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 Youngsong, Gene
& Ann Young, are certainly not newcomers to the southern gospel
industry. Gene began several years ago promoting southern gospel
concerts in the Alton/Godfrey, Illinois area.
In 1998, after a long illness, Gene's
first wife Sandi went home to be with the Lord. Five month's
before her death, Sandi told Gene what God had in store for him.
He would bring some-one into his life that would play piano for
him, sing with him and would have RED HAIR. Dismissing this with
no interest, Gene continued on with a focus on writing and singing
gospel music and promoting concerts to reach the lost that may
or may not attend church. In 1999 enduring grief that only the
loss of a longtime companion can bring, and in search for a special
friend, God brought about a tremendous miracle when Gene would
make contact with a lady in Tennessee, 600 miles away that he
had never met. Although he had vowed to never again be married,
Gene & Ann soon recognized the sovereign hand of God in bringing
them together. Seizing this God given opportunity and under the
unquestionable direction of the Holy Spirit, Gene was soon married
to this lady who plays piano, sings with him and has RED HAIR.
Ann has written many choruses that are sung around the world
and have been translated and published in Germany, India, Australia
and several Spanish speaking countries. This is one uplifting
testimony that brings hope and encouragement to people everywhere.
You must here the rest of the story!
Gene & Ann Young make their home in Chuckey, TN and continue
to promote Southern Gospel Concerts in Illinois, Missouri, Southwest
Virginia and Tennessee. Through their promotions of concerts, Gene &
Ann have presented their original songs as they opened concerts with
artist Karen Peck & New River, The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Jeff
& Sheri Easter, The Freemans, Ivan Parker, The Kingsmen, Lesters,
Whisnants, New Hinsons, Ronny Hinson, The Redeemed, Dottie Rambo, The
McKamey's, The Brazells, Michael Combs, Mike Bowling, The Primitive
and The Perrys.
Gene & Ann through prayer and confirmation
from the God they serve not only continue their promotion of
gospel music but also travel as"YoungSong" wherever
the Lord leads. Their ministry is unique. Their original songs
tell of true life experiences that hurting hearts will relate
to and be touched by, sharing a message of hope and a testimony
that is unequaled.
Their first CD, "IN HIS HANDS",
introduces "YoungSong" as true messengers of the Gospel.
They have four CD's and their most recent recording is "FITLY
FRAMED TOGETHER". This recording includes all original songs.
The title song written by Ann expresses gratitude to God for taking the broken
pieces of their lives and like the pieces of a puzzel "Fitly framing"
them together. The songs vary in style, some being typical "Southern Gospel
"and some would be considered "Praise".Gene wrote "
I AM THE REASON" that is "Southern Gospel" Ann wrote "
NO WONDER HE'S CALLED WONDERFUL" that is "Praise" Both
of these songs are favorites from this CD.
Many songs were co-written.
YoungSong continues their ministry to
reach a lost and hurting world. They have sung in churches of
many denominations including Baptist, Church of God, Assembly
of God, Nazarene, Independent and others. Their ministry is to
touch a hurting heart, reach another lost soul for Christ and
to bring as much joy as possible to others through the gospel
in word and song.
Their ministry of Gospel concerts includes
artists that also have a focus on ministry. Gene & Ann both
agree that when artists lose that focus their purpose of presenting
the gospel becomes diminished. There is always an amount of entertainment
in gospel music, however the entertainment must always follow
the purpose of the gospel. There is no substitute for the anointing
and when present, gospel concerts become a worship experience.
In most concerts Gene & Ann have been blessed to see souls
added to the Kingdom and one such service was a special singing
in Virginia when 26 new conversions took place.
When one is in service with YoungSong,
it is evident that the hand of God is upon their ministry. Their
love for each other and the God they are singing for, is presented
in their lives and the words of the songs they have penned.
Radio Releases:
Stay Inside the House (Lighthouse Promotions)
God's Already There (Appletown Music Compilation)
It Still Takes the Blood (Extreme Records~Exodus Edition)
Searching for Someone (LighthousePromotions~Vol.22)
Searching for Someone (HMG Christian Country~Vol.50)
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