Futrel Explained

Futrel
Genre:Gospel
Years Active:1978-1998
Label:Light, Tribute
Past Members:
  • Janice Davis
  • Theresa Day
  • Darlene Futrel
  • Donna Roberts
  • Evie Young-Nelson

Futrel is an American female gospel quartet. Characterized as a Christian version of En Vogue,[1] their first album, Worth the Wait, was released through Light Records in 1989 and peaked at No. 19 on Billboard Gospel charts.[2] In 1992, they were nominated for a Stellar Awards for Best New Artist. Their second album, Declarations, was produced by Ben Tankard, Andrew Gouche and Cedric Dent of Take 6 and was released through Tankard's Tribute Records on April 28, 1993.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Powell, Mark Allan . Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music . Hendrickson Publishers . 2002 . Peabody, Massachusetts . 350 . 1-56563-679-1 . registration .
  2. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=futrel|chart=all}} Futrel - Chart history ]. Billboard . July 4, 2013.
  3. Web site: Declarations - Futrel : Credits . AllMusic . April 28, 1993 . July 4, 2013.