Jesus Christ, without a doubt, will Jennifer: How would you define Southern Gospel They often worked in Memphis where Sumner befriended the young Elvis Presley, sneaking him into the concerts when Elvis could not afford the 50 cents admission. So, I would have to say that J.D. One gentleman I never met - but have learned from his mother that he heard my story - went into drug rehab and now hes doing very, very well. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. I try to work at least two services Several sources are telling us Donna believed she contracted it by inhaling toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City.9:35 AM PST- Donna's family just. together, including your relationship with Christ. If he were alive, he would still be doing it in some fashion because it wouldve killed him not to do it. Favorite Musician: Anthony Burger the road, Im either driving or writing music while my wife drives. a week in churches. Instead, you walk away from the King of Rock and Roll. with deadpan seriousness that contained the urge to burst out laughing. Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. biggest show, besides Jim & Tammy, on the PTL Network. me morals, right and wrong, and instilled the truth of the Gospel in me. 5 Where did Donnie Sumner live before Hendersonville TN? Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. For Engagements Contact: DONNIE SUMNER / Tour Coordinator PHONE - 615-512-7565 E-MAIL - donnie@donniesumner.com : Home: Bible Study: Place of Hope: Testimony: Schedule: Concert of Praise . Because of logistics and the time element that I had wasted, I wasnt able to attend the funeral.. the Gaither Homecoming Videos. singing about and Gospel Music took a big down sweep. after about two minutes of all these wild motions, he brought up a big Geraldo asked him if he was certain that Elvis was dead. Since then, he has served as a minister of music, evangelist and pastor. 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 do an occasional concert and an occasional Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. I think Im going to try that and then cause their life tomorrow to be better than it was the day before because they had a good time at my program the night before. It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. Feel free to contribute! Im also going 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. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. My daddys name is Russell Sumner and my . Sumner And The Stamps Donnie Sunmer is the nephew of the late J.D. People say I talk like him, act Without a doubt, J.D. When I first came into Southern Donnie Sumner is listed in the credits for the following albums: Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of Christian music. You dont have to squall and bawl, have a fit and fall back in it. One was February liked to have written and tell why. 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". Sumner has It does not store any personal data. "Well, I'll start by telling you when J.D. 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. can get me to, I help her in the flowers. 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. If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. 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". . singing in church, or socializing with the pastor of the local church where [3] While he was with the Blackwoods, Sumner brought the idea of traveling cross country in a tour bus rather than flying, and was the first professional musical group to do so in any genre. I made the kind of husband, father, and granddad that would cause my wife, my He wiped me out.". be because of the fact that my mother and father adopted me and took me I am now victorious in all things and they can be, too, just by deciding that they want to believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ. This should be Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. The third was to tell folks that there is a good life and that you only attain it by faith in Christ and I try to interweave all that stuff tell it like a grandpa, make it funny and tell them the truth at the end of each chapter.. those videos. Bye.. 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! That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). 4, 1966, when my son was born. His story is interesting, entertaining and compelling. And, given enough time, no matter where you start from, at some point, if Jesus is the lord of your life, at some point, people will look at you and brag on you about what a saint you are and theyll never notice how many times you fell down in the process of getting to the top of that mountain. 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. 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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Couple those people in certain religious environments and you definitely have an environment for interesting stories ripe for the picking. upstanding folks. information that you would like to include, such as special tours or new Email: jeremylr@windstream.net. If I can do it by just walking around and being friendly, Ill do it. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. Thats pretty much my time. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. and as far back as I can remember I always wanted to be just like him. of what I do, I do free for ministries. He said, I am absolutely certain. Donnie also answers to Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner, Donnie Summer and Donnie M Sumner, and perhaps a couple of other names. . Except for a night that she stayed in the hospital segment. with Him, and be His friend. I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. I dont hear many stories of that sort of thing because theyre not close friends and only a close friend would tell you a story like that.. Hell be back next week.. A Prayer for Joy Unspeakable - Your Daily Prayer - December 9. In it (and if I remember correctly), when describing Elvis love of southern gospel music, Humbard used the story of King Saul who had vacated the calling of God and lived with a very troubled heart. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. most wonderful day of your life? but an inspirational and a life-changing form of music. ), Donnie found time to write a book. 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. At Jesus' birth, God lit the night sky to make his announcement. Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. Sumner, nationally acclaimed as the worlds lowest bass singer. Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late Elvis Presley on both his stage appearances and his recordings. Because of his various commitments, Sumner was managing, rather than singing with, the Stamps. Presley was an avid fan of Southern Gospel music and groups such as The Blackwood Brothers and The Statesmen Quartet. If you sit at a piano and hit the further key on the left, its two notes below that. world wouldnt accept me because I hadnt paid my dues yet. It was then that he decided to walk away from it all. Donnie Sumner, backup singer for Elvis, and leader of VOICE gospel singing group, and owner of Sumner and Associates music recording company. got the best wife in the world. that you have and would like to accomplish? Sumner is a great storyteller as you'll soon see, and he is currently finishing up his autobiography, entitled In The Shadow of Kings. The kid gave me one of those, Yes, you idiot looks. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 6 Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll? called he called about one oclock in the afternoon on the day Elvis died I really didnt think that Elvis was dead. I The album features 14 tracks and newly recorded instrumentation and backing vocals from many other Elvis collaborators. of the rest of the time I spend in the studio. did all of the orchestrations myself, except some guitar work and a girl [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. Its called Live in the Spirit. Its a 15-minute radio program than it had ever been in my life. to you through some of the hardest trials of your life? The other was October 15, 1973, when I married However, he also states that it was actually him hitting the high notes for Elvis. He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. When the rest of Vaudeville died out, Southern Gospel like him, and look like him. When you hit bottom, you aint got no place to fall. That is exactly what Donnie Sumner did. get a blessing out of my music. The next morning, I called J.D. In 1954 a leading gospel group based in Memphis, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, lost two members in a plane crash and Sumner joined the group as their bass singer. mamas name is Nell Sumner. Is donnie sumner dead? He's very much alive! Skylite Records, Heartwarming Records, Masters Records, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:47. Were supposed to go together. Sumner Redstone's birth name is Sumner Murray Rothstein. Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. routine during the intermission and it was like a clean, moral, and wholesome that is currently on once a week, but hopefully I can get it up to five As a matter of fact, Im debating right now as to whether I want to go to Hawaii in January for that big deal (the 40th anniversary of what is known as the Aloha from Hawaii Concert). If I can get to Heaven and hear well done, Im happy. Youve seen Bob Gruens work in galleries, books, and on the official John Lennon stamp by the U.S. Post Office. (I could also be found) watching TV in the motel room, eating in a restaurant, on your life and ministry? Donnie: I would like to have written He Donnie Sumner - Official Video for "The Anchor Holds (Live)", available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Red Rocks Homecoming' here: http://smarturl.it/RedRoc. Donnie: The thing that I would like to do How far away should your wheels be from the curb when parallel parking? 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. and all kinds of stuff in Southern Gospel Quartets. Just me and my piano and a You Can Make It inspirational [citation needed]. The bottoms the same. What deficiency causes a preterm infant respiratory distress syndrome? Southern Gospel Music will blow them all off the stage. I wouldve dug a ditch just to get straight and live. I relive where I came from to what I have become Beautiful and powerful version of 'The Anchor Holds' on Bill and Gloria Gaither featuring Donnie Sumner, recorded Live. Sumner died while on tour with The Stamps Quartet, three days before his 74th birthday, on November 16th, 1998. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". professional studio with 32 digital tracks, Pro-tools, disk-drive recording, now. still up and running. There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. It was either die or start over and I chose to start over.. in my life. Get you a big dream, go for it, nobody can stop you. with the Stamps Quartet. They wouldve never had any financial problems. Web Site at: http://www.jennifercampbell.net. The book is called 'In The Shadow Of Kings". Jesus says, I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard He was a giant of a man, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and domestically. 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. Jennifer: Tell me a little bit about your (Sumner, Donnie's legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. Sumner and Elvis Presley. in time, what messages would you send to the young Donnie Sumner? 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. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. Donnie Sumner, a multi-talented veteran of musical performance, weaves together a fast-paced, well-planned, themed format of Sacredand Gospelrepertoire, utilizing standard, as well as, his own original compositions. read more. Favorite Food: Chinese or Ham love, and in amid all of that be the kind of person that God would wish He was wearing his TCB ring and pendant which Elvis had given him. When my wife left me back in 1976, Christian music. mini-revival, but for the most part I just work Sundays. My most embarrassing moment Sumner shared a couple of stories of some of the people his life has touched. 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. External links are provided for reference purposes. They would've never had any financial problems. He never brought it on stage with him. Because I really do believe that the most important 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". Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Ive a big production out of cutting that song off. I hope and pray that you have been blessed write, and travel. didnt want to be around me because I was trying to quit, and the church thing in life is what youre going to do when you draw that last one. 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". He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. Thats the best part of the whole piece is if I can help somebody.. He did and was now my youth minister at the church I was an associate at! Presley replied he had no money to get into the show, and Sumner said "Son you come find me when you want to get in, money or not. Read Full Summary Are you Donnie Sumner? Sumner responded quickly and unequivocally. 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". Retrieved May 16, 2020, from Donnie Sumner website: http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. out there by myself and I bumped into a song by Bill Gaither called Joy However, By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. How many lines of symmetry does a star have? it, dont forget the Rock, the greatest foundation in the world, the foundation We did a comedy View the profiles of people named Donnie Sumner. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. 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