Behind The Crown Podcast

In this week's episode, we conclude our conversation with The Kingsmen Quartet's secretary, Wendi Gregg! Wendi tells about a hilarious prank that Mrs. Carolyn(Ray's late wife) & herself play on Ray Dean Reese! Wendi also tells about her history with working with Ray Dean & Brandon Reese & how they have steered the Kingsmen Quartet into the future!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#wendigregg#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, we talk with the new Kingsmen Quartet lead vocalist, Josh Davis! Josh is 29 years old & is from Asheville, NC! Listen as he talks about his life, how Arthur Rice helped him in becoming the new lead vocalist of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet, & about how he grew up attending church at Trinity Baptist Church with several former Kingsmen Quartet members!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#joshdavis#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Episode 50 features an interview with Wendi Gregg, who is the secretary of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet! Wendi has been the secretary for 22 years! In part one of her conversation with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, Wendi tells her story about her life & how she came to be the secretary! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#wendigregg#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin have a conversation with the man behind the wheel of the Kingsmen Quartet's bus, Daniel Branscum! Listen as Daniel talks about his time driving the Kingsmen bus & shares some great memories from the road!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#danielbranscum#diamonddan#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast features some tributes & memories of Squire Parsons from some current & alumnus of the Kingsmen Quartet, as well as from some of Southern Gospel music's personalities! Sit back & listen as we honor the life & legacy of Squire Parsons!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#squireparsons#sweetbeulahland#kingsmen70#kingsmenquartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode features a tribute to Squire Parsons! Listen as Sam Parsons joins Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin to reminisce about Sam's dad, the legendary Squire Parsons! In this episode we talk about some of Squire's hit songs, Squire's home life, & some funny road stories!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#squireparsons#sweetbeulahland#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, we will check out episode two of "Then & Now: A Kingsmen Documentary"! Listen as hosts Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin share their comments about this great episode of the Kingsmen documentary!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is former Kingsmen baritone vocalist & emcee, Tony Peace! Tony toured with The Kingsmen Quartet from the end of 2005-2007! Tony recorded his rich baritone vocals on the "Good, Good Good" album in 2006 & was featured on "God Can Save Anybody, Anywhere, Anytime", "Don't Look At The Water", & "Longing To Go There"! Listen as Tony talks about his Kingsmen tenure & road memories with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#tonypeace#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode features some great memories of Conrad Cook songs that were recorded by the Kingsmen Quartet! Several current & former Kingsmen members shared with how great these songs are that Conrad Cook wrote! We would also like to congratulate Conrad Cook's family on his induction into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which will take place on Tuesday September 29, 2026 at the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, TN!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#conradcook#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode features a conversation with Greg Fox, Bryan Hutson, & Josh Griffin about the legendary songs of Conrad Cook! Conrad wrote "Is That The Old Ship of Zion", "Saints Will Rise", "Glory Road", "Walking & Talking With Jesus", & "When My Feet Touch The Streets of Gold"! These five songs are some of the biggest hits that the Kingsmen Quartet recorded! Conrad Cook is a part of the induction class of 2026 in the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame! Listen as Greg tells some great memories of each one of these songs!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#conradcook#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Rory Rigdon! Listen as Rory & Bryan Hutson tell some funny Kingsmen Quartet road stories! Rory also pays tribute to Eldridge Fox, Squire Parsons, & Ernie Phillips! #roryrigdon#kingsmen70#kingsmenquartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries

This week's special guest is Kingsmen alumnus, Rory Rigdon! Listen as Rory tells about his early days, working with the Kingsmen in the 1980's & then becoming the official bass guitarist in 1994! This is will be a two part conversation with Rory, so be sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the conversation!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#roryrigdon#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Evan Bradford! Evan is creating a special documentary about the Kingsmen Quartet's legendary 70 years of existence titled, "Then & Now: A Kingsmen Documentary"! Listen as we talk to Evan about his life, his love for Southern Gospel Music & The Kingsmen Quartet! Evan also talks about creating this great documentary! We are also honored to get to air this first episode of "Then & Now: A Kingsmen Documentary"!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/evan.bradford.958637https://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.youtube.com/@TheKingsmenQuartet#evanbradford#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

The special guest this week is Kingsmen alumnus Colby McClatchy! Colby played bass guitar in 1998 for the Kingsmen Quartet! Listen as Colby shares some road stories, memories of performing with The Kingsmen Quartet, & his bass guitar setup! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#colbymcclatchey#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode is a collaboration episode with Southern Gospel Journal! Host Daniel Mount, interviews Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin about the legacy of the Kingsmen & about Behind The Crown Podcast! Listen as Daniel Mount, Bryan Hutson, & Josh Griffin discuss the Kingsmen's long history of the message of Jesus Christ, the great songs, & the legendary members of The Kingsmen!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/southerngospel#southerngospeljournal#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is Alan Kendall! Alan is the current baritone vocalist & emcee with the Kingsmen Quartet! Listen as Alan tells about some of the Kingsmen Quartet's 70th anniversary plans, the new 70th anniversary recording, & a BIG announcement! Alan also shares some touching & funny stories from the road!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#alankendall#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#oldshipofzion#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest, on Behind The Crown Podcast, is Jason Selph! Jason played bass guitar and was also an utility vocalist from 1998-2007! Jason recorded songs, "He Gave Me The Well" & "Forever Redeemed", & was the baritone vocalist on the "Born Again" album! Listen as Jason shares memories from his time with the Kingsmen Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#jasonselph#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is a Kingsmen/Carolina Boys Quartet alumnus, Derrick Boyd! Derrick sang tenor with the Carolina Boys from 2002-2003! Derrick's rich tenor voice can be heard on the Carolina Boys' album, titled "Ready", from 2003! Listen as Derrick shares stories about his traveling touring with the Carolina Boys Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#derrickboyd#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is Jeremy Peace! Jeremy Peace joined the Carolina Boys in early 2004, as tenor vocalist. In late 2004, Ray Dean Reese secured the Kingsmen Quartet name & the Kingsmen Quartet was back! Jeremy came off the road with The Kingsmen Quartet in 2007. Jeremy was featured on "You Keep Praying" & "I Found Mercy"! Listen as Jeremy reminisces about his Kingsmen Quartet days!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#jeremypeace#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode is Kingsmen alumni, Drew Laney! Drew joined the Kingsmen Quartet as bass vocalist in 2022 & came off the road in 2023. Drew was mentored & trained by Ray Dean Reese! Drew's bass vocal was recorded on the 2024 album, "Unstoppable God"! Drew's vocals were featured on "The Strength of The Rock" & "The God Who Never Changes"!Listen as Drew speaks about his time touring with the Kingsmen Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#drewlaney#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is Eric Phillips! Eric is an awesome tenor singer & the son of Ernie Phillips! Listen as we reminisce as the legendary career of Ernie Phillips! Ernie sang tenor for the Kingsmen Quartet from the late 1970's to the early 1980's! Ernie was featured on iconic Kingsmen songs, such as "We Do Not Die", "Old Ship of Zion", "When Crossing Time Shall Come", & "Excuses"!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#erniephillips#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is Kingsmen alumni, Chris Bryant! Chris sang the lead vocals from 2018-2022! During his tenure with the Kingsmen Quartet, Chris wrote two songs, "Tell It On The Mountain" & "I Am Forgiven"! Chris also wrote the latest #1 song for the Kingsmen Quartet, "Unstoppable God"! Listen as Chris talks about some funny road stories & shares some sweet memories from his time touring with the Kingsmen Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#chrisbryant#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Bob Conley! Bob toured with the Kingsmen Quartet as a bass guitarist & rhythm guitarist in 1976! Listen as Bob tells his memories of traveling with the Kingsmen Quartet with members, Squire Parsons, Eldridge Fox, Ray Dean Reese, Chester Arms, Gary Dillard, & Nick Bruno!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#bobconley#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Our special guest for Episode 29 is Brady Jones! Brady hails from Morgantown, Kentucky & is the bass vocalist for the Kingsmen Quartet! Brady has been touring as the Kingsmen Quartet's bass vocalist since December 2023! Brady has been nominated for the Singing News "Favorite Young Artist" & has recorded several remakes on classic Kingsmen Quartet hits! Brady's vocal talent will be on full display on the Kingsmen Quartet's latest recording, coming out in 2026!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#bradyjones#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Episode 28 features a fan favorite vocalist, Arthur Rice! Arthur played bass guitar & sang lead/baritone for the Kingsmen Quartet from 1984-1989! Arthur rendered classic hit songs, "Empty Vessel", "I Sing Because", "A Place Where The Hungry Are Fed", "Whiter Than Snow", & "Jesus Is Coming For Me"! Arthur was also part of the Singing News "Favorite Band Award" from 1984 & 1986-1989!Listen as Arthur shares some great memories from his travels with the Kingsmen Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Welcome to this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast! Episode 27, is a year in review episode where we highlight this year's episodes! This episode will be the final episode for 2024, as Bryan & Josh will take off the month of December. We appreciate everyone for listening/watching Behind The Crown Podcast!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode concludes our interview with legendary Kingsmen Quartet pianist & producer, Nick Bruno! Listen as Nick talks some more about some great Kingsmen Quartet songs, memories, & about his time as a record producer!#nickbruno#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartethttps://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries

Our special guest for Episode 25 is a 2025 inductee to the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame & former Kingsmen Quartet pianist & producer, Nick Bruno! Listen as we talk with Nick about some of his fondest memories traveling with the Kingsmen Quartet!https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries#nickbruno#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest is an alumni of the Kingsmen Quartet. Joshua Horrell sang tenor for the Kingsmen Quartet from June 2016 to December 2017. Joshua was featured on songs from the "They Don't Know" CD, including "Sail Away Yonder" & "God Calls It Grace"! Joshua is now the new tenor vocalist for The LeFevre Quartet!#joshuahorrell#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcasthttps://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries

Our special guest this week is Cole Watson! Cole is the current lead singer of the Kingsmen Quartet! Cole joined the Kingsmen in November of 2022 & has quickly become a distinct voice in the long line of Kingsmen lead vocalists! Cole is the featured vocalist on the Kingsmen's latest radio single, "Soul Set Free"!Behind The Crown Podcast:https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e1af6f5b-4fe1-4c5e-b66a-bbd79d5174a1Kingsmen Quartet:https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=de2489d6-960b-4cdd-a533-02cdde592d84#colewatson#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Cody McVey! Cody was the pianist for the Kingsmen Quartet from 2007-2011! When Cody left the road with the Kingsmen Quartet, he traveled with The Ball Brothers and then went into studio work! Listen as Cody shares some great memories of his time traveling on the Kingsmen Quartet bus!#codymcvey#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

This week's special guest is Randy Miller! Randy toured with the Kingsmen Quartet, from 1993-1999! Randy possesses one of the most dynamic voices that the Kingsmen Quartet had but he was mostly known for his great work as lead guitarist & harmonica player! Listen as Randy shares about his time with the Kingsmen Quartet and memories of different individuals within the Kingsmen Quartet!Randy Miller:https://www.facebook.com/randy.miller.7186Behind The Crown Podcast:https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f0b39b95-e0f8-42c8-9bf9-bc15238bb404Kingsmen Quartet:https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5ad4aa83-460d-4f23-b175-65bdfad0dce5#randymiller#kingsmen70#Kingsmen Quartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Episode 20 is part two of our conversation with Tim Surrett! Tim talks about "Wish You Were", the live albums he was a part of, & shares some great memories of the men he traveled with on the Kingsmen's bus! #timsurrett#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcastBehind The Crown Podcast's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=76ace8f7-3639-4c21-bc20-4d7a2cfea7baThe Kingsmen Quartet's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d4d965f2-b3e7-41d5-b073-c9144b0f2471https://www.facebook.com/balsamrangehttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.balsamrange.com/

This week's guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Tim Surrett! Tim joined the Kingsmen in 1989 and stayed with the group till 1996. During this tenure, Tim was known for playing bass guitar & rhythm guitar for the group & known for singing his signature song, "Wish You Were Here", which was released in 1991! Tim left the group in 1996 & then rejoined the guys in 2002, when the quartet was called The Carolina Boys Quartet! Tim remained with the group, singing lead & baritone, until 2005, when the group was then again called The Kingsmen!Listen as Tim tells some great road stories & relives some of those early days with the Kingsmen & Squire Parsons!https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/balsamrangehttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3fa8d69c-efe3-4430-b249-654d4b795d1ahttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.balsamrange.com/#timsurrett#Kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

This week's episode is part two of our conversation with the legendary Kingsmen tenor & excellent songwriter, Garry Sheppard! Listen as Garry shares some more road stories, stories about the songs that he wrote, "Bought By The Blood" & "I've Never Trusted You"! We hope you enjoy this episode & thank You for listening to Behind The Crown Podcast!#garrysheppard#Kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

This week's special guest is a legendary tenor, who introduced the hit song, "He's All I Need", to Southern Gospel Music, Garry Sheppard! Garry joined the Kingsmen in November of 1983 & was touring with them until June of 1993! Listen as Garry talks with your hosts, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, about life on the Kingsmen bus & recording four live albums(Better In Person, Stand Up at Opryland, Mississippi Live, & Live in Dayton)!#garrysheppard#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

Episode 16 is part two of our conversation with Wayne Maynard! Wayne tells about his time singing bartione with The Kingsmen, along side Ernie Phillips, Jim Hamill, Ray Dean Reese, Anthony Burger, Gary Dillard, Eldridge Fox, & Greg Fox! Wayne talks about recording one of the GREATEST live albums of all time in Southern Gospel Music, Live...Naturally, with The Kingsmen in Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1981! Listen as Wayne shares some memories of Ernie, Big Jim, Eldridge Fox, Squire Parsons, & some other Kingsmen alumni!#waynemaynard#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=bcd077af-c937-4985-89a8-4768472d28a1

Episode 15 of Behind The Crown Podcast features a conversation with Wayne Maynard! Listen as hosts, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, talk with Wayne about his time with The Kingsmen, including his feature on the hit song, "Child, Child"! Wayne joined the Kingsmen as a bus driver in late 1978 & in 1979 became the baritone vocalist when Mark Trammell left to join the Cathedrals. Wayne also sang lead & played bass guitar with The Kingsmen!https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/#waynemaynard#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#behindthecrownpodcast

Episode 14 features the rest of our conversation with Bob Sellers! Bob was the Kingsmen lead vocalist from late 2011-2018. Listen as Bob tells about his tenure with The Kingsmen, his travels with Ernie Phillips, several stories about his former quartet members, & being a part of the Big & Live Quartet!#bobsellers#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartethttps://bobsellersministries.com/https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

The featured guest of Episode 13 is Bob Sellers! Bob hails from Gordo, Alabama! Bob spent 7 years as lead vocalist for the Kingsmen Quartet! During his tenure with the group, Bob's powerful lead vocal was featured on songs such as, "Cost of The Cross", "Cross of Grace", "I Know", & "Hear The Word of The Lord"! Listen as Bob talks with hosts, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, about some great memories of his time within the Kingsmen organization!#BobSellers#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#BehindTheCrownPodcasthttps://bobsellersministries.com/https://www.facebook.com/BobSellersMinistrieshttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcas

This week's episode features a tribute to Eldridge Fox! "Known affectionately as “Foxy” by his peers, he began his career with the Silvertones in 1952 and subsequently sang with the Ambassadors. In 1957, Fox joined the Kingsmen Quartet, and, under his guidance, the group evolved into one of Southern Gospel’s premier quartets, with countless industry and fan awards to their credit. As a respected veteran of the industry with interests in songwriting and publishing, Fox helped mold a generation of young talent to ensure the legacy and integrity of Southern Gospel Music."Listen as Greg Fox, Bryan Hutson, & Josh Griffin talks about the legacy & shares memories of Eldridge Fox!https://sgma.org/1998-inductees#Eldridge Fox#kingsmen70#kingsmenquartet#BehindTheCrownPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

The special guest for Episode 11 of Behind The Crown Podcast is Greg Fox! Greg Fox played drums, owned, & managed The Kingsmen from 1976-2001! Greg was an instrumental figure in shaping The Kingsmen's illustrious history! Listen as Greg talks about the different men he traveled with & many great memories from his days with The Kingsmen!#GregFox#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#BehindTheCrownPodcast#southerngospelmusichttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries

Episode 10, of Behind The Crown Podcast, is part two of our conversation with Johnny Parrack! Listen as your hosts, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin talk with Johnny about some more great Kingsmen memories!#JohnnyParrack#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#BehindTheCrownPodcast#SouthernGospelMusichttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

The guest for Episode 9 is the legendary tenor, Johnny Parrack! Johnny sang tenor for The Kingsmen from 1971 to 1977! Johnny Parrack helped introduced the great Squire Parsons' song, "Look For Me At Jesus Feet"! Listen as Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin talk with Johnny about some of his memorable times with The Kingsmen!#JohnnyParrack#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#BehindTheCrownPodcast#southerngospelmusichttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartet

The guest for Episode 8 is current Kingsmen tenor vocalist, Harold Reed! Harold previously toured with The Kingsmen from 2007-2012 & rejoined the group on July 5, 2025! Harold speaks with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin about his time with The Kingsmen & a little bit about what the future holds for The Kingsmen!#HaroldReed#BehindTheCrownPodcast#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#southerngospelmusichttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries

This week's guest is Mr. Kingsmen, Ray Dean Reese! Ray is the owner & bass singer of The Kingsmen! Ray has been with The Kingsmen for 56 years! Ray has recorded MANY songs & albums with The Kingsmen! Some of his signature songs are "Beautiful Home", "Healing Stream", "To Count For Christ", & "The Eastern Gate"! After nearly six decades anchoring the quartet as their award-winning bass vocalist, Ray Dean Reese, now in his 80s, cheers the next generation of this iconic name from the sidelines as their prestigious owner and CEO.#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#RayDeanReese#basssinger#BehindTheCrownPodcastSome of this episode introduction is from The Kingsmen's website!https://www.kingsmenquartet.com/https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.rescuemeministries.com/

This week's episode features former lead & baritone vocalist for The Kingsmen Quartet, Randy Crawford! Randy sang lead (2001-2003) & sang baritone (2010-2018)! Listen as Randy talks with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, about his tenures with The Kingsmen & also about his history in Southern Gospel Music!#RandyCrawford#KingsmenQuartet#kingsmen70#BehindTheCrownPodcast#SouthernGospelMusic

This week's special guest is Jerry Martin! Jerry sang with The Kingsmen from 1998-2001 & then with the Carolina Boys 2001-2003! Jerry sang on The Old Time Way, Shelter, Not Quite As Big...But Just As Live Again, Proven Time & Time Again, I Will, Good News, & Honoring The Heritage Vol. 1! Jerry talks about his tenure with The Kingsmen & Carolina Boys & how he got the job singing tenor with The Mighty Kingsmen!#JerryMartin#kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#BehindTheCrownPodcast#southerngospelmusichttps://maryvillemusicacademy.com/https://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcas

Our special guest for Episode 4 is no stranger to the podcast! Bryan Hutson talks about his two tenures, the albums, & the songs that he recorded while with The Kingsmen! Listen as Bryan tells stories about some of the songs he was featured on & talks about some of the live videos that he was a part of!# BryanHutson#Kingsmen70#KingsmenQuartet#SouthernGospelMusic#BehindTheCrownPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/

The featured guest of Episode 3 is Alan Kendall! Alan is the baritone vocalist & emcee for The Kingsmen Quartet! Alan has been with the Kingsmen Quartet, going on 7 years! Alan has been featured on many great songs such as "These Are The Days", "That's What The Blood Does", "The God Who Gives Himself Away", & a remake of "I Just Stopped By On My Way Home"! Listen as Alan tells Bryan & Josh about some memorable times in the studio & on stage with The Kingsmen Quartet!#AlanKendall#BryanHutson#KingsmenQuartet#Kingsmen70#SouthernGospelMusic#JoshGriffin#BehindTheCrownPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/behindthecrownpodcashttps://www.facebook.com/kingsmenquartethttps://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministrieshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/