Young Harmony, A Rick Hendrix Management Artist, is based out of Chattanooga, TN. The group includes Johnathan Bond (Chattanooga, TN), Noel Walters (Nashville, TN) and Darlene Chapman (Nashville, TN). Johnathan is a writer for Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), a member of The National Songwriters Association, Inc. (NSAI), NARAS (www.Grammy.com) and The Gospel Music Association (www.GMAMusicAwards.com) and also a songwriter for HIS Choice Music Publishing. Young Harmony has recorded a total of fourteen recording projects, and are currently in the process with preparing for another CD project. Many articles have been published about Young Harmony in several national magazines including the Singing News, Church Connection, US Gospel News, Readers Digest and several others. Young Harmony has been nominated for the most prestigious Dove Awards for the past several years. In the 2007, GOD's Still GOD (written by Johnathan) was nominated as Southern Gospel Song of the Year and also nominated as Gospel Music's "Song of the Year". A great honor for any songwriter.
Young Harmony travels ministering in word and song everywhere from revivals to concerts. Anywhere the Lord leads, they view as an opportunity to lift up His name. Location, people, denomination, size of congregation, finances, etc., are no limits to Young Harmony when it comes to spreading the gospel. They fill approximately 230 concert dates per year and gives thanks to GOD for their calling into the Kingdom.
When asked about their greatest blessings in the ministry, Johnathan said, "We have the opportunity to reach out to hungry, lost and dying people from all different backgrounds of life. To know that we have made a difference, through Christ, in someone's life is worth all of our time and efforts."
One of Young Harmony's most exciting adventures happened when they were invited to sing at a funeral of a lady from Lexington, KY, whom they didn't even know. They sang one song, "Consolation On Your Knees", which is part of Johnathan's testimony. During the song, 72 people came to the altar and gave their hearts to GOD! According to Bond, "we've seen GOD use this song in many ways and know that He will continue using it to change lives". Check out the “Testimonies” CD for more exciting stories such as this one.
God has opened up many doors for Young Harmony. In 2008, they were inducted into the North America Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2007, their album, Strength was nominated as Southern Gospel Album of the Year. GOD Still GOD was nominated as Southern Gospel Song of the Year and also nominated as overall Song of the Year. In 2006, Young Harmony's song, Good Morning Lord was nominated as The Dove Awards Song of the Year. The project Faith, Hope and Joy was nominated in the Dove Awards as Album of the year in 2005. In November of 2004 at the Ryman Auditorium on national television, Young Harmony was named 2004 Group of the Year. These are just to name a few of the awards. Many recognize their charting songs such as, "I Need Your Grace", "What If He Didn't", "God's Still God", "Good Morning Lord", "God Has Not Forgotten You", "Can The World See Jesus In You" and "All He's Done For Me". Their latest radio release, "When JESUS Prays" (also written by Johnathan) has gained them even more notoriety, while reminding people that they aren't alone. Johnathan stated, "Together our goal is for GOD to use us in changeing lives, even if one heart at a time!"
Through serving and trusting in HIM, one of the most important lessons Young Harmony has learned is that GOD is bigger than anything! They believe that people need to be reminded of the LOVE and POWER of JESUS. As a team, Young Harmony wants to, not only reach out to the lost and dying, but also to the church. Lead the lost to JESUS and help the church be who CHRIST intended. Together, they have one goal in mind - To help build the KINGDOM of GOD. This is not a job to us, it is a ministry. "We are called by the Master to lift up His name in singing, so our goal is to do just that everywhere we go. Remember the verse, 'the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.' (KVJ-Psalms 37:23)", says Johnathan.
Young Harmony wants everyone to know they love the Lord and have been chosen to go out into the world and reach people through singing ministry. They will minister anywhere they are invited with no limitations of distance or financial obligations. For scheduling you can reach them at 888-291-7161, e-mail at: Johnathan@YoungHarmony.com
