The McKameys
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| The McKameys | |
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 The McKameys, left to right: Connie Fortner, Ruben Bean, Peg McKamey-Bean, Carol McKamey-Woodard |
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| Origin | Clinton, TN, USA |
| Years active | 1954-current |
| Genres | Southern Gospel |
| Labels | Morning Star Records Crossroads (recording label) |
| Website(s) | The McKameys |
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[edit] Background Information
The McKameys are a professional Southern Gospel group based in Clinton, TN who record on the Horizon Records label.
The McKameys began as a trio consisting of sisters, Dora, Peg and Carol McKamey in 1954. As time went by, changes have resulted in a current lineup of Peg and her husband, Ruben Bean; daughter Connie Fortner; and Peg's sister Carol Woodard. Joining the group on guitar is Connie's husband, Roger Fortner.
Ruben Bean started playing guitar for The McKamey Sisters in 1957 and he and Peg married in 1959. Their daughters Connie and Sheryl began traveling with the family in 1971 after Carol and Dora retired.
In the mid 1980's Sheryl retired from the road and Carol returned to the group.
The McKameys currently have a schedule which features approximately 150 dates a year and have recorded 15 number one singles and were honored in 1999 by Horizon Records for having the most number one songs in the history of Southern Gospel music. Eli, Connie's son recently started playing guitar.
[edit] Singing News Fan Awards
- Singing News Favorite Female Vocalist (various years)- Peg McKamey-Bean
- Singing News Song of The Year 1988 - God On The Mountain
- Singing News Song of The Year 1993 - Arise
[edit] McKameys Discography
- 1968 The Family Prayer (Tennesse Records)
- 1981 He Didn’t Let Us Down (Morning Star)
- 1982 By Faith (Morning Star)
- 1983 Keepsake (Morning Star)
- 1984 Tennessee Live (Morning Star)
- 1985 Fruitful (Morning Star)
- 1986 Unique (Morning Star)
- 1987 More Than Music (Morning Star)
- 1988 Covered By Love (Morning Star)
- 1988 Gone To Meetin’ (Morning Star)
- 1989 Sing Praises (Morning Star)
- 1990 Purpose (Morning Star)
- 1991 Just Thinking (Morning Star)
- 1992 With Feeling (Horizon)
- 1993 With His Power (Horizon)
- 1994 It’s Real (Horizon)
- 1995 Sheltered (Horizon)
- 1996 Still Have A Song (Horizon)
- 1997 Remembrance (Horizon)
- 1998 Always (Horizon)
- 1999 Waiting (Horizon)
- 2001 I’ve Won (Horizon)
- 2002 Trophy of Grace (Horizon)
- 2003 An Acoustic Journey (Horizon)
- 2004 Fresh Manna (Horizon)
- 2005 The Old Path (Horizon)
[edit] ===Number One Singles===
- Who Put The Tears (In The Eyes Of The Lamb)
- Getting Used To The Dark
- God On The Mountain (also song of the year in 1988)
- God Will Make This Trial A Blessing
- A Borrowed Tomb
- Do You Know How It Feels
- Arise (also song of the year in 1993)
- Right On Time
- Roll That Burden On
- I've Won
- He Calms Me
- On The Other Side
- Surely Goodness and Mercies of The Lord
- The Good News
- I Am Home
- I Will Trust You Lord
