inter-faith, multi-media music ministry presenting CONCERT OF PRAISE under the banner of SPIRIT MINISTRIES. I got it made. attired in the pants department. Sumner was most noted as the leader of the Stamps Quartet, which became known as J. D. Sumner & The Stamps. When my wife left me back in 1976, Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice broke he became the bass singer with the Sunshine Boys. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). For over . Yet, with that heavy work load in addition to his busy tour schedule of personal appearances and the occasional appearances with the Elvis Lives stage show (designated a Guinness World Record as the first tour that was top-billed by a non-living performer. Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Music Promoter, & Performer. read more. Gospel Music had a serious decline there for quite awhile, and then thanks Favorite Song: He Touched Me You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. It will include all of the songs that Ive done on three goals, startin at the bottom: To put down on a piece of paper as much of my story as I could to tell my grandkids. Ive Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The lineup of Fred Daniel on tenor, Ed Wallace on lead, Ace Richman on baritone, and J. D. on bass continued on for five years until June 30, 1954. 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. would have robbed me of my life, my health, and my possessions. . liked to have written and tell why. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". will ever be able to change it. 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! In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. I was in Florida at the time. 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". Donnie Sumner with Stamps Quartet, J.D. Favorite Musician: Anthony Burger Donnie was responsible for all the Elvis vocal arrangements during this time and on a regular nightly basis would perform "gospel tunes" to Elvis in private "living room" sessions at Elvis' request. I had no idea what I was going to do when I quit the one I was in.. family and your time on and off the road. Join Facebook to connect with Donnie Sumner and others you may know. Saturday and get back home Monday. When I left Elvis and got sober, the first time I ever went to an airport, I saw a big red sign that said, Terminal and I dont fly unless its an absolute necessity. existence today. So, I would tell myself to keep Christ in the center I live in a neighborhood where a police patrol car comes through here every three hours. that this song has probably carried me through one of the Darkest times The group's only UK appearance came when they opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980. Geraldo asked him if he was certain that Elvis was dead. Finally, is the biggest influence on my life as I now see it. On my life, still up and running. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The biological second cousin of legendary bass singer J D Sumner, Donnie was adopted at an early age by J D's brother and typically referred to J D as his uncle. 60's, it was strictly a form of entertainment. by reading A Conversation With Donnie Sumner., Donnies Feel free to contribute! I asked him how the book writing process was for him and if there was going to be a follow-up to the book. They used to do Country, Western, Pop, Spirituals, He was wearing his TCB ring and pendant which Elvis had given him. [citation needed] Presley was 19 and had shown up at a concert but did not have the money to get in; Sumner found out about it and told Presley anytime he wanted to come in to find him and he would admit him at any place they were singing. Christian Rehab Centers this side of the Mississippi River. Retrieved May 16, 2020, from Donnie Sumner website: http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. I lived with him theology. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Then there came a If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. First, pianist Charles Ramsey left the quartet and was replaced by Donnie Sumner. Its one of the finest After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, "Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. Website Design and SEO by WorkSmart Business Solutions. The kid gave me one of those, Yes, you idiot looks. He's very much alive! Jesus said, Lo, I am with you and thats where Im gonna stay!, In sharing his goals for the future, Sumner said, The goal for the rest of my life is to keep doing what Ive been doing as long as I can do it and help as many people as I can in any way I can. "[citation needed] Sumner then told his group mates to let Presley in the back stage door so he could attend. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. 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. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Donnie Sumner, a friend, a colleague and Elvis Presley's personal singer is coming to Bowling Green to share the gospel music and stories of his times with Elvis. Leave it to Elvis. I tell you what, Randy, it dont take any courage. like him, and look like him. [4] J. D. and The Stamps opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980 in the United Kingdom, the Stamps only overseas performance. Im forever settled with it, its in concrete and nobody Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. Special? probably had the greatest influence on my life. When I told Elvis that I would like to resign, he said, Id like to do that, too. in my life. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. is owned and operated by a cousin of mine. A vintage 1972 still representing J.D. the testimony of everyones life. "[6], For 18 years, Sumner held the Guinness World Record for recording the lowest bass note. 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". About Donnie Sumner. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. If I can get to Heaven and hear well done, Im happy. Filmography. If we can inspire people to live better lives, we've performed a ministry.". biggest show, besides Jim & Tammy, on the PTL Network. but an inspirational and a life-changing form of music. Sumner has with her mother, weve never spent a night apart since 1983. Need addtional information, permission to use an article/picture, and/or advertise on boomerocity.com. 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. He is also a great lead gospel vocalist in his own right, and his love for Nielsen is immediately evident. It aint gonna be perfect tomorrow but, with Jesus living in ya, it can get better and better and better. Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). I do an occasional concert and an occasional Sumner, his beloved Uncle. It was exciting and I think Im going to tell my friends what a great program he does.. Its called Live in the Spirit. Its a 15-minute radio program Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. those videos. You cant go no lower than the bottom., I asked Donnie if he had something to fall back on when he left Elvis, to which he replied, Not at all. Just me and my piano and a You Can Make It inspirational He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. them into what they would wish to be and would be something for Gods glory. . werent for various reasons found themselves on the outside looking in. I was is a different story. "A Musician by Profession - God's Child by Forgiveness - Bearer of Good News by Calling ", Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of. Not only that, but Elvis really considers you a close friend. They kept talking about it on the news. These include Darlene Love; Dr. Cissy Houston, Terry Blackwood, Armond Morales and Jim Murray, and Donnie Sumner, Bill Baize, Ed Hill and Larry Strickland. He said, I want you to come up and sing at the funeral. I said, Aw, Uncle Jake, he aint dead. 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. . this side of Heaven. of everything I do. Dream Vacation: Hawaii, Click At some point, he wouldve come back because he loved life and he loved music. Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. 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". Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll? Elvis Presley had used a former gospel group, the Jordanaires, on many of his hit recordings. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of Christian music. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. developed his way of talking, not as deep as he does it, but for all practical THE ELVIS YEARS Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE". 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. [2], On June 30, 1954, tragedy struck the Blackwood Brothers Quartet when a disastrous test run in their private plane cost the lives of baritone R. W. Blackwood and bass singer Bill Lyles. 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